Isn't it Ironic

This is my new air conditioner - isn't it pretty. I have been waiting 3 years to put this in my house - do you notice anything funny about it - oh yes, it's not hooked up. My brother-in-law got us a great deal, and delivered it, but couldn't put it in because he didn't know what he needed. I can't wait for him to come back, but with all of our busy schedules it won't be for a few more weeks - did I mention that it is hot!!! I just think it is funny that we now have one, but it is still going to be awhile before it is ready to use.

This is my front yard - pretty huh! It actually would be very nice except we have been waiting for 2 weeks for the gas company to come and run the line for our new furnace. They don't seem to be in a hurry, and we don't want to finish our brand new sprinklers until they make their mess. So, I will just wait, and hope that eventually my house will be cool, and my front yard will have plush green lawn - isn't it ironic!

My New Florist

Claire has been in awe of all the flowers growing, and how it is springtime. She loves to tell me about all the things that are growing outside. It is actually very funny. Since we are in the middle of landscaping the front yard, I have just let her pick any random flower that has come up. The back yard on the other hand is our project for next year, so there is all kinds of beautiful dandelions and rare flowers that just pop up. Her new favorite thing is to fill her old watering can with flowers and then she will take them all out and rearrange them. It is actually very cute. She was very proud of this creation. It gave me lots of please to have it around the house.

My New Kitchen

OK, so I didn't get a new kitchen (unfortunately), but I decided it was time for a change. I couldn't find the before picture that I took, so you just get the after. I had so much fun redecorating, and painting, and it was fun to listen to the kids. I only have to paint the door to the outside still, but I'm waiting for a nice, non windy day to do that. I think it turned out really nice, now if I could just get that new table and chairs I've been looking at, it would complete the look.

Ode to Debra

This is my good friend Debra. She decided that she needed to move to Boise (not sure why, but oh well!). I am actually jealous because I would love to move back there, but now I have another person to go and visit. Here is a little tribute to her:

Debra, Oh Debra how I will miss you! Who will go walking with me now that you've left? I know that you're happy in your house on the hill (sorry lame, but it went with it), but just a fair warning when you have your own washer and dryer the laundry won't end! I will miss our long talks, and our lunches at the park, and your cute kids who will be missed by all. Don't worry you can't get rid of me yet - I will come to visit every chance that I get. Thanks for all the times you listened to me complain, and for the great meals because cooking is your game! I hope you enjoy your new house and your yard, but just remember when you are stuck in traffic each day, that you could be in a town not far away, where there is no traffic morning noon and night, and lots of people who would love to have you back in their lives.

No really, thanks for everything Debra, and I can't wait to come and visit you soon!

Brotherly Love

Today after church Owen was adamant that he got to hold Grant. He doesn't usually ask, so I was more than happy to let him have a try. He is still a little rough with him, but soon those two will be out in the sandbox having a great time. I'm a little worried for the day that Grant discovers all of Owen's trains, and tries to play with them, there might not be as much brotherly love on that day.

Claire's Masterpiece!

Claire loves to draw! Her favorite thing to draw right now is her family. She cracks me up because she draws Mom, Dad, Claire, Owen, and then Grant who is always tiny and has a sad face, even though he laughs at her all the time. It is funny the way kids see things. She loves to cover the whole page, and my fridge with her masterpieces!

My Laundry Helper!

Grant is always awake, therefore I have to do things with him all the time. He has a special chair downstairs in the laundry room that he sits in while I sort clothes, or change a load. Then, he gets put right in with the clothes and comes upstairs. He thinks it is very funny, and laughs as I carry him upstairs. I guess all our kids help in their own ways.