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

Games

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 Our boy came home from college last night.  With his laundry.  And with his wonderful sense of humor.   He came home for a dentist appointment he had this morning But I know he really wanted to see me — he misses me. alot.  So he uses the dentist as an excuse to come visit … Read More

Top 3

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Watching Idol tonight … wondering who the top 3 will be. Hopefully Crystal and Lee will be in the top 2.  My verdict is still out for the #3 spot. These are my top 3 photos from the last 3 days. oooooh…..is that bokeh I see? yep.  it is.  Hooray for me….I found me some … Read More

Course completed

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Tonight DIY Guy and I graduated from Financial Peace University!! Can you graduate from a course you teach? In this case, yes you can!   The course lasted 13 weeks during those weeks MANY classmates reduced debt paid off credit cards —  then cut them up! Completed Baby Step #1:  Saving $1000 for an emergency fund and … Read More

one cute chick

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Little chicks grow up fast These are 3 days old, and they have already started growing feathers  This one is particularly friendly  and is very interested in blogging  So she spent some time with me this evening.

new around these parts….

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Today I added a few feathered friends to our flock . . . These are Red Star chicks . . . When they grow up they will look like this . . . These are Black Star chicks . . . When they grow up they will look like this . . . They will … Read More

summer reading and tees

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Because this homegrown company – Wild Olive Tees – designs such neat shirts, I thought I’d share some link love with you all! I have one of their shirts (my Pioneer Woman shirt) and I gave this one to our Wild One: One of her favorite books is Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers.  Wild One and … Read More