May need to quit

I cannot believe it's been over a month since my last blog post. We had some guests come at the end of June and I haven't felt compelled to search for a new Internet spot at the house. You see the Internet situation is just getting worse!

We have made a little more progress on the house. Joe has ripped apart the upstairs bathroom while I am tackling the cabinets of the downstairs bathroom. I've only gotten one coat of paint on them so far but pictures will come .. eventually. I would like to switch out the lighting in there first, because well it's just ugly.

Bedroom #2

Here is a little before and after fun.

This is the bedroom exactly as we saw it when we first viewed the house.

I hated the blue walls and wallpaper instantly.

Here are my changes

Some new curtains, new furniture arrangement and some new color.

I think I like it!

Hood Family Farm

Joe has taken it upon himself to add to our 'family'. Here are the new additions. One of the anniversaries is wood and another metal, I might be making Joe a sign stating "Hood Farm". Hopefully the additions will stop. I'm begging them to stop lol

Our Guinea's

Let's catch up a little

Would you believe me if I said I've been so busy with trying to work on the house that I haven't had time to blog, let alone take pictures? Well it's true. Coupled with our terrible Internet connection, I'm having a hard time of this.

So let me fill you in on what I've been up to. One night I saw this:

VERY curious cats

Do you see it in the trash pile?

The biggest mouse I've ever seen!
I mean really, aren't mice supposed to be little?

Here is everyone enjoying some sun outside while I try to clear the yard.

Rowdy, otherwise known as Kitty

D.O.G

Honey

Cali

Gella was being fussy and didn't want to be outside *(it was really hot and I don't blame her) so no picture of her this time.

My plan is to take some pictures soon of the rooms I have completed for a little before and after action.

Time for a tour

We have been living here for over a month and I think it's time for a tour, even if it's still messy.

Master bedroom

Spare bedroom

Kitchen

Living room (not our couch)
Driveway
The house (Wating for the realtor & Joe peeking inside)

Booze and Boxes

I cannot blog due to the boxes .. well and the booze. He he that's all in boxes right now (wine shipment people, I'm not a lush). I have declared that we have too many items and will very soon be purging. A lot.

We are almost through getting our items out of storage, neither of us have taken any days off from work .. so it's been interesting. Joe is amazing and I am trying to be organized. We shall see how that turns out.

I am amazed

I got to thinking today, in the past year, I have had four addresses, five if you include the couple of weeks in the hotel. That is too much moving and we aren't even done! (Over half done, just the big stuff now, yippee)

I was relaxing in my hammock [that Mr. Crazy just put up for me, yay] watching the dogs run around and play. I kept thinking what an odd year we've had. There have been major ups and major downs. I'd think that purchasing our first home is in the 'up' category, although once I show you pictures you may disagree. It's a bit of a fixer upper. Well that might be too harsh, but the wallpaper alone puts it in a sad state, and the pink paint and tiles makes me want to scream. So, there will be progress and changes. Lots of changes to come! I can't wait, but first I need to find my laptop charger.