Utility Room (so far)

In the back of the house we have a small bathroom, attached to the utility room. Both of the areas were in need of some paint and updating.

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We started work on the bathroom a few months ago, and it is looking so much better.

The utility room space is a little tricky, since it is connected to the small bathroom I wanted a color that compliments, but I also wanted to separate the spaces.

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We decided to start the trickiest part of the utility room, and we moved the washer and dryer. We removed the rest of the vinyl flooring, and got the first coat of beachy aqua on.

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We waited to paint on the second coat after the kiddos were asleep. I have to say, it is really fun to paint at night, and it is so quiet too.

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We waited a few days for the paint to fully cure, and then we started to put the laundry corner back together.

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James moved my shelf, and I got all of my supplies organized.

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We hung back up some of my favorite decorations too. One is from my Sister (in law), and the other was my Na-na’s. I love the cross stitched quote “dull women have immaculate houses”. It makes me giggle every time I’m washing the laundry.

We still have a few more spots to paint in the room, but the pretty aqua is already a big improvement.

Jun 7

2012 Good ‘Ol Days

The first weekend in June our little town throws a big celebration to kick off Summer. This time around for the Good ‘Ol Days the weather was a little bit cooler, but I still managed to get sun-burned.

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We walked around for a bit in the morning. The kids wanted to find sno-cones as soon as we got there.

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We were getting hungry too. James and I split Nachos and a Sweet Tea.

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They were o.k.

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The boys got their sno-cones.

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Agnes was ready to get out of there.

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Midway through the day, I was starting to get a little sun-burned…

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We met up with Grandma in the late afternoon. The boys were ready to enjoy the carnival.

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Grandma and Dylan had a lot of fun on the carousel.

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Thade loves to ride the rides!

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His favorite was the roller coaster.

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It was a fun afternoon, but I got really sun-burned…

Jun 6

2012 Good ‘Ol Days Parade

It was a rainy evening, but that didn’t keep us from watching the Good ‘Ol Days Parade.

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The boys were ready for the parade to start.

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Agnes wasn’t too happy at the start of the parade.

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The rain started to let up for a bit, so they started the parade.

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Agnes loves the firetrucks.

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Dylan loves the trolley.

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Thade likes the floats that throw candy.

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Agnes was happy when she got one of her favorite candies.

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There were lots and lots of tractors.

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There were blocks and blocks of tractors.

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There were pretty horses too.

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The parade was a great this year. The cooler weather was so nice too.

Jun 5

Mia Vs. The Garden

So I’ve altered my dream garden plans for this Summer just a bit… All thanks to one hungry puppy.

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Mia “I’m outside, and ready to chew some plants!”

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She ate my newly planted blueberry bush,

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and she gnawed on the blackberry bush too…

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I finally have some baby Okra plants popping up.

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No, Mia, no! Squeaky ball attack. You know the best place to play squeaky ball is in the garden.

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Mia has also been digging up my Asparagus root. She leaves them all over the steps for me. I keep re-planting them, so we’ll see if they make it through the Summer.

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