My December and January adventure

As planned I went over to visit Austin on Christmas.

I had a fantastic visit with Lisa's family and friends and of course we went to Visit my property for the house and walked through the model again. Yes I still love it. Lisa can post the pictures when she gets to it.

WE cooked, played, and shopped so we knew where to get our furniture when I move out.


As it was time to leave and come home after three weeks we took a girl's day out and left the kids home with a sitter. Good choice. Lisa and I went over to the Ryland to design center to see firsthand all the choices that Lisa had made for the house. Her choices were all fantastic and we changed nothing.

We left and we were continuing to have a great day. We had gone out to lunch shopped our way across Austin. Merridy and Chuck had just had their baby, Tanner and all was good with our day.



We were heading for the next store. Since they were still open, why not stop? Just as in the commercial, we didn't see it coming, and we were hit in the intersection. To make a long story short the car got it worse than we did, it was 5 weeks before I got my right arm out of my cast. I am really lucky to get sent to fantastic Dr. So if you haven't heard from me you are not alone. I'll keep you updated.



The Cerritos house is on the market so hopefully the timing will work out and it will sell just as I need to move and retire.

Keep in touch.

Green bathroom is no longer green only the rugs

So I've been told that the upstairs bathroom no longer has green walls....I say I'll believe it when I see it! j/k! Here are some pics mom took to show that they finished the shower wall finally.

Finally pictures

While Deanne was in town she did a lot of work to help my mom. Here is what she was able to finish in the master bathroom. Orson and I had bought tile when we redid that room, but we didn't have time to get it down. I think it looks great.

Sorry boys

So one of the rooms that got tackled while Deanne was here was the downstairs room. I hope you boys got all the numbers and addresses you wanted, but I guess since you are all married, they are needed anymore. Here are some pics to prove what the walls used to look like.



Above the door frame...Ed is loved!


Does this wall look like a yearbook ladies????


Don't know what this is supposed to say..sorry..no jokes here.

Thanks Aunt Deanne for all your hard work. You are a lifesaver!

Deanne and I continue the fun!

We have taken pictures of our progress. We will post them, but it is so strange to not have a green bathroom any more. I am also glad to announce that the paper holder is gone! It is no where in sight. I know Lisa is jumping up and down with joy.

The oil lamp shelf was put up with the intention it would also stay with the house but I guess it is moving to Texas. It was a struggle, but with our resourcefulness we won and it came off the wall. Did I tell you I hate toggle bolts that won't release? That was about midnight when we finally got it off. Maybe it just wanted one more night on the wall.

It is strange to have vacant clean walls. Soon to be painted not just primed. Deanne is certainly earning her nightly dinners. Olive Garden tonight. I think she is working for $0.50 an hour. Jason got the shed out of the back yard tonight. Thinks are beginning to echo. Next the playroom heart curtains to the living room will come off.

I guess that updates you for tonight. Pictures will follow we promise. Mom

A floor in the playroom?

I just wanted to let everyone know that the playroom does have a floor. It is true I will post pictures. It also has a bench and a couch you can sit on. Wow, am I excited. And no, Lisa, we haven't found any dead bodies hiding in the playroom either, just items you have all left there in the past. We have found treasures that the owners will enjoy arriving at their doors shortly. Yes, I mailed boxes to all of you. Warren took his last weekend but I have more for him. Sorry, Ed, just one to y0u this time I will make up for it soon. I have another one almost ready. You will enjoy going through the treasures and your wives or husband will enjoy seeing some of your treasures hope you remember them. Aunt Donna and I spent another day "playing" in the playroom. Thank heavens for ice water and fans. We were also glad nothing living jumped out of any boxes. I will post pictures to prove it.

All settled

So today I actually went back to the design center and finalized all the decisions we had made. The paperwork is all documented and signed. NO MORE DECISIONS. YEAH!!! So when all was said and done I think that everything is going to look awesome...and...I only went $553 over my budget. I think that is amazing. So here's to you mom. Now because I saved money there means I get to spend that much more on your stuff when you get here. :-) Love you. You deserve the best!