Treasures from my parents ....

While we went down South to pick up the boys from my parents, I went thru my Gramps' old garage and the barn. Here are a couple of the things I brought home.

I have 3 of these tractor seat stools... I am going to sand them down and paint them.. not sure of the colors yet.
This was my Granny's!! I am sanding it down and painting it red to go with my kitchen!!

Fishing trip Pictures !!!

The boys went to my parents for week.  My dad took them on a fishing trip for a couple of days on the Island.  They had a great time !!

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Fun at the park

Hayley feeding a duck
Feeding the goose
water fountain
Hayley with the bronze statues

4th of July

Rik driving the brush truck in the parade
Hayley riding on top of the engine in the parade
We were washing the fire truck and the Raytheon truck came by.

Book Review - SEALed with a Kiss

This was a pretty good book, it kept me interested which is a plus in my book. I thought it would be a little more "adult" but it was a nice romance. I plan on reading her other book, SEALed with a Promise soon!!

Happy dad's day !!!

From the Hurst Family

Hummingbird

I finally put out my hummingbird feeder and it is right out the window in my Study, so I can sit here at the computer and see the little hummers!! Here is a little video...

A sewing project

I made this ponytail scarf for Hayley with some scrap fabric!

I also made some bookmarks with scraps!
I Love this little pin cushion organizer I made.
These are my fabric choices for my apron ... which I messed up and waiting for one of the fabrics to come back in stock so I can get it and fix my apron.
Hayley's apron .. it is reversable

Hayley's Drama Club Play

Hayley was in the School House Rock Jr. LIVE play that the Drama Club at her school put on.  She did great!  Everyone was awesome!  Here are the pictures.  Sorry for the blurry ones, it was hard when the kids were moving soo much and not using a flash.

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opps ... been MIA -- Update

I didn't realize I hadn't posted in soo long ... anyway ... a little update....

• home inspection went well ... so I am starting to pack .. closing on June 15 !!!
• I turned another year older ... nothing special ..
• Had an interview at the middle school .. .should be a week or so till I find out if I got the job.
• Hayley's play is next week !!  Yes ... NEXT WEEK!!
• Rik is leaving Tuesday and should be back Thursday night late .. just in time for Hayley's play.
• Rik will hopefully be on "leave" June 1 -5 .. and then leaves June 10 - 20th ... guess .. . that means he will be gone when I close on the house !!

There is a little update.  I am sure I won't be posting much the next couple of weeks as I try to get things packed and prepare to close on the new house.

Wordless Wednesday: Waiting

Second Glance by Jodi Picoult

I just finished reading Second Glance by Jodi Picoult ... it wasn't as good as the last book I read of hers. I am glad to be finished reading it.

Home buying....

Well, first. .. home buying is NOT FUN!!! and 0% down does not mean $0 out of your pocket!!!

• It cost us $1100.00 just to put an offer on the house... ($1000 earnest money and $100 option money)

• It will be another $372 for the home inspection + $75 for the termite inspection.
• Now, my Realtor wants me to pay the $ to have the electricity and gas turned on ( to have the inspections done -- mind you the house will not be in my name until we close ... in 30+ days!! )... that would be $600.00 !!!

I'm sure it would seem like such a pain ... but we have to paint the inside of the new house, clean it (cause the homeowners aren't going to), the house has no window covers(blinds) and it's looking like I am going to be doing most of the moving with just me and the kids!!

Every time there is another thing I am going to have to pay for. It makes me think ... maybe I don't want to buy a house!! Or maybe I should just have one built.

Happy Mother's Day !!!

We went to eat at Joe's Crab Shack .... it was soooo yummy !!!!

Band Banquet

Friday was Shelby's band banquet. Me, Rik and Shelby went. Here are a couple of pictures. It was at the Country Club in the town nearby.

Paint colors for maybe new house .. LOL

I know we haven't had our offer accepted yet... but I couldn't help but pick colors to paint the walls ... here is what I have soo far...

Master Bedroom : Walls -- Mercer blue Ceiling -- Cattail

Study: (we will be putting in wainscoting) Top -- grape leaves Bottom-- sauteed mushrooms

Laundry Room: (yes I am painting the laundry room!!) Imperial Yellow

Dining Room: (we will be putting a chair rail in) Top -- Tibetal Red Bottom -- Flax

Living Room: still deciding ... possibly.... sauteed mushrooms

Game Room: still deciding ... possibly .. rusted earth, artichoke and perfect storm

Shelby's Room: I think he wants black and white ???

Soon to be homeowners???

We put a bid on this house today, wish us luck!!!!

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My Mom's Day gift ... early

Rik and the kids made my mother's day gift this weekend ... now I just have to paint it !

busy busy !

Weekend Camping...

Here are some photos from our camping trip. We had a great time. It RAINED on us all morning Saturday!!! The sun finally came out and we went fishing (caught alot of perch!) and then went Geocaching. Had brisket for dinner .. YUMMY! Made some ice cream, smores, and popcorn. It was a great time... the boys each invited a friend... Rik duck taped Shelby's friend to a tree.. it was soo funny.

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