Over The Creek & Through The Woods

Wednesday morning came far too early today, as we rolled (and groaned) to get out of bed.  The kids woke up before the alarm clock this morning, which always adds more pain to the punch.  Nevertheless, we were ready to go by the time the van arrived–although Jess snoozed a bit more on the ride over. And let´s talk about the ride for just one moment.  Our driver is a master in the art of Read More …

In The Trenches

Back at building today . . .   Our task was to dig 6 trenches about 4 feet deep by 1.5 feet wide by 24 feet long on our previously made level ground.  Everyone worked really hard, and the sun seemed to beat down on us stronger than ever.  Levi even lent a shovel, although he preferred to eat the dirt, rather than put in the pile like everyone else.  He let Alma (a wonderful Read More …

Breaking Ground

Today we woke up at 6, so that we could have breakfast and leave by 7.  Our group split in two today, each half going to the two different building sites.  Our group piled into a van smaller than mom´s van, but big enough to hold 18 people!  The car ride took about 1 1/2 hours, and the final half hour was spent on a ¨road¨ that the van could only drive half way on.  Read More …