Friday, November 14, 2014

Hey Ya’ll!

I should be ashamed, and I am!  It has been way too long since I’ve posted.  I have missed interacting with all of you!  So a little catching up…

Christmas day will be our 10th anniversary in our homemade house.  So this year we’ve been sprucing up.  At this time, nine years ago, we were laboring heartily on our woodsy haven of oak and pine, trying to get the building, painting, and staining complete.

our pine haven

We had an unexpected opportunity to visit our first little house that we lived in more than 20 years ago.  When my oldest was a little fellow, I painted a Peanuts mural stretching from one side of the room to the other in his room.  To my surprise, it is still there!  Were we ever excited to get to see it again, and show it to my 16 year old, whom had only heard about it. 
 Peanuts characters wall mural collage

I didn’t like the paneling in that room, so this was one way to distract attention from it.  I painted the whole gang, being that I am such a fan and all.  This collage is a snippet of the scene. I still wonder what made me brave such a task!  But I had fun doing it.  The paint has aged, but I was tickled that the owners left it there.  When we pulled up in the driveway to see the house, it was like stepping back in time.  Our neighbors on each side of us were outside – both families!  We had an awesome visit with both, reminiscing of days past.  Now I just have to believe the Good Lord had a hand in that evening!  Have you ever gotten to go visit a house you used to live in?  There is something so special about doing that!

We’ve been refinishing our floors and in the process, we learned a few things.  Lesson number one - an industrial buffer will sling a fellow around like a ragdoll.  Ladies, don’t try it!  Men folks, be prepared.  And make sure your health insurance is in good order!  And have a video camera rolling!  Lesson number two - I don’t like a glossy finish.  Now it may just be me, but it looked more like a gym floor than a home.  So more sanding…more work…more waiting 3 day before resuming traffic on the floor.  What an ordeal this has been.  And we still have more to go.  Although just a little.  But we haven’t figured out the logistics - since it is our stairway and hall to our bedrooms - we kinda need to have access to those floors…  This pic was with the gloss finish…

glossy finish on hardwood floors

Well, me being so clever and all, I had a notion to paint the walls too, since most all of the downstairs furniture was out of the house.  It sounded reasonable in my head, but that was before we decided to change to semi-gloss.  In actuality, there wasn’t a single thing reasonable about my plan.  And in the midst of it all – (sorry instagram friends for the repetition), our hot water heater broke, and washing machine, and we flooded our laundry room.  This week, it was our dryers turn to break.

We have also done some traveling, which turned out to be more of a fiasco than fun, albeit memorable.  Here’s a snapshot of a moment while on our crazy trek.  What do you think – sunrise or sunset?

traveling sunset

The hotel concierge of every single hotel that we stayed in will tell you that this, most assuredly, is NOT a sunrise.  Being that every day and every hotel with the exception of one, saw my husband dragging up to the front desk each morning, requesting an extra hour before we checked out.  This family of five adult sized peoples, squished in one room, sharing one facility when accustomed to four, all of which are morning showerers (is that even a word?), not to mention late risers, don’t make for great organization nor punctuality.  I kept thinking that my in-laws somehow knew of our lateness, even though they weren’t with us, and were shaking their heads with disapproval since they are usually on the road by 4:00 a.m. when they travel.  But shhhh….don’t tell them.

Well, we were glad to return home, and our menagerie was glad for us to return.  We had quite a greeting from all of them. 

cat waving

       I think they missed their beds,

Chinese Crested Powderpuff

and our beds…

Poodle cuteness

And I was glad to see my waking view that I love so in the fall.  

fall window

So that is a little peek into the window of our lives.  What have you been up to?Signature

5 comments:

Cathy said...

Enjoyed your post today. We just got back from a vacation with our 3 adult children, and so I know what your talking about!! One bathroom just wasn't enough. : )

Beautiful photos, love the sunset.

Billie Jo said...

Yay!
So happy to see you!
And you know, no matter where we go, I am always happy to get home to my house and my bed. : )
Nothing new here...
Which I always consider a good thing.
Schooling and living and loving here in our country home. : )
I hope all your trials are behind you and you can enjoy the holiday season! : )

Debbie Harris said...

It is so good to see you! Sounds like you have many irons in the fire. :-)
Traveling with or two daughters was never really a problem, so I'm not sure I can relate, though it sounded somewhat hectic. But those times make for precious memories.
There is no place like home after being away, especially if you ate a homebody. I love being home.
Your floor looks beautiful, even with the high gloss. :-)
As the holidays near may you enjoy them in your home you have worked so hard on.
Sweet blessings, Debbie

Jazzmin said...

So good to read your post! I was so delighted to see it on my blogroll :) Love all of the lovely photos you shared as a peek into your adventures and life, but my favorite is the mural you painted. Oh my goodness, how talented you are! It is amazing.

And how sweet your dogs and cat are. That reminds me of how loved it makes you feel to return home and they see you for the first time and are so ecstatic.

Your Fall view is heavenly also.

Have a wonderful week!
Blessings and hugs,
Jazzmin

sunnyskiesandsweettea said...

How wonderful to go back to your old home! There is something so special about that. Your view now is beautiful.

Blessings,
Amy Jo

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