FINALLY FRIDAY: I mean, LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

Happy Labor Day weekend, my friends! (And I do mean labor.)

This past week was one of the most physically taxing of my whole summer. As I may have mentioned previously, our construction company is working on a whole-house remodel, and on Monday, two of my husband’s brothers arrived to help. I can’t tell you how impressed I am by the Salonen boys’ (husband and son, included) work ethic. Four extra hands helped move the project forward by weeks, not days.

Brother Bob is a plumber back in South Dakota. His skill saved the day with this tricky corner sink.

Here’s an “after” shot. This small bath is part of the bonus living space we’re calling: the apartment.

Apartment bath complete!

My brother-in-law, Don, is a chef by trade and training, but he’s super handy when it comes to everything else. He and I made a pretty good team when it came to hanging exterior lights, trimming trees and clean up–lots and lots of clean up. We also made some pretty great meals!

Brother Don and I installed all 11 exterior lights on the house.

 

My team after a hard day.

AND this is me…well, this is how I felt every day this week, which is why I did no promo for my new book. Sigh.

Exactly how I felt every day this week.

So…here’s a link to my new book. If you’re R&R-ing this long, holiday weekend, I hope you’ll consider reading RISKY BABY BUSINESS. Download here at the vendor of your choice: BOOKS2READ

Have a great–relaxing–Labor Day!

Deb