Monday, January 28, 2008

Going Back to School-


Today I met with an academic advisor at UNLV. I actually enrolled for one class starting today, and planned the next 2 years of my life. Unfortunately, because it has been so long since I attended school, it is going to take a while. Some of my classes don't even count. That's a bummer. I am changing majors. I am switching from Elementary Ed. to Physical Ed. Basically when I am done, I will be able to teach P.E. K-12. It's a long, long road ahead. How weird it was today to be back on campus. Everyone so young, and beautiful. Anyhow, I know I will be glad that I did it. Wish me lots of luck, and pray for my brain power to come back. My girls have sucked me dry!

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Calling All Shoppers!

Everyone please keep your eyes open for any decorative things you see that will go in the new room. Ya know, brown and blue, stuff. I still need an area rug, window treatments, things to hang on the walls. Also, anything else cute in the color scheme. I am kind of busy this time of year with softball and things, and don't get to the stores as often. This way, if you see something, you can let me know where and what and how much. I would really appreciate it. Also, if you just can't resist, go ahead and purchase it, and get it in the mail to me, as a special gift. Ha ha- Just had to say that.
Haven't heard anything yet about how Todd and Shannon are doing in Nicaragua. Please keep them in your prayers.

Friday, January 25, 2008

The Couch Arrived!

Nothing is in place yet, and I still need new curtains, an area rug, and pillows. However, just thought I would share a picture of the couch to show everyone how much darker it is than it originally looked in the other picture. Still so much left to do. The good news is that Madison's tournament in California for this weekend just got cancelled because of rain. So we can probably get things back in order around here!

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Miah's 2nd Masterpiece!

Miah had her 2nd class today, and here is how the painting began-

Then it looked like this...
Then it looked, beautiful like this, when it was all done!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Lovely, New, Addition!


Another new thing that will be going in this room, is this lovely 42" "one eyed demon". Ha ha! Teri, Laurie, Jen, you all get it I am sure. Anyhow, we bought this lovely flat screen for Christmas. It has already brought many hours of fun and excitement into our home. It makes playing the video games even more fun, because the graphics and things are so big. Anyway, I think it will look nice in our updated room. They didn't end up finishing the floors today. Long story...Tomorrow they should be done!

New Sofa!

Here is a picture of the new sofa that will be going into the family room. It looks lighter in the picture than it really is. It also looks much smaller in this picture. But I just thought, I would share in my room re-do, since that is what I have been doing. The good news is that it is made of microfiber, which is suppose to be the best material to have with children. We also paid an extra $119.00 for a stain treatment. It's good for 7 years. If we can't get the stain out, they will send someone out. Then if it is still stained they will replace that portion of the couch. Sounded like a pretty win win situation. The other day we were at the clearance center at Walker Furniture and they had this huge chocolate brown ottoman for $140.00. All 3 of the girls could lay on it at the same time. If that is still around, I might go get it. What do you think?The best thing about doing all of this painting and new floors, is the spring cleaning that is going on with it. Because you don't want to paint over dusty door jams, and you have to pull out the stove, and fridge..so we cleaned all of the grease off the side of the stove. It's gross how much dust was in our house. I can admit, that mine probably has more than anyone of you who are reading this post. Jen, Mom, Dena, Laurie, Teri, you guys are all my idols, when it comes to your cleanliness. I just don't have it in me. Shannon, I just couldn't include you in that list. You are better than me, but you are not in their elite category. Just continue to pray for me. Please, pray for me.

Monday, January 21, 2008

A Little Chocolate in the Family Room!


They finished the floor in the family room today, and will be back tomorrow to finish the floor and the baseboards. I decided to take another chance and paint a little bit of chocolate brown in the room. When it's all put back together, I think it will look sharp. Hopefully......Of course the girls want to help! They have actually been pretty helpful. Charles is still in first place, as far as that goes though.
I really want to do something with those darn cabinets. Who knows? I will try and keep all of my fans updated as I have been. I think I should get some blogger award or something. What do you think Shannon?