My after school students are working hard on their Mother's Day project. Here's an example.
My Mother's Hands
My mother's hands are gentle and soft
as the softest velvet.
They hold my hands
and hug me when I really need a hug.
They fed me when I was a baby
and now they serve me my food.
Nothing makes them happier
than good news from school or chorus.
These hands will teach me better cursive
and take me to my favorite restaurant.
"You can be a doctor or a veterinarian,"
my mother reminds me
everytime I ask her about when I grow up.
Ana, 5th Grade
The west wall goes up first. There's three 12-foot sliding glass doors on this side. An 8-foot roof overhang will help moderate the afternoon sun. The living room is connected to the garage (far left), then the kitchen, bath, and bedroom on the south end.
The east wall goes up next, in sections. Daisy's supervising. Good job, Daisy!
Next come interior walls (kitchen/bath and bath/bedroom).
The south wall, porch, and roof follow, including 31 roof trusses, one of the most challenging aspects of the project. 
The framing crew enjoys on a well-deserved lunch of carnitas with all the trimmings. Thanks Amanda for putting lunch together, and to John and all the guys for helping make my dream a reality.
