sayonara...

...at least for now, anyway.

We are in a serious demolition-mess at the house right now.... moving furniture, ripping up carpet, laminate flooring, carpet pad, pulling out staples, nailing, and most importantly, making sure our toddler doesn't step on any rusty nails or tack-strips.

And first thing Wednesday morning, we are going on a family vacation. ((can't wait))

Acacia wood floors are being installed sometime next week in our high traffic areas and the kitchen, plus a dining room entry arch to be built once the floors are in....then hopefully paint on the walls, crown moulding, and refinishing the kitchen cupboards...we'll see-- taking it one project at a time.

Be back soon.

Life Happens...

...and the blog goes out the window.

I've been trying to allow my life to be less consumed by my computer and trying to be doing things that I need to be doing.

It's taken a lot of self control, but it's actually been really nice.

I've tried to block out the voice in the back of my head that nags at me if I havn't blogged in nearly two weeks, or commented on everyone's blogs that I follow.

And do you know what? I've survived with flying colors-- it's actually been very empowering.

It's amazing how much time I have had, to be doing the really important things, like....

emptying our kitchen garbage of car keys, pots and pans, silverware, toys, and many other hidden treasures left for us by this little member of our family: