Thursday, March 15, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
baby, it's cold outside
Adding the wind chill, it is about -3 F outside today. Yowza! I went out briefly to get some produce from the Reading Terminal this morning and hurried back inside.
The renovation of the living/dining room is coming along. We had someone patch and skim-coat all the walls. We also have a carpenter working on the framing. It is coming along nicely. I just want it to be finished! I am soooo tired of living upstairs.
The renovation of the living/dining room is coming along. We had someone patch and skim-coat all the walls. We also have a carpenter working on the framing. It is coming along nicely. I just want it to be finished! I am soooo tired of living upstairs.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
renovations, not so much
I have had several friends ask, "How's the renovation coming?". Well, very slowly. We really haven't done anything since our vacation in November. I recently got a promotion and was transferred to another branch. M has been flying to TX nearly every week, working on a project. We just haven't had the time. At this point, we are considering just hiring someone to finish up the living room--at least get the walls fixed. We can do the painting. It's the patching, drywalling, and sanding that I am not sure I can handle right now.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Crochet!
I learned to crochet about 2 months ago, and I wouldn't say I am nuts about it, I do enjoy it while watching television and riding public transit. This is of course when I am not reading.
This scarf is being donated to the Red Scarf Project. It will be included in gift baskets that are sent to foster children attending college.
This scarf is being donated to the Red Scarf Project. It will be included in gift baskets that are sent to foster children attending college.
Monday, January 01, 2007
Pollyanna at Christmas Eve party
Okay, so I had never heard of this Pollyanna thing until we moved to Philly. In the South, we called it Secret Santa. Where the hell did someone named Pollyanna come in?
Cup cakes by Aimee
I have become quite famous in our neighborhood for my red velvet cupcakes.
They are pretty yummy!
They are pretty yummy!
Monday, December 25, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
back to normal
Well, somewhat. Much happened in November. The first two weeks were vacation. I really need it!
We went to Myrtle Beach to visit the in-laws, then to Charleston to visit friends, and finally to Tuscaloosa to visit my family. It was a great trip, minus the 16-hour drive back. Ouch!
Now we are back and preparing for winter. Seriously, it has been oddly warm, but that will be changing this weekend. Today, I brought some plants and patio furniture inside. I figured it would be a good idea. I have never had my own plants or patio furniture, so I would like them to survive at least two seasons.
One big change in our household is our new canine addition, Millie. She is a six year old Boston Terrier that we adopted from my parents. She wasn't getting the attention she deserves (my parents had four dogs), and she gets tons of love from us. The biggest issue that she has brought is that she isn't really house-trained. My parents had a fenced-in yard, and she spent most her time outside. She thinks she can use the bathroom whenever, so we are crate-training her. It will definitely be a challenge, because I have never house-trained an adult dog. Wish us luck!
We went to Myrtle Beach to visit the in-laws, then to Charleston to visit friends, and finally to Tuscaloosa to visit my family. It was a great trip, minus the 16-hour drive back. Ouch!
Now we are back and preparing for winter. Seriously, it has been oddly warm, but that will be changing this weekend. Today, I brought some plants and patio furniture inside. I figured it would be a good idea. I have never had my own plants or patio furniture, so I would like them to survive at least two seasons.
One big change in our household is our new canine addition, Millie. She is a six year old Boston Terrier that we adopted from my parents. She wasn't getting the attention she deserves (my parents had four dogs), and she gets tons of love from us. The biggest issue that she has brought is that she isn't really house-trained. My parents had a fenced-in yard, and she spent most her time outside. She thinks she can use the bathroom whenever, so we are crate-training her. It will definitely be a challenge, because I have never house-trained an adult dog. Wish us luck!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
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