tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38870916808802056672024-03-14T00:35:29.357-07:00Beanie and Birdfour kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-78955780385894119722013-11-25T10:42:00.001-08:002013-11-25T10:42:06.691-08:00Busy...busy...busy<div style="text-align: center;">
We have been super busy this weekend! </div>
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Most everything is still in progress but we are getting soooo much closer to completion! </div>
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Here is what we've been up to over the last week...</div>
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below is the before picture of our office/mud room...</div>
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We tore out the carpet as soon as we moved in hoping that beautiful hard wood would be underneath but boy were we wrong. What we found was a horrible laminate probably full of asbestos so we wanted to cover it as soon as possible. </div>
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Hubby was able to get his hands on incredibly durable floor tiles for an amazing price! I spent the last week removing the fish wallpaper border then painted on Friday. Hubby came home Friday night with the carpet tiles and installed them in an hour! </div>
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Instant gratification!</div>
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All that is left to finish in this room is:</div>
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*replace light</div>
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*scrape and paint all trim</div>
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Last week I tackled the craft room... I painted, moved things around and added a slip covered sofa from World Market.</div>
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Now it serves as a craft room and tv room...great space for the girls and their friends. </div>
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They still have plenty of space to be "artistic" aka messy! </div>
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*install new insulated cordless roman shades (in the mail)</div>
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*scrape and paint all trim</div>
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Unfortunately, our chimney is in much need of repair. </div>
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After getting a bid from a local company we decided that we should look at doing it ourselves. Hubby got on the phone with friends and was able to find a mason contact that could assist hubby with the repair...because of this we are able to save thousands! </div>
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This weekend hubby put up the scaffolding and removed all the brick and got it prepped. </div>
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Next weekend it should be all fixed and usable!</div>
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We are slowly making progress in the kitchen...</div>
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here is the before </div>
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(not bad but not our style)..</div>
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peek at what we've been doing...</div>
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We have removed all the dark tile, removed the upper cabinets in favor of open shelving, added the pot filler, added new lighting over shelves, added cabinet hardware, replaced all ceiling lights, and painted over the dark red.</div>
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*tile the entire wall with white subway tile</div>
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*replace laminate counters with concrete</div>
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*finish painting the window frames and trim</div>
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*replace electric stove top with a 5 burner gas top</div>
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On to the living room...</div>
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Sunday I added a couple more coats of primer to the left built-in and brick. I will hopefully tackle the built-in doors this week and have the left side completely finished.</div>
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Hubby and I also started to tile the hearth...we will finish by grouting tonight!</div>
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*create wood mantel piece to cover top</div>
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*paint right built-in and finish left</div>
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*scrape and paint surrounding trim</div>
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*add wood burning insert </div>
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Hubby and I have had a lot of fun working on this house together! </div>
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We have been very fortunate to be able to make this into our home that reflects our style!</div>
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four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-12272340498240141242013-11-12T16:23:00.001-08:002013-11-12T16:23:40.745-08:00Progress...<div style="text-align: center;">
Progress... </div>
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We've been busy this week removing the rest of the river rock from the main floor...take a look at the BEFORE pictures (these are the pictures from the previous owners RMLS)...</div>
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And here's where we are at today...still lots to repair and paint but 100 times better!</div>
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Hubby removed all the river rock from the wall and the fireplace. We
were so happy to see the beautiful original brick still in tact. The
only sad part is that the top of the mantel has to be re done since they
cut all the brick to make the rock sit flush with the rest of the
front. Still...we were thinking this would all have to be repaired.
All in all we are really pleased. The drywall guy will be coming soon
to fix the wall before I can paint and hubby and a friend have plans to
make a beautiful wood mantel piece to cover the top section. Hopefully
this week I can start to paint the built-ins...we are going with a
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also found the original built-in doors in the garage attic and got one
set hung...it's finally starting to look like the bungalow we so
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After a fresh coat of white paint and new hardware it's gonna look amazing! </div>
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Over the weekend I went outside and chopped down the tree that was outside the left built-in window...</div>
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I can't believe how much more light comes through with it gone...AWESOME!</div>
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Here is one picture of the dining room. </div>
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You can see where the pellet stove used to be...</div>
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we are still waiting for the drywall guy to come back and finish fixing the hole. Hubby put in the beautiful wood work all that is left to do is paint...</div>
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Can't wait to show you the finished product!</div>
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xo</div>
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four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-67105202137983389502013-10-29T10:27:00.002-07:002013-10-29T10:27:35.854-07:00Our "New" Home<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello...</div>
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This post has been long overdue...</div>
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In April we bought a new house...yayyyyy! </div>
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Let me back up a little...</div>
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Hubby and I had a 5 year plan when we purchased the "new build" house back in 2008..so in March we decided to put our house on the market thinking that it would be a few months until it sold...well the first person to look at our house made an offer and it was sold! </div>
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We had only looked at a few houses thinking we had months to find something...so we were very surprised when we had only 45 days to find a new home and move! We knew that we wanted an old house that had tons of character, something we could fix up and make our own, and walk ability. Hubby actually came across the historic house first and I totally dismissed it because the pictures didn't look too appealing but we decided to look at it anyway. We both walked in and looked at each other and said "this is it". It is a Historic Bungalow with tons of character, lots of yard/garden space,in a great neighborhood, and we can walk everywhere! Every room needs attention and love! </div>
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So follow us along as we turn this "new to us" house into a home!</div>
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here is an after pic...</div>
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so far on the exterior we have..</div>
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*worked on the landscaping</div>
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*removed the heart shudders</div>
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*removed the "ginger bread" detailing from the screen door (still have to repair and paint)</div>
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*touched up front porch paint</div>
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*painted front door</div>
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*replaced lighting</div>
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*added an eye popping red mailbox</div>
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*remove large hedge on side of house</div>
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*repair the chimney</div>
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*replace the worn out wood fence</div>
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*scrape and paint the house</div>
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*replace the front door window (the star window doesn't fit the bungalow style)</div>
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*paint the front porch </div>
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*replace plexi glass on bottom of screen door </div>
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he was a very unexpected addition but so sweet! </div>
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four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-18944873901729237602013-01-07T15:59:00.001-08:002013-01-07T15:59:16.887-08:00YeAr of tHe PigGy bAnkHappy New Year!<br />
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Well...the year has started off with a yucky cold that has made its way through our house...bummer! <br />
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Hubby has been studying hard for his final apprenticeship exams...he takes the first two tomorrow and Wednesday! Please send good thoughts his way over the next couple of days :) I can't believe that we started this journey 5 years ago...and we are finally close to the end! He has worked so incredibly hard and I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of him! He has the best work ethic of anyone I have ever known! <br />
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<i>Hubby- Thank you for working so hard for our family! We appreciate all the time and dedication you have put into getting through this long program! We made it through...can you believe it!?! The girls and I love you so much and are so proud that you are ours!</i></div>
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Hubby has declared this the year of the piggy bank...we are going to save, save, save! Plus make smart money decisions that will benefit us in the future...<br />
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*using a wool felt dryer ball...saving money by not buying dryer sheets<br />
*writing a detailed grocery list and sticking to it!!! No extra trips to the store during the week!<br />
*using cloth napkins <br />
*not eating out...you can always find something to eat at home<br />
*no more starbucks or dutch bros...sad but an easy way to save<br />
*selling items on craigslist that we no longer need (have already made over $500) and putting into savings.<br />
*not using the visa card...if we can't pay with cash then we can't buy it!<br />
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Also, we plan on contributing to the girls' college fund and paying a little extra on the mortgage to shorten the life of the loan. <br />
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With that said...we are now held accountable to make it happen :) Yay for the year of the piggy bank!!! Do you have any new years resolutions?<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-4364798786915683462012-12-19T10:03:00.000-08:002012-12-19T10:03:18.593-08:00HaPpY HoLidAysHello...<br />
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We have been busy...I guess too busy to blog! Thank goodness for my iphone or I would have no pictures! If you know a trick to getting clear (non grainy) pics from you iphone could you please share!<br />
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Buddy the elf has been keeping us entertained as we count down the days til Christmas. </div>
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Cousin Luke and Bird went on a field trip to a wonderful Christmas Light Trail</div>
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Hubby brought home fresh garland and wreaths from his work...it makes our house feel so magical! Thank you hubby!</div>
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The girls have been enjoying school and meeting new friends! I've been loving my free 2 hours that I get 3 days a week! </div>
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I have been busy keeping our booth stocked and preparing for a craft fair...so many hours have been logged in the craft room...my "happy place"! </div>
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{If you are in or around Oregon City Saturday November 3rd 10-4 come visit our table at Beavercreek Elementary School} </div>
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Last weekend we traveled to the coast and spent time with family...we had a wonderful time!</div>
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The girls loved being on the beach...</div>
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Today the preschool went to the pumpkin patch...thank goodness skies were clear...no rain! Luke and bird had a blast hanging with friends, seeing the animals, and of course the pumpkin donuts!</div>
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four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-87434068285510366332012-09-11T16:53:00.001-07:002012-09-11T16:53:23.075-07:00back to school<div style="text-align: center;">
Both girls had their first day of school...very exciting {and nerve racking...for me...} </div>
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Thank goodness school is cool :)</div>
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Luke and bird are in the same pre-k class so they got to go to school together. </div>
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Aren't they so cute!?!</div>
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four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-51453304067991945532012-08-27T12:04:00.000-07:002012-08-27T12:05:23.978-07:00{sicky and a yummy recipe}<div style="text-align: center;">
Who would have thunk it...flu before school starts...go figure! Hopefully this is it and she will be good for the rest of the year! Hubby came down with the flu on Friday and then Beanie on Sunday. The flu is a big bummer! We have spent a ton of time on the couch watching tv and movies...me...I've been on Pinterest searching for new and yummy recipes!<br />
Check out my boards...Maris King </div>
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As we speak I'm trying a new chicken fajita recipe in the crock pot...it smells AMAZING...I will let you know how they turn out. </div>
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Also...I just finished making mini omelets. Bird could hardly wait to try one...guess what...she loved them! Yaaaaaa...score for mom! Now I just need Beanie to try one and like it to have them be a complete success. My vision is that these little babies will be a breakfast or snack staple. Bake ahead...got to love that!</div>
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This weekend we were busy working on the exterior of the house...hubby had to replace the window trim on the second floor windows {got one done only thing left is the little window on the right}. Our builder had put a little ledge on the front windows and that was a no no...last year we noticed that the inside of our window was pulling away from the wall...well because of the ledge it wasn't letting water drain out. Hubby to the rescue! So...this has given us the perfect opportunity to change the paint color {we have never liked the color of our house}. We had planned to re paint the whole house a fabulous new color but decided it would be better for our budget to only change the trim. Plus our wonderful neighbors a few houses down had some left over house paint and let us sample it and wouldn't you know...it looks really good! I love how the stone totally pops now...it all looks so much brighter and bigger! No more dark paint...yaaaaa!!!! </div>
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My dear friend Molly was in town and took our family pictures a couple weeks ago. This was the second time she had photographed us and I just can't say enough wonderful things about her!</div>
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Thank you so much Molly for the precious pictures that I will treasurer forever! </div>
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Check out Molly's photography site {mollywinnphotography.com}</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-21574755049681067542012-08-06T08:20:00.001-07:002012-08-06T08:20:12.207-07:00{our morning}<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well it's been 3 weeks since opening our little booth...we have had a ton of fun so far...and sold more then expected {always a bonus} During my treasurer hunting last week I spotted this side table and scooped it up...I knew all it needed was a good sanding a new paint job.</div>
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I used Ben Moore Hale Navy...gave it a light sanding on the edges and added a fab Anthropologie nob. It's at the antique mall if you are interested :)</div>
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I also added a whimsical mustache pillow...makes me chuckle every time I see it! </div>
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I have been busy painting...I'm halfway done with the downstairs. I have to be honest...I'm a little worried about the color! I'm not as in love with it as I thought I would be...hubby loves it so that makes me happy! Instead of a beige/gray/blue I see lavender {not good!}...what do you see?</div>
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I have been itching to make some changes around the house...so I started with the downstairs half bath. I bought a quart of Ben Moore Hale Navy and painted over the white vanity. I love the contrast and color! I also painted the numbers on the little foot stool...I'm really pleased with how it turned out.</div>
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love the antique mason jar soap pump {available at our "little corner"}</div>
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A dear friend of mine was in town from Texas and we went antiquing last week...found this great metal number "4". Thanks for a great day Molly :) </div>
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I completed a pillow order {thanks "neighbor Molly"}...they turned out great if I don't say so myself!</div>
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We decided that it is time to paint the interior of the house...it's been 4 years, the builder used cheap paint that is not washable and it's a horrible pinky beige color. I have been at the paint store countless times searching for the perfect color {I now realize it doesn't exist} but I think I have come close...can you see the difference? I got a large sample can from Sherwin Williams and had them match Ben Moore Revere Pewter...it's supposed to be the perfect beige/grey color {hubby and I are beige people...we are stepping outside the box adding grey...lol!}. I have been painting swatches all over the house...terrified to make a final decision...have another week til the paint goes on sale and a decision has to be made...what do you think?</div>
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I stocked up our little corner at the antique mall...it's full to the brim! </div>
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Hubby built an addition to the chicken coup...now the new chickens have room to roam :)</div>
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We have also been doing a lot of work in the backyard...it's by no means complete but it is getting close! We spend a ton of time back here...it gets the morning sun and is perfectly shaded in the afternoon...perfect for an afternoon swing! </div>
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My mom and I removed all the grass and replaced it with river rock. The grass would get all soggy and was turning into moss...I'm pleased with how the river rock turned out...the girls like to play in it too :)</div>
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Outdoor towel area is a must!</div>
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We eat a ton of meals out here...it's so enjoyable! I {heart} summer! </div>
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Hubby and I set up our little booth...what do you think?</div>
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Within a few minutes of being set up I sold the sweet little "1" stool...my first sale...yaaaaay! </div>
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I had such a blast getting everything priced and set up! </div>
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Please come by and take a look...maybe buy something {wink, wink}</div>
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I rented a booth at our local antique mall. It's called DJ's Antique Mall...if you are familiar with Oregon City it is just off Washington St next to the End of the Oregon Trail Museum {the old auction building}</div>
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I will be selling my handmade goods {pillows, bunting, papermache letters, vintage mason jar soap pumpers, burp cloths} plus fun treasures I have found. I will be all set up Monday...ready to be shopped on Wednesday! Please come by and take a look if you are in the area!</div>
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My wonderful hubby has been working hard putting together some display pieces for me. A dear friend let us borrow an adorable dresser that hubby re purposed by adding shelves. Plus we have been busy painting a garage sale piece that will go on top of the dresser. I can't wait for you to see it all together...below are a few pictures of our progress...much more to come :) </div>
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Wish me luck...</div>
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My foyer is quickly filling up with handmade goodies and found treasurers...I'm like a kid at Christmas...this is so much fun!</div>
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I found this little stool and painted the 1 on it...pretty darn cute if I don't say so myself!</div>
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I have had a blast making these fun letters...I hope people like them as much as I do...</div>
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Isn't this dresser cute!?! {thanks Cindi!} Hubby took the bottom two drawers out and made shelves for my product...</div>
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This display piece will go on top of the dresser giving me some height! I still need to distress it a bit...I can't wait for you to see it all together...it looks great on top of the dresser!</div>
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We painted this and hubby added bead board to the back...so cute...thanks hubby! I'm hoping I will be able to fit this piece in my space! It's a small space...only 3'x3' but I'm going to maximize it as much as I can :)</div>
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Will show you finished pictures as soon as I'm set up this Monday!</div>
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Hi my name is Maris and I'm terrified of birds! </div>
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While hubby was out of town for work last week my mom, the girls, and I went to the local pet store to take a look at birds {I made sure to get hubby's approval} Let me back up a little...last summer hubby and I spotted an antique bird cage at an antique mall at the coast. We both fell in love with the look but not the price tag {$125}...fast forward a month later...hubby and I are at a garage sale in town and spot a similar bird cage. It was our Anniversary so hubby said go ahead and buy it...$25 later we were the new owners of a beautiful antique bird cage! We really had no intentions of putting a bird in it...just setting it out as an antique. </div>
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For some reason {I claim temporary insanity} I felt that buying a bird to put in the beautiful cage would be a swell idea...I figured I wouldn't have to hold it or anything...that would be hubby and the girls' fun job. I have always loved the look of birds and their sweet little chirps but for some reason they scare the shit out of me...it could be the unpredictable wing flapping, their boney bodies, their beady little eyes...I could go on...but the girls got so excited with the thought of having a new pet. So off we went to the bird store...we all fell in love with this little guy...he is a "pocket parrot" and so darn cute! </div>
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Meet Olly...</div>
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Ok...this is HUGE for me...it only took me 4 days and many screaming fits running around the house like a crazy person to let Olly onto my finger. Hubby kept saying your 4 and 6 year old can hold him but you can't...I had to prove that I could do it!</div>
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Hubby showing off...clearly he is not scared of birds {i'm so jealous!}</div>
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My name is Maris and I'm still a little afraid of birds...</div>
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mar</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-8750474666477475312012-06-29T13:40:00.000-07:002012-06-29T13:40:14.962-07:00{life}<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's amazing how life can take over and you don't have time or energy for the "extras". The last couple months have been rough! My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the beginning of the year but I'm thankful to report that it has now been removed and he is doing so much better! I love you dad! We lost a dear family friend and a much too young family member...it makes me realize that life is so short and it's important to surround yourself with the ones you love {and who love you}! My mom has been an amazing support and for that I'm so thankful and lucky. It amazes me how much she has to give and yet she doesn't ask/want anything for herself...you truly are amazing mom and I couldn't imagine my world without you!</div>
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By no means is this post meant to bring you down {if it did I'm so sorry}. Through all of this I'm finding that it helps to write it down and get it out...and that is what I'm gonna do!</div>
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Anywho...thanks for listening and I pinky promise to post more!</div>
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{last couple of months in pictures}</div>
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Me and my girls...best things to happen to me!</div>
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Bird turned 4 in April...can't believe that my baby is 4!!!</div>
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My other little lady turned 6! She wanted to take her two best friends to get their nails done...what a blast we had!</div>
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Beanie and her shy face :)</div>
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Beanie graduated from Kindergarten...now onto the 1st grade...we are so proud of you bean!</div>
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Bean with her "besties"</div>
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I hope you are all enjoying your summer...now only if we could get some decent summer weather!!!</div>
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Maris</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-86821425782230715632012-04-06T13:38:00.000-07:002012-04-06T13:38:54.839-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">I'm in love with this craft room!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">{all photos BHG}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SHIMbRHbx_8/T39T56jBJwI/AAAAAAAABYA/hdwIkq-Z2UQ/s1600/awesome+craft+room+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SHIMbRHbx_8/T39T56jBJwI/AAAAAAAABYA/hdwIkq-Z2UQ/s640/awesome+craft+room+1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-7_4tpr6GI/T3syuBy_pfI/AAAAAAAABXo/hw-bqc_l_O8/s1600/DSC_0477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-7_4tpr6GI/T3syuBy_pfI/AAAAAAAABXo/hw-bqc_l_O8/s640/DSC_0477.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> finished product...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6TMp6oVESU/T3syzvzuv4I/AAAAAAAABXw/HBex2ZFUwQs/s1600/DSC_0483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6TMp6oVESU/T3syzvzuv4I/AAAAAAAABXw/HBex2ZFUwQs/s640/DSC_0483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> sweet lucy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r8Q05f2QZhA/T3sy14E3SII/AAAAAAAABX4/L2d_WO4YOEo/s1600/DSC_0481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r8Q05f2QZhA/T3sy14E3SII/AAAAAAAABX4/L2d_WO4YOEo/s640/DSC_0481.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-29925792862102966722012-03-31T21:24:00.000-07:002012-03-31T21:24:30.434-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9PvA7Gdspiw/T3fW-OO8wVI/AAAAAAAABWg/DuxDHp5D4YM/s1600/DSC_0451.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9PvA7Gdspiw/T3fW-OO8wVI/AAAAAAAABWg/DuxDHp5D4YM/s640/DSC_0451.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We celebrated cousin Kelley's 21st birthday at dinner tonight...happy birthday Kelley! </div><div style="text-align: center;">{look at their beautiful blue eyes!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zsifQOp0_r8/T3fWsZoceUI/AAAAAAAABWY/P-7RydIQZlQ/s1600/DSC_0428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zsifQOp0_r8/T3fWsZoceUI/AAAAAAAABWY/P-7RydIQZlQ/s640/DSC_0428.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OoaGmmMc8ow/T3fXJqobysI/AAAAAAAABWo/593cKlBYzF4/s1600/DSC_0423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OoaGmmMc8ow/T3fXJqobysI/AAAAAAAABWo/593cKlBYzF4/s640/DSC_0423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Our neighbors got a new puppy...an adorable boston terrier named Rocco...isn't he sweet? The girls were in heaven getting to play with him!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wkPEUxPUF9E/T3fXOcX8U6I/AAAAAAAABWw/f6wn73v-9zg/s1600/DSC_0427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wkPEUxPUF9E/T3fXOcX8U6I/AAAAAAAABWw/f6wn73v-9zg/s640/DSC_0427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">have a great weekend!</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-4437689373856255842012-03-28T19:04:00.001-07:002012-03-28T19:06:07.943-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">I realized why I don't post very often...it's the writing! So...I'm starting something new...just pictures with short captions. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yaaaa for change :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d9uuNngRj2U/T3PAAQAen4I/AAAAAAAABVw/djfV1GpmmKA/s1600/DSC_0403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d9uuNngRj2U/T3PAAQAen4I/AAAAAAAABVw/djfV1GpmmKA/s640/DSC_0403.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> {beanie had a school friend over...had a blast in the snow!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wU6IWdSJTY8/T3PBULm0VGI/AAAAAAAABWI/ySRPXp1NiS8/s1600/DSC_0398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wU6IWdSJTY8/T3PBULm0VGI/AAAAAAAABWI/ySRPXp1NiS8/s640/DSC_0398.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7SOdnW7BvL0/T3PDgW5A-oI/AAAAAAAABWQ/1jO50_f10So/s1600/DSC_0408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7SOdnW7BvL0/T3PDgW5A-oI/AAAAAAAABWQ/1jO50_f10So/s640/DSC_0408.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Bring on Spring!!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-66682370859514793182012-03-13T18:49:00.000-07:002012-03-13T18:49:03.421-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">We woke up to snow...and of course my children decide it's a great day to wear sun dresses...go figure! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We hung out at home...played, watched tv, and napped...what a great day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wmjx5WqacFo/T1_3LQsRXUI/AAAAAAAABVg/LU0fG0Z3UGQ/s1600/IMG_20120313_183628%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wmjx5WqacFo/T1_3LQsRXUI/AAAAAAAABVg/LU0fG0Z3UGQ/s640/IMG_20120313_183628%255B1%255D.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have never known a dog to sleep so much...she looks like this about 80% of the time...just a little jealous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pRoejqyoNSQ/T1_3feEsKQI/AAAAAAAABVo/qCiqHeSMhac/s1600/IMG_20120313_142658%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pRoejqyoNSQ/T1_3feEsKQI/AAAAAAAABVo/qCiqHeSMhac/s640/IMG_20120313_142658%5B1%5D.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo,</div><div style="text-align: center;">maris</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887091680880205667.post-2866733586347627432012-03-10T10:36:00.000-08:002012-03-10T10:36:23.401-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">Friday Favorites...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vd0ARX-XnhU/T1uXz6U_JmI/AAAAAAAABUw/a1ETSCLr9MA/s1600/20120309_100906%255B1%255D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vd0ARX-XnhU/T1uXz6U_JmI/AAAAAAAABUw/a1ETSCLr9MA/s640/20120309_100906%255B1%255D" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Last month I decided to move our dry erase calendar to the hall so I could access it easily...love having it here...helps keep our schedule organized! Plus I added a $4 stripped rug by the garage door...really helps control the dirt that gets tracked in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQD7SKc2mt0/T1uYxf-RhgI/AAAAAAAABU4/5oyTEcex88k/s1600/20120309_101040%255B1%255D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yQD7SKc2mt0/T1uYxf-RhgI/AAAAAAAABU4/5oyTEcex88k/s640/20120309_101040%255B1%255D" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Py-XGWXd2OM/T1uaQCdLaxI/AAAAAAAABVI/W2Ji3uYtbnA/s1600/20120309_100821%5B1%5D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Py-XGWXd2OM/T1uaQCdLaxI/AAAAAAAABVI/W2Ji3uYtbnA/s640/20120309_100821%5B1%5D" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We got a second laptop {thanks mom and dad} so we moved our old computer to the living room so the girls could play learning games. I have really enjoyed having it in the main living area...keeps us all together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8JNHZHw7RNQ/T1ub2ulD-xI/AAAAAAAABVQ/WTVYPSr2hp4/s1600/20120310_101025%5B1%5D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8JNHZHw7RNQ/T1ub2ulD-xI/AAAAAAAABVQ/WTVYPSr2hp4/s640/20120310_101025%5B1%5D" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My favorite Anthro candle {Capri Blue Volcano}...still love my Scentsy but it's nice to have a pretty candle in the house :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mUen7z2FdOY/T1ucS9aF_4I/AAAAAAAABVY/gRPcxuX6tZ0/s1600/20120310_102254%5B1%5D" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mUen7z2FdOY/T1ucS9aF_4I/AAAAAAAABVY/gRPcxuX6tZ0/s640/20120310_102254%5B1%5D" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This picture is from today {Saturday} hubby had to work so the girls and I are hanging out. They have been into cleaning and organizing {sound the choir} so we have already made beds and cleaned up the toy room...yaaaa!!!! It always feels so good to have a clean space!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your weekend!</div>four kingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10442427949396194582noreply@blogger.com1