REUNITED

Look who is visiting in Iowa.

CONTINUING ON . . .

After the new porch was completed it was on to making a walkway that extended out from the existing walkway.

 Shovel the decorative rocks away.

 Sometimes you have to drill with a long bit to loosen the soil.

 Dump the rocks and the soil in the sifter to separate them.

 This outfit comes in handy when you are hauling stuff.

 Carrying the sifted rocks over to the side to dump them with the rest.

 It's a heavy load. Takes two strong guys.

 Here comes some more help.

 Steven showing his "moves".

 All three at it this time.

You have to use heavy gloves.

 The front side yard.

 The side planter at the end of the sidewalk part.

Note the landscaping they did along the walkway.

 They had to dig down about 6" and then put about four layers (i.e., barrier, sand, etc.) before they could lay the pavers.
Ken also put in electrical for lighting and a drip system for watering. Nathan is giving the flowers a little extra water during the hot summer days.

Full shot. 

A view looking out.

 (That's my new little buggy!)

 You can't beat Utah for the glorious clouds on a hot summer day.

THE PORTICO

I actually thought I had posted this a couple of months past, but apparently not. This was Ken's newest project (although there has been one since - more on that later). He wanted a more extensive entry way that would be especially nice in the winter. Here are a few pictures.

Getting the framing up.

Getting a plumb line for the last trestle, (or that pointy thing). An experienced neighbor lending his expertise.

Setting it in place.

JP helping in his own way.

Getting the roof on.

More figuring it out.

Cement blocks to hold the posts.

Coppelia checking in.

Davis arriving from his dorm at BYU via his good-weather transport!

Sophie wants to try it out.

Framing the posts.

Roof done! Cupola added. Really nice.

TA DA!

THIS 'N THAT

Here's some miscellany you might enjoy!

 I went to lunch with January (while she was here visiting), Dennis & Ken. While January was refilling her drink, Ken swiped her mobile and photo bombed it with these two photos!

 January took this photo of me with the happy couple.

Another on that special day.

 Just another beautiful Saturday in Springville!

 This is a dear friend of January's. Sherry recently moved from Fairfield, Ca to Provo, Ut.

Yes, that is her real, curly hair that she has had all her life!

Before we headed to Maui's to go swimming, we had to make a stop at Harmon's and pick up lunch and goodies. 

All the essentials.

Life is good. :-)

SOME AGLE FAMILY PICTURES.

                                                                          

While the whole family was together, Sashy arranged for a photographer to take some  photos, and photos she did! Lots of them, but here are a few of my favorites.

 Just look what they started!

Soon to be newlyweds!

Daren and Katie.

Curtis and Sashy. 

 The whole group.

Even in black and white!

 Huggies.

 Happy Family!

 Dad with his daughters.

 Mom with her daughters.

 A new bro!

 Three happy couples.

 Kissy, kissy.

 Katie!

 Dano.

Sashy.