The Birthday Boy!

Yesterday was T.J.'s birthday...it was a big one...he turned 30! I'd been thinking about what do for him for quite some time, tossed around some ideas with friends and nearly booked a surprise getaway. But with work schedules and timing not being on our side I had to go with something that he wouldn't expect and what I knew he'd get excited about. Perhaps we're seeing a theme here, because our first year of marriage I bought him all new snowboarding gear...then this year with the Kayak...it's all about this boy's toys. :) I just love him!

Growing up so fast!

I've been working on our Summer plans for this year and realized that my nephew Turner, just turned one this week! He's growing up so fast and he along with his brothers (Tyken and Trager) will be moving into their first new house soon! T.J. and I can't wait to visit all of them this Summer...here's a look back at last year when we were visiting Utah! I remember that the "older" kids went on a log ride at Lagoon and got soaked...guess some kids grow up faster than others.

Decorating drama

So...I think that any posting starting with "so" sounds like a confession is going to follow. So...here it is...I decided to redecorate/finish the guest bedroom, office and paint the master bedroom. I actually started this several months ago but feel that I've made more progress as of late because of a)the huge eastern coast snow storm which held everyone up for a week indoors, and b)we recently had a party at our home which made me focus on the details needing my attention (ya know...touch up paint here and there, changing out a light fixture, etc.)
However, things have gone to a whole new level when you're dreaming about your "to do list" and you find yourself up late (or up really early) decorating the rooms in your head. Either I'm a rising talent on her way up in the world or I've got a serious case of OCD. Hmmm...might just be the latter. Who stays up til' one in the morning surfing the web for just the right curtains. My poor husband. Literally. I'm spending the money and leaving him alone at night. Ahhhh!