... the goatee has come off. Don't know how long it will last, but thought I'd share for everyone to see.
Silvey Family - Myrtle Beach 2010
Silvey Family - Myrtle Beach 2010
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Birthdays
So September is our month for birthdays - Caleb, Rachel, and Sara - we all share this wonderful month. Things have been pretty hectic, so here's a condensed course of events this month.
Most of you know the month starts off with my birthday. I decided to take a couple days off of work and I wound up spending a good portion of that working on the swing set pieces for my mom's yard. My birthday evening Heather tried to surprise me (I say tried, because I had a sense it was coming) by not telling me where we were going, but to be ready by 4:30. I had already heard from most of my family by this time, but I hadn't gotten the day-early call from my good friend Jared Moore yet. This led me to believe that we were going to meet up with them and do something. As we got in the car, Heather told me where to drive and I guessed that we would be eating out at PF Chang. Well, I called it. We had a good time at dinner with Jared and Lisa (as always) and then went to a movie afterward.
Labor day weekend came and we were about ready to assemble the swing set project. We did most of the final prep work on Saturday, and then took all the pieces, hardware, and necessary tools over to assemble it on Monday.
Most of you know the month starts off with my birthday. I decided to take a couple days off of work and I wound up spending a good portion of that working on the swing set pieces for my mom's yard. My birthday evening Heather tried to surprise me (I say tried, because I had a sense it was coming) by not telling me where we were going, but to be ready by 4:30. I had already heard from most of my family by this time, but I hadn't gotten the day-early call from my good friend Jared Moore yet. This led me to believe that we were going to meet up with them and do something. As we got in the car, Heather told me where to drive and I guessed that we would be eating out at PF Chang. Well, I called it. We had a good time at dinner with Jared and Lisa (as always) and then went to a movie afterward.
Labor day weekend came and we were about ready to assemble the swing set project. We did most of the final prep work on Saturday, and then took all the pieces, hardware, and necessary tools over to assemble it on Monday.
I robbed this picture from mom's blog. A single picture doesn't do justice to all the work that was done. Thanks to Nate and dad for sticking with me through the day to get it done. By the end of Labor day we had about everything assembled. It was a big project - one that I would probably do again, but not in the near future.
Back to birthdays...
Rachel turned 8 this month and decided she wanted a party with friends. Heather will take care of that post. What I'm covering is the family day. We had the family come down to watch football and play Beatles Rockband. We took a break to sing Happy Birthday. We had leftover cupcakes from Rachel's party, but not enough candles for me, so I started lighting the Hannah Montana cupcake decorations on fire.
Back to birthdays...
Rachel turned 8 this month and decided she wanted a party with friends. Heather will take care of that post. What I'm covering is the family day. We had the family come down to watch football and play Beatles Rockband. We took a break to sing Happy Birthday. We had leftover cupcakes from Rachel's party, but not enough candles for me, so I started lighting the Hannah Montana cupcake decorations on fire.
Rachel took her turn...
Then Sara got her first birthday cupcake. It took a little taste of the chocolate to get her started...
... then she figured it out...
... and wanted more.
Peaches - 2009
Catching up on a few posts for the last few weeks. Spetember is a hectic month for us between birthdays and other happenings...
We've had our peach tree for 2 years now and had a real crop this year for the small tree that it is. I'm guessing it gave about 3 dozen, minus the ones that we thinned a little earlier in the season. We saw these peaches on the ground after a storm came through last week and decided it was time to harvest.
We've had our peach tree for 2 years now and had a real crop this year for the small tree that it is. I'm guessing it gave about 3 dozen, minus the ones that we thinned a little earlier in the season. We saw these peaches on the ground after a storm came through last week and decided it was time to harvest.
The peaches were sweet and tasty. We had several fresh and Heather bottled the others this past week. Yummy!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Free Corn
So I was outside working on the swing set stuff yesterday (which is coming along nicely) and was interrupted by my neighbor's father. He came up and asked if we like corn and if he could give us a bag. I said sure and thank you! A little bit later when my neighbor came out we were chatting out by the trailer his dad was towing (that's where the corn came from). They asked if we wanted more and that whatever we didn't take was going to the horses. I asked if we could give him anything for it and he promptly declined.
I went inside to ask Heather if she wanted to process a bunch of corn and if she did, to come out and help me get some. We stacked many ears of corn into our wheelbarrow to the point where it was heaping and then went inside to call Mom & Dad and Nate & Kirsta. We all got together in the afternoon for a couple of hours and went through the process - shucking, soaking, blanching, cutting, and bagging. At the end of it all we wound up with close to 60 bags of corn with about 3 cups in each. Quite the haul and best of all it was free!
I went inside to ask Heather if she wanted to process a bunch of corn and if she did, to come out and help me get some. We stacked many ears of corn into our wheelbarrow to the point where it was heaping and then went inside to call Mom & Dad and Nate & Kirsta. We all got together in the afternoon for a couple of hours and went through the process - shucking, soaking, blanching, cutting, and bagging. At the end of it all we wound up with close to 60 bags of corn with about 3 cups in each. Quite the haul and best of all it was free!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Important Poll
POLL: Which swing set would your kids prefer?
It's about time I make good on my Mother's Day promise to my mom. We're ready to buy materials and build a swing set for her back yard. We want to include a slide, a rock wall (my kids' request), and space for 3 swings off the main beam. We plan to have at least 1 regular swing, a horse swing, and a tire swing. We could easily exchange a trapeze, infant swing, or another glider, etc. in any of the swing locations. For that matter, we could always add on to the swing set in the future (swings off both sides)
I'm looking for your thoughts on the following basic designs:
Option #1 - custom design similar to what you see in this picture.
Cost = about $1000 and time to measure, cut, drill, assemble, etc.
The first design features a 4' x 6' deck with an open area underneath. Under the playset is open (about 4 1/2 ft clearance), leaving extra area for running, adding a round tire swing, or a picnic bench. We might come up with other ideas for underneath. I'm thinking about getting rid of the rope ladder. The down side is definitely the custom nature of the project. We have to measure and cut most boards.
It's about time I make good on my Mother's Day promise to my mom. We're ready to buy materials and build a swing set for her back yard. We want to include a slide, a rock wall (my kids' request), and space for 3 swings off the main beam. We plan to have at least 1 regular swing, a horse swing, and a tire swing. We could easily exchange a trapeze, infant swing, or another glider, etc. in any of the swing locations. For that matter, we could always add on to the swing set in the future (swings off both sides)
I'm looking for your thoughts on the following basic designs:
Option #1 - custom design similar to what you see in this picture.
Cost = about $1000 and time to measure, cut, drill, assemble, etc.
The first design features a 4' x 6' deck with an open area underneath. Under the playset is open (about 4 1/2 ft clearance), leaving extra area for running, adding a round tire swing, or a picnic bench. We might come up with other ideas for underneath. I'm thinking about getting rid of the rope ladder. The down side is definitely the custom nature of the project. We have to measure and cut most boards.
Option #2 - a box kit
Cost = about $1400 for the kit and materials
This second design costs a little more. It features a multi-level deck (4ft and 5ft) and has more of a playhouse feel. The area underneath the decks is a little smaller and confined due to the posts - the kit suggests a sand box. The advantage here is the speed to get it set up. But it costs more.
Cost = about $1400 for the kit and materials
This second design costs a little more. It features a multi-level deck (4ft and 5ft) and has more of a playhouse feel. The area underneath the decks is a little smaller and confined due to the posts - the kit suggests a sand box. The advantage here is the speed to get it set up. But it costs more.
In the end, we're putting up a swing set - very soon. Please let me know if you have any strong preferences on the design. I'd like to start on the project this week if possible.
Also - particularly to my siblings - if you'd like to contribute to the cost knowing that your kids will also enjoy, we'd appreciate anything you'd like to throw our way. Please let us know if you'd like to pitch in.
Also - particularly to my siblings - if you'd like to contribute to the cost knowing that your kids will also enjoy, we'd appreciate anything you'd like to throw our way. Please let us know if you'd like to pitch in.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Late Night with Friends
While Caleb was in Germany the kids asked if they could have a "late night." I figured why not so we went ahead with it. The girls picked a movie to watch with their friends downstairs while Bryant picked a movie to watch with his best bud, Dave, up in his room. All together we had about 11 children, counting my three that participated. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be and the kids had a blast!!! Anyway, here are some of the favorite pictures.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Old Dresser
After years of sitting in mom and dad's garage, and after months of sitting in pieces in my garage, I can finally say that this project is complete. All the boys in the family (except maybe Scott?) took a turn with this dresser. Now Bryant gets his turn.
The dresser was in bad shape when I picked it up. Worse shape as I disassembled the entire thing. A mess in my garage after sanding. I wound up replacing the bottoms of all the drawers, the panel on the door, the shelf inside the door, and some pieces in the back as well. I wish I had taken a before and after picture...
The dresser was in bad shape when I picked it up. Worse shape as I disassembled the entire thing. A mess in my garage after sanding. I wound up replacing the bottoms of all the drawers, the panel on the door, the shelf inside the door, and some pieces in the back as well. I wish I had taken a before and after picture...
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