Sachs Clan

Gotta love kids... Our curious 10 month old pulled out our refrigerator's water tubing that connects to the wall. Luckily I have "Mothers Hearing" and noticed that there was a leaking/water noise coming from the laundry room. To my horror we had water pouring down from the upstairs into the laundry room. Within the hour we had our laminate wood floor pulled up, the refrigerator and stove pulled out and towels EVERYWHERE... things have dried off and it looks like we made it through this by the skin of our teeth. Just three inches away was our newly finished bathroom. Of course it's not insured yet because I haven't called the insurance company yet to tell them the rooms were finished.

Thank you, Lord, for the small miracles and those powerful promptings of the Spirit.

So we took all of Nathan's visiting family up to the 1880 Train (a steam engine locomotive) The weather was outstanding and the view's breathtaking. I never tire of the beautiful Black Hills.

There is a pic that has two women in it... that would be Nate's mom (Grandma Becky) and Nate's Sister (Jennifer). Nate's mom looks amazing for being 50+. We also took Grandma and Grandpa Panther with us... I think we pooped them out but it was wonderful spending time with them.
There is a pic of TJ wearing Grandma Becky's hat and holding a cat.... I laugh because while waiting to board the train TJ ran all over chasing that cat and he was so proud to have caught it. Of course, the cat must have wanted to be caught because most cats have the ability to out smart 4 year olds. As his mother I would prefer he not touch strange animals but I think that when dealing with a strong willed child you soon realize that as long as he isn't harming or being harmed... you might as well leave well enough alone. LOL! Enjoy the pics.. there are quite a few.

YEAH!!!! We made it!!!!! Finishing a basement is something I would never wish upon anyone... but I am so happy it's done. We now have a complete 4 bedroom 2 bath house! I have a whole new respect for house projects... I didn't have a clue as to the work/detail that goes into a single room. I am impressed with my husband's ability to learn the necessary skills to do all that he has done. I married such a smart man. : ) He is officially a carpenter, electrician, sheet rocker, painter, and dang good handy man!!

We also made it through a visit from my mom and sister, Nathan's brother's wedding, a visit from Nate's Grandparents and a visit from his mom. Our last house guest (nate's mom) left yesterday, and though I LOVED all the visits there is something comforting in getting back in the groove.

I'll be playing catch up for a few posts but then I hope to be back on weekly. So check back as you can. Here are some pics... (my sister and her kids, my mom and us 9-18) (my new sister-n-law and Nathan's brother, John --- Nate was his best man and is standing in the background 9-20)