Phyllis 151/365

Not the car you want to see pulling into your property.

Phyllis 146/365

SO LONG, SUCKA!

Laura

I bought this little James Avery birthstone ring for my niece, my goddaughter, as a gift for her baptism. I know it won't fit her for a long time, but I hope she comes to love it when she's old enough to wear jewelry!

Mary 146/365

This church is a couple doors down from my internship center in Dallas.  Every time I pass it, I hear the theme song from The Office.

Phyllis 145/365

A little dude crawling across our walkway yesterday,

after the rain.

141/365

Mmmmm....my girl's first minor league baseball game. Taught her early that cotton candy is a must have at the game. She was not, however, thrilled about the peanuts that I kept tossing to (well, at) her Poppa who is sitting on the other side of her.

Phyllis 140/365

My Dad's sister, whom we lost to Leukemia 

14 years ago this June.

We miss you, Aunt Ann.

Mary 140/365

Ben and his Baba made "one thousand pancakes."  Aren't they cute? 

 

Close-up on the pancakes...

Laura - Part II

This is the before and after shot of the former kitchen turned into master bath, and "office" turned new kitchen. We divided the old kitchen (which was way too small) in half, made half a master bath, and half a mudroom/laundry room. The laundry room is functional but not finished yet. Then we moved the kitchen into a room we didn't quite know what to do with. It was the perfect move!

It is so therapeutic to see how far we've come!

Laura

I mentioned that we're rehabing a historic house, right? Its been about two years since we took possession and we're still working at it. We're ALMOST done...almost. I just need another two weeks of Daddy time in the house and this shit will be almost over!

Just for fun: Before and after shots of the living room mantle that I SLAVED over and refinished. I guess the finished walls in the living room and the lack of dust and debris help out the look too! I'll post a few more before and after shots of other rooms I worked on later.

Becca/Cori

Luke about to go in for his 2nd procedure. He had to get the stitches out. 

Mary 138/365

My new honey, a Sony Cybershot DSC.  Makes me want an even nicer camera.  I'm thinking Canon or Nikon...  Did I ever mention I'm a technophile?

Mary136/365

Ahh, Dallas... back in my old stomping grounds.  Makes me remember why I left, but I'm working hard and having fun so far.

Laura

Hattie had the best seat in the house to watch Michael play video games!

Becca/Cori

Mini me of Daddy has started his love for Home Depot. He is SO happy there. You can't teach that kind of love. Its born within. Kate & I on the other hand.. we hate that place! Ha! 

Laura

I'm experimenting with a garden this year! So excited! These little babies are cucumbers. I've got peppers of all kinds, dill, tomatoes, watermelons, strawberries, pumpkins, and cantaloupe. Since I've no job for the summer (yet) I'm working on finishing up some stuff on the house and growing and canning food! Oh yeah...and writing and researching. Blue pumpkins and pickling cucumbers are more fun though!

Phyllis 131/365

I agree;  shake well & smile often.

Becca or Cori

This lil' guy is in my backyard. There are many things wrong with this. 

1) I have a dog that would love to get his paws on him 

2) I REALLY do not like birds

3) I don't dig having to take my dog on a walk in his own yard on a lead

4) I want him gone.. he needs to learn to fly ASAP! 

Mary 129/365

I wanted to make hummus tonight, but my local grocery store doesn't carry tahini.  WTF?

Phyllis 125/365

Our very own wall of fame.

Becca or Cori

Maybe this is the time Jay broke his back in 2 places???? You know Phyl? 

Mary 122/365

My coworkers and I went to Freddie's Place last night for my going away party.  Tasty food + good (and plentiful) drinks + great company = a fantastic evening and a moderate headache this morning.  Ah well, it was completely worth it to have one last great evening with some of my favorite buddies.

Becca/Cori

Luke had surgery yesterday. He had a flesh colored birth mark (with a fancy name) that gave him a 15% higher chance of getting cancer down the road. Off it went. 

Phyllis 121/365