I just wanted to take a minute for a little "shout-out" to those who have helped us so much on our "smouse"-building-journey so far- you guys have been an absolute God-send and we are so very blessed to have you in our lives.  Not just for house help, but for being such an integral part of our lives.  We couldn't have gotten this far without you-


My mom, Aggie, who came up for a quiet, relaxing weekend with her grandkids, but ended up on top of the house helping to put the roof trusses up-- what a trouper!!!;


Eric's dad and stepmom, Pap and Gran, who have been so gracious and patient in letting us stay in their farmhouse up here while we are building our own;


Eric's mom, Nanny, who visits and takes the kids for a few hours here and there so they won't get TOTALLY bored while we're busy building - as well as my dad and stepmom, Bo and D, when they take the kids for the weekend;


Our great friend Lee, who came all the way from Richmond to spend a weekend with us, helping Eric and I to get our house square (!) while dealing with about a foot of mud all weekend;


Our other great friend, Travis, who is like family, who came over in a downpour, had to make his own dinner, introduced us to delicious brussel sprouts, and helped to put up roof sheathing;


Our good friend (new to us here in West Virginia), Keith, who we feel is one of those new friends God has put in our path, who helped to "wrap" our house in OSB, and remove tree stumps and boulders in the very beginning;


and last, but certainly not least, Eric's brother, Aaron, who constantly helps us, not only with our house, but he and his beautiful wife, Jennifer, provide us with wonderful fellowship and good times.  Although I miss my brother, Trip, and his family back in Richmond, we are blessed to be so close to these two here in West Virginia.


We are SO grateful for all of your support, friendship and help.  God bless you- we love you all!