Another week has come and is almost gone
I can't believe time passes so fast. IT was so great this past week. We actually took a few breaks from the house and just hung out. ONe night we went to dinner with Kim and Sharisa, another night we just played around, and then one night I went to a movie wiht my friends and bawled the whole way through. YOu need a movie like that sometimes.
Gabe started his new school. HE had a really hard time with me leaving him there. I think this building a house stuff is hard on kids. Gabe told us last night that he didn't want to move into the new house. HE wants to take it apart and put it in the big garbage( I think he is talking about the roll off bin at the house site- It looks like a house could fit into it!) That made me sad. I thought they were still too young to really care about htis sort of thing, but I guess change is hard for everybody- young or old. But his new teachers were really great and they somehow managed to calm him down so he still loved his new school. HIs teacher, Mrs. Walker, is actually my friend Gena's mom, so we kind of know each other a bit and Gabe knows that Caleb's grandma is his teacher and he thinks that is pretty cool. Hiett is just a nut. And he will tell you so too. ANd then he will call you a nut. ALthough it all kinda runs together, more like, "no-uanut!" But he is such a cute rascal- and rascal is a good word for him. He's one of those kids who smiles at you when you are upset and you can't relaly stray mad for too long. Adolesence should be fun. :) Well, here's a few more pictures for those of you who care to see our progress. We are planning on moving in within the next two weeks! AHHHHHH!
WELCOME to our new home
We got moved in settled a few weeks ago, but it has taken me longer than I thought to get back into my groove. I hadn't realized that I HAD a groove, maybe it was more like a rut, but anyway, I am comfortably back into it and that is that. So, I am sure that you are all curious to see what exactly we moved into. You have to promise to not be jealous!!! Really.... everybody seems to think that I mind terribly our new home, but I don't mind it that much. I am with Hans, the boys have their dad and unlimited roaming space and so much more family close by, I would make the trade again anyday. Not to mention the projects that I am planning that will keep me busy for quite some time. Ready?
Well, the power plant pays for all of their employees to move within 40 miles of the plant so they packed us up and shipped us off. This is the truck arriving. It was huge! Our stuff only took up about 1/3 of the truck!
Hans and I are still in debate about what is happening with the exterior of the house. I want to get some paint and paint it, then get a good color match and do the shutters differently. The porch will be fixed- it sags in the middle and threatens to collapse whenever you step on it. I want to put a little roof over it, a simple little peak that stretches back to the trailer, that would hopefully break up the ugliness a little bit. we will probably be here for 21/2 to 3 years so I want to make it look like a home for us.
OK- let me explain that roof looking thing. Nevermind- can't explain it. But I am going to try to put little support strut things off from it to support a new piece of wood that will make it look like a beam instead of a chintzy shingled roof inside of a house. And that is faux brick paneling. he he he. I have never seen it before. I giggle when I see it. The next pic is the kitchen dining combo. The floor is newish lineolium, so that is good to stay. But the wallpaper is falling off and so I am going to practice my tiling and do a medium dark greyish tile and then strip the cupboards and paint them a white. The door knobs will be replaced too. Hopefully this will work with the mustard yellow stove- this trailer is 30 years old, so it is very 70's with the wood paneling EVERYWHERE!!
UNGH. The paneling is sooo dark! This hallway could use a coat of paint. Hans' grandma is skeptical of us painting the paneling, truthfully I am too, but this is so drab I have got to do something! The light fixture is going to be replaced so my dad doesn't hit his head everytime he comes over. Well, for that matter, most of the light fixtures will get to be replaced soon.
I saved the best for last!!! Our bathroom is horrid! Seriously- I don't mind it, it just makes me laugh it is that ugly. The floral nasty green print coordinates with the yellos tub, toilet and sink. The linoleum is the same shades and that crazy design you could sit and stare at for hours trying to figure out the pattern. A new sink is already in the works. A new shower curtain already bought, and so many plans floating in my head. Wall paper off, new linoleum, tiling another backspash, paint the walls, build a frame around the mirror to make it the focal point. So much to do. Will I get it done in my 3 year time limit?? Oh and the kicker, the washer and dryer are in the bathroom! Convienent!!!
We had such a fun Halloween! It got kicked off with an adult( that sounds naughty!) Halloween Party which was fun as it always is to get together with all of everybody. I love seeing all the costumes and wish I knew which file Hans put them uner so I could post them. Beau and Bonnie won my prize for best dressed- Beau looked hot in that eyeliner and black nail polish. Anyway, then on Halloween we had a bunch of the kids over for a little party and had a great time- I did anyway, I hope the kids did too. We went trick or treating in the "old ward" just to say hi to some folks we hadn't seen in a while. The boys had a great time. Tait slept through it all in his comfy bear outfit and Hiett only fell down two sets of stairs with his AWESOME hoomemade batman mask. I don't know how much longer I will get away with homemade costumes but until then- $6 always beats out $20-40 in my opinion, and I think the kids have more fun being "creative". HA ha. We had a great time and the candy is almost gone already- I swear I haven't helped too much!
11 comments:
I love the house!!!!! I haven't been on the website in a while. You guys have done a great job!!
It looks wonderful! I love it all and cannot wait to see it in person!! You and Hans have done a wonderful job, lots of hard work but worth it in the end. I lthink the boys will recover, but you will need to spend lots of play time together once you are all moved in. Thanks for sharing the process with us. Love you tons!
It looks wonderful! I love it all and cannot wait to see it in person!! You and Hans have done a wonderful job, lots of hard work but worth it in the end. I lthink the boys will recover, but you will need to spend lots of play time together once you are all moved in. Thanks for sharing the process with us. Love you tons!
When we moved into our new house, Denton cried because he still wanted to live a t Grandma's (mind you, we were all crammed into 1 12x12 bedroom). They like where they are comfortable but he'll get used to it in a couple of weeks - I promise! The house looks so good. I love all the trim work and I can truly appreciate it because I KNOW what a pain it is to do. Great job guys. I can't wait to see it in person. Hopefully springtime. That should give you enough time to unpack=) Love you tons!
Coming out to visit sounds all to nice right now... I am wondering if we did the right thing buying the house cuz he will be gone so much... But It will be good in the end... Your house looks AMAZING I am so happy for you. When we build our house in Utah you will be the first we call... Love you lots give the boys a kiss and tell them we love and miss them...
House is looking good. one concern though - when your kids puke on the walls, how will you know where to clean??? just kidding. the doors/trim look good and i know it was a lot of work for the tile and the trim. now you hope that you will be able to stay and live in the house a good while so that you can enjoy it. - jared
I love it, love it, love it!!! It all came together so good! I am so extremely jealous! I cannot wait to come see it, ummm, not so sure when that will be, but I am still excited! I'm so happy for you guys, you should all be very proud of yourself with how well it all turned out! Love you all tons!
Don't think the boys will be the only ones crying- you have friends and a ward that will all be crying too! We are excited for you two1 And definitely need to plan times to still do game night!! It is looking great Shellie!!
P.S. I Love the carpet!!!
I love the color of your walls. Your house is just beatiful.
Wow Shellie!!!
It all looks great and beautiful too. The doors (stain and finish) look awesome. Love the carpet too. You guys have a huge accomplishment almost behind you and I think it is just super fantastic!
It is something to be super proud of and even in a bragging way if you ask me.
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