Sand

I don't really like sand. At all. I just hate how it sticks to you like glue. I never remember, even as a child, wanting to play in sand. We didn't have a sandbox and we rarely went places where sand was.

I must admit that I do love going to beach. I am just very careful about sand. I wish that 1 year olds knew how to be "careful" with sand.

Welcome the newest addition to our family...

Oh yeah! a sandbox. AKA Curtis the Crab!

The things we will do for our kids!!

Working Weekend

While many people picnicked and relaxed over the 4th, we were hard at work! For those of you that don't know, we seem to always be busy working on our house. Had HGTV's Property Virgins been around 5 years ago, I doubt that we would be living here! We really had no idea what we were getting into...oh well! Our project list is very long, but it feels great to get some of those little things done! One step closer to the hopes of moving to town!

Here is the fun that we had:

A new patio door.

A finished playroom! This is exciting because it takes our house from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom.

This is the exterior picture of the 'before' from last summer.

Here is the interior finished product! I know I still need curtains, I am hoping to make them this weekend, I am still looking for the perfect fabric. I also should hang things on the wall, but I hate to mess with the beautiful drywall!

Lots of aluminum soffit hung! It isn't quite finished and of course I didn't get a picture taken.

Somehow I convinced Ken to take a few more days off to do more work before his traveling kicks up again. I did promise him a day or two of fun though!! We did take some time off to celebrate my birthday both with family and alone with Ken. I can't believe I am another year closer to 30, where does the time go??!

Once we get to the finished product, we feel so good (and tired). As you can imagine getting there is rough. Between a 1 year old, his naps, and normal project issues...we are so lucky to have each other. I know I don't tell Ken enough how grateful I am for all that he does for us! I love having a handy husband, I hope he loves it too!

Shout out!

This shout out goes to Connor's favorite baby-sitter Cathy. Although Connor and I have adjusted quite nicely to staying home (we are still working on how to sleep in past 7:30!), he does miss Cathy and all his friends at her house. Every night before bed, we say good night to Cathy, to be sure not to forget about her before August rolls around. Unfortunately, that is only next month!

Thanks to Cathy for all of the love that she gives Connor!

Have a great 4th of July!!