October

 Some changes around the house:
a new kitchen faucet,
I love the way it looks
and the way it works! 

and some fall decor;
this is my favorite
time of year and I do
enjoy changing up
the colors and feel

of the house as the
seasons change.

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BABIES!!

 

JUDE;

sits in his boppy, loves to play on his mat and go for walks in the stroller. 

During the day he sleeps in his swing.  He is so full of personality

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JONAS;  Loves being held (we get lots of snuggles);  he has discovered his hands and is a great little sleeper.

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 QUILTS

A while back I altered a twin sheet to fit Jude's crib. With the left over fabric, a pillow sham and some blanket fabric I had on hand I made him a quilt.

More recently I finished a quilt for Jonas. I wanted to make a nautical flag quilt, spelling out his full name.  His mama helped me pick out the fabric. 

I love having the opportunity to make something for these little guys!!

dis-Mantle

The baby is away for a few days and I can't see him or take photos. so I have to keep busy in other ways.

After seeing Catherine's post titled decorate I was inspired to re-do our mantle.  It had only two items on it and really was boring.  I don't think I'm quite done with ours, but took a few photos to get a better perspective.  (tell me if you detect a theme)

ok, I can't leave without adding a couple of pics I stole from facebook (color version of those on the mantle)

We just love that little one.  But wonder why he is covering his ears at this tender age.   Hhmm, must be a "guy" thing.

In the House - Today

dining room table and hutch

between dining room and living room

....the beginning of a new project

 More about August next time.....

random

 

We've been doing a lot of rearranging the last couple of weeks.  In the process we have gotten some deep cleaning done as well as a lot of weeding out. Things feel fresh and new! And with only one (thrift store) purchase.

Another week

I took a couple of Spring-like pictures of the yard last week.

Almond blossoms in the back yard...

and the tulip tree out front. It has since lost most of it's blossoms due to wind & rain.

The dresser is painted and I really like it!

Here are a couple of photos of the bedroom with the new carpet. We are really enjoying being back on the main floor with a lot more space.



I got a few other chores done this week, inside & out.

Today I applied for a job at Joann's. They said they would call on Monday if I am to get a second interview. I'm not anxious about it and just figure what will be, will be.

bedroom update

Here is the new color for the downstairs bedroom.
It is actually a bit greener than the photos shows..not really blue at all.

last week

Finished the downstairs bedroom (except for carpet)
Painted a picture for the bedroom
New Bible Study on Wednesday nights - Mike is leading
Sore throat, cough, achy muscles
Road trip to Reno & Fallon with Mike (work related)
BBQ with Don & Ann to plan v-a-c-a-t-i-o-n !!!

Still coughing, still achy....time to go to bed!

one project down....

The bathroom is painted!!

Now on to the pink wall in the master bedroom. It will probably be painted the same green as the bathroom walls.

Then carpet & we can move back downstaris!

Some favorite photos

Geraniums in our backyard 

 

Looking out our
upstairs window 

(a neighbor's cat
sitting on a ledge
15 feet above our
front door)

Buffalo in SW Oregon 
(on our way to Baker City 2006)

Autumn in Yosemite