Tonight I will sleep much better knowing that Danae is safe and sound in Minnesota…and Cara is safe and sound in Elgin, IL. Danae took off last Sunday morning with her friend Lauren on a road trip. The trip began with a stop in Elgin, IL and 2 nights at my sister Dee Dee’s house. … Read More

Here’s what I worked on at the last two Thursday nights at “Girls Night In” ! These cute little “handbags” are made from placemats…and they go together pretty quick!

Kirk hard at work ….this was taken around 10:45 pm tonight! He’s putting on the final coats of varnish on the cabinets!

Danae stopped at my mom’s house in Crown Point, IN and picked up this beautiful antique bedside table. Mom offered it, and I jumped at the opportunity to have it….it matches our bedroom furniture perfectly. A cool detail about his table…..it was my Grandma’s!! Thanks mom for thinking of me! The table looks beautiful in … Read More

Thought I’d show you just how nicely the table looks in our room!That’s Gabby curled up on our bed!

Finally….I blogged. Sorry everyone. It is just such a process now that Hello doesnt’ work anymore. Aside from that, we have been crazy busy with the remodel, hockey games, state hockey tournament, dog rescue, dinners with friends, door shopping, paint choosing, staining, countertop shopping, choosing carpet, painting walls, painting cabinets, school dances (and chaperoning them)….and … Read More

We rescued these two beautiful and sweet dogs on Highway 52 on Sunday night at about 11:00 pm. I could have kept them they were so nice and cute!

Many hours were spent at hockey games this month! It was so fun to watch Danae’s senior class celebrate with the HS Hockey team as won the Division, then went on to State competition where they won Third Place….an excellent accomplishment! We went up to the Excel Energy Center twice to watch the Panther’s play….Danae … Read More

Heart Throb Dance in February. Danae was adorable in her black lace dress, hot pink jewelry and shoes. Jaden looked all spiffy in the shirt and tie they picked out together.

These pics were from early last week. We now have a new door going out to the garage, the cabinets are being painted (first coat), the counter stained, and door on the bathroom.