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Oh yea, I have a blog.  Ha!  I'll blame the lack of posting to this gorgeous weather we've had the last couple weeks.  I can't believe the bugs are already out and the trees are starting to bud.  I have a feeling it's going to be a bug spray kind of year...happy spring ya'll!      

 

Thanks for this one J & j...at least gumby is happy spring has sprung.  poor penguins...

new toy!

Two days ago Cliff and I were talking about how we would like to have a piano in the house.  Our first question was real or electric...although there are sooooo many great things about electric pianos, we both thought a real piano was the way to go.  And then, where to put the thing.  The plan right now is to put it behind the couch when they come at the end of March.  (that's a story all on its own!)  

So yesterday I found this affordable little gem on craigslist and after Bernie left, Cliff went straight to Cedar Rapids to pick it up.  We bought it from a lady who inherited it from her mom after she went into a nursing home.  She was so nice, and I think it makes her happy that it will be loved by our little ones:)  

The kids were in bed by the time Daddy got home, and Uncle Kyle and Holly came to help load the beast into the house.  THANK YOU!  These muscles of mine would never have been able to carry that thing ever in my life.  When I was getting ready this morning, I heard the kids come upstairs and then a big "clunk."  (the cover:)  Then some curious fingers and giggles...followed by Silas in his crib who started saying really loudly "HUH?!  HUH?!  HUH?!"  It was so cute, and the first of many memories to come with our new piano!  

love at first sight

Bernie's owner brought him over today and this is how I found them after grabbing my camera.  I guess you could call it love at first sight.  Hahaha.

  

So funny that the tree hides everything...exactly how he gave her his seed is still a mystery to the kids and that's quite alright with me:)  Assuming all goes well, we'll be expecting puppies the beginning of May...I can't wait!

happy Friday

Jayda wants this as her "Facebook" picture.  I told her I would put it on our blog instead so here you go!  Taken by...Jayda:)

it's about time!

We did it!!!  Tonight was the first night that I put Silas to bed without nursing him.  Actually, it may have been one of the ONLY times in his life that Mommy put him to bed without his main source of comfort.  He cried for about 15 minutes, and then he actually went to sleep!  What a relief...I am sad, but I'm so thankful for all the snuggle time with my baby boy.  That boy sure knows how to make my heart melt!      

blogger's block

I knew it would happen sooner or later!  The last couple weeks are sort of a blur.  I have taken a nap almost every day, and I've spent lots of time on the couch or the floor.  Today I cleaned the mudroom and am dreaming up ways to create more storage for shoes, hats, gloves, etc.  Silas has been asking to play "ball" aka playdough continuously for the last two days, and the big kids have been playing with barbies, puzzles, and watching their favorite shows.  Belle is scheduled to meet her stud on Friday or Saturday.  I hope it's a successful meeting!  Ahhh the days of our lives:)  

tile DONE

Let me just say that I am so happy to have this project done!  It was one of those finishing details that we didn't really need to have done any time soon, but it's fun to see a glimpse of what our finished kitchen will be like.      

 The grouting was scary, but it turned out ok.  Mom- I will need your help with the rest, pleeease and thank you!  We ended up using a spatula to shove the grout into the small areas above the outlets and what else...my challah mixing bowl, a spatula, a wooden spoon, and a sponge.  Nothing but professional over here.  Ha!

Another project we started the other week was painting our bedroom.  Should have taken a "before" picture,  but the walls were previously white.  We decided on a slate blue-ish green-ish color.  Looks nice, but it ended up way more gray/blue than I was hoping.  Bummer.  The bottom picture shows the color I wish it looked like in real life, but the top is more accurate.  To re-paint before trim is finished or leave as is for a while.  ugh.  Oh paint, how I wish we got along better.