The 'Before ' Picture

Here is a picture of part of the backyard- it is a "before" pic. I am excited to have a little backyard again. I have 4 planter boxes to fill, so I am thinking about what to put in them- then there is the trellis- not sure if I should just leave that alone...... I am thinking about outdoor lighting, umbrellas, another small table or chair for the covered patio and then some flowers, hibiscus, or a succulent mix???? Not sure- E suggested some herbs- so perhaps some oregano and basil- I have rosemary in the front yard........ We have a lime tree that has some small little limes on it..... I think I am too late for any type of vegetable garden...

Congrats our little Kindergartener

Hey our J will now be a 1st grader next year- after his last day of school- I took him to Starbucks for a little chocolate milk and a cakepop! Welcome summer-; ) we are glad you are here!!

organized chaos

Craft/Office...... It all fits in my closet
yes- Rob made a couple of walk ways so we can get in and get out...

boys found mommys scarves and winter hats

playin' around

What we have been up to lately......

We have been busy busy - moving, unpacking, sorting, purging, discarding, recycling and decorating! It has been a hectic 2 weeks with mixing in work, ear infection, coughs, and fevers!!

I would put pics on but....

Ok- I would put some new pics up- but I need to locate my camera cord...... kind of need that to put up anything current- I think I know what box it is in- but frankly I am too tired to look for it- soon.....

I think it has been a long, tiring, but productive weekend so I better go to bed!

Pics to come......

We are slowly unpacking.... we did get a lot done today and tomorrow hoping to get even farther along

I have to say, there is even more peace here sooner, vs later since leaving the apartment. It is almost like a dark cloud has lifted. I guess knowing that either way, whether we were buying or renting a house, we were moving....

I will be working from home very soon, before the end of the month and this makes me so happy!!!! By cutting out my commute and being home, I will really have so much more time.... We have set up the office first since the cable guy for work is coming Monday I have the desk all in the place and then my personal computer on the other side. I am getting excited!!!!

After having our "stuff" in storage, it is feeling a little like Christmas opening boxes up. It really does come down to having too much "stuff" but it is kind of fun to open up and find long lost things.
That being said, I am trying to really look at all of it and decide to keep it, use it, recycle it - either by donating or having a garage sale. I am not sure I want to do a sale- they are so much work and I am not sure if it is worth the time and effort.
The backyard grass is mostly grown in and we have our table and grill out there- but I do have some ideas.... I am thinking lights, umbrella, and some pots for flowers . There is a small boxed planter- I think it is too late for tomatoes- so maybe something else there. I am wanting to hang my prayer flags too- but I have to do it right
Moving really sucks by the way- I am getting too old for the gypsy lifestyle.....

Well I will have some pics very soon- maybe tomorrow !!

Getting things ready......

Dining area
Living /great room
silly boys
Kitchen

boys room- brand new carpet

kids bath

master bedroom
master bath
part of the backyard



Here are some pics of the new place- met a neighbor across the way who has 2 kids- 6 and 4 so our kids will have playmates. Pool is in walking distance in the neighborhood, biking distance to STARBUCKS, Trader Joes, and Safeway. We see riding our bikes with the bike trailer in our future!!!
There is a small playground around the corner and then Pecos Park is down the street......

Now back to sorting, purging and packing