When it comes to the old fashioned barn raising...here you go. Sarah and Mike's new home needed the old roof removed and a new from scratch was placed. Family and friends helped out with the project. Including Cody, Mike's dad John, Keith and Mike.
Jim was the director (yep, that is a good word), and he even created/made/designed roof scrapers with T-handles that made the job much easier on the hands. In this picture is Mike, Nick, Jim and Sarah. She didn't need to go to the gym the days she worked on the roof. :) We call this the "Jim Membership"
Back at home in the
wood shop Jim has designed a book/toy shelf for all of Peter's STUFF. Beautiful cherry wood was picked for this heirloom.
We decided to go for a walk and scout out any trees that might have fallen so we can report back to Papa Jim. Peter found a spot to linger and enjoy the sunshine.
The clouds have been just amazing as of late. Each time I take notice they are more beautiful. Colors can only be captured in the mind but my camera can offer you an idea.
Just another pile of wood that Jim split up for the winter harvest...there is more coming too.
I happen to walk by him on the back patio trying to cool down...he looks a wee bit sweaty. :)
Here we have Amanda working with Jim loading up the wood for the Betsy the Boiler. Betsy helps keep the wood shop nice and toasty warm all winter.
Peter and I went to an antique shop where he found a wooden barn that he wanted to buy for his toy cars and tractors. I told him we could make a better one ourselves. Theresa, Jan, Peter and myself made this really cool and colorful barn out of an old cardboard box, saved $20 and had lots of fun too!
Another weekend with sunshine and more roofing. Mike and Amanda putting down shingles.
Sarah did NOT want to be ON the roof but Jim insisted she at least try. Well, here she is up working with Cody and Jim. 
