Birthday weekend

It's been two weeks since my last post. It's been busy, both at home and at work. Time to update everyone on what's been going on. On the log home front, we have spent quite a bit of time reviewing the house plans all the way down to the electrical blueprint. We are now done! Yesterday, on my birthday, we met with Ali and Matt to sign off on the application for the construction permit. We have also chosen the septic contractor. If all goes according to plan, Matt will submit the plans to the Town of Huntsville by end of next week. We are very happy with the way things are progressing. I feel like things are under control, and it's a good feeling. Matt and Ali have a lot to do with this. I know that we will most likely have to overcome some hurdles along the way, once the construction starts, but somehow, getting to this point was a bit overwhelming for me, being the detailed person that I am.

As mentioned above, we spent a good part of my birthday in Washago, with Ali and Matt. They asked us to stay for lunch and Casey joined us. Casey will be working on our log home as well. It was very nice and I was touched by the fact that they wanted to celebrate my birthday. They are truly down to earth people and we enjoy their company. I attach a picture of Ali, Casey and Matt, as well as Matt's cows ( no photos of the pigs, 10 roaming turkeys, ducks and honey bees )!

The rest of my birthday was spent a home, quietly with Russell, which is what I wanted to do. Although the weather was very hot, we were able to sit outside in the shade, with a fan on! Russell gave me a camcorder as a birthday gift. I will learn how to use it tomorrow and I intend to make many videos in the future, capturing special moments along the way. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that Russell gave me a birthday card which, as usual, made me cry. This one was particularly special because of the words in it. Russell has a way to choose cards as if he wrote the words himself and the cards always seem to reflect a particular moment in our lives. I will cherish this particular card for a long time!

On the work front, I have been quite busy, actually busier than I thought I would be at this time. I have 9 weeks left before I retire. Time is just flying by and that is also a bit overwhelming but I will get there. Until the next post, stay cool!