House update

Some think the house remodel is progressing slowly. They ask, "When will it be done?". I just reply, "it is coming along well and will be a summer project.

The funny thing about expectations is that if you think the work is going slowly, you become impatient. If you think it is going on schedule, then life is good and you are happy.

Somehow, remodeling to some is very inconvenient and needs to be done quickly. I, on the other hand, have the attitude that I want this remodel job to look great when it is done. No matter how long it takes, it will be done well. I don't want the subs to do a quick, hurry up, get it done now, kind of job. No job can be done well that is done in a hurry. Most subs take pride in their work and want it to showcase what they can do.

The stucco subcontractor told me that he had sent many people to look at our (previous) house color and repeated it on many homes in the valley. I am sure he wants to do the same with the remodel. I have discovered how difficult it is to visualize the materials in small size that will be applied to a large space. I have looked at many many homes to see what choices have been made. It is easier to see what I don't like rather than what I do. So far I haven't seen anything quite like what we are doing. I guess that is good, or scary. So I am very willing to make the decisions with thought and help. If you want to see what is going up, we have color samples by the garage wall and you can drive by and take a peek. One comment was "very interesting". I guess we really won't know until we see it up.

The mud layer will be applied this week, it has to cure for a week or so and then the stucco layer will be applied, then the stone on the east side, soffit and fascia, deck flooring and rail and stairs, finish off the roof and we will be done with the exterior phase.

This is a summer project that we will live with for a very very long time. Hope we like it.

Sunset every 24 hours

One of the best moments of my day is catching the sunset. This time of the day is frequently amass with color. Depending on the clouds and weather, the sunsets are amazing looking westward from our house and now especially from our new deck.

As our family started leaving for missions, marriage, education, etc., and when I viewed the sunset, I would think about those family members who were living elsewhere and wonder if their sunsets were as beautiful. Everyone now has traveled and moved to far away destinations. So as I view a sunset, my thoughts still turn to my family.

When you see a sunset, I hope your thoughts will turn toward Logan, and may you enjoy them as much as we do.

Boise, Idaho

Never been to Boise, Idaho before. The reason for the trip to Boise was to help with Brad's move to Emmett. So if you say Brad moved to a town near Boise, people know where that is. If you say, Brad moved to Emmett, then they ask, "Where is that" so you just save time by saying "near Boise". Emmett is about 1/2 hour drive northwest of Boise.

So we had an adventure last week. Wednesday we loaded a UHaul truck. Thursday I drove the truck 6 hours to Emmett. Brad drove his car, mostly way ahead of me. The truck was unloaded in less than an hour with the help of three guys from the ward. Friday we dropped the truck off in Boise, and I flew home. Air time was 39 minutes.

Took the Cache Valley Shuttle home from the airport. A great little adventure.

We got most of Brad's furniture arranged in his 2 bedroom apartment. How many ways can you arrange five pieces of furniture in a room with three walls? Several ways, I found out.

Brad is within six blocks of his office and will work with the youth sports programs for the city of Emmett. Great job, nice community, beautiful valley, near a large city, great location.

We are excited for Brad's opportunity in Emmett. His address is 523 West 1st Street, Emmett, Idaho 83617. Packages are always welcome. Good luck, Brad!