Photos of new basement closet

New Katy photos and writing

I am terribly behind on my postings of Katy, so here's a couple of photos (though her hair looks unnaturally red in the second one). I am also posting the chalkboard words that she wrote while I was talking to Nana tonight. Translations are as follows: Katy is the two lower words; Robin is top left; and Katherine (Kathei and r down below is as far as she got--that is generally what happens when she tries to write that word, as that E gets VERY BIG!) It always makes me smile when she writes--I love that she loves letters as much as she does!

Much love,

Robin

TV room and stucco basement wall

New carpet

Here's the latest photos

House update

I looked around tonight and realized that the house looks very different than it did 6 months ago, when we first started this project. It's nice to see some projects finally completed (or nearly completed), as I still have many more that remain unfinished.

I think it will all be worth it in the end, and it's really starting to feel like "home."

That's a happy thing.

Happy New Year!

Robin

Kayak photos

Tracy requested some photos of the latest kayak project; I have to admit that I haven't been as good at documenting this project as I was the last. I will try to do better with that. I'll post the newest photos on Bryan's kayak website: http://shawpygmyboat.blogspot.com/

Ciao!

Merry Christmas!

Today was a good day. Despite Katy having a touch of a stomach virus, she really had a good time playing with her new toys. She loved all the Princess "stuff," and I also enjoyed watching her play with her new camera. Once she saw the photos could be downloaded to my computer, she had a blast, snapping away at everything in sight.

So, here's her maiden photography attempt (please pardon the lovely shots of me with no makeup!), as well as a few photos that I snapped while she was playing with the camera. Love it!

Merry XMas!

In the snow

We got 5" of snow yesterday, which delighted Katy. She couldn't wait to get home from school and go out in the white powder, though she wasn't about to go out without wearing her Barbie dress. I'm just glad she finally decided that it was wisest to at least put on boots and her coat!

Summer photos

Tonight, I happened to rediscover these great photos of Dad and Katy in July. Loved the expressions, the lighting, the stark white clothes, and the obvious fun that they were having.

Too cute!

First "real" drawing and a couple of photos

Katy drew her first real drawing for the pediatrician the other day. As part of her developmental screening, she was supposed to draw a circle, then an X, then a rectangle after being shown, but she opted to forego the rectangle for some stick people. (Rectangles are HARD to draw!) I had a BLAST watching her! She drew Mommy, Daddy, and Katy and then another Katy (I think just because it was small).

Silly, huh?

Backsplashes, completed

Here's the latest update on the kitchen, along with the color du jour.

Fireplace, completed

Kitchen backsplash ideas

Working on the kitchen backsplash. Can't decide between the darker, more traditional tile and the lighter travertine. I think I have my favorite, but won't say which for fear of swaying those who might want to offer opinions...

Opinions, anyone?

Oh...I also included a photo of the fireplace. Bryan build the mantle, did a crackle paint job, and place the tile tonight. It still needs to be grouted, but I think it will add a lot to that room.

Ciao!

Halloween

It's all about the Princesses this year....Katy had to try on several Princess costumes before deciding on the Cinderella costume. It was rather irritating, but still pretty cute! This impromptu photo shoot was on the front porch, right before trick-or-treating, at the Princess' request....

Pumpkin patch and New fireplace

Katy got to go to pumpkin patch today; despite a bit of an "attitude," she had a pretty fun time. Also, we stopped by Home Depot and came home with some wood for the fireplace and a few ideas. A couple of hours later, and it was completed (primer coat of paint included)!

Bryan rocks!