For the past couple months we have been "obsessed" with our roof. (Roofs in general really) Our house needed a new roof (pronounced "R OOOOO F" if you are Canadian, "Ruf" if you are American), so we decided to take on the job ourselves. We knew it would be a big job, but we didn't realize just HOW BIG! We started by pursuading the best roofing guy we know, Scott's Dad, Phil Persicke to come out from Michigan to help us with the projet. They spent many hours on the phone planning and discussing the project. We ordered the materials, borrowed most of the tools, purchased a permit, and rented a dumpster... We were ready!!!
Tear off began May 19th. It was by far the messiest and dirtiest part of the whole project. It would have made for a good episode of "The Dirtiest Jobs" on the Discovery Channel. Mike Rowe would have been happy to be there! (For those of you who have no clue what I am talking about.. check out "Dirtiest Jobs" on the Discovery Channel...) We had to literally scoop up bucket loads of dirt and dust from the yard when we were finished! Next we had to lay down new OSB since the old shingle shake roof didn't need that. Then came the tar paper, and finally the new shingles. We faced a few trials... mostly the heat in the afternoons which not only was twice as hot on top of the roof, but also made it hard to walk on the shingles without tearing them up. The only real injury was a couple stiches on Phil's hand.
Scott's Mom, Jackie came out during the second week to join the crew. She assisted in clean-up, cooking and housecleaning! We couldn't have finished the job without her! The Doberneck family was also much a part of the team. Dad and Bill and Adam spent countless hours sweating away on the hot roof. And Mom Doberneck was there preparing meals and providing support. We passed our final inspection with flying colors thanks to our fabulous Foreman, Phil! Thank you Mom and Dad Persicke!!! Thank you Mom and Dad Doberneck, and Bill and Adam!!! We couldn't have done it without any of you!
Even though the job took longer than expected (they always do) we still had time to travel a bit with Mom and Dad Persicke! We went Gold Panning in Jamestown, and we rode the Steam Engine Train (the same train they used to film many movies including Back to the Future!) We were sad to see Mom and Dad P go home!
During this crazy roofing project, Scott ended his job at Pacific Pulmonary and started a new job working for General Petroleum in Richmond. He spent his first week in training down in Long Beach (Southern California). He will be managing the warehouse that supplies all kinds of petroleum products to different companies and huge tankers in the San Francisco Bay. This is his first "real" week on the job, and he is enjoying it so far!
We are STILL "obsessed" with roofs... We drive around the neighborhood and analyze our neighbors roofs. We criticize crooked shingles and funny looking ridge caps. We think ours is the cleanest and best looking roof on the block! (Of course we aren't proud or anything...)
Oh, if any of you out there need help with your roof... let us know. If we are free, we can surely help! (Of course we are busy every weekend between now and 2010.)But if you do need some good advice on roofing, Scott is the newest expert!
Happy Summer!
Love Scott and Jen
The pictures are a little out of order since the Blog is not letting us do what we want to do... but hopefully you can figure them out. The first one you see of the roof is the NEW roof. The last picture of Scott and Phil is taken on the old roof... notice they are still smiling since it was just the beginning of the project... Oh yes, that is me (Jen) in the dumpster. I was the dumpster girl, and it was my job to "re-arrange" all the junk they threw in from the top of the roof to make sure it would all fit.






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We took Kona on his first trip to the Beach. We went to the "Dog Beach" at Stinson beach, just north of San Francisco. The weather was perfect that day. Kona is great at meeting people and making new friends. He was good at locating the friendliest people with the best looking picnic. We found him resting comfortably a with a few different families. Our friends Adam and Alexis were there with their dog Bentley. Bentley and Kona had a fun time chasing each other through the sand and into the water. Kona is not quite sure how he feels about the waves yet....

Work Day. Jen's brother, Adam helped Scott install a ceiling fan in our bedroom. And Jessica came over with the twins to paint the Palm Trees in the bathroom! We love the Palm Trees Jess!

Josh and Eli are a hand full! I am still trying to figure out how to pick them up at the same time without bumping their little heads together. We admire their parents Jessica and Jon!!!

Hiking at Mom and Dad Doberneck's with all the dogs. Kona likes to be "in Charge" with the leash. He decided he would be the one to take the other dogs for a walk!

Grrr... play time....

We got to baby sit Joshua and Eli this last Saturday for a couple hours while thier mom and dad went shopping for a while. FUN TIMES! These boys lead you to believe that parenting is easy!

And here is our kids... getting bigger (and smarter apparently)

Yosemite is probably one of the most awe-inspiring places in California. We spent a weekend there in March. Note to self.... one weekend is not long enough.

Meet the Newest Additions to the Persicke family... Jake and Kona. We've been a little busy taking care of these little guys. Jake is a 4 month old Tabby kitten. Kona is a 3 1/2 month old Australian Shephard Mix. We feel like we are raising twins... Need we say more?
I think this blog can best be summed up with a quote from my father, John... "Dogs have masters, cats have staff."
Love to you all, and best wishes from sunny and spring-like California...
Scott, Jen, Jake, and Kona.

Happy 2007!

We hope you enjoyed your Christmas and New Years! We had a great time in Michigan, though we didn't get any snow... We spent time with family and friends. We finally met our new niece, Jena, who is adorable and such a great baby! We spent three days with Vince, Ann, Ian, and Jena. We painted the kids rooms- airplanes for Ian, and flowers for Jena. Plus, Vince and Ann surprised us with tickets to the RedWings game!

While Christmas was not white, it was very beautiful and relaxing at Mom and Dad Persicke's house. Christmas day was full of good food, and lots of poker with the Persicke family. IT was great to spend time with Counsins, Aunts, and Uncles!!! Scott even won $25! We were able to spend time with the Cuthbertson family after Christmas, and have lunch with Dan and Cathy, and their three kids. Also, our friends from Colorado, Matt and Steve, drove over from western Michigan where they had been visiting their families. Unfortunatly we both came down with the stomach flu after they arrived. Despite risk of getting our "disease", they diligently kept us company as we moaned on the couch! Mom Persicke lovingly nursed us with homemade Chicken Noodle soup, and hot tea.

Unfortunately we had some bad news while we were in Michigan. Jen's Grandmother Doberneck passed away the day before Christmas Eve. While it was a bit of a surprise, it wasn't totally unexpected as she was beginning to come down with pnuemonia before we left for MI. Thankfully we were able to make it back home in time to celebrate her life with the Doberneck family at the funeral. Here is a picture of the Doberneck family...

As the new year begins we are enjoying working around the house, painting, organizing the garage, and catching up on things that have been neglected for the past couple of months. We are hoping to slow down a bit this new year as we settle more into our life in Vacaville. Scott's job is slowing down, and he is getting home earlier than before. We continue to pray for God's direction in his career. Jen's job at Allstate is going well and business is increasing every week.

We miss the snowy Colorado mountains, and our friends there! (Although we know you are all getting tired of the freezing white stuff...) Contrary to Colorado and Michigan belief, it DOES get cold here... it was below 20 degrees the other morning!

We wish you huge blessings this coming year. We love and miss you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Scotty and Jen