Finally!!!!
OUr toilets are fully functioning! And not only do they work but they are a comfortable toilet. I know that sounds weird, but htere are some toilets out there that are plain not comfortable to sit on, and by golly, our are! It is so nice not to have to carry Gabe out to the freezing port a potty whenever he has to go( every 30 minutes I swear). This also means that our plumbing is completely done, our heating is finished and we are one step closer to moving in!
Gabe went back to school this week and loved it! He didn't cry at all and has been learning the ffffff letter that flies. He likes drawing on any piece of wood that he can get his hands on at the house. HE has perfected the A as long as it is upside down, and the H is great and he added the F yesterday to his letters that he can do without any help. We have had so much fun with him and his school.
HIett, well, HIett just loves to help. ANd he is so much happier when it is just hima nd mom while Gabe is at school. THey do play togehter all day, but the fighting goes down to a minimum when there is only one choild at home. ANd it is nice. I better get going. I have to put the rock on the bar today and then the interioir will be all but finished. Yipee!
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!
6 comments:
Oh my heck! I am feeling anxious and excited for you too! I can't wait to see all your Martha Stewart designs! Who knew you could be Betty Crocker and Martha all rolled into one?
Miss ya
Bon
How exciting that you are almost ready to move in! It's so fun to move to your own place. Let us know if you need help moving!
COngratulations my almost house owning sister and brother-in-law! Wasn't it fun to do lots of it yourself? Aren't you looking forward to doing it again someday? I can't wait to see it!
I bet you guys are so relieved that it's almost over! That is so cool, and your house is so gorgeous! I showed my friend Renee the pics of your house, and she LOVED it, especially the green walls! She was amazed at the chimney that you did. Good job you guys, it's beautiful. You have worked so hard and so long, and I bet you can't wait to finally be in there. Love you all!
We cannot wait to see you this coming weekend. And to see the all of the hard work you did on the house! We are so proud of you and all of the new skills you learned and put to use. From the pictures I can tell that you did a wonderful job. Do you hire out???? You really did do so much! I am amazed, the tile work, the rock work, the painting, all of the trim, the roof, the siding, the lovely chimney and bar and the list goes on and on!!! Good for you, we all can't wait! Grandma has even agreed to animal sit so we are all ready for the trip! Love you tons and can't wait to see you all!!!
P.S. I can't wait to use your comfortable toilets! And I am sure that Gabe is as happy as you are that he does not have to run outside to the bathroom. Love you.
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