Snow!

Here in Texas, we RARELY get snow and to get schools and businesses closed for a snow day is a rare treat indeed! So, when everyone had a day off on Friday due to ice, we had a blast. Now, if you're reading this in 12 feet of snow buried in the northeast, just remember that we deal more with 115 degrees plus waaaaay more often than we do with 30 degrees, let alone 16!


Zach was more than thrilled with all the snow, but didn't know quite what to do with cold hands!

As Promised...

As mentioned in my last post, here is my much more interesting, at least I think so, post.

When I purchased this house more than a year ago, many people thought I was crazy. Okay, maybe crazy is too simple a word. How about completely off my rocker and needed to be committed?? Yeah, that's closer to the truth. I can't say that I disagree with them, so I can't really complain.

On the surface I look like a typical girl, but never judge a book by its cover. Remodeling/tools/getting in over my head is in my blood. If you have my last name, tools are in your hand from birth on, generations back on both sides of the family. My father and his brothers rewired their home growing up every time their parents went out of town. I believe the story goes that G'ma drew the line after the speakers appeared in the bathroom. Not to worry, same story on mom's side. Is it any wonder that I managed to wrangle a new intern? Check him out organizing my wrenches after helping me install a cabinet door.



His favorite helping time is anything involving power tools. (I know you're shocked and amazed by this.) I'm seeing tools in his future...




Now, onto showing off my hard work. I know, not as interesting or nearly as cute as Z-Man, but I need some gratification too. ;)

Remember a couple of posts ago when I showed off my stripping skills? After hanging out precariously balanced in my kitchen for a while, one of the doors is completely refinished and the another is 1/3 of the way through. The painting process isn't hard, but it is annoying. Each side of the door requires 3 coats with sanding in between coats. Being patient enough to wait while the paint dries is where I fail miserably. (never would have guessed, huh?) I usually manage to repair my messes, but don't look too close at my finishes when you come over.



My house guests have been requesting a door for their bedroom for a while now. (I know, I know, I'm a bad hostess. Whoops.) So, trying to make amends, I painted the door and proudly waited for it to be hung. Recall that phrase "Pride goeth before a fall" or something like that? Yeah, during installation from the hallway I hear, "Either the door is 3 inches too narrow or the door jam is 3 inches too wide." Say what?? Sure enough in my haste, I painted the wrong door. Yeah, I know every door needs to be painted, but I was trying to do a good thing. I would just like it to go one record...

Anywho, the guest bedroom door is now on the pictured above, so hopefully it will be ready to be hung soon. Until then, I get to walk past my "new" linen closet door. It really makes that end of the hallway look much, much better.



While I had the paint out for the guestroom/closet door I FINALLY finished the built-in doors in the living room. Now that they are up, I really, really like the look. It gives your eye someplace to rest on the wall o'storage. (that's my Irish side coming out)


Like the sparkle? One of my favorite finishes ever has to be Mercury Glass. Old, new, silver, gold, copper, I love it all. To add to the shine of my accents on the shelves, I decided to indulge my fave again and used Anthropologie knobs again. I can't find anything I love as much for the price, so I'm sticking with a winner.


So, what do you think of my new Intern and our work? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Happy 4th!!

Still here in Colorado, hanging with the family. Last night we had a "photo-shoot" in the backyard. Both Zach and Nevaeh are NOT thrilled with grass and don't like the feel of it on their hands and knees when they crawl. No problem, I'll put them on a blanket in the backyard and shoot a couple of cute cousin shots. Their dislike of the grass will keep them somewhat contained and allow me to get a couple of cute shots.

Yeah right, silly Sissi!

Grass?

No problem!

Granted, I was able to snap a couple of cute shots, but it quickly became a race all over the backyard!

Okay, where do we look? (notice we're on the blanket...)

Pretty girl, but wait, where's Zach?!? Dang, one down.
(Don't worry, mothers were on hand to help corral!)

"Hey, wait for me!! I'm comin' too!"
Oops, lost the other. Let the race begin!!


Here comes Handsome Man!

Hope you are having a great 4th of July and it ends on a BANG!!

Cousins...

This Colorado vacation has been a great chance for Zach and Vaeh to meet each other and actively play. (They have met before, but since they were both 3 months old, there was little to do except cry together!) This visit they have been able to spend evenings playing with each other. It's a huge demonstration of monkey-see, monkey-do which is too cute for the adults. (Aunt Sissi is absolutely enamored and looks forward to late afternoon!) One of their favorite parts of the evening is bath time where they splash and carry-on conversations of great importance!

Some Days It's Rough Being a Pumpkin...

I know, I know, it's not pictures of the house, or a cute set of anecdotes, but it's Zach, in a pumpkin suit, come on, it's precious! He's growing like a weed and wearing out Mom and Dad with his antics. At last count he was up to 7 pounds 2 ounces, so that's great. He's ahead of where he needs to be, which is good since he was so skinny. His chicken legs are starting to fill out finally. Anyway, more about the treasure uncovered in the backyard in the next update. Enjoy!

We Interrupt This Blog for a Baby!!

Zachary David, son of Fel & Jon, was born at 10:49 am on October 12, 2009. He weighs in at 6 pounds 10 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Mom, Dad and baby are doing great!!!