Busy Weekend!

It has been one heck of a busy weekend! The kids and I spent almost the entire weekend preparing for the arrival of some new additions to the homestead. We finished tearing down our old hog pens removing all the cattle panels and 4 x 4 posts so that we could flip them into a run. Then we pounded in the t-posts and began wiring the panels up. I thought I was getting quite the deal when they told me to take all the t-post clips I wanted, but now I can see why it is that many people don't even bother using them. So using a mixture of successful clips and galvanized wire, we completed the run. The kids were not thrilled after trying out the post driver, but it was a good learning experience for them. While trying to level out the area for the panels, we managed to dig up a nest of ground bees - no one got stung thankfully. Then a massive downpour arrived and I took that as a sign to pause for the day. Sunday was construction day! After finishing the fencing, I developed a pleasant and hopefully functional design for the house. It is a 7' x 8' x 6' three sided building with partial covers in the front. We used the good old handsaw to cut the angles and I spent a good several hours instructing the older children in the joys of framing. Now it just needs a nice paint job and a latch and it will be good to go! I will post pictures as soon as we are finished.