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Typical of places missing insulation
Monday, August 10, 2009
Insulation Weekend
After getting our latest electric bill, I was spurred to action to reduce it, even though it was not as bad as a should have been. Month over month it is about 30% higher for a house twice the size. Most of the attic had been covered in R-19 batts. In many places, about 30%, it had been pealed back. We replaced all pulled R-19 with R-30 and used loose R-19 to pack the edges. We also spread several rolls of R-30 perpendicular to the original insulation. Sean took a break to ride his horse. (and contemplate Favre playing for the Vikings.)
Rothisberger
Typical of places missing insulation
RothisbergerTypical of places missing insulation
August Weekend Work and Fun
Sean and Dave spent part of Saturday replacing the kitchen sink water faucet and accessories. Sean actually was helpful, when he was not standing on my stomach while I was under the sink. On Saturday night Barb, Darlene, Heather, my sister and my mother all went to Phantom of the Opera. Sean an I watched Monster Trucks online. On Sunday we all trooped to the beach for some fun in the sun.
Ohio 2009 Part III
Monday (7/27/09) we split up. Sean, Elissa, Nana, Grandpa and Heather stayed at Lakeside while Dave and the three Boyce kids took the ferry to Kelly's Island. Both groups had a great time and got back together for dinner at Lakeside. After dinner the girls and kids went for ice cream and the boys smoked cigars on the lake in honor of Ted's birthday. All and all we all had a great time in Lakeside and plan to return as a family.
Sean and Elissa were big fans of the sandboxes in Lakeside
For Tadd: Yes we were passed by a scary guy driving a riding lawnmower (for at least 0.5 miles that we saw!)
Sean practices his short game - watch out Uncle Greg!
Another, even fancier, sandbox
Nana and Grandpa pushing the grandkids
Sean and Elissa were big fans of the sandboxes in Lakeside
For Tadd: Yes we were passed by a scary guy driving a riding lawnmower (for at least 0.5 miles that we saw!)
Sean practices his short game - watch out Uncle Greg!
Another, even fancier, sandbox
Nana and Grandpa pushing the grandkidsSunday, July 26, 2009
Ohio Part II
Sunday morning Dave finally made it out for a run for the first time in 6+ weeks. Half the run was on the Cleveland MetroParks trails that ring center Cleveland.
Late on Sunday morning we got all of our ducks in a row and started heading towards Lakeside. We went by Great Grandman and Greatgrandpa's graves on the way up.
We took the slow route up along highways 2 and 6 - both scenic byways because of parks, old nice homes and old industry to look at.
We stopped for lunch at Quaker's Steak and Lube: Great food and a great place for the kids to watch the boats go by while waiting for our food.
The we drove the remaining 20 minutes to Lakeside and checked into the Lakeside Hotel - built in 1857.
After that we walked around to see the sights: water, beaches, cottages, shops, etc.
From 6pm to 7pm we watched the band Pantasia from Findlay, OH - an all steel drum band. They were very good.
After dinner at Sloopy's we split up to get the kids in bed or to play minature golf. Dave was trounced by his brothers' in law.
Elissa and Sean watch boats in the harbor from Quakers'
Sean and Ellissa pose as fried food
Pantasia, a steel drum band from Findlay High School, performs - they were good
Sean drums along on a tree
Late on Sunday morning we got all of our ducks in a row and started heading towards Lakeside. We went by Great Grandman and Greatgrandpa's graves on the way up.
We took the slow route up along highways 2 and 6 - both scenic byways because of parks, old nice homes and old industry to look at.
We stopped for lunch at Quaker's Steak and Lube: Great food and a great place for the kids to watch the boats go by while waiting for our food.
The we drove the remaining 20 minutes to Lakeside and checked into the Lakeside Hotel - built in 1857.
After that we walked around to see the sights: water, beaches, cottages, shops, etc.
From 6pm to 7pm we watched the band Pantasia from Findlay, OH - an all steel drum band. They were very good.
After dinner at Sloopy's we split up to get the kids in bed or to play minature golf. Dave was trounced by his brothers' in law.
Elissa and Sean watch boats in the harbor from Quakers'
Sean and Ellissa pose as fried food
Pantasia, a steel drum band from Findlay High School, performs - they were good
Sean drums along on a tree
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Ohio 2009 Part I
After relatively smooth flights Friday the entire Boyce clan from Texas gathered in Cleveland to visit relatives from Nana's side of the family (the Ross clan.) Everyone is staying at Sean's Great Grandma Ross' house in North Royalton. Saturday we toured the port and the Cuyahoga River on the Good Times III tour boat - a two hour tour. Saturday evening we went to David and JoAnn Ross' house for dinner. A good time was by all, catching up and watching the kids.
The Good Times III
A fire boat on the river
Nick and Elissa on the Good Times III
Cleveland is also known as "The City of Bridges" There are an impressive number of fixed, lift, swing and jack knife bridges over the river, most still in use. The following link has pictures of the different types of bridges. The bridge in the foreground, above, is a lift bridge that had just lifted to let us through. Cleveland Bridges
Downtown Cleveland skyline. The taller building on the left is the Terminal Tower. This 52 story building was the 2nd tallest building in the world when finished in 1930 and was the tallest building in the U.S. outside of New York City until 1964. (when the Prudential Center in Boston MA was completed.) There are now about 20 buildings in Houston alone that exceed the height of the Terminal Tower.
Aunt JoAnn and her family put together great gift bags for Sean and Elissa. The most fun was Elissa's box of sidewalk chalk. Here, Grandpa helps out.
Jeannie helps Elissa and Sean color
Kathleen (Nana) and her three brothers and three children, husband, mother, two neices and two grand children
The Good Times III 
A fire boat on the river
Nick and Elissa on the Good Times III
Cleveland is also known as "The City of Bridges" There are an impressive number of fixed, lift, swing and jack knife bridges over the river, most still in use. The following link has pictures of the different types of bridges. The bridge in the foreground, above, is a lift bridge that had just lifted to let us through. Cleveland Bridges
Downtown Cleveland skyline. The taller building on the left is the Terminal Tower. This 52 story building was the 2nd tallest building in the world when finished in 1930 and was the tallest building in the U.S. outside of New York City until 1964. (when the Prudential Center in Boston MA was completed.) There are now about 20 buildings in Houston alone that exceed the height of the Terminal Tower.
Aunt JoAnn and her family put together great gift bags for Sean and Elissa. The most fun was Elissa's box of sidewalk chalk. Here, Grandpa helps out.
Jeannie helps Elissa and Sean colorMonday, July 20, 2009
Mid-July
July has been a busy month for the Pastas with lots of busy weekends. Unfortunately, we have not been very good at picture taking this month!
For the 3rd we went to Dave's work friends 4th of July party in Beach City at his house on the Bay. He has a huge swimming pool that Sean loved. He even got hit in the head with a water polo ball and just said "ouch!" Barbara hit her engagement ring on a door frame, checked to make sure the diamond was still there (it was,) and 10 minutes later it was not! We were a little horrified. However, by means means we cannot explain, it showed up on our bedroom floor two days later. We are still trying to figure that one out.
On the 4th we celebrated the 4th Friendswood style, with a huge parade down main street (I am not kidding - it was impressive) followed by a concert at the park.
On the 5th we went to a party to celebrate the birth of Tyler Elliott. It was hosted by Barbara, Heather and Carol and was a smashing success. Tyler (as in the Tyler Rose - Earl Campbell) has had some difficulties and has not yet made it out of the hospital, so please keep him in your prayers.
Last week Barbara was in San Francisco for a week for business. Daddy, having lost his teddy bear, slept with Sean all week - not a good idea of course. Two days after Barbara got back we coaxed Sean back to his bed after having played "tent" in the living room all evening by making a tent over his bed. What kid could resist?
Mom says goodnight
Sean says goodnight!
A sneak peak from the Florida pictures that still have not been published!
For the 3rd we went to Dave's work friends 4th of July party in Beach City at his house on the Bay. He has a huge swimming pool that Sean loved. He even got hit in the head with a water polo ball and just said "ouch!" Barbara hit her engagement ring on a door frame, checked to make sure the diamond was still there (it was,) and 10 minutes later it was not! We were a little horrified. However, by means means we cannot explain, it showed up on our bedroom floor two days later. We are still trying to figure that one out.
On the 4th we celebrated the 4th Friendswood style, with a huge parade down main street (I am not kidding - it was impressive) followed by a concert at the park.
On the 5th we went to a party to celebrate the birth of Tyler Elliott. It was hosted by Barbara, Heather and Carol and was a smashing success. Tyler (as in the Tyler Rose - Earl Campbell) has had some difficulties and has not yet made it out of the hospital, so please keep him in your prayers.
Last week Barbara was in San Francisco for a week for business. Daddy, having lost his teddy bear, slept with Sean all week - not a good idea of course. Two days after Barbara got back we coaxed Sean back to his bed after having played "tent" in the living room all evening by making a tent over his bed. What kid could resist?
Mom says goodnight
Sean says goodnight!
A sneak peak from the Florida pictures that still have not been published!Tuesday, June 30, 2009
After a very fun weekend Dad decided to take a beach day from work. Mom hastily rearranged her schedule too.
Dad and Sean start with a small hole
The hole keeps getting bigger!
On the ferry to Bolivar. We saw lots of dolphins. We also saw lots of missing homes on Bolivar, still being re-built since Ike
Dad was very impressed by the amount of water this ship was pushing with its bow.
Dad and Sean start with a small hole
The hole keeps getting bigger!
On the ferry to Bolivar. We saw lots of dolphins. We also saw lots of missing homes on Bolivar, still being re-built since Ike
Dad was very impressed by the amount of water this ship was pushing with its bow.Letters To Grandparents
1) It is amazing - we posted twice on the way to Florida and not once since. We are still processing pictures.
2) Sunday on Sesame Street was about writing letters. Sean wrote letters to both sets of Grandparents and then we walked to the post office to mail them.
Sean needed fortification before setting out for the post office. He would not let his letters go, though!
On the way to the Post Office
I can't reach it this way...
I've got it now!
2) Sunday on Sesame Street was about writing letters. Sean wrote letters to both sets of Grandparents and then we walked to the post office to mail them.
Sean needed fortification before setting out for the post office. He would not let his letters go, though!
On the way to the Post Office
I can't reach it this way...
I've got it now!Saturday, June 13, 2009
Florida Part-2: Baton Rouge
Stuck on I-10 bridge over the Atchafalaya
Sean and Kasey under the playground at Chick-Fil-A
The girls table at Chick-Fil-AFlorida Part-1 I-10 in Texas
We left Home at 7:23am, only 23 minutes behind schedule.
Sean hangs 10 in the van
Dave shows off his new camera with 20X optical zoom from the back seat
The divas
Sean hangs 10 in the van
Dave shows off his new camera with 20X optical zoom from the back seat
The divasMonday, June 08, 2009
Kasey's Birthday
On Saturday Kasey C. had her 4th birthday party. She had a big blow up pool and a huge pool-jump toy. All the kids, including Sean, had a great time.
End of May
Sean plays with his big construction puzzle from Aunt NancyWe coasted into the end of May enjoying the longer days (finally) and summer like temperatures. Sean is having a great time with summer. A couple of Fridays we have gone to the Friday night concert series in the nearby Stevenson park. The pools are open later and Sean is becoming a little fish.
Nana and Grandpa stopped by a day on the way back from their trip to Eastern Europe.
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