Monday, February 17, 2014

Framing the basement

Grandpa Durtschi called us on the phone one day and said, "Let's frame that basement."  He came down shortly after, stayed at our house for a week (in the laundry room) and helped us get the basement framed.  It was very complicated because of the many fur-downs and things that needed to be framed around.

Dad also took the week off work and learned how to frame.

This is a view from the game room back through the bedrooms.


Putting a wall together.

Dad ran the saw.  Every single piece of wood had to be cut down.


 Austin orange, Scott blue
We are so grateful to Grandpa for helping, we never could have done it without you!!

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Happy Birthday Mom!

The kids all made nice cards for the big 31.

Monday, February 3, 2014

Kate

Kate has been a very giggly girl lately.  She loves to laugh, have a good time, stay up late, help, and do big girl stuff.  Kate and Mom had a girls' night when the boys went to Monster Truck Rally.  We watched a movie and painted our nails.  It was really fun.  We love our special Katie girl.


Saturday, February 1, 2014

Jungle Jims and Monster Truck

Austin and Scott had their first birthday party this year--they invited 3 friends and went to Jungle Jims.

Austin Birdsall, Scott, Austin, Kate

They all had so much fun (Scott is wearing the shirt with blue on top, white below, Austin is wearing the gray)

Lindi, Austin, Scott, Jaxon, Kate, Austin Birdsall

We had a great time!

Also, as part of their birthday, Austin and Scott got to go on a date with Dad to the Monster Truck Show.  They loved it.  Both boys loved the motorcycles and the tricks they did best.  (Scott left, Dad, Austin)