So I figured out that the Ikea kitchen sale was about to end, and we would be able to save $ by buying all our cabinets from there. I spent a decent amount of time redesigning our kitchen and found a layout I liked. The plan was for me to drive to MN and get our new kitchen cabinets, celebrate birthday lunch with Aunt Linda, and drive back with as much would fit into our van as possible. I had Andrew double measure for me, and we started looking at some details that could turn into real problems. We decided we better hold on quick decision making to make sure we get what we really need/want. So we went hiking as a family on Saturday. I started not feelling well. Sunday I was feeling awful, so I was out of it for the whole day. Andrew was awesome taking care of feeding the boys and running to the store so I had easy food to feed the kiddos today. He had his first hockey game last night! He had a lot of fun and is looking forward to playing in this league all winter long. Today I took time to get myself showered and dressed nicely. I put most of my garden to bed for the winter - I just have to replant my spring bulbs. The boys were playing their friends were over to play, so I called and had Corine drop of Charity and Anika off for a few hours so she could get some cleaning done (this is week 2 w/ new baby and no help). Now for cleaning, organizing, and landry around our house... :o)!
The reading pasture and the inside of the hut - yes, I know there isn't a fire in the fireplace yet. :o)!
The cars are little pegboards so the boys can hang up their African necklaces and capes in their room.
The gutter bookshelves (we have to reattach the bottom one.) And the lights are from my friend Lindsay - bought for the boys room at a garage sale last year! :o)!
The tree and lake.
The sky - there are stars hidden in the clouds, and I don't think the boys know it yet. It will be a nice surprise for bedtime!
A detail of the tree - butterflies, dragonflies and an owl are hidden in the tree!
This has been a lot of fun and a lot of work. I was afraid the boys weren't going to like the playhouse, but the minute the roof went on they were in there! They have been real troopers going to bed in our bed so I could work on this at night sometimes. Now to fiinish all our other projects... :o)!
