Tuesday, July 29, 2008

How Thoughtful


This last few weeks/months have been hard. The house is taking longer than we had liked, Stephanie has moved out of the house rather suddenly, We have spent every weekend and weekday for the last 4 weeks working on the house or going out of town. Needless to say it has been very stressful.
Today Emme and Angela went to the store to get some toothpaste and to just get out and go for a walk. I got a call that they needed to be picked up at Subway and they had something that would spoil if they walked home. As I drove up to subway I could see them smile so big. My thought was 'what are these two characters up to now'. I thought maybe they were trying to schmooze me over because Emme wanted to get some minutes for her phone. I walked in and they had flowers, chocolate and a card for me. It was soo sweet. Thank you girls for cheering me up. I love you soo much. Things are getting better, Slowly but surely they are getting better. I am excited for our move coming up and to be done with the house issues. I am excited for Football season to be here and the smell of falls crisp air. I am excited to bake apple pies and sit by the fire watching football and relaxing. I am excited for our first Thanksgiving and Christmas in our new home. I am excited for all the new memories to come. Good times are coming and they are just around the corner.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

CRAZY

Sorry for the late up date with the Barkley family but it has been very CRAZY here. Friday morning we started laying flooring down. By the time we got it all together we started friday night and finished Tuesday night. We have been working all day from 8am to midnight on Saturday and Sunday, after work on Monday till midnight and Finally finished last night early. I must say it looks pretty dang good. I told Mark now that we know how to use a paint sprayer and lay flooring we can really do some good. Habitat for Humanity here comes the Barkleys!!!
The kids have been having fun putting it in and are learning how to work for money. The money they are earning is going to help them buy stuff for their rooms. They have earned a couple hundred bucks so far. They have already started window shopping. Emme has a lamp picked out, its really cute. They are excited and so are we.
The heat pump, trim and interior doors are going in this week and the cabinets will be here next week. So we are almost there. We are going out of town this weekend and will fill you up with pictures next week on the progress. TTFN

Thursday, July 17, 2008

I guess we need to clear the air!!

For some reason people are getting the impression that because we went to the Casino that we are also Smoking and Drinking. Lets clear the air... WE ARE NOT!!! If we did I certainly would not hide it, I have no need to. I am who I am, an adult. What bothers me is that people would believe such things before being an adult and coming out and asking me. I can't stand people who try to make others look bad & I can't stand people who judge others before they know the real truth. So be careful how you judge....That really hurts that people would judge me that way.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Ahh the memories...

Here is a fun little game... leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time or a long time, anything that you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It is pretty funny to read the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you are playing and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. On your mark... get set... blog those memories

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

House Update

OK I wasn't going to post any pic's till the house was done but my arm was twisted and here they are. I am really happy with the colors, they are warm and soothing. OH!! the stucco has started too. This process will take about 2-3 weeks and then we will be ready to install UGS and landscaping. Fun...

Monday, July 14, 2008

After 21 Years we finally got smart!!!

The weekend started out and ended wonderful!!! Friday was our 21st wedding anniversary. I can hardly believe that we have been married for 21 years now. WoW, time goes by so fast! Through the ups and downs of a marriage we are both very happy and wouldn't change it for the world. I LoVe YoU, MaRk ! XoxOXoxOXO
So this is what our weekend entailed (which started Thursday BTW)
Thursday ~ I had scheduled Thursday and Friday off to paint the kids/guest room but they were not primed yet. So, Wednesday night we met with a painter that would come in and prime/seal the drywall Thursday Morning. Excited I was that I could start painting. The kids and I finished picking out their room colors; Angie picked a golden cream color, Emme a very light purple color, MJ a sky blue color and I picked a silvery lavender color for the guest room.
Friday ~ Emily and I got up early and started painting her room. Angie and MJ showed up with Mark a little later. I thought I'd be nice and let them sleep in. I think we got alot done on Friday. We Painted 2 rooms and a bathroom and cleaned the piles of contractors garbage around the house. We did need to go back and do touch-ups but not much.
Since this was our anniversary we decided to go to the casino. Was alot of fun. we always go there knowing we are going to lose but we came home breaking even. That was a fun trip. Mark put in $5 on a $1 slot machine and won over a hundred dollars. I put a $5 on a dollar slot machine and won $75. Of course we played it down a little and cashed out. But it payed for gas, food and fun for a few hours. We had a few hours to spare so we went to the casino up the road. I hit a royal flush and won another $100. If I had not been so cheap I could have won abour $1200. Oh well, all in fun.
Saturday ~ Mark has been looking to get the kids dirt bikes for a while and stumbled accross one on craigslist. So, Saturday morning Mark, Emme and I got up early and went to take a look at it. It was in really good condition and just needs a few repairs so Mark bought it. Emme couldn't keep a straight face for hours. MJ was just a little excited, he'd rather have a 4-wheeler but he's still happy. Mark of course is extremely excited and quickly goes to the Honda shop to buy the parts he needs, a few spokes, oil, new tires and a fender. While at the Honda store we looked at a street bike that I would approve of Mark getting, but only when his dirt bike is paid off and we get in really great shape so we look hot!!
So we played the anniversary card as an all weekend anniversary and went back to the casino up the road. For $10 you can play in the tournament they have each night. We decided to play and the game was Spanish 21. A little different than regular 21 because of the way you can bet. So out of 18 players I took second and won $75. YEAH!! We learned a couple new games and still stayed ahead so it was fun. It will be a while before we go back again, for us it's like going to dinner and a movie.
Sunday ~ Mark dropped me off at the house so I could start painting the closets and do touch-ups. The Painter forgot to prime the closets and it took me about 2 hours to paint Emmes closets. Mark and the kids picked me up to get some lunch and then off to Home depot and we picked up the paint for the final 2 rooms to paint and after 21 years of marriage we finally got smart and bought a paint sprayer! It took no time at all and Mark had painted both rooms, the closets and the last bathroom. It would have taken us all week and I am convinced that it is one of the best investments we have ever made. We only have the master bathroom accent to paint, YEAH!!!
So that was our fun weekend. As soon as I have pic's of the house I'll post them.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

House Update

Well things seem to be going very smoothly now. We are past the 90 days from when our old builder could put any liens on the property. Our new builder is doing a great job getting the stucco done and we should even be painting this week. We some great main colors picked out. The kids have been working on colors for their rooms. We are all getting very excited now, Things are coming together nicely. Heres some updated pics..

Thursday, July 3, 2008

I love Moments Like this...

So some of my favorite memories are when my kids are all having fun together. Stephanie has been home this last week and the kids love having her home and have missed her soo much. It's nice to see them all have a smile on their face again. Almost evey night I have gone to bed and the kids have stayed up watching movies or playing games. This is what I have been waking up to.. I love moments like this.....