Reveal

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It’s done! It’s reveal day….and I’m SO excited! Roll your mouse over this picture to see the transformation From the kitchen side from the side I love, love, love it — thanks for your hard and persistent work on this for me Projects completed are my favorite kind of gift Amen.

Mothers and Sons

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If you had told me before I had kids that I would give birth to a boy, I wouldn’t have believed you.   Until I had that 9 lb 3 oz. bundle of all boy in my arms — it seemed impossible. Even with him in my arms, I clearly remember thinking, “A boy came … Read More

She thinks she owns the place

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Gabby guards our cottage like she owns the place Keeping nearly constant watch from indoors and out alerting us to critters, cars, friends and foes. She’s a good dog and we appreciate her attentiveness to her self-appointed “job” — Though we prefer that she leave the skunks alone. It’s only a matter of time before … Read More

mowin’ and another item off the list

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It takes a village to mow our 2.5 acres.   Maybe not a village, but two of us. Ok, not really.  DIY Guy can handle it just fine without me. But I wanted to be a supportive wife – and keep him company while he mowed. Make your own animation Don’t worry, he didn’t mow … Read More

I’ll take these

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You can keep the roses  . . . I’ll take a bouquet of lilacs please. and I will hope that DIY Guy doesn’t start to sneeze  If he does, out they go . . .  to the front porch.  Or to work. For now I’ll enjoy the fresh smell.  Only the fresh, actual lilac aromas … Read More

Recap

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Here’s a quick recap of last night’s counter work . . . Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com. No DIY Guys were hurt in the making of this video or during the counter demolition.

A work in progress

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Slowly, ever so slowly, I’m putting items back in the house — from the garage. I’m being very careful…and sometimes items come in – and go out quickly. What I’m sayin’ is … don’t get too attached to the look you see in these pictures – It has already been changed.  Except for the paint … Read More

I love him

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DIY Guy has been working diligently on a project for me  — and I KNOW there are SO many other things he’d like to be doing — or wants to do with his time… but this week, he’s doing something for  ME and I am so THANKFUL and excited. He is very particular about his … Read More

Moving on to the Kitchen

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I’m still at it — painting that is. This time, I’ve moved upstairs — giving the kitchen a splash of color! The “before” is white Formica – you heard me – on the wall – OVER beautiful knotty-pine.  I’m not a fan of Formica on my kitchen walls, even if it IS practical.  Practical is … Read More