May 31, 2009

crazy productive

We got so much accomplished this weekend.

We built a vegetable garden from scratch (pictures below)
We dug up the side of our house and put mulch down
I planted 9 tomato plants, squash, cucumbers, and green beans
I planted petunias
Weed eated and mowed the lawn
Washed the tractor and both cars
Scrubed the spare bathroom
Went to the pool
Went on 2 walks
Put up some ikea storage units
I worked on my painting
Watched 2 movies (slumdog millionare and Transporter 2)

Here are some pictures of the making of the garden

The Before Picture

All framed out

Dirt and lattice up

All planted! let the veggies bloom!

Audrey got tunkered out with all the work

So then we went to the pool to cool off. Audrey really liked the pool, I think mostly being able to watch all the kids there. its going to be a fun summer

May 29, 2009

Show us where you live: Nursery


This week from Kellys Korner Blog is nursery/childrens rooms. How Fun!
This is the view from the door. There is a bed to the left for visitors and Audreys crib in the corner, recently moved away from the wall/window, because Audrey started standing and looking through the blinds. Above her crib is a dream catcher, I'm hoping that she doesn't get the same nightmares I get. Her closet is to the left of the photo.

This is her closet full of clothes, the totes are full of clothes she has outgrown, luckily there is a new baby girl cousin coming that can rewear them all.

Here is another shot of the crib, bookshelf, and audrey talking on her hello kitty telephone. She has the Hello Kitty crib set from target. We just recently took down the mobile as well. I think Audrey would have ripped it down if we hadnt

This is the wall hanging I painted for Audrey. Above it is her hello kitty doll shelf, on the end in the fish I painted in Mexico for her.

This is the shot of the bed, that some vistors sleep in, when the other guest rooms are full. Audrey is a pretty sound sleeper, but she will tell sleeping guests her 'stories' at 6am. Above her bed is a picture of Audrey Hepburn. Her Auntie B got that for her. I just love Audrey Hepburn, hence her name.

This is Audreys changing table, above it is a painting, shown below in more detail and a frame that I got to put her hand print in. She didnt quite cooperate with me and it kind of looks like her fist. cute though.

I bought this frame from a barn sale, its a painting from a 3rd grader. I really liked the frame and was going to put something else in it. But when I got it home I really thought the picture worked in Audreys room.

Here is Audrey sleeping her first night home in her hello kitty wonderland as ryan calls it.

May 25, 2009

The sunglasses of Audrey

Audrey-O



She couldnt decide between her green ones and her dads.


and one with just her hat

New Garage Doors

Before:





After:

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!!

our little nut bread :) notice audrey is sitting in the bread pans. She got into the cupboard and pulled everything out and sat in the bread pans for a while.


I made these cute cupcakes for memorial day. I got the recipe from Bakerella's blog.
this is the cake/frosting

this is the bottoms dipped in chocolate

Finished Product!

May 22, 2009

Show us where you live Friday: Dining Room



This week is dining rooms. This is the view of the dining room from the living room. You can see murphys kennel in the corner behind the hutch. its a great spot for it, hidden.




This is the Dining Room chairs that I re-cushioned last year. This set is ryan's great grandparents so it has sentimental value. I just made the chair alittle more comfy.



This is the shot of Audreys Hello Kitty house. She doesnt find it very entertaining yet. Only when I get inside and hide and play peek a boo. Hopefully later in life she will enjoy it.



This is the hutch, keeps all our junk and dog supplies. Above it is a picture I got when I went to Ireland in 2002. Its from the aran islands. I love it. And the pictures on the right are from our wedding.



This is the hutch. We got this as a wedding present from kitty and sharon. I love it. Audrey has started to be able to get to the open shelves on the bottom, so I have been emptying them, or she will.




This is from Kellys Korner Blog. Be sure to check out all the links to see other dining rooms.

May 20, 2009

Refinishing Furniture

Last October Ryan and I were garage sale shopping in portville and we found a Lane cedar chest that was really cheap, but painted white with a terrible flower clothe on the top. I thought oh how easy we will strip it and make it beautiful for so cheap!
Well note to self- its alot harder than you would think. And ALOT longer than you would think. I would estimate that I spent 5-6 hours stripping the white paint, Ryan spent 5-6 nights glueing, sanding, staining, and polyurethening it.

Before



After





But in the end it turned out nice. Next time I would consider just buying new :)

May 15, 2009

Show us where you live Friday: Guest Room



Thanks to Amanda I have been hooked on Kellys Korner Blog since her little girl was born. She is such a fun blog to follow and she started this show us where you live so I am joining in the fun!

This week is guest rooms, and mine after taking pictures of it is pretty blah. I have nothing on the walls at all. So this weekend I will be fixing that. We havent painted this room because this will most likely become Audreys room if we have any more children. We still call this the treadmill bedroom because this is where we kept the never used treadmill. Until we gave it to RB.

Here is the bed, Ryan was given this from a guy he worked with who was getting rid of it. I love the real wood. I love the too small comforter on it too :)



This is the dresser. The drawing on the top RB made me for a birthday present probably 10 years ago. its Ed k. from +Live+.



This also doubles as my scrapbook room. I know its a mess- and its actually been "organized" recently.

May 14, 2009

Audrey Painting

I want to do a painting of audrey, do you think this would be a good one?

May 10, 2009

Happy Mothers Day

my first mothers day...well first mothers day to a non-canine...i cant ignore all the years of puppy mothers day cards.

Here is Audrey and I at our breakfast. We tried to go to church this morning, but there was no daycare and we got the impression that it was the 'older peoples' service and that audrey was not invited :)
















Audrey in her mothers day outfit
















Today was Audreys first ride in her umbrella stroller, grammy is going to be sooo happy.
















This is my new tree- isnt it cute? can you see it? its a miniture christmas tree...but we will never cut it down to decorate...we wont live that long. ha ha

May 8, 2009

Survivor Update #11

I hate when they blindside the audience....they totally had us convinced that coach was going home, and the they send debbie home. I like how Jeff gets jabs in at coach. too funny



Becky: Jerry & Sandy
Carrie: Sierra & Sydney
Cathy: Candace & Assistant Coach
Hope: Debra& Stephen
Ryan/Emily: Erinn & Taj
LuAnne: Brendan & Carolina
Mike: Coach & JT
Nicole: Joe & Spencer

Week 2 Baby contest

This weeks baby contest

Vote for audrey!!

May 7, 2009

The Dog Whisperer

Well after much contemplation over getting rid of the dog or dogs. And after we have found at least 2 homes for murphy, none for linus (surprise, surprise). we have looked into some dog behavioral help. ***Side note: Since the incidence that prompted this- the dogs have not been inside around audrey- we have kept them outside or blocked off in other rooms. I called the 'dog whisperer' and had to tell him linus and murphy's issues. i was so embarressed going on and on and on about linus's bad behavior. murphy is a shorter list, but still pretty bad. He has assured me that with his training murphy would never snap/scratch audrey. so we will see. the main thing is do we have time and dedication to do the training. He is coming to our house tonight. I seriously think we could video this and send it in to TDW show. Our additude has changed towards the dogs in the last 48 hours since I talked to this guy and I can actually already see a change, so I am hopeful.

May 3, 2009

Survivor Update #10

poor sierra, but it was coming we all knew it. i would have liked to see coach go, too bad he won immunity



Becky: Jerry & Sandy
Carrie: Sierra & Sydney
Cathy: Candace & Assistant Coach
Hope: Debra & Stephen
Ryan/Emily: Erinn & Taj
LuAnne: Brendan & Carolina
Mike: Coach & JT
Nicole: Joe & Spencer

May 1, 2009

Baby Contest

I entered Audrey in a baby contest, winner gets $5,000!!! sooo vote for audrey please

contest

Apr 27, 2009

Heat Wave

Its officially a heat wave today- we went into the 90s again today and I think 95 is the forecast for tomorrow. then wednesday it is going to be 65. A 30 degree drop in one day! I actually hate this heat, esp in april- something is wrong with THAT!
Here is Audrey in her first pair of shorts, too cute!

Apr 24, 2009

Survivor Update #9

Another person out... i'm glad they got asst coach out though- he was alittle too high on himself. He needed to be put in his place. and what male wears v neck t-shirts? that totally bugged me. and I felt alittle bad for sierra. Did anyone else expect her to go to Taj and Stephen and say "WTF! i thought we had an alliance??" Next week looks good- coach will be the one scrambling.

Becky: Jerry & Sandy
Carrie: Sierra & Sydney
Cathy: Candace & Assistant Coach
Hope: Debra & Stephen
Ryan/Emily: Erinn & Taj
LuAnne: Brendan & Carolina
Mike: Coach & JT
Nicole: Joe & Spencer

Yellow Lab - Free to a Good Home


















70 lb yellow lab in need of a new home - Anyone know anyone that wants a yellow lab? we had a small 'episode' where murphy scratched Audrey in the face, and growled/snapped at her. Its a very sad time for us and want a home that will love him. And has no babies. We have all the supplies you could possibly need. Dog house, small outdoor fence, indoor dog kennel, leashes, etc.

Apr 20, 2009

Survivor Update #8

sorry luanne, your favorite coach got you kicked out :)
i was sad to see coach win and not brendan, but oh well he is on the jury. I hope they turn on him and asst coach next.


Becky: Jerry & Sandy
Carrie: Sierra & Sydney
Cathy: Candace & Assistant Coach
Hope: Debra & Stephen
Ryan/Emily: Erinn & Taj
LuAnne: Brendan & Carolina
Mike: Coach & JT
Nicole: Joe & Spencer

Apr 10, 2009

Survivor Update #7

I knew with all the crazy scheming going on that Joe was going to be medically discharged from the show. too much scheming, i wonder if they do that every week but we only see some of it. I hate that assistant coach and coach for that matter. anyone else feel that way? brandon looks just like colby i realized.

Becky: Jerry & Sandy
Carrie: Sierra & Sydney
Cathy: Candace & Assistant Coach
Hope: Debra & Stephen
Ryan/Emily: Erinn & Taj
LuAnne: Brendan & Carolina
Mike: Coach & JT
Nicole: Joe & Spencer

Apr 7, 2009

Survivor Update #6

so sad to see sydney go. I'm thinking that this weeks is going to be good

Becky: Jerry & Sandy
Carrie: Sierra & Sydney
Cathy: Candace & Assistant Coach
Hope: Debra & Stephen
Ryan/Emily: Erinn & Taj
LuAnne: Brendan & Carolina
Mike: Coach & JT
Nicole: Joe & Spencer

Apr 2, 2009

New Kitchen Table

Here is a picture of our new kitchen table, it is slightly larger than I anticipated...but that happens on an impluse buy. I think it fits nicely though.