Thursday, December 10, 2009

Christmas in Iowa

This past weekend I decorated for Christmas in IA. Just a few things missing so either next weekend I will get them finished or next year. Depends on how much free time I have...
The outside tree - with the orange and green from last year. Looks great in the picture and the next night the winter storm took it out. Chris has it back up and looking good again. Might have to post some pictures of it with the snow.
Inside tree - Silver and Blue - HUH??? I think I know of a truck and motorcycle that is the same colors. I got to decorate and Chris got to pick the colors.
Hopefully by next weekend there with be a wreath for the fireplace. Everything is purchased and looking at me. I probably should spend some time putting it all together. If it gets done I will post a picture.
Rockin' the speakers. If it does not move and I have the decorations I will decorate it.
While Chris and I decorated Sasha was of no help at all. I am sure we both could have used a nap also. Dogs...they really do have life perfect!!!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Christmas Pictures 2009 - Preview

We headed out to Lake Oakwood on Sunday to take our Christmas pictures. We got a ton of good ones even though Sasha wanted nothing to do with the camera, sitting still or listening. She just wanted to sniff around. Typical dog!!!

She is looking pretty crabby by this point in the day but at least she is somewhat looking in the direction of the camera.
Looking straight at the camera. My secret...stand behind the camera and ask her...
"Sasha wanna go for a ride with Grandpa in the Jeep"
Okay - so I know it is not a nice thing to do but it makes for a really good picture!
Sasha and her attitude!
Bet she learned that from...ME!!!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New Garden...

As m0st of you already know, I will be moving to Webster City, IA sometime after the first of the year. Knowing that I love my garden and don't want to give it up, Chris found a wonderful area for my garden. He dug it all up, blocked around it and it is now done. It looks so since and big I am SO excited for next year. This might be the garden that gives me the best salsa batch yet!
Area all picked out
Block walls starting to go up
Another view of the wall
Finished...I kind of think this should be a flower bed instead of a vegetable garden. Looks too fancy for just vegetables. All I can say is that I LOVE my new garden area and I LOVE the talented man that put this all together for me so when I move I can still have a garden. I am excited to get moved to IA and get the garden planted in the spring. OK we all know that is NOT the main reason I am excited to get moved to IA!!!

Happy Birthday Chris...yesterday!


Monday, September 21, 2009

Painted


Notice the old, ugly, has not been opened and used in years silver screen door is gone from next to the current door. Looks so different.
The house it completely painted. Still need to do some trim work, paint the foundation and a second coat in some spots. But for the most part the house is painted and for sale. YAY! Now just need someone to buy it. If you know anyone have them call me.

The kitchen and bathroom - DONE!!!

Kitchen Ceiling
Kitchen Ceiling
Bathroom Ceiling
Bathroom Ceiling
Chris - thank you for all your hard work. It looks so good. You did an amazing job!!!