Bedtime stories with Daddy. I got a ton of books from the library to keep Sarah occupied during our painting - the DK Encyclopedia's are a big hit. Here she is learning all about the ocean. I found it funny that she did NOT want to go explore the depths of the ocean but she IS interested in going to outerspace. Gotta love a kid with opinions!! ;)

Well, this picture looks more "rusty" to me than this brown paint really is. Here's the first coat in our entryway of the most delicious chocolate brown EVER. It's Miller Paint Cafe Brown (I think) and it's the perfect color of a hersheys chocolate bar. And what better color for the place where the kids hands go up an down the wall all day long?? :D

The red dining room wall... 2nd coat. It's coming along. LOVING this red. Not too dark, not too "cherry". PERFECT MELISSA RED!!! :D The last coat will go on today, whooohoooo!


So, what else is going on besides paint? Really not much at all. Paint paint paint. Wash walls, pull up floor trip, tape, paint paint paint. (and eat a few reeces pieces!)

The weather has been cool this week but warmed up yesterday. Today it's supposed to get to 97* UGH. NOT good painting weather! I went to Home Depot last night with my partner in crime (sis) and bought new fixtures for my bathroom - we'll be painting it soon to (just keep painting, painting, painting...) and I wanted to replace the outdated crap that's in there. Of course, i fell in LOVE with something that's a dark bronze look and my sink faucet is silver. So, not sure if I'm going to return what I bought, be mismatched, or spend MORE on a faucet that coordinates.

On the Sarah front, she's riding her bike now... has been for a month or more. Break my heart, baby girl. :( She's growing up so fast. She's also FINALLY figured out how to swing!!! I noticed a blister/ caulous on her hand from all the gripping the swing this week. heheh.

Ok, that's about it for today. Inlaws are due in 33 days. OH! We got an email from one of Andy's very cool cousins yesterday. I think she lives in Hamburg. She and her boyfriend will be coming through on vacation in two weeks - so we'll get to meet up with them for dinner or something.

Later, gater!

sister with the cheesey smile



















Primer in the entry/ stairway. That wall will be dark brown.
















The dining room. Primer on both walls. The patio door wall will be dark red.














The living room. That is the only portion that has REAL PAINT on it, not just primer.

The weather is supposed to get into the 90's the next few days, so we'll be trying to paint early / late in the day. Fun stuff...

The paint is ON THE WALL! Or, at least the primer is!! Whoohoo!













Yes, that's just primer. Yes, it matches the couch too much. Yes, I hope to be buying new couches at some point.













Proof!
















My sis Rebecca is a great painter - but don't drive with her or ask her about my spackle abilities. (I got the job done, didn't I???)

Cards, Cards, and more cards. I've made dozens of cards this past week. :D

Got Paint!!!

We've got PAINT!! Here it is! I know, nothing to look at yet, but we're getting there. The living and dining room walls are stripped bare and ready to go. My sis (aka foreman!) will be here soon to entertain the little ones while dh and I go to town. :D
Oh, if you notice the spoogey gunk on the wall behind the paint, I'm not sure what it is. Something hidden by our old dining room table bench seat. It will be gone SOON though and is PROOF of why I MUST paint. Lol! Do you have spooge, too?? ;)













Here is a cute random pic of Sarah (well, some of Sarah!) and a little frog we found out at Champoeg park. We camped out there a few weeks ago with Rebecca and Chris, Dad and Patty, and John and Karen Carney were there for a day, too! :D Sarah had a blast, I'll post more pics later. :D












Fabric. I finally made it to http://www.millendstore.com/ up the road about 5 miles to get some fabrics for various schemes and plans. My sis is going to quilt pillow tops with this and tea dye it to get it a bit less sharp and then I'll finish sewing them and put RIBBON on them of course!












Inspiration for Sarah's room. Found these on sale at M's and had to have them. They are a jumping off point for Sarah's big girl room. Gotta love it!









No, I don't have paint for her room yet. One thing at a time!

New Layouts - 2008 Scrap Convention

I have no idea why some of these layouts are sideways. They are correct on my computer. ugh.

Recent Layouts - Katrina Trip 2006

Website and Email group!!

I know, I know, it's been a whole month without an update. I was busy with some things for Sarah's preschool Graduation and then I got sick with some kind of flu. But I'm feeling better now and trying to catch up a bit.

SO. I got my own Pampered Chef Website!!! Isn't that cool?? Ok, I know I'm a dork, and so do you. Don't laugh. I've really enjoyed restocking my kitchen with better products than those I bought at St Vincent when I was 19. (seriously) We had Flank Steak the other night with the #9722 Smoky Barbecue Rub on it. OH MY GOODNESS. That was some seriously good meat! And the #1256 Avocado Peeler is SO COOL! It really works! And you didn't hear it from me, cuz I'm trying to be low carb and all, but #9721 Beer Bread Mix is TDF!!!

Anyways, love me some good new kitchen products, thats for sure. But, Pampered Chef doesn't allow me to spam my website link everywhere. Even on my own blog. But, you can email me at fey{nospam}melissa@yahoo.com and ask for the link and to be on my email list. I send an email each month letting folks know what the special of the month is. We all love a good deal, right?? :D

As far as updating the blog goes... I'll get to it. Soon I promise. :D

Really??

40!!
Yep, yesterday I celebrated my fourtieth birthday! I can NOT believe I'm that old. However, life has never been better. Big ol hugs and kisses to those who love me and have allowed me to live to see another birthday, haha!
Andy suprised me by taking the day off yesterday. He took Sarah, Max, and myself out to breakfast at Elmers, then to get a massage, then to Ikea for a new dining table and chairs, then home where he watched the kids while I went to the LSS to fondle ribbon and spend money. He's so good to me. :D
Linda (God bless that girl, I just love her!) stopped by at 9am with a super awesome gift - RIBBON, rub ons, a pillow, and a Starbucks GC. :D What a fabulous surprise!
Cheryl mailed me the most BEAUTIFUL APRON and a bunch of ribbons (sensing a theme here??).
Gina mailed me a beautiful GINA card. (sshhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I think GINA CARDS might be my favorite!)
And Kristin sent me not only a box full of scrapping goodies AND pc recipe books, but also a FIFTY dollar gc for Itunes. Kristin ROCKS!

Life has never been better and I'm loving each day, despite the senility that prevents me from remembering them!!!
I'm busy with housework and party prep for this weekend, but I promise pictures of the new apron, dining room, and all that good stuff next week. :D

More Paint Chips On The Wall...

So the first round of paint chips were a bit grey for our home and lighting. Back to the paint store with Max and Sarah in tow. (Toddlers are great fun in a paint store if you're ever looking for a good time!) I picked out another 30 paint chips and today narrowed it down to these. ALL different colors from the originals. God Bless The Paint Chip!!! :D