Another First

For the first time in 5 1/2 months, I don't have a little boy right next to my bed tonight. Luke's in the big crib in Winnie's room--now the kids' room--for the first time. Luke was getting too big and too mobile to be comfortable in the little bassinet (he weighs 18 pounds already!). I'm going to miss looking at that little face while I fall asleep. Hopefully when he wakes up and can't see me he'll decide to just go back to sleep instead of fussing until I give in and snuggle him.

Putting the Cart Before the House

Matt and I are starting to get serious about looking for jobs for him after he graduates in December. Of course, for me that really means looking for a house. He's not crazy about the midwest, but I like it--so much bang for my housing buck!

Dear Kansas City,

I've found the house. If you could supply the job I'd be grateful.

Love, Me

425 East Center Redux

This house has been on the market for over 4 months now and they've raised the original listing price by $10,000. Raised it. Really? To help sort through all the potential buyers and offers or what?

I know some people say the economy is showing signs that it's primed for a recovery, but I think this is a little optimistic.

On a somewhat related front, I've finished designing the yard for when we move into 261 E 100 N and moved on to the interior, so maybe I can't criticize anyone else for being a crazy real estate optimist.

Family Home Evening

Luke


Making boats


Launching the boats




Smoothies from Uncle Jake's "Magic Bullet"

Entry Organization

I like our little house, but one of the things that's a must for our next house is a coat closet. When you walk in our front door you're basically standing in our family room looking up the stairs. There's not much room for bags and coats or any of the things you usually want to drop when you first come in the door. Until now I've had a row of hooks up on the wall behind the front door, but I've been looking for something that could meet our needs a little better.



I only have 6 inches behind my front door, but Target had these really slim storage shelves on clearance with bins on top and hooks beneath. Matt and his parents gave them to me for my birthday and I love them! The upper hooks are at the same height as our old coat rack and the lower shelves are just the right height for the kids to reach by themselves. (Okay, Luke can't reach his yet, but at the rate he's growing it will only be a few weeks).

Much better. Now if I could just find a way to make an eat-in kitchen. . .

Book Wish List

Books I want to add to our library:

Any other recommendations?

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