Massey Minutes

getting things done

2006-11-21T14:49:00.000-08:00

This is the new kitchen and the wood stove. Those tiles took a whole week!

other pictures

2006-11-21T14:44:00.001-08:00

We were happy to get the backfilling done before the frost! This fan is helping to circulate heat from the wood stove.

other pictures

2006-11-21T14:44:00.000-08:00

We were happy to get the backfilling done before the frost! This fan is helping to circulate heat from the wood stove.

princess room

2006-11-21T14:38:00.000-08:00

Brooke is liking how the princess room is developing. Things like fans are fairly exciting!

Moved in

2006-11-21T13:46:00.000-08:00

Hello, yes it's been a while. We just got a phone connection this week, and so now I have internet again :). You may be wondering....what happened since Aug 8? Well, in short, we packed, moved to various garages and bunked in at the Halliday's guest cabin (no water, but a nice composting toilet :). We were in the cabin while the building, water, heat, kitchen and drywalling was completed. We are now in, but are still in a bit of a whirlwind as the pictures might show. We still need to get the closets done !!
Many thanks to all who helped, always just at the right moment! We are humbled and blessed to be in. We never knew you could try something 3-10 times before you get it right at each step, and I don't think we did anything right the first time!! (It was also interesting to have a washer, dryer, and coffee maker break during the transition!)
God Bless, and enjoy some new pics

More work and God's Blessing

2006-08-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

Yep, safety was a blessing. Bob Halliday fell from the top floor to basement, and was walking fine later on. We were blessed. Much progress last week, and preparing for the roof this weekend. Thanks to the help!!! We are also putting radiant heat tubing down this week so that the concrete can be poured for the floor on the weekend. (Finally broke down and hired a guy to do this for us!)

work party

2006-07-30T05:43:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to Uncle Marlin, Uncle Matt, Uncle Mark, Uncle Malcolm, Tim, Ben, Sarah, Cam, Uncle Larry, Aunt Maggie, JoshB, JoshL,Mark, Matt, Emma, Mom, Dad, Kyle, Grandma, Aunt Elaine, Aunt Mary, without all of you, it wouldn't have happended!

house update

2006-07-28T19:55:00.000-07:00

So we went to camp last week (Jr. Boys) lots of fun and glad to have so many positive aspects to the week - thanks to God.

And we are having a huge work bee this weekend for the house. The blocks got done after prayer and the volunteer help of Uncle Ray, Uncle Roger, Dad, Kevin, Ron Rivet, And others!

If Joybeth looks tired, it's because she watched the girls all week. We are very grateful!!!! (She's seen here at the river at the new place.)

Footings are good

2006-07-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the long time taken to post update on the house, but we have been a little crazy here lately. The hole kept sinking in, and with tonnes of rain, we looked like we would never get stable ground! (I would sink to my knees in some spots....) We poured in gravel, packing for days, with help from Dad Brohart and Kevin we are on stable footings now. We poured the footings today, and tommorow will put down extra weeping tile to wisk that water away!!! The cemement was frustrating, with a bit to dry making extra work. (Oh, and the truck was only 2 hours late!) But we were glad he pulled right up to the hole to save us lugging the stuff further.
We are very tired indeed. Thanks to Kevin, Bill, Uncle Larry, Jason and Dad Brohart! Good night.

2006-06-17T18:50:00.000-07:00

Enjoying the flowers

2006-06-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

Can we go in yet mom? (I hear this alot!)

2006-06-17T18:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the start of the hole...it's taking a bit longer than expected with some hydrolic trouble and slow going. Rich's dad helped out a great deal, and Richard is out plugging away to get the hole done.

2006-06-15T04:51:00.000-07:00

Brooke liked the drill rig!

Getting Water

2006-06-15T04:28:00.000-07:00

You might think it would be easy to get water, being close to a river....but we had some fear when at 100 feet of drilling we still did not have a good water flow! Our well is now in, with 170 feet drilled and a nice flow rate. Next, we dig.....

2006-05-25T17:39:00.000-07:00

First step.....a driveway with help from a bulldozer.....

2006-05-25T17:38:00.000-07:00

This is the beautiful property we were given and the site of our home (Lord Willing). River Road, Massey, Ontario.

2006-04-09T13:08:00.000-07:00

Brooke had the "hands on hip" action without prompting!

2006-04-09T12:55:00.000-07:00

The girls enjoyed the fasion show on Saturday. I instructed Brooke to walk slowly....and then regreted it since she was only half way around when her turn was up! She should have the wedding march down pat for her flower girl appearances this year.

April showers?

2006-04-04T11:54:00.000-07:00

Yes, we recieved a rather surprizing amount of snow this morning...even for Massey! This morning the girls tried on their outfits for the fashion show on saturday. Hope has a cute dress and Brooke in a jean outfit. They'll have fun for sure and hey, they get to keep them after the show. I got a call last night to inform me I won a prize in an essay contest. I don't know the placing yet, but am to attend an award ceremony in Sudbury next monday. Apparently the media will be present and I guess that means I'll need a new outfit too? The website for the contest is: http://northonjobs.com/ON/essay/essay.html and you can check it out if you would like more info. If all goes well we will be building soon. A garage loft is in the works on the River in Massey. (River Road) But first, a well will be drilled.... I was reading a book about Ruth today and it crossed my mind that living in Canada my devotion has never been tested in the same way as Ruth. How has your's been tested lately?
Take care.
Mary

2006-04-04T11:44:00.000-07:00

this is Brooke's favorite game....not Hope's!!

2006-04-04T11:40:00.000-07:00

Brooke has taken to making cookies....mmmm

2006-04-04T11:38:00.000-07:00

Brooke's idea of a good hiding spot!

2006-03-23T18:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Hope (March 21)

2006-02-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

Here is one of a series of pics Rich is proud of!

2006-01-17T12:57:00.000-08:00

sisters and best friends

2006-01-17T12:52:00.000-08:00

Cousins and best friends

2006-01-17T12:47:00.000-08:00

Brooke and Kayah take the stage for Massey's Christmas Care Concert

2006-01-17T12:45:00.000-08:00

Christmas dresses

2006-01-17T12:41:00.000-08:00

all smiles

2006-01-17T12:40:00.000-08:00

interesting.....

2006-01-17T12:39:00.000-08:00

Kayah and Brooke got these dolls from Nathaniel and Michelle

2006-01-17T12:36:00.001-08:00

Brooke brought Jesus to show and tell

2006-01-17T12:36:00.000-08:00

brooke loves craft time

New Year's Update

2006-01-14T08:07:00.000-08:00

Well, here we are in 2006. Brooke is opening the fridge for a snack and Hope is having her morning nap. Richard is outside, working on installing a muffler on his car. The temperature has dropped 15 degrees overnight and we are thinking our rink on the front creek will be good this afternoon for a skate.
This year finds us busy planning for a few things. First, my maternity leave ends soon and I am gradually returning to work - supply teaching this year. I am taking my first on-line course to upgrade my primary qualifications and renewing my first aid instructor status to keep current. Rich and I also plan to recertify our NLS in February, which could be a challenge when you consider how long it's been for us both! It looks like June will be our last month on LeeValley, and we are still considering where to move. We are hoping it will be a house we build ourselves, but we aren't sure yet what form that will take.
We enjoyed a great Christmas break with the girls and visiting family. It was a time when we became very aware of how much our parents are of value to us and the girls when both of our mom's had severe health conditions to take care of. It was also a time to reflect on what priorities we will set for teaching the girls about.
Here are some pictures from over the holliday to give you a slice of life from the broharts!

2006-01-13T11:44:00.000-08:00

Thank-you Abuella!

2005-12-20T05:57:00.000-08:00

Brooke turned three and we had a princess party!

2005-12-20T05:51:00.000-08:00

Yes, That is Brooke falling!

2005-12-20T05:48:00.000-08:00

sharing Dora

2005-12-20T05:46:00.000-08:00

Brooke's Gingerbread House (The candies didn't last long ::))

2005-12-20T05:45:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

2005-11-28T12:25:00.000-08:00

The Broharts

2005-11-28T12:22:00.000-08:00

sleep over!

2005-11-28T12:19:00.000-08:00

my darlings

2005-10-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

look ma, no hands!

2005-10-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

Hello Dad

2005-10-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

so that's why the web cam doesn't work

2005-10-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

Joel and Erin were engaged Sept. 1/05.

2005-10-11T11:42:00.000-07:00

Isabella was calmer than her dad :)

2005-10-11T11:39:00.000-07:00

He does like kids!!

2005-10-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

Hope enjoyed the boat ride

2005-10-11T11:27:00.000-07:00

sunset is nice

2005-10-11T11:26:00.000-07:00

The crew for Joel and Erin's Engagement Party - Birch Island Resort

2005-10-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

Don't worry Hope, you are going to look beautiful!!!

Sunlight helps

2005-10-05T11:13:00.000-07:00

My mom sent me an interesting article indicating that 30-45 minutes of sunlight exposure in the early afternoon can help babies sleep better at night. An excuse to suntan, I'll take it! With these unseasonably warm temperatures, I started up the pool again and generally am skipping out on some of my chores (the cleaning ones mostly) and have opted for ice cream and walks with the girls. I'm sure you will enjoy the look on Hope's face when Brooke decided to take on hairdressing yesterday. With Thanksgiving on the way, I wanted to let you all know how thankful I am for my family and friends. God really has blessed me in this area and I am in awe. Even with some crazy moments this summer, God's faithfulness has presented it's self in many ways, especially through you. So, thanks guys and enjoy your thanksgiving holidays.

2005-09-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

Brooke was facinated with the Bear and Wolf at the Lane's place.

2005-09-22T10:59:00.000-07:00

I am six months old!

2005-09-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

I'm a princess!

2005-09-14T12:34:00.000-07:00

Emma and Hope catching some rays!

2005-09-14T12:33:00.000-07:00

Hope swimming with Auntie Joybeth

2005-09-14T12:32:00.001-07:00

Brooke was cautious about the big cracks!

2005-09-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

Brooke sure enjoyed the pool this summer!

2005-09-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

My supportive Husband, Richard

Poker night

2005-08-21T18:36:00.000-07:00

I'm in Sudbury now, celebrating Matt Dori's birthday with a poker game. Well, I'm not as good as I had hoped and was first to leave the table. No problem, I learned how to play and get to laugh at the fun the others are having.
Hope got her first tooth today, and is officially 5 months old! Brooke is enjoying the attention of aunties and uncles today, eating junk food and birthday cake, it will be an interesting ride home :)
Rich survived Jr.High Boys camp, and is looking forward to being with the girls for the rest of our vacation.
Josh Brohart was accepted to teacher's college in North Bay - way to go Josh!!! He'll likely have many of the same teachers I had :)

Good night!

Here we go again

2005-08-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

Back to the computer keyboard, left behind for summer fun. Joybeth got me into the blog thing and Heidi reminded me that I should get it started. So, here we go...!