Just an Update

Things are still going good at the Skousen house.... I can not stress enough how much work it is to build a house. I will say that for the most part I am enjoying it- It really is totally stressful though. There is a tremendous amount of organization involved which I would say was a characteristic that I possessed before I had five kids. (key word- BEFORE) Anyway, we are moving forward. The heating and cooling rough in is complete and the plumbing should be finished tomorrow. As soon as the electrician is done we will be on to the insulation and drywall!! The exterior siding and the roof should also be complete this week. Like I said, we are moving forward- and I'm trying not to let everything else fall apart in the mean time. They say that if you can survive building a custom home with your spouse you can survive anything! Actually, Scott has been very, very good about the whole thing. He has pretty much given me free license to do what needs to be done. I guess he knows that I'm handling the budget on this thing so I have to be very particular about which upgrades we do and which ones we don't. I think that's one of the hardest aspects of building... trying to decide which upgrades you can't live without and which ones you can. Anyway, I apologize for so many "House" posts but it is what's going on in our lives right now- besides Soccer! Wholly Cow I didn't mention that the soccer season has started. Conner, Tate, & Jacob are playing and Scott is coaching! Ya- just needed a little something more to juggle in the schedule. The kids really are loving it though. It's so fun to watch them play. I always am trying to find a reason why I need to stay home, but I am always glad when I go and watch. (5:15- hello can anyone say DINNER TIME plus I really feel like Scott can handle this one... I sit with them at gymnastics, piano, swimming lesson- which are now over but still, you get the point. Like I said though, I really do enjoy watching once we get there. Tate & Jacob are such a HOOT! Just imagine twenty 4-5 year olds trying to play soccer- Too funny! Conner's age group really plays the game- complete with referee and positions. He's pretty impressive for a seven year old. Well, off to bed I go.... and yes I know you want pictures- I'll work on it. P.S. I totally hate titles- it takes me forever to think of what to call the quick updates of our lives!!!