In our last post I mentioned I had some time off over the fourth so we were heading to work on the cabin.   The weekend turned out to be not only productive, the fireplace was finished, but also had just a good o'l time.  Having coffee on the back porch each morning was a treat.  I arrived later on Thursday after getting some errands done during the day.  Terry had spent the day getting a toilet hooked up so we would not have to use the outdoor John.  So yes we had the working toilet.  Friday Mike Blackburn arrived to help with the fireplace.  I started out trying to attach some of the rock but found out quickly I was too slow.  I had to take a piece of "humble pie" and let the talented ones do the work.  Terry suggested I run the tile saw, so I did.  The masters really took off then.  I cut, they attached.  Perfect harmony taking place.  Later that night we were pretty dirty so we were able to take a shower at the club house.   Hot water and clean bodies, doesn't get any better than that after a hard and dirty day of work.

     We slept in one of the upstairs bedrooms.   Terry installed a ceiling fan I brought Thursday and the air was on.  Not too bad of accommodations.  Saturday morning we supported the local volunteer fire department by eating their breakfast.  Biscuit and gravy, bacon and scramble eggs is not a bad way to start the morning.   Then off to Jay for the huckleberry festival.  We were able to see some of Terry's family and visit with them for a while.  This was a good break from a very heavy day of work on Friday.  After our break on Saturday we went back to the cabin to tackle the fireplace again.  This time we were sola.   Same process though, I cut and Terry attached.    We continued until it was done.   We finally finished around 4:30 on Sunday.    As Terry said, "it is good to get that one behind us".   

  Finn and Paisley LOVE the back porch.   Ashley, her parents and brother came by on Sunday to see the progress.

I was able to help Terry a few weeks earlier.

The view from the loft

I learned to use the tile saw.  Add that to the many new things I have learned during the building process.

Terry on his perch....nice and safe!

Beautiful work young man..love it!

As we had mentioned before, the mantel is an old beam from a barn in Blackwell, Oklahoma.  We rubbed on a tinted wax to bring out it's beauty.   A slab of stone was bought for the hearth which fit perfectly.  Could not ask for a better fit

Working toilet..yeah!!

Brought a couple of mattresses from home..it worked!

Flint Ridge Volunteer Fire department

Jay Oklahoma is where Terry grew up.  We were able to see his sister Carol Ann and her family while attending the Huckleberry Festival.   It is always good  to see family. 

Our staple while working on the cabin.  Provides a quick energy pick me up...or maybe they just taste good!

Joey came by on his way back to Tulsa from spending time with Ashley's parents.  We were able to have a fire and roast our supper.  Early that day Linda, Terry's sister, also came by.  It was good to see her too.

Yes, I got to see several deer during our stay.   It never gets old.   We are always on the look out for deer.

   Next project according to Terry is getting the bathrooms done.  Tiling, building cabinets, setting toilets and sinks is on the agenda.

Thanks to each of you for sharing our experience through your awesome comments, encouragement and support.  We are so thankful to our heavenly Father,  allowing us to build this cabin and be able to share this experience with our family and friends.