Here is what I have been up to lately...
* I have been going crazy while trying to get this place organized and ready for future baby stuff. I have to say that this place is so organized, even I am impressed! lol It is amazing how quickly you can fill up a house! I am officially out of storage space.
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* The old office (now nursery) is empty with the exception of the bassinet and the old computer desk (I need this to finish a few things before I get rid of it) It was a sad day when my art table when into the attic. I have not been without it since high school. It was my grandmas and she gave it to me when I started to really get into art. I love that table. It's covered in paint, pen marks, glue, graphite... all parts of projects that I have worked for so many years. Even if I have to get a new one one day, I don't think I could ever get rid of that table.
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*I moved the furniture around in the guest room to fit the computer desk. It's a bit more crowded but it works a lot better than I expected.
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* After about 10 different ideas on how to decorate the baby room I have finally chosen how I will do it. (I can't tell yet... You will have to wait for before and after pictures) This is my project for October since that is when Ronnie is coming to put up the chair rail.
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* Barbara and Ronnie bought us our travel crib. It is going to be great for going to visit the grandparents ;) . It folds up and fits into a small bag that is easy to transport. I have to brag that when it arrived I assumed that Jeff would say "we don't need to put that together yet, we have like 6 months to go still" so, I simply put it off to the side and didn't say a word about it. The next day I was in the nursery doing some stuff and heard him banging around in the living room and when I went to check to see what he was doing, sure enough, he had put the crib together! I was so excited! I know he is excited, too, he just doesn't like to show it in the same way. lol :)
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* Jeff's first attempt at beer brewing was a flop :( It actually tasted good but there was less than 1% alcohol when it should have had about 5%. It turned out really pretty and had a nice color, too. We think that the yeast and malt mix had just gone bad since I bought it for him about 3 years ago. It was a sad day when we had to pour it down the drain. He is going to give it another go, though.
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* I am finally working on that chair I bought back in May to refinish. I am going to Stori's tonight to get Nick's help cutting the seat. I hope to have before and after pics tonight! (if everything goes as planned)
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* Trying to reteach myself AutoCAD... YUCK! I don't know how to express how much I hate that program after being spoiled with Microstation... I am going to have to borrow a book from one of Hannah's friend's to get a refresher. Oh well, I have to make due with what I have right now. I am designing a house for a co-worker of my dad's so I need to get good as the program soon!
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* Quilting... I am so excited about my first quilt! I have finished the 36 pinwheel squares that will make up the interior of the quilt (these are just 2 samples of them). My mommy is coming in 2 weeks to help me finish it up. She is an expert quilter so I can't wait to get her advice and spend the week making it with her.
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* We added stones around the flower beds in the front of the house. It looks so pretty and manicured! It is going to look really nice when the grass fills in the gaps and gives it that "finished" look.
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* My garden has died :( I have not had ANY time to take care of it! I feel awful! I was so excited about it when we planted everything. I think there was a combination of issues going on: It was an EXTREMELY hot and dry summer. I could not water enough to keep up; The only plants that actually produced were the tomatoes and jalapenos. I hate tomatoes and you can use jalapenos on only so many things. I made salsa a few times, but we just didn't eat it quick enough; We were gone every weekend this summer, which meant the weeds were hard to control, too; I may not have as green a thumb as I thought. That will have to be tested next year. I will try it again, but I am going to do different veggies.
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* I am seriously considering becoming a Southern Living at Home consultant... (It works a lot like Pampered Chef) A friend, April is one and had me over last night for a party. I can't tell you how much I love the merchandise and I think it would be so much fun to host. Not to mention make a little bit of money on the side on my time!
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* I can feel Griblet moving around a bit!! It's very faint and not very often, but it feels like a little flutter, almost like your tummy is rumbling, but it's not that. It's really hard to describe, but I think you know it when you feel it. I also used the microphone that Emily and Jeremy gave me for my birthday to hear Griblet. I couldn't really make out the difference between my heartbeat and his/hers but I could hear thumping which is little kicks and movement. It is so awesome! :)
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* Jeff is hosting a Fantasy Football Draft and poker tomorrow so I had to get the house ready for about 15 men... interesting! I plan to leave the house asap and go shopping or something with Allyson. lol
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Now that I have filled you all in, It's time for me to get back to work! :)
I bought it at Goodwill when Paige was in town visiting for only $25 (hence the chair's name). I thought it had some potential; It only needed a bit of work on the legs and a new seat made.
