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After 6.5 years my hubby is changing jobs! It is hard for both of us to believe. There was really nothing terribly wrong with his old job but he was bored. Quite bored. A few months ago I convinced him to begin looking for other work. Turns out instead of a 20 minute commute he could now walk to work if he wished. We decided he should take a week off between jobs to work on that famous honey-do list every wife makes whether they want to or not. I think about 3/4ths of the 2 page list was accomplished in 4 days. It's great to only have a 1/2 page list left, right hon?
Danny boy was more than happy to help with the garage project.
And fixing the door bell.

Dan cleaning up after sheet rocking the 2 side walls of the garage. Sounds simple enough, but that was a lot of work -- almost 3 days worth. You can blame this one on the mice. They removed the insulation the mice lived in the last 2 winters, replaced it, & now good luck to the mouse who tried to live in my garage again!A huge & special thanks goes out to Dan's dad & mom for traveling out to help us. It was fantastic to have Wayne's experience & knowledge... and kindness around. Doesn't he & Danny Jakob look great together? Thank you!

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Megan D, said…
So cute - Daddy's little helper! Congrats on getting the honey-do list part way done - oh and the new job too, I guess :) Both probably feel very refreshing!

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