Sunday, July 14, 2013

Working Even When You're Not

 Bump lost his job at the end of May so everyone has been trying to keep him busy with projects.  First we were able to fix up our mess of a sprinkler system.  It took a few tries and lots of youtube videos until we were able to figure the whole thing out.  We now have a fully automatic sprinkler system and for the parts and everything we needed it only cost us about $200.  What a nice thing that's been!




We raved so much about our sprinklers that Bump's dad decided that he needs an automatic sprinkler system for Father's Day.  So, we got to work and put in a new sprinkler system for him.  I planned it out and Bump did the grunt work.  Thank heavens for a trencher!  I couldn't believe how many bricks and roots that think cut through and dug up!  It saved us so much time and energy.



Once we had the pipes all put together and the sprinkler heads in place the rest of the troops arrived (Tyler, Wes, Parley, JT, Jen, Conner and Keaton).  We blew out the system and adjusted sprinkler heads then everyone helped to bury the pipes and clean up the big mess we made.  The system works perfectly and their yard looks so good this summer!  No more pulling around hoses and worrying about turning on and off the system.  The lawn now takes care of itself, well the watering of it at least.





During that same period of time we helped Jared finish up a project for Lee.  One Saturday we helped pour a cement slab out by their barn.  Then another weekend we helped build the roof over the patio and shingle it to match the barn shingles.  I forgot to get an after picture, but it sure looked good when it was all finished.  What a hot job shingling is!  Conner and Dallin were awesome helpers!  Jared does good work!!



The big projects are done!  Now it's time to find a job!!

1 comment:

Normal Mom said...

Has he thought about looking into State Farm? I just read that they are opening three support hubs in Phoenix, Dallas and Atlanta and are actively recruiting. I'm not sure what kind of skills he has, but there are tons of different positions at SF. Call Centers, claims, systems etc. Just a thought.