Photo Gallery Wall

The inspiration from Pottery Barn:

The process:

The finished product:

After, Finally!

New pendant lights:


Looking from back door to front door through hallway and office:

Office to living room:

New stove and microwave:


New counter top and back splash:


Kitchen:


I am not good at interior shots so I am still not satisfied with the pictures here. Things don't look much better here than they did in the before pictures, which just means that you all have to come see how much better things look in person for yourself!

Haircut and Singing Bears

I took my other son :) to get a haircut after school today and then we enjoyed the singing bears at Birkdale Village. While Fletcher danced the hula to Feliz Navidad, Cam watched the bears with a mixture of awe and terror. Yes, he liked it. No, he did not want to go any closer.

Fletcher at the Reigns!

Fletcher is still enjoying his afternoons at Shining Hope Farms, although Mrs. Delane has realized that Fletcher needs new challenges frequently. So yesterday they introduced reigns and Fletcher will be learning how to hold the reigns and control the horse with them. He will also start mucking stalls soon, too. Yesterdays session was also special because we brought Christmas presents for the horses: apples and carrots! Fletcher loved the chance to feed Marley ('our' horse), Hami, and Oreo and wish them a "Merry Christmas!" and the horses seem to be very appreciative! We feel that all of Fletcher's experiences at Shining Hope Farms have been positive ones and it is amazing to see him interact with the animals.

Disco Elves

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Perhaps not the best choice of photos (because Ed has my computer as usual) but we're good for a giggle! Elf Yourself and email it to us. I love these! Merry Christmas!

We Love a Parade!

Yesterday was the North Meck Parade! We have attended every year since Fletcher was 1. We always enjoy BBQ at the American Legion first and then walk up to Hwy 115 where we stake out our spots along with Tonya and family. This year it was a cold but still enjoyable.

Done!

Our all-consuming household project is finished and we survived the mayhem. Well, the contractors are gone anyway. An they did a great job (D&D of Huntersville)! The paint is dry and the dust has mostly settled and we are enjoying our "new" home. No pictures have been hung back on the walls (as much as I love photos in my house, it's hard for me to think about hammering holes into my "new" walls) and closets are still crammed with stuff that goes elsewhere, but for the most part we are feeling settled again. I think we'll get everything ready for Christmas (tree up and a wreath on the door at least) before decorating the house for every day. Pictures of the finished project coming soon.