Welcome home! This house officially became ours on October 16, 2009. Since then, renovations have begun. I'll use this post to provide you with "before" pictures. Right now we're waiting on new flooring, and are painting the rooms as time allows (and I will tell you that the first two rooms, even with the mint-green carpeting, look FANTASTIC!).
So, without further adeu...our humble home!
Front of house (or at least part of it...trying not to get the dumpster in the picture):
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YxLO8TeiS2zs-iolfJQscw?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
Front entryway (will be a great place for wallpaper in the future!):
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-O0UtdoV1iY217pu7I-i0A?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
Living Room (lace curtains were the first thing to go. Won't a Christmas tree look fantastic in the bay window?):
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5U1iOsI_QNQf1viiHZVmAw?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/KateVLGray/2535Riveredge?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA#5396973427096943138
Dining Room:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z8anVGD7bz1yjWK3_QN0Lw?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
Kitchen:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4clkbcLZDY0ghNPstELedQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
Eating Area off of Kitchen:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/moWk4RhCWsE1hns7AhrvgA?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
Family Room (sliding doors lead to screened-in porch!):
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/BftkSsexF92QBeJE_11pRQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
Master Bedroom:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RE3m6HOTJ0we5kKHtrqleA?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGynYT0uNadGA&feat=directlink
So...prepare to be amazed at the transformation that is taking place! New carpet, flooring, and of course, paint. Oh, to be rid of white walls and mint green carpet! I know I can't wait...can you?
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Boys will be boys...
A few months ago Jeff was flipping channels and stopped on some shoot-em-up movie. No sooner than I requested Jeff change it because little ears were in the room did Adam start mimicking "guns." Innocence lost, but it was only a matter of time I guess.
Fast forward to last night. Adam was taking a bath in Grandma's tub which was filled with toys. Toys that included squirt guns.
This morning, Miles found the squirt guns minutes after he woke up. He promptly lifted the squirt guns in the air and made a "assssshew, assssshew!" noise. Jeff and I were cracking up! (Disclaimer: I realize that guns and violence are definitely not funny, but my 18 month old pretending to "shoot" with a squirt gun is.) And, true to his performing nature, the more we tried to control our chuckles, the louder and more vigorous his "asshew! asssshew!" noises got. That kid loves an audience, that much is true.
It just goes to remind me that my boys are sponges: constantly soaking up what people around them say or do.
assshew! assshew!
Fast forward to last night. Adam was taking a bath in Grandma's tub which was filled with toys. Toys that included squirt guns.
This morning, Miles found the squirt guns minutes after he woke up. He promptly lifted the squirt guns in the air and made a "assssshew, assssshew!" noise. Jeff and I were cracking up! (Disclaimer: I realize that guns and violence are definitely not funny, but my 18 month old pretending to "shoot" with a squirt gun is.) And, true to his performing nature, the more we tried to control our chuckles, the louder and more vigorous his "asshew! asssshew!" noises got. That kid loves an audience, that much is true.
It just goes to remind me that my boys are sponges: constantly soaking up what people around them say or do.
assshew! assshew!
James 1:22
We're living with our inlaws for a few weeks while we're between houses (long story for another day, but i'm beginning to hate realtors). On Sunday, I took Adam to Peace Church after Kris told me that the morning service this week was geared towards children Adam's age. I'll admit it: I went reluctantly, wishing I was the one who got to stay behind with Miles (who really, really hates nursery, and with flu season upon us, it's just better he stays home).
I'll also admit it was cute sitting in church (front row, of course!) watching Adam cuddle up to Grandpa Gray during the service. Seeing that brought many memories of sitting next to MY grandparents in church. I remembered my Grandma Springstead rubbing my hand and my Grandpa Springstead slipping me Velamints every now and then. Velamints. No longer made (that I know of), but I swear I can still taste their odd mintiness.
Fast forward to Tuesday night. We asked him if he remembered the verse that was repeated numerous times in the service. Sure enough, the little bugger who I thought was at times barely paying attention, remembered the verse and recited it word for word.
"James 1:22. Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves, do what it says. James 1:22."
Amazing. Isn't God awesome? As I listened to my 4 year old recite the verse word for word, I was so impressed. Only God could plant those words in his heart, two days after the service.
Clearly he is ready for Awana...right, Kristin? :)
I'll also admit it was cute sitting in church (front row, of course!) watching Adam cuddle up to Grandpa Gray during the service. Seeing that brought many memories of sitting next to MY grandparents in church. I remembered my Grandma Springstead rubbing my hand and my Grandpa Springstead slipping me Velamints every now and then. Velamints. No longer made (that I know of), but I swear I can still taste their odd mintiness.
Fast forward to Tuesday night. We asked him if he remembered the verse that was repeated numerous times in the service. Sure enough, the little bugger who I thought was at times barely paying attention, remembered the verse and recited it word for word.
"James 1:22. Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves, do what it says. James 1:22."
Amazing. Isn't God awesome? As I listened to my 4 year old recite the verse word for word, I was so impressed. Only God could plant those words in his heart, two days after the service.
Clearly he is ready for Awana...right, Kristin? :)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Goodbye, 7146 Thorncrest.
Last night I met the new owner at the house and officially turned over the keys. The boys said their goodbyes by running around like banchees in the empty, shell of a house. Last night was just a formality to me, as I shed tears as I packed up boxes and moved out of the house this past weekend. I got particularly emotional with the boys' rooms...packing up the nursery and seeing the informal growth chart on the wall was expecially nostalgic and emotional, for obvious reasons.
We moved into Thorncrest with one on the way, and we moved out as a family of four. It's unbelieveable when I think of how much our life changed while living there.
Some great memories of that house:
But of course, there are things I won't miss, including the drafty windows, fast-moving traffic on our street, the wet floor of the garage in the winter or after a big rain, and the refrigerator that managed to freeze my produce on a regular basis. Stupid refrigerator.
So...onward and upward, ready to create new memories in a new house. Ready to find the perfect wall to start tracking height growth - for both boys this time, not just Adam. Ready to pick out a new slew of paint colors, and get to work on updating the interior as time allows. Ready to create a new home for our family, comfy and cozy as can be.
We moved into Thorncrest with one on the way, and we moved out as a family of four. It's unbelieveable when I think of how much our life changed while living there.
Some great memories of that house:
- The time I was mowing the lawn, hugely pregnant with Adam, and a nice lawn service crew told me to stop, and they finished the mowing for me. I was greatful and embarrased at the same time, for I must've looked so pathetic for them to stop and offer to help.
- Bringing both boys home from the hospital
- Finding out I was pregnant with Miles
- All of the "firsts" that occured here with regards to both boys
- Painting every square inch of the interior, bit by bit (yes, I like painting)
- The massive efforts involved in the fall-clean up, thanks to 3 oak trees
- My crazy fun (and a wee bit strange) neighbor Lois
But of course, there are things I won't miss, including the drafty windows, fast-moving traffic on our street, the wet floor of the garage in the winter or after a big rain, and the refrigerator that managed to freeze my produce on a regular basis. Stupid refrigerator.
So...onward and upward, ready to create new memories in a new house. Ready to find the perfect wall to start tracking height growth - for both boys this time, not just Adam. Ready to pick out a new slew of paint colors, and get to work on updating the interior as time allows. Ready to create a new home for our family, comfy and cozy as can be.
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