Date Day

Harrison and I had a lovely afternoon hanging out at the Discovery Museum and browsing through Target. From this experience, I learned he's TOTAL boy. He spent 2 hours playing with the diggers and trains. While at the store, I saw a cute, little red purse.

Me: (feeling the purse) This is nice.

H: Mama, I like it.

Me: Me too. Should I get it? (asking was a mistake)

H: NO, MAMA. You have purses at home. No more purses. 

Me: Okay. (You would think I have a room full of them by the way he reacted!)

We're Melting

So last night, I was having hot flashes. I think I still have another 20 years before I'm supposed to get them but it's not the case. Then Ryan mentioned the heat too. We checked the thermometer and it was 84 degrees in the house! After a late night text to Bob, he came to the rescue in the morning. Harrison was more than eager to be his apprentice (although sometimes I think it's the other way around).

As we stood outside in the heat, the neighbors air conditioner stopped running. Harrison looked over said we need to fix that one too. 

Harrison just fired Bob and got it running within a half an hour. Way to go, buddy!

Funny Guy

Now that Harrison is getting older, his vocabulary is starting to explode. In addition to that, he's becoming quite the storyteller. He came into my office today and here was our conversation.

H: It smells GROSS!

Me: What smells gross?

H: Raccoon parts.

Me: Huh?

H: Raccoon parts

Me: What?

H: Raccoon PARTS.

Me: Okay. Where are they?

H: In the woods, at Bob and Mimi's house.

Me: What parts?

H: Raccoon masks.

Me: Oh okay, good to know.

H: They smell gross.

Website Wednesday - A Dog Photographer

Click HERE to browse through the charming photographs of man's best friend. "Meet Erin Vey. I am a dog lover first. A photographer second. By some random chance of fate, I was able to combine the two loves into the coolest job ever: A Dog Photographer." I really admire go-getters like her, chasing their dream and managing to successfully achieve it.

Before and After - Dresser

This dresser has been in Ryan's family for nearly 40 years! I found it in the garage, crying in the corner. So I took it home and shoved it in the closet for about 3 months. Every night as I lay in bed thinking of everything that is included on my To Do list, I could hear whimpers coming from him/her. Okay, okay you're next.

I'm thinking she's/he's looking rather stylish now. Only "hip-hip hooray" coming from this dresser.

A Completed Project!

Notice something different about the walkway? The long black railing is gone! I felt like it divided the yard in half and really wasn't necessary.

Another shot from above. I can't wait until next year when the grass is grown in and our flower bed is exploding :)

Step To It

Ta da, the pathway is coming to life! We were able to create it with some of the stone from the backyard. We're going to grow grass in between them so mowing will be a snap.

Here's the view from the front porch. We're getting closer . . .