Last Saturday Chuck was on a Scout campout, so I was alone with the boys. I showed them a video of two of their cousins doing a trampoline routine, and encouraged them to make their own. I thought this was a great idea. So did they...until it just turned into fighting and yelling, like so many things. However, by Monday the animosity had abated somewhat so I thought we'd do it for Family Home Evening. The boys had a lot of fun. I was just happy to sit there recording. And Chuck was totally into his job as prop manager.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Friday, May 4, 2018
Dining Room Changes
I've wanted to add some board and batten to our dining room for a long time. We had the main level painted almost a year ago, and even then, it was my plan to do it. So when I looked at my list of "Stuff to do to the house" and saw this, I was determined to do it NOW. And so I did. With the exception of Chuck helping with the second coat of paint, I did it all by myself. This is not a jab at Chuck. I knew he was busy with other stuff and I knew that he didn't really need this project. So I didn't want to bother him. I got some work done the first weekend, and then the rest was done when he and the boys were away on Fathers and Sons Campout the following weekend. (Quick quiz: Did you know that Fathers and Sons campout are typically done in the spring? Do you know why?)
Anyway, here's what the dining room looked like when we bought the house: (doesn't that curtain look like it got its bangs cut a bit too short?)
Here's what the room looked like one year ago: (yep, that's textured wallpaper on the bottom half)
And here's what it looks like now:
I'm super happy with it. It's amazing the difference the white on the bottom makes. It really separates that room from the rest of the house, which is a good thing.
Also, it was really empowering for me to learn how to use the saw and the pneumatic nail gun for the first time. I Can Do It!
Anyway, here's what the dining room looked like when we bought the house: (doesn't that curtain look like it got its bangs cut a bit too short?)
Here's what the room looked like one year ago: (yep, that's textured wallpaper on the bottom half)
And here's what it looks like now:
I'm super happy with it. It's amazing the difference the white on the bottom makes. It really separates that room from the rest of the house, which is a good thing.
Also, it was really empowering for me to learn how to use the saw and the pneumatic nail gun for the first time. I Can Do It!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Utah: Midway Days
We bookended the trip with days at my parents' house in Midway. First let's discuss why we took a trip to Utah in April, and not even over spring break. One word: Hamilton. When it was announced that they'd be touring in Salt Lake, I knew with my parents' season tickets buying power, I'd have a better shot to getting tickets there than when the tour came to D.C. So after begging my parents for their tickets and getting them (!), we bought plane tickets and headed out. (Don't feel too bad for them: they're seeing the show in May.)
Our first full day was **show** day. Thursday morning we just hung out at my parents' house, did some local stuff, took a ride on my Dad's "thing." But then it was **show** time. Chuck and I headed downtown and grabbed dinner first. We went to Red Iguana and it was delicious AND I didn't even spill on my dress. When done, we went to the theater. So amazing. Then we saw the show. It was just incredible. Being able to sit there and focus on the words (rather than listen while making lunches or sweeping), watching the actors' faces, and really listen was just so great. So so great. I really have no words. It was one of the best nights of my life!
After the Moab trip, we were happy that Monday was another low-key day in Midway. More rides on the "thing." More air hockey. More playing on my recently-rediscovered keyboard. (My boys LOVED this! It was hilarious and annoying to watch and listen to them play with it. I just wish I took a picture of them with it! Oh wait, for the fantastic price of only $250, I can buy one on eBay!)
Isn't Timp beautiful behind us?
And then later, Rhett wanted to take the walk up Memorial Hill. Another storm was blowing in and it was INSANELY windy. Because the hike is a spiral, you'd be walking around one part totally fine, but then the next minutes, you're facing in just the wrong direction and almost blown over. At the top, I had Rhett sit and let the wind go crazy with his hair. I love this picture so much. It makes me smile every time.
Of course it was an amazing trip. My parents, as always, are great hosts who never complain about my boys (or their noise). Utah is the best. Always and forever. Always and forever.
Our first full day was **show** day. Thursday morning we just hung out at my parents' house, did some local stuff, took a ride on my Dad's "thing." But then it was **show** time. Chuck and I headed downtown and grabbed dinner first. We went to Red Iguana and it was delicious AND I didn't even spill on my dress. When done, we went to the theater. So amazing. Then we saw the show. It was just incredible. Being able to sit there and focus on the words (rather than listen while making lunches or sweeping), watching the actors' faces, and really listen was just so great. So so great. I really have no words. It was one of the best nights of my life!
After the Moab trip, we were happy that Monday was another low-key day in Midway. More rides on the "thing." More air hockey. More playing on my recently-rediscovered keyboard. (My boys LOVED this! It was hilarious and annoying to watch and listen to them play with it. I just wish I took a picture of them with it! Oh wait, for the fantastic price of only $250, I can buy one on eBay!)
Isn't Timp beautiful behind us?
And then later, Rhett wanted to take the walk up Memorial Hill. Another storm was blowing in and it was INSANELY windy. Because the hike is a spiral, you'd be walking around one part totally fine, but then the next minutes, you're facing in just the wrong direction and almost blown over. At the top, I had Rhett sit and let the wind go crazy with his hair. I love this picture so much. It makes me smile every time.
Of course it was an amazing trip. My parents, as always, are great hosts who never complain about my boys (or their noise). Utah is the best. Always and forever. Always and forever.
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