just like a layer cake

This is the last trench post!  That 2x4 around the pipes is what Chris built as the base for our subwall behind the sink, which  will house all this stuff. The plumbing, venting, electrical is done, so it's time to fill in the trench. 

Just like a layer cake, one step at a time.  First some fill dirt.

Then cover it with plastic sheeting (or cut up contractor trash bags in our case).  This layer keeps the moist dirt separated from the concrete so it doesn't suck moisture out of the concrete and cause sinking.

Then start on the concrete.  Scout was around to shoot some photos, proving that I actually do help out and don't just take the pictures.

 

This handy little wheelbarrow was given to us by Mr. Schorlemer - the previous owner.  Turned out to be perfect for mixing concrete and wheeling it inside.

Borrowed some trowels from my Pops to smooth everything out.

Trying to get everything super smooth and level.

Nice closeup

This is a bittersweet moment.  Diva was leaving her mark on our heart and home.  Unfortunately she is no longer with us :( More on that when I finally get around to posting about our chicken farm.

Isn't she a cutie? We named her Diva because she looked very cheetah-ish, especially when she was younger, and her markings looked like she had eyeliner around her eyes.  Unfortunately she didn't have enough weight to really see prints.

All pretty and smooth... 14 bags of concrete later (that's 1,120 lbs... which is almost exactly half a ton!!!)

Chris is now working on the wiring for the oven relocation.  As soon as we finish one thing, it's on to the next.

Leaving our own prints now...

Beaz was playing with Maize at Scout and Ben's so we had to leave her impression for her.  And you can barely see some little chicken feet prints in the upper left if you look closely.