A Change is as Good as New

Well a change is as good as a new room. I was tired of the old look. I wanted a change. So a friend of mine came over and we brainstormed about what to do. Its funny I can go in to other peoples houses and tell them what they need to do but when it comes to my own home I go blank. I knew I wanted an accent wall. So my assignment was to paint and Phil would be back in a week. After painting we just moved some things around and even tho it doesn't seem like a big change it feels better just to mix things up. The accent wall really brings the wall closer which I wanted and now seem more cozy. I need to add some pillows to bring in the blue green of the print in the couch. This summer I will paint the wall with a solid color but much lighter than the accent wall. I want to do a few more changes because I am always moving things around til I am satisfied. But hopefully you get the idea.

Office Redo

This is the office before.

Basically it was Taylor's Bedroom but he hasn't used it for years. It has just been a catch all/ office that I hated to go in. So consequently I did my bookwork on the kitchen table. This photo is after I cleaned it up, de-junked and moved the desk from under the window to where it is now.


Here it is now almost done.




I just have the trim to do. It didn't cost much and it works for me. I actually enjoy going in to do bookwork. I keep my lap top in there and now I have a place to do my LSA readings.
I am using grandma's antique chair behind the desk until I can get a office chair.

Count down to China

Count down to China is
2 days
Word of the day
Tie-gway-La (spelled phonetically)
Definition: To expensive

How was Prom????

I just thought you would like to know Taylor's first prom was this last weekend. Taylor's date is Mary Kate. They ended up going to Jags for dinner with friend Ricky and his date. They saw a lot of people they knew at the restaurant and most of their friends were at the Prom.
In answer to how was the Prom? "Great!"
Senior Prom King was Justin J and Queen was Larisa W. Both from our ward. We have great youth in our ward that set a good example for their peers. Since we are definitely the minority here that says a lot for their strength.

It's melting!

It is melting!

"IT" being the snow that came 5 months ago and never left. I feel like we have been in a deep freeze forever. Thankfully it has been raining and that melts snow fast around here. It will be nice to see anything but white and gray. I definitely feel that spring is here.

I am getting the gardening bug like my daughters. However I will not be able to plant for at least two months. They will be harvesting by then. It will give me time to get the garden plot in shape after sitting for several years not being used.

Look out Mr. Galvin!
Your neighbor is making great plans. In my dreams anyway.

Welcome Family and Friends!
We are also looking forward to company this summer. Grells, Turners, Jase and Jess, Janessa, and Lukey Luke. Anyone else that would also like to come our way you are welcome.