We are making some progress at the new house. I have almost all the walls scrubbed, although some you can't tell- that's how dirty they were. And two rooms are almost totally primed. Windows are being ordered this evening(hopefully). New hot water tank is installed and working-HOORAY! So even though it's going slower than I would like, at least I am seeing progress.
I could really kick myself though for not taking before pictures, the difference already is amazing. It really is amazing how a little soap, water and a TON of elbow grease really makes a difference. I cannot wait to get new paint on the walls, it's going to be like night and day.
We have also met the neighbor cat. She/he is a very cute gray and white kitty. It's also a good mouser or in our case a good chipmunk catcher. We have a bunch of chipmunks living in our yard and yesterday the cat stopped by with one. Of course Anna was there too and as I was trying to figure out a good way to explain nature to her and how cats "hunt" when she said the funniest thing. She said "well at least I finally got to see the chipmunk up close" LOL!!! I almost fell over. She did ask some questions about what the cat would do with it, and she said "poor chipmunk" but she seems to have the whole nature thing figured out and wasn't too upset. I'm glad because she's usually very emotional and will cry at ALL Disney movies and sad scenes. And if any friend of hers cries she cries too becasue she is sad for them. So I guess having a father who hunts and brings home dead stuff came in handy for once.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Summer Vacation!
It's official we are on Summer Vacation-WOOHOO!!! And I am a mom to a First Grader, how did that happen? Alot has happened and I will try to bring you all up to date.
On Monday Anna graduated from Kindergarten. They had a really cute concert and then after we had a big party and lunch celebration. Grandma,Grandpa,and Aunt Anne all joined Randy and I to watch the festivities. She was very excited to see everyone there. After school Aunt Anne joined us for a cookie from the Nestle Cafe and some yummy Starbucks. All good celebrations should include Starbucks,ya know!
On Tuesday Anna's teacher sent home a video made of pictures of the entire year set to music. It was so fun too see how they've grown and all the fun stuff they did. She had a really sweet message for the parents and students at the end as well. It was a great gift!
Wednesday was her last day and I came for the last 45 minutes of class with loys of yummy popsicles. We all ate popsicles together and talked about all the fun stuff everyone was going to do over the summer. I helped her teacher get them ready and then we all said our good byes. It was so cute to see them all hugging and signing each others yearbooks. She had a really great class this year and we miss all our friends.
We are also starting to get ready to move. The closing finally happened and we can now get in and start the demolition process,LOL! The house was a forclosed house that had been vacant for a super long time and neglected before that. So needless to say it needs a major cleaning, all new paint and some other things before we can move in. Right now it sems very overwhelming but I am sure once we get going it will be much better. I cleaned out some of the weds yesterday and found some really nice rose bushes that just need some TLC. That looks better already! I am not looking forward to painting an entire house, I loathe painting. But what I hate even more is packing. I am NEVER moving again and if I do I am leaving all my stuff behind,LOL!
The whole process of trying to pack one house and redo another at the same time is already stressing me out, so I hope I make it to July with all my hair and having not murdered someone! Luckily I have great parents and family who are helping out so much. We could never do this without all their help and support. THANK YOU!! And I hope my hubby still loves me after all this too, just remember: HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE!!
On Monday Anna graduated from Kindergarten. They had a really cute concert and then after we had a big party and lunch celebration. Grandma,Grandpa,and Aunt Anne all joined Randy and I to watch the festivities. She was very excited to see everyone there. After school Aunt Anne joined us for a cookie from the Nestle Cafe and some yummy Starbucks. All good celebrations should include Starbucks,ya know!
On Tuesday Anna's teacher sent home a video made of pictures of the entire year set to music. It was so fun too see how they've grown and all the fun stuff they did. She had a really sweet message for the parents and students at the end as well. It was a great gift!
Wednesday was her last day and I came for the last 45 minutes of class with loys of yummy popsicles. We all ate popsicles together and talked about all the fun stuff everyone was going to do over the summer. I helped her teacher get them ready and then we all said our good byes. It was so cute to see them all hugging and signing each others yearbooks. She had a really great class this year and we miss all our friends.
We are also starting to get ready to move. The closing finally happened and we can now get in and start the demolition process,LOL! The house was a forclosed house that had been vacant for a super long time and neglected before that. So needless to say it needs a major cleaning, all new paint and some other things before we can move in. Right now it sems very overwhelming but I am sure once we get going it will be much better. I cleaned out some of the weds yesterday and found some really nice rose bushes that just need some TLC. That looks better already! I am not looking forward to painting an entire house, I loathe painting. But what I hate even more is packing. I am NEVER moving again and if I do I am leaving all my stuff behind,LOL!
The whole process of trying to pack one house and redo another at the same time is already stressing me out, so I hope I make it to July with all my hair and having not murdered someone! Luckily I have great parents and family who are helping out so much. We could never do this without all their help and support. THANK YOU!! And I hope my hubby still loves me after all this too, just remember: HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE!!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
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