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

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.