So tonight we took a break after working on the house a bit and went to see WALL*E with Joanna. We loved it! The little robot was adorable! I fell in love with him instantly. The effects were amazing! Very spectacular. The story was very moving and human, considering it's a movie mostly about robots. I don't want to ruin it for anyone so I will … [Read more...]
Cute Coasters
June 26, 2008 By 1 Comment
A quick crafty post, because I don't have new pics of the house from recent days, tonight or tomorrow I will post on the progress! It really is zipping along. Last night I whipped up these cute quilted fabric coasters during an episode of friends.They're really easy, I used a square template that measured about 4 3/4 inches on each side (they end … [Read more...]
34 weeks
June 22, 2008 By 3 Comments
Also, not to get post happy or anything, but here is my 34 week pic. Only 6 weeks to go, and I still love being pregnant! (NOT) haha. My feet and hands swell up now, and I quit wearing my wedding ring a week ago. Sad day! Getting up 4 times a night to use the restroom is super fun too. Rolling over in bed is another story altogether! haha. I just … [Read more...]
a big beautiful butterfly
June 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Also just wanted to share this beautiful metal butterfly that my brother Jordan made me in his metal/jewelry class at school. Isn't it gorgeous? It's sitting underneath my computer, so I see it...all day every day. haha. jk. No not really. … [Read more...]
Destruction continues…
June 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
So far we have finished most of the demo on the house! It has gone quicker than we thought, mainly because all of the help we've been getting! It's awesome. Yesterday we got the carpet all pulled up, the kitchen and family room cleared of staples (the floor had been stapled down with HUNDREDS of stupid little staples. They were really annoying to … [Read more...]
The destruction begins…
June 20, 2008 By 2 Comments
Yesterday was the first big demo day for the house! It was fun to...watch. haha. I kinda felt useless most of the time. I put up our new mailbox, but that was about it. :-D Anyways, the main goal was to get the kitchen torn out. Rory and I left to get some supplies, 30 minutes later we came back and the kitchen was GONE! My dad and brothers are … [Read more...]
I heart buttons
June 19, 2008 By 2 Comments
I got this idea while browsing some craft blogs, and got an itch to try it out. It's really easy and fun, just get some simple frames, felt, buttons, and thread. (I used embroidery thread) Sew on some cute buttons and bam! you have some cute decor for your home...I'm putting these in the laundry room at the new house. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Rory!
June 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
He's 28 today. Getting to be an old fart! haha. just kidding hun. This post is being done in orange, in honor of Rory's favorite color. We're not really celebrating tonight cause he has Scouts. (what a diligent guy!) We will probably celebrate by tearing down more stuff in the house! Which is probably what he would have liked anyways. lol. Happy … [Read more...]
Finally, the house is officially OURS!
June 17, 2008 By 3 Comments
So after another delay yesterday, (which will from here on be referred to as the day from hades) we finally got our "keys" and officially have the title for the house in our name! We are now homeowners. Oh what did we get ourselves into? hehe. We are now going to start doing work to the house to make it, er, livable. It's a bit shabby right now! A … [Read more...]
Congrats Jobo!
June 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
My little sister is graduated from High School! Wow, I feel a bit old. That means it's been six years since I graduated. I know it's not THAT old, but funny anyways. Sorry Jo, but your graduation took FOREVER. We got there at 5:30 and finally left at about 8:30. wow. At least the weather cooperated. Too much in fact, it was kinda cold! There was a … [Read more...]