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The construction crew dug out footing holes, and all three of our kids enjoyed rescuing frogs from the depths of them. After we passed the footing inspection, things really started to pick up. We actually had a frame together! All was going well until June 10th, when the construction crew stumbled upon a surprise that was more pungent than pleasant. A skunk a wandered into one of the holes overnight and could not get out. We spent the whole day trying every way we could think

There are moments in life that remind us why we take risks, why we pour our energy into something bigger than ourselves, and why we keep going even when the path feels overwhelming. For me, one of those moments came when my two-year-old son Johnny stepped into the role of a “real” construction worker. His joy was so pure, his pride so radiant, that it felt as though the entire vision of AREA 42 had crystallized in that instant. Watching him put on his hard hat and proudly joi

From the very first moment he could grasp a toy, Johnny has been captivated by the world of construction. His room is a vibrant testament to this passion, filled with an array of toy trucks—bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators—each one lovingly caked with dirt, a badge of honor from countless adventures. For hours on end, he transforms our gravel driveway into a bustling construction site, pushing his trucks across the stones, scooping up rocks, and meticulously crafting his o