"As we grow older together, As we continue to change with age, There is one thing that will never change. . . I will always keep falling in love with you" ~KC

Monday, October 6, 2008

Summer Construction!!





As a break from school , I (Josh) flew home to get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, and ended up in the hustle and bustle of Whiteley Construction!!! All my life, my parents have taught me how to work, and they both can still out work me. I guess I am a little soft from sitting at dental chairs and desks all day. It was therapeutic to get out and do some real work. I had so much fun working with my Mom and Dad. At the end of four days my knees hurt, my back ached, and my hands had blisters from the 1500 decking screws we placed in the steel beams. I really admire my parents and my family in so many ways. With four boys in the house projects get done pretty quickly, as long as we all agree on who's way is the right way.
My dad patiently collected the scrap C-channel trusses along with some of the lumber to help keep his project costs down. You would never know, after seeing the finished product and how nicely everything turned out. Between his talented construction and Mom's creativity, they always seem to come up with great ideas. This deck will be enjoyed by everyone for a long time. Thanks for a fun and exiciting break. We love and miss you all!!!!


P. S.
Bentley's hair cut is too cute!!!

Thought of the day:
"Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible."~FDR

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Josh--Decks are a blast to build! When we rebuilt our smaller one, I had no idea how much manual labor it took! Very rewarding though!
Nat--Your hair is soo long!! I can't believe it!! I love it! I miss you a ton and hope we can meet up around our bdays! I went to texas roadhouse on a date last week and they sung their bday song! It made me think of you!
For both of you--keep up the hard work and remember what President Monson said recently: "FIND JOY IN YOUR JOURNEY". Easier said then done when in school, I know all too well, but that quote has really made me think about the importance of those daunting daily tasks! When you guys are done with school, can we be your neighbors? That way when I run out of Diet Coke, I can come raid Nat's supply!! Oh, and I can come wake Josh up at 3am when I have a raging toothache!! Just kidding! Love, Kim