Showing posts with label house. Show all posts
Showing posts with label house. Show all posts

Friday, July 5, 2013

Us lately...

Just to bring you up to speed...

I've been traveling for work for the last three weeks (see post on Philadelphia).  So, things have been hectic and I've been a terrible blogger.  But, what else is new?!


This is me. 
 
We no longer own this home.  We are having mixed emotions about it.  It was a great home with great neighbors, but we were ready for something that was more suited to our needs.  We bought a lot a year ago with big plans to sell this home, and rent while we built a new home.  We are just at a different place than we were a year ago, but we still executed the plan...at least as to the selling and renting part.  How could we not?  It's such a seller's market right now. 
Stay tuned for details on the rest. 
 

Justus tested for his next belt level.
 
 ..and got it!  A new Tiger Yellow Belt.

 This one had a 4th of July Parade at her school.  Last year she cried, so this was an improvement.  But, there were no smiles...
 


4th of July!!  Happy Birthday, America!  The kids were, at various points in the day, all decked out in red, white, and blue, but of course I didn't get pictures of that.  I did get, what they would tell you was the best part of the day.  Pool pics!!

 Lunch time!
 
I didn't get any good ones of J in the pool.  He had on his snorkle gear and his face was always in the water.  I couldn't help post this sweet happy face though.  They wore themselves out!!

We are adjusting to the rent house and look forward to what the rest of the summer holds for us.  We are sure it will be quite an adventure, especially if June was any indication...  We hope everyone is having a great summer too!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Wednesday's Winning Words: Late, but totally worth it

Clutter.  Clutter.  Clutter.

Nope, not just making noise.  I feel like it is my state of existence.  Stuff everywhere!!!

One of the things that is keeping me so busy these days is that we are working to de-clutter our house to make it appealing (and seemingly roomier) to would-be buyers! PS--if you or anyone you know is looking for a lovely 4/3 in a nice CS neighborhood, give me a shout!  Kidd and I spent the weekend (thanks, Maurcie for wrangling the littles all weekend) clearing out.  By the end of the weekend (NOT the end of our task) we had a 12x6 trailer full of stuff to take to storage and bags upon bags to go to the Junior League's Bargain Blitz or the shelter.  I am enormously proud of the work we did, but it hardly looks like we made a dent.  Except in the garage, which looks amazing!  Kidd did awesome.  Wouldn't it be nice if I had pictures to show you?  Sorry, I put my camera away in it's place and then forgot to use it for anything.

Anyway, this leads me to my post for today.  No smarmy kid remarks, sorry, but an article that is totally worth reading, especially if you are one like me who is feeling overwhelmed at all the stuff you have. A new perspective is always refreshing.  I don't think I am ready yet to live by the quoted William Morris’ maxim, “Have nothing in your house you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” but it is certainly a worthy goal.  One that I think will remain in the back of my mind to work toward at the earliest possible opportunity.  I love  Houzz.com.  I could literally spend hours just perusing pictures, but they have great articles too with enormous insight.  So, I hope you enjoy this one.

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6079745/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u228&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery2