House update

Well, it's November 8th already.....Happy Birthday Lindsey! She is the big 2-8 today. My big 2-6 is only a week away folks. That is frightening!!

This is a non-picture post, so if you want to stop reading now.....go ahead. BUT we have a lot to report today. The painting is almost complete in the house!!! All we have left to do is the trim (cheers). You know, painting is one of those things that sounds really fun, easy, non-complicated when you begin....and then you end up cursing the roller or brush 20 minutes into it! It has been a challenge for Justin and me. Justin LOVES doing a job from point A to B himself...knowing it will be HIS mistakes if he makes any (he will argue he doesn't) so then to let ME work with him painting things he's not aware of (drips on carpet or wall) really took some patience :) We had some good laughs, got silly from the paint fumes, and blasted the radio for hours on end to finish the job. It looks great!!!! (pictures to come) Now....the dreaded task of trim painting. Not exited.

I began the process of changing our address on all of our bills, including school forms, licenses, and other necessary documents. That was surreal....I've had THIS address for 20 years of my life (and a few school apartments here and there). To make that change is crazy. We even began receiving mail at our house this week!!!! The small things in life.... On that note, here is our NEW address:

7150 S. Lake Leelanau Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684

In other news, I am in my 9th week of counseling in Grand Rapids. I feel I actually have a knack for this thing now! But, i'm also very ready for it to end. Driving 5 hours every Monday is not my idea of fun. This class has created a domino affect in my life....exercise has dwindled massively, i'm exhausted pretty much all week, I usually have something going on EACH weeknight now, and did I mention my work outs are few and far between? YUP it's really been hard on me mentally and physically. I take pride in being healthy, and I just don't feel like I am right now. The jeans are tighter, I feel more "jiggle" everywhere, and I am tired ALL the time. Time to get out of this RUT!

Seattle is almost 2 weeks away....I need a vacation!!!!

Halloween 2009!

Another Halloween has come and gone...it's hard to believe it's already November! We dress up each year for the occasion, and this year I was a 70's girl! A little last minute decision and some fast shipping & handling....but it worked out! Kim was a kitten :)
Adam was Matt Foley from SNL....the Chris Farley character. A riot! Justin was...Captain Underpants!! He has some guts to wear women's green tights and a cape! Topping it off with little boy's underwear. We got a few stares at Kmart when we made that purchase! Justin always has a hilarious costume for every occasion. Barb~you're probably wondering what your son has turned into! hahaha
I think Justin's legs are better looking....what do you think?
Kitty & Me!
Justin and Adam....they are pretty much inseperable when they get together. Everyone had a good time celebrating All Hallows Eve. One more party in the books, and a good time with friends! Happy November!