End of School

The school year ended with a flurry of activities...awards ceremonies, end of year parties, tests, papers, etc. (Our oldest's best friend became very ill the last week of school. We are extremely happy to say he is doing so much better.) Both kids were sad to say goodbye to teachers and friends for the summer, but were also happy to rid themselves of early morning wake-ups. They both brought home loads of papers which I still need to go through and see what is worthy of filing away.

Receiving Kindergarten Awards

One of the mom's decorated cupcakes...each student had their own personalized treat.

Mr. Francisco

Sra. Martinez

Our 4th grader has been wanting the "Twainberry" award (a prestigious award only given to the top writers) for years. She accomplished her goal...she (as we) are very proud.

Sra. Nieto

The best friends triangle. The gentleman best buddy missed the end of year activities. We cannot say how happy (ecstatic, jubilant, relieved...) all of us are that he is on the mend.

The famous Jemma... She is a wonder child that has been featured on ABC's World News as "The Person of the Week". http://abcnews.go.com/WN/PersonOfWeek/story?id=4591478&page=1 Our oldest admires her with good reason. She and her family are incredible. Jemma came to the class to share her end of year/graduation poem. She skipped 4th grade and is attending middle school in the Fall.

4th Grade Party

We'll see you all in the Fall!

Sub Contractor List

We have been asked a number of times for the names of the subcontractors and material suppliers we used on the house. Here is the list or who was used and if we would use them again?

Dumpster - 40 yard 14 days
Control Waste Services281.537.8442
Would use them again? Yes

Roof
Starfish RoofingLarry Marino713.729.7663
Would use them again? Yes

Continuous eave vent
On-Line - cor-a-vent.com
Would use them again? Yes

Plumbing Rough - plumber
Armatex Plumbing
Would use them again? No

Plumbing - Finish Plumber
Haveman Plumbing Co.Jeff Reddicks713.686.2324
Would use them again? Yes

Plumbing Fixtures
Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware713.942.9519
Would use them again? Yes

Master shower drain
Byars Supply
Would use them again? No

Foundation
Dawson Foundation Repair
Would use them again? No

Sheet Rock - Material Sheet Rock 146 sheets+ screws, tape, beads
Drywall & Supply281.482.8401
Would use them again? Yes

Sheet Rock - Material Sheet Rock 35 sheets
Olshan
Would use them again? Yes

Sheetrock - installerHang / tape / float
SamcoSammy the Drywaller713.820.2465
Would use them again? No

Wall Insulation
Payless InsulationSusan Quave713.868.1021
Would use them again? Yes

Tile Material - Back splash tile
Hutcherson Tile Co.281.447.6534
Would use them again? Yes

Tile Material - tub tile
Hutcherson Tile Co.281.447.6534
Would use them again? Yes

Tile - Material - Bathroom Tile
Master Tile
Would use them again? relcutantly

Tile - Installer
Excellent guy - does work on the side so we don't publish his name. Call me if you need a good guy.
Would use them again? Yes

Front Door - material & install
Hoelscher Hugo Llamo713.869.6469
Would use them again? Yes

Front Door - Mail Slot
On-Line - Lockhouse.com
Would use them again? Yes

Pocket Door Hardware
On-Line - doorware.com
Would use them again? Yes

Doors - interior & exterior specialty doors
Bison Building Materials
Would use them again? No

Doors - materials - interior & exterior doors

Home Depot

Would use them again? Yes

Windows - materials exterior
Home Depot
Would use them again? Yes

Security Pre-Wire
JVR Window Fashions Victor281.948.7524
Would use them again? Yes

Security System
NAT Alarm Inc.1800.994.1621
Would use them again? Yes

Electrician - New 200a panel and bury elec service - full re-wire of house
Logo ElectricMark Loguercio 281.440.3300
Would use them again? Yes

Glass Block - Materials
Masonry & Glass Systems713.944.9716
Would use them again? Yes

Brick & Masonry

Mr. BrickChuck Oberman713.856.8329
Would use them again? Yes

Hardwood Floors
Chris Gutierrez281.449.5611
Would use them again? Yes

A/C System
Miles Service CorporationEric281.991.0351
Would use them again? Yes

Kitchen Cabinets - materials
Ikea
Would use them again? Yes

Ceiling Fans
M&M Lighting
Would use them again? Yes

Bath Fans
On-Line - Ira Wood & Sons
Would use them again? Yes

Range
On-Line - Whirlpool
Would use them again? Yes

Dishwashers
Great Indoors
Would use them again? Yes

Fridge
Great Indoors
Would use them again? Yes

Vent Hood
On-Line Whirlpool
Would use them again? Yes

Disposals
Lowes
Would use them again? Yes

Water Heater
Ferguson Enterprises
Would use them again? Yes

AV Cables
Electronic Parts Outlet
Would use them again? Yes