blank slate

i want to love things like this, but it just doesn't work in our house. eventually we plan to get a new sofa and put the one we have now and the futon downstairs, but until then i have a dark stained wood futon, with a cover that can be changed. and the most comfortable … Continue reading blank slate

back in the (weight loss) saddle again

i left weight watchers in april, when i thought we were moving, at about 150 pounds....4 away from my goal weight. since then i went up about 10 pounds and have slowly been working my way back down. today i officially signed back up for weight watchers and i am looking forward to getting after … Continue reading back in the (weight loss) saddle again

invites!

      yesterday was the first time i have been out to my aunt's since we decided to have the wedding there and so there was lots to talk about and figure out. we picked an area for the ceremony and for the tent. talked a little about decorations.  discussed power sources. and parking. and tree … Continue reading invites!

weekend recap

it is pouring outside. inside we are listening to classical music on npr.the view is beautiful. i can't wait to watch it change with the seasons. i don't think i could ever get sick of it. we just made coffee and breakfast and are giving ourselves some time to relax before we head to springfield … Continue reading weekend recap

freekin’ weekend

this is the first week that i feel like i really deserve a weekend. it is also the first week that i haven't treated everyday like it was saturday night. we have now been in the house for 5 days and all ready it is starting to feel like home. leaky shower and all. two … Continue reading freekin’ weekend

surprise!

last night, after running a ton of errands we decided to do a little after hours work on the house. i started picking up the kitchen and b decided he would take on the task of removing the ridiculous amount of nails from the walls. this is the pile from the upstairs after he got … Continue reading surprise!

new house! things I do love…

more storage space in the laundry room than in our entire house in kc sweet pull-out shelves for increased awesomeness. I never knew I would be a custom cabinetry freak, but I am! the view, this time from the kitchen. double oven OMG big deck wood burning money save c-to-the-meffing-raft room posting from my phone … Continue reading new house! things I do love…