10/10/10

My brother, Craig, is 55 today. This must be a lucky one for him! Happy Birthday!

Ironically, my only other brother, Gary's birthday is 11/11/11 next year. Then my grandson, Noah's is 12/12/12.

What a fun birthday decade!

Day 11 Roof

Today Ken placed sheets of plywood over the new roof so it wouldn't be damaged during phase 2 - the upper level. Fred, Jenn and family, Nat, Rob and family all helped. They removed the old swamp cooler which is pretty hard on roofs and I didn't use it. I had liked having a backup in case my AC goes out but it's not worth keeping it up there and working around it for the roofing.
Even 7 year old Alex helped haul the old shingles across the roof and into the dumpster.
Jenn is a hard worker
Nat, Jenn and Noah stipping the old brown shingles
Emma hauling shingles over the plywood protectors. We had one minor casualty when Olivia tripped on the extension cord and skinned her knew, elbows, and hands. At least she didn't fall off the roof. It made me nervous for sure.
Sanchez and Jackson families under Ken's direction, stripping the old shingles. This roof was also bad enough we need to resheet the entire roof.

Day 5 Roof

Handy hand work



On to the backside of the house - Fred, Steve and Ken




Fred and Ken make a good team
Noah learning from Grandpa


Steve's first roofing job - he's developing some good skills.
Thanks to my neighbor, Alan, for the use of his roofing gun.
I actually got up on the roof for a while. I'm minimally useful and did best with running to Lowe's for more supplies.
My granddaughter, Olivia made a point of catching me on the ladder to prove I really did it!

I am so blessed!

This is a heartwarming and humbling experience - seeing family working together on my roof! Jon said it was a good experience for them too.