The Little White Cabin: President's Day Demolition!

When our weekend started, we had no intention of spending two days at the cabin... but late last night, we decided we would give it another go. We could either spend it at home, (on a rain-filled day) thinking of things to do to with the kids - or we could go to the cabin (on a rain-filled day) ripping out carpets. So, given we are trying to "own this" project, and save as much money as we can by doing it ourselves - we decided to be productive.

10-15 years ago, this would have been an EASY, no brainer-choice, but I have to say... we are feeling the pain of the efforts thus far (the Tylenol, Advil and vino are a requirements by the time we get home!) :-)

"If I was proud of the kiddos yesterday - I was even more proud of them today."

They are all earning their stake in this cabin, that is for certain. The pictures were not "posed" - they were very real. I just have to remember to grab my phone on occasion to capture the memories (this story is way too important not to do so.)

Today the kids and I ripped up the carpet/tack strips in the dining room, and ripped up the carpet in the bedroom, while Joe removed the "awful" stinky carpet in the "outbuilding." I discovered a hole in the bedroom closet (foundation gap to the outside) so we got that boarded up, until we can permanently fix it. We also came up with a creative way to fix a window (after making a quick trip to Thriftway for a box of screws!) On the way, we drove past camp Arrah-Wanna... one day we will give the kids the full tour. :-)

It was a good day. We are thankful we are able to keep this cabin in the family. Thankful for the opportunity to bring it back to life. Thankful for something that gives us really good time together as a family (and that no one really cares - or can hear- when there are fights, yelling and "hangry" children!)