tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84157055124620224552024-03-13T14:32:23.393-07:00man, woman, dog, houseJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-74390240014855809232010-02-14T16:25:00.000-08:002010-02-14T18:37:50.766-08:00Kitchen Renovation '09So our kitchen renovation is finally complete, prepare to be blown away...<br /><br />This photo was taken before we moved into our house back in 2007. We had done a little painting but this is basically how the kitchen looked until we started this project back in mid-October:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbODLh-Nfp2evAVbFZH1lYGvBfMokII27HsgnVG6ySrIa_r8TLJUGX0FePZ6fgfFktZ3Lqo6KtiPRFde1TMTSh6OfE0eEX1I-U8D8VIhAAl6OGGnIXRZ587RvfglTFM92ujwyehPsrBY/s1600-h/kitchen+before"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbODLh-Nfp2evAVbFZH1lYGvBfMokII27HsgnVG6ySrIa_r8TLJUGX0FePZ6fgfFktZ3Lqo6KtiPRFde1TMTSh6OfE0eEX1I-U8D8VIhAAl6OGGnIXRZ587RvfglTFM92ujwyehPsrBY/s320/kitchen+before" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438265356435176098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We had to start by removing our counters, about half the original cabinets, the stove and wall oven. After about four attempts, we were able to pack all of the above into our little cars for a trip to the Habitat for Humanity <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.habitatbozeman.org/restore.html">ReStore</a> in Belgrade.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuSgFMaDUNWytu7WgrsI-jab6ERYTP7QYDPPRUBMV2fFuU9pO9brmyRfN4SNDSzuTZEP4dwEKaKR7m_CTzzEJLGkRkhd0FPjYkqRO_akdN05CkIiByX6mI0IR7M5t8yK0MdR20tS08Rk/s1600-h/IMG_0591.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuSgFMaDUNWytu7WgrsI-jab6ERYTP7QYDPPRUBMV2fFuU9pO9brmyRfN4SNDSzuTZEP4dwEKaKR7m_CTzzEJLGkRkhd0FPjYkqRO_akdN05CkIiByX6mI0IR7M5t8yK0MdR20tS08Rk/s320/IMG_0591.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438271678568738786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGXI4h1w_SAbAYZMFC75Ebmh_9AoXBun_wOymUsSlpGQxNMt-wyBE_UqoYeNhrBvsHy7_4els7EqXn6d3WkYrRf3cQ2R6LdDDUHDrdfZ97FfJW6PqqeUSxIfoh7ckB1RUkyv7vuXpeMo/s1600-h/IMG_0596.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGXI4h1w_SAbAYZMFC75Ebmh_9AoXBun_wOymUsSlpGQxNMt-wyBE_UqoYeNhrBvsHy7_4els7EqXn6d3WkYrRf3cQ2R6LdDDUHDrdfZ97FfJW6PqqeUSxIfoh7ckB1RUkyv7vuXpeMo/s320/IMG_0596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438272242819995794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I started out by laying down the new flooring (directly over the old flooring). It is a modern linoleum product called Marmoleum and it comes in 12" square tiles that simply click together. I finished the installation in just a few hours.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMa15rwFSHIjICEAiuwy0Q8Lv9oECpsjcI-RVRpEnJipXpXhO0cJ7NaKnX82EGUpXCvJ1s3miXXqgNyVecFh8FuHCccTe_ClgZdFQaUur5sKuALyzhJLA3_KynRN881smy7gk91C3mhM/s1600-h/IMG_0593.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMa15rwFSHIjICEAiuwy0Q8Lv9oECpsjcI-RVRpEnJipXpXhO0cJ7NaKnX82EGUpXCvJ1s3miXXqgNyVecFh8FuHCccTe_ClgZdFQaUur5sKuALyzhJLA3_KynRN881smy7gk91C3mhM/s320/IMG_0593.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438273230945145650" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After some painting and minor electrical work we started assembling and installing our new cabinets that we picked up at Ikea during a weekend trip to Salt Lake City.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9togANwWnWw61NVXcrE3yeKx4k-LP2-RDfeauQ1_eb9v4IhZBoHbzdQmzjAULFfge1mG6S_M4SthsqmKpGXb5sAnTyNItpf7CFOBCRb_p-eN3UKsFkDs-x1gbUnimaVKVYP6YuS7O03I/s1600-h/IMG_0714.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9togANwWnWw61NVXcrE3yeKx4k-LP2-RDfeauQ1_eb9v4IhZBoHbzdQmzjAULFfge1mG6S_M4SthsqmKpGXb5sAnTyNItpf7CFOBCRb_p-eN3UKsFkDs-x1gbUnimaVKVYP6YuS7O03I/s320/IMG_0714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438274269412888626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our new appliances arrived about the same time we finished installing the cabinets. They are trendy stainless steel and we love them dearly. Once the new refrigerator was in we were able to get rid of the old one via craigslist.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCFPR1Q40kbpr_nSX0RsM8t8YzVQOnpcv5rb6M5ORcekQEGoh0K1BbhRjjjacj0KU9nA-fmsQJDKMrrImsPR8jt6_cO19hO_fo71UnEBPdOMH2DofEuDKOCiqW003D7J-x2wGvFuqUGM/s1600-h/IMG_0742.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCFPR1Q40kbpr_nSX0RsM8t8YzVQOnpcv5rb6M5ORcekQEGoh0K1BbhRjjjacj0KU9nA-fmsQJDKMrrImsPR8jt6_cO19hO_fo71UnEBPdOMH2DofEuDKOCiqW003D7J-x2wGvFuqUGM/s320/IMG_0742.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438275953095132690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Once we had the bulk of the new work completed we turned our attention to the other side of the kitchen where we kept the original cabinets, put in concrete countertops and a new sink.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9rHHsJTFK0mrlFsc2T-v_DNaPZBhXc16m7Vg1WvSsiR1tWbk96cxx7U4OeyZbRyUC5fRQJd8eOrj5aNyMrErr3wMHlEmcSDf8S_-h8QR_wKHOn8liniwMDqiX6gqnkVJ4GTUEAHa4pM/s1600-h/IMG_0769.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9rHHsJTFK0mrlFsc2T-v_DNaPZBhXc16m7Vg1WvSsiR1tWbk96cxx7U4OeyZbRyUC5fRQJd8eOrj5aNyMrErr3wMHlEmcSDf8S_-h8QR_wKHOn8liniwMDqiX6gqnkVJ4GTUEAHa4pM/s320/IMG_0769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438277454207566194" border="0" /></a><br />New concrete on left, old laminate on the right:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WFUkEV5D3PB_o5BSbspTJeAkq5tMlAFTxuAPJ1lGylUGQInY2bGYgD8_zRzsjX9y8m5GueAmE_xw9WujcTcnvLbvNHqIprF7H5yeTa-JelWbH2Ego8aTMazppPzlQfzTTeE4csZJUn8/s1600-h/IMG_0743.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WFUkEV5D3PB_o5BSbspTJeAkq5tMlAFTxuAPJ1lGylUGQInY2bGYgD8_zRzsjX9y8m5GueAmE_xw9WujcTcnvLbvNHqIprF7H5yeTa-JelWbH2Ego8aTMazppPzlQfzTTeE4csZJUn8/s320/IMG_0743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438277845514995602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f8jOc008fmOYo1owCOsc2AMHUCGQCy52jCdLooMo3mJnJAqBU-80v6sgJgGz0N4-dh-pfGTIK3Nad0l8laPKiuNTnQddfzB3lB5BUex3kKE43A_vqH7Dm_YBPepijhBnA5iZWPbGdPc/s1600-h/IMG_0773.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f8jOc008fmOYo1owCOsc2AMHUCGQCy52jCdLooMo3mJnJAqBU-80v6sgJgGz0N4-dh-pfGTIK3Nad0l8laPKiuNTnQddfzB3lB5BUex3kKE43A_vqH7Dm_YBPepijhBnA5iZWPbGdPc/s320/IMG_0773.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438278548286796562" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Note: For those of you who don't know, fabricating concrete counters is not fun. The upside though, is that they look fantastic and I spent about $400 on them, which includes all materials, tools and other supplies.<br /><br />The last major item was to tile the backsplash. We used 1"x2" glass mosaic tile from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.glasstile.com">Oceanside</a>. Installing this tile is pretty tricky but with some patience it went smoothly and looks great.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIWpO9vvTZU0NBHzHlJtFY7S_E_NTdb0mkgAE6O4LXv6Bg6uVa0Fs6aTWALTrOwTw3aKM-lfGTf6StRXn1DL4UpRun0c6EdKTo-hig9f-qlH0N_IBhMbsZKLfUOYm5nDz65a9PdHmChg/s1600-h/IMG_1043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIWpO9vvTZU0NBHzHlJtFY7S_E_NTdb0mkgAE6O4LXv6Bg6uVa0Fs6aTWALTrOwTw3aKM-lfGTf6StRXn1DL4UpRun0c6EdKTo-hig9f-qlH0N_IBhMbsZKLfUOYm5nDz65a9PdHmChg/s320/IMG_1043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438281748154735794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />At this point our work was basically complete. The final piece was to have the original cabinets (that we didn't donate to HFH) professionally refinished. We hired Sean from <a href="http://www.deluxelustre.com/">Deluxe Lustre</a>, he did a great job. We finished things off with new door pulls from Ikea and new hinges from ACE Hardware.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8RGhqhrFdTnkDV35qnnqe0pH6dno8NQFu88d2lyZli26oppedZSpdFbzK2oP353DrXXipUgBdkf-5llUvXQIzkcff2GYz8riK-W1MBnrTExgQ0mxIN1roiVLIJnPZOc2oNFs3T7Bc_Q/s1600-h/P1000193.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8RGhqhrFdTnkDV35qnnqe0pH6dno8NQFu88d2lyZli26oppedZSpdFbzK2oP353DrXXipUgBdkf-5llUvXQIzkcff2GYz8riK-W1MBnrTExgQ0mxIN1roiVLIJnPZOc2oNFs3T7Bc_Q/s320/P1000193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438290087430837090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyd8GR3xvTPtsRWi7WaGjVfwiQrJqreJBdj5CNo4Bo8f4EfC78sSr8Js4fGr5Vtv9f-FJayHYZuVxzvDxgK1Z2ZcU3vYcWgAep88coMi93XlqG72fba0xgQUPz5bQtJWHmb5Kl8fSUFgc/s1600-h/P1000196.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyd8GR3xvTPtsRWi7WaGjVfwiQrJqreJBdj5CNo4Bo8f4EfC78sSr8Js4fGr5Vtv9f-FJayHYZuVxzvDxgK1Z2ZcU3vYcWgAep88coMi93XlqG72fba0xgQUPz5bQtJWHmb5Kl8fSUFgc/s320/P1000196.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438290807283395410" border="0" /></a>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-88645341525277509842009-09-26T10:53:00.000-07:002009-10-06T09:39:35.100-07:00Wallpaper . . . yes, that's right, wallpaperWe hung wallpaper. That is not something I ever thought we would do, but this stuff was too cool to pass up and totally adds a ton of character to the house. It took some time and teamwork, but we finished it in about one full day (started on a Friday night and woke up Saturday and finished). The paper is from <a href="http://www.fermlivingshop.us/" target="_blank">Ferm Living</a>. Enjoy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJCBXiwjyF2Qz0kR4SLfk_8HemrTJLe8xYE-A5W9Sgs9Pyb-dlnDyTMKXnM8XZpujslhcV6gSAYf9GEn6dwNA4haY4f0xpwCZNmCn25FUjnqQEC1VF0cxod9y-2p_cyUaG5RIpckrP3bJ/s1600-h/wallpaper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJCBXiwjyF2Qz0kR4SLfk_8HemrTJLe8xYE-A5W9Sgs9Pyb-dlnDyTMKXnM8XZpujslhcV6gSAYf9GEn6dwNA4haY4f0xpwCZNmCn25FUjnqQEC1VF0cxod9y-2p_cyUaG5RIpckrP3bJ/s400/wallpaper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385836378395260146" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-69559808200270552772009-09-04T17:15:00.001-07:002009-09-04T17:24:13.442-07:00PlantsThis year I decided to add some perennials to the small plot against the back of the house. This space has gone through a couple changes since we moved in. First I <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYP9SjLz3EoEAu9kG4ERsl0omP9HpBzFbWKPu3pEB4GoKlGDLXuPWme5-WEKj-xOak6Wka_XJ1OvgUU_-KP9p02xaISt_0Gx48q2fWXRElzEh5W1rI4dhv3uxKpEvSGMoaUQ-WgPHSAPe/s1600-h/garden_weeded02.jpg" target="_blank">weeded</a> what was <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUoGwKL7-0xHCyKJ7bWflAB3EBFhZqatWDddNw_BFeH040xQvsnBVvIbfXmByI-Pgn_dab3c_e-Ywljg4JV9rnIiLP-H81CBxYvOs0S8Od3KhOLEWClYWmBBIcZmuGquTkyfGWVaOHmkr/s1600-h/weeds.jpg" target="_blank">there when we moved in,</a> then I decided to <a href="http://jimandsara.blogspot.com/2007/08/thinking-big.html" target="_blank">make it a bigger plot</a> and <a href="http://jimandsara.blogspot.com/2008/05/reason-for-upper-asslower-back-burn.html" target="_blank">plant some bulbs</a> and now I've added these perennials. Hopefully they will make it through the winter like they should and come back fuller next year. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAWhFHQf0V6MSuYmLYpQe035FHoXlafKLgqVyOUcAE-ubyKLpDmQOR7QUeXnk8zBDt0ehPsUod-gPnqHIylxTWPK9OYRan46iXLEFVghTX8DdO_R8zVg4Kua9jGa96TM-X9e2egqwQUtz/s1600-h/backyard_plot01_fullview.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAWhFHQf0V6MSuYmLYpQe035FHoXlafKLgqVyOUcAE-ubyKLpDmQOR7QUeXnk8zBDt0ehPsUod-gPnqHIylxTWPK9OYRan46iXLEFVghTX8DdO_R8zVg4Kua9jGa96TM-X9e2egqwQUtz/s400/backyard_plot01_fullview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377772156462726306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdunRg_Xk7cOv9pjscM0XasJ-1e2ALIB5N9-KW1mlyshaajxoRF-gjx6cnwkuINtN7PA_rKFUcYxu9vn0Yq5i65ATAkK2AKTFeGjV6Nw0QkCbLJ1LCVLJDwWZvgJtD5ii6vV7W2hyphenhyphenrbieJ/s1600-h/backyard_plot09_blueflower.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdunRg_Xk7cOv9pjscM0XasJ-1e2ALIB5N9-KW1mlyshaajxoRF-gjx6cnwkuINtN7PA_rKFUcYxu9vn0Yq5i65ATAkK2AKTFeGjV6Nw0QkCbLJ1LCVLJDwWZvgJtD5ii6vV7W2hyphenhyphenrbieJ/s400/backyard_plot09_blueflower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377772175859138610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUad4coG-cqvxWPPl6Yc6ScO7xhSKgE1UUBbjyZk7OSh6wgpypTDQQ5dicWaXRFHVP1XnCw-Bvx4m1ft9SGy6DuQ1UrxlhcvSfTpLdGEHSTq4pq-n6xKzlw4LBfPzNDOkpuXZaSwi-wH5/s1600-h/backyard_plot09_daisy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUad4coG-cqvxWPPl6Yc6ScO7xhSKgE1UUBbjyZk7OSh6wgpypTDQQ5dicWaXRFHVP1XnCw-Bvx4m1ft9SGy6DuQ1UrxlhcvSfTpLdGEHSTq4pq-n6xKzlw4LBfPzNDOkpuXZaSwi-wH5/s400/backyard_plot09_daisy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377772162748508818" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-29307814942169617782009-09-04T17:11:00.001-07:002009-09-04T17:15:05.737-07:00VeggiesThe pics below are squash, carrots and sugar snap peas from this years veggie garden. I also grew lettuce, but it has all either been eaten or died. I planted a ton of it and we couldn't keep up with eating it all. I've still got another couple squash coming and hopefully some cherry and pear tomatoes. We'll see if the weather can stay nice enough for them to finish ripening on the vine. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVuh382L4Btwo0V_rIHp8E5SqeK_YMyoja8740eBIiE3jGDGCRSloxX9FRfOR57pXZWwg4w2AVM2-GWpvSX8ryu3xH7VZ7gyYz_DIUB6f6d1appwqakYtyHdr_S7mK-LiUrKBCgbksTMC/s1600-h/veggies09_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVuh382L4Btwo0V_rIHp8E5SqeK_YMyoja8740eBIiE3jGDGCRSloxX9FRfOR57pXZWwg4w2AVM2-GWpvSX8ryu3xH7VZ7gyYz_DIUB6f6d1appwqakYtyHdr_S7mK-LiUrKBCgbksTMC/s400/veggies09_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377770060459729842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjirgiTEH2ar-oXFOL7ESneCNlH7tuvcMZwcMTJRRe8LuiAOejkkB0YO_yRW0N5n08tixFg4Lb7KOVWxUnG1wrprQkhiTCUCbyvKAAUp66WFHlqGlUmXZ_6Ftt7W6kGW_zYzARHOvQACGM/s1600-h/veggies09_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjirgiTEH2ar-oXFOL7ESneCNlH7tuvcMZwcMTJRRe8LuiAOejkkB0YO_yRW0N5n08tixFg4Lb7KOVWxUnG1wrprQkhiTCUCbyvKAAUp66WFHlqGlUmXZ_6Ftt7W6kGW_zYzARHOvQACGM/s400/veggies09_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377770053721279090" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-19778271875965741042009-06-16T11:47:00.000-07:002009-06-16T12:25:07.563-07:00Bathroom '09 - Complete<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQx2YyD_hIS9H5feVvAZx6ChH8g4NxMbOAKgjaLiqtkreJT3nYkoi9wCyF3JRRlaadTw1bMk7a-dzW5ot1mFQ7-SUzeh_APFBD6CoLXMUU9HifWSPf4s1a3pMyY4aFmlP93FEVzgF1Pw/s1600-h/07north.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQx2YyD_hIS9H5feVvAZx6ChH8g4NxMbOAKgjaLiqtkreJT3nYkoi9wCyF3JRRlaadTw1bMk7a-dzW5ot1mFQ7-SUzeh_APFBD6CoLXMUU9HifWSPf4s1a3pMyY4aFmlP93FEVzgF1Pw/s320/07north.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348001449176238290" border="0" /></a><br />At long last we have completed our bathroom renovation. This project consumed most of my weekends for the last couple months and we feel pretty good about the results. I have added links to most of the products we used, feel free to post with any questions.<br /><br /><br />The concrete vanity top turned out great, especially considering it was my first attempt. Check out <a href="www.buddyrhodes.com">buddyrhodes.com</a> to find where you can pick up supplies for your own project.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUtsYXF9zhLR1TKSfIvayYvvevPedF9i1EndZ7RF6KAHOHKs2BAMIGNs1TrarYslz7CWABwTxK1VMFClf-Eks3rNUvUpDRoWRdZC49HeMlKy0OgFdmMWAaaxlcD2-DnDCLRMzHskCp90/s1600-h/02counter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUtsYXF9zhLR1TKSfIvayYvvevPedF9i1EndZ7RF6KAHOHKs2BAMIGNs1TrarYslz7CWABwTxK1VMFClf-Eks3rNUvUpDRoWRdZC49HeMlKy0OgFdmMWAaaxlcD2-DnDCLRMzHskCp90/s320/02counter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348000786782634770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We went with Oceanside Glass Tile for the accent and shower wall tile. The tile comes in 12" x 12" sheets and the mix can be customized using a variety of colors. We added some stone tiles to our mix. Also, the glass tiles are made from up to 80% recycled content, <a href="www.glasstile.com">www.glasstile.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimL7rRlgMrfhmxNlxwzrmJz8fzJGKPsjd_ONvYkj_n5rCYqB6U2UMtEAJQ6LngGPFkFTmcVSjzjlvUvxv6MmBGChR8dTO0qSyC9S3dv_cf79XvJV_EMV4NECVdrrZe9NSWqJsv6L4p338/s1600-h/06tile+detail.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimL7rRlgMrfhmxNlxwzrmJz8fzJGKPsjd_ONvYkj_n5rCYqB6U2UMtEAJQ6LngGPFkFTmcVSjzjlvUvxv6MmBGChR8dTO0qSyC9S3dv_cf79XvJV_EMV4NECVdrrZe9NSWqJsv6L4p338/s320/06tile+detail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348001328295744962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I do not know the manufacturer of the floor tile but it is Italian porcelain, which sounds a lot more expensive than it is (it is actually quite inexpensive and a great product). These specific tiles are 6" x 20" and are finished with Custom Building Products Polyblend Grout in Platinum color. This and the rest of the tile were all from <a href="montanatile.com">Montana Tile & Stone</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaD3eDLRnobOfmeGL-9Eelm9s_eVGBkQi9ozY_3JLQJ0Ikv7VRHOnQynuZFnznIwucDLP0JsJwxw88KsX0iqFg6uxSvH1inhufj7Ro6W5sNQnas-Rj2SJpcAKRl0Bop0x-TaRR0QdUao/s1600-h/05floor+tile.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaD3eDLRnobOfmeGL-9Eelm9s_eVGBkQi9ozY_3JLQJ0Ikv7VRHOnQynuZFnznIwucDLP0JsJwxw88KsX0iqFg6uxSvH1inhufj7Ro6W5sNQnas-Rj2SJpcAKRl0Bop0x-TaRR0QdUao/s320/05floor+tile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348001184516316322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />It was not the original intention but I ended up replacing the old shower window. Once we had the old wall opened up it became apparent that there was significant rot in the old wood window so we picked up an <a href="http://www.atriumcompanies.com/content/Menu/58/ContentPageLoader.aspx">Atrium vinyl window</a> for replacement. I am typically not too big on vinyl but for this high moisture area it is appropriate.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVvcr-XCwLm-eni0W_vGglVI8a85MuS_63k_a4WzofAb2oN61KdWgzWjJSm61Izf6KubxvlqOhxCKiQlQKFkyjTNi4Jql64-ZONupqV9nSeLHe-PNRxMVPlPF7OrRVZo2T8p0AnJRbIw/s1600-h/04shower+window.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVvcr-XCwLm-eni0W_vGglVI8a85MuS_63k_a4WzofAb2oN61KdWgzWjJSm61Izf6KubxvlqOhxCKiQlQKFkyjTNi4Jql64-ZONupqV9nSeLHe-PNRxMVPlPF7OrRVZo2T8p0AnJRbIw/s320/04shower+window.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348001065654733378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYhEkbkavQPD8RMwvdaaFj81_WvNuBcM90SkKkTe7UBdELtt-NDyNxU8g4wd-wz1ZcECj4l9LfVzsGvYPtdVm57k4FERAQ5VzkKUlZacE5tvWjMzgRanQ01jozSUL77SzptWZAGT7LVU/s1600-h/03shower.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYhEkbkavQPD8RMwvdaaFj81_WvNuBcM90SkKkTe7UBdELtt-NDyNxU8g4wd-wz1ZcECj4l9LfVzsGvYPtdVm57k4FERAQ5VzkKUlZacE5tvWjMzgRanQ01jozSUL77SzptWZAGT7LVU/s320/03shower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348000898209119698" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In case you are wondering, we used a combination of Kohler and American Standard fixtures and accessories, all of which are available at <a href="http://www.improvementdirect.com">improvementdirect.com</a> at prices that are quite reasonable (even free shipping. We refinished and reused vanity base cabinet, the new white wall cabinet comes from Nameek's and is available online at several outlets, we ordered from <a href="www.irawoods.com">irawoods.com</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduAx2G1krAiM8NlDMODSnZOow563ndR5oEztMshbXKwZofw9hllWUnqkFMK1OVjMRt2AeV9dIQnd6p2vzS-m23fkWtVOIYpmqa2zqBmxouK-FEaGsaRwxXMDI0_lSO_OjQYYM_UvcdDw/s1600-h/01doorway.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduAx2G1krAiM8NlDMODSnZOow563ndR5oEztMshbXKwZofw9hllWUnqkFMK1OVjMRt2AeV9dIQnd6p2vzS-m23fkWtVOIYpmqa2zqBmxouK-FEaGsaRwxXMDI0_lSO_OjQYYM_UvcdDw/s320/01doorway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348000627642687650" border="0" /></a>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-71924595690124508002009-05-27T18:16:00.000-07:002009-05-27T18:22:02.165-07:00Let the sun shine!Last weekend we took a short break from the bathroom to plant some trees, a couple of planters and some sunflowers. Check it out:<br /><br /><b>Aspens off the deck</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ07O0LBWq7ExXc_VZ4-EzGRpie_Fp8Bbp2xAWVtTvZLyfmCSw39DqeKfhIeiV-OqYKcRCuhB8XPbU0yMjWE80GgK02ifB27grJN4dPvF-MPeo1-KUS_4-HGMWWctwe-ZrpBaQaWKsUovl/s1600-h/trees.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ07O0LBWq7ExXc_VZ4-EzGRpie_Fp8Bbp2xAWVtTvZLyfmCSw39DqeKfhIeiV-OqYKcRCuhB8XPbU0yMjWE80GgK02ifB27grJN4dPvF-MPeo1-KUS_4-HGMWWctwe-ZrpBaQaWKsUovl/s400/trees.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340678288782671250" /></a><br /><br /><b>Planters on the deck</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2WTrhwdI_Z8JNBwHWxac9jh2ACdAhqqCm-tfzoGwGnvyxTKTPSDkd5bGTVFuYME0xQeJsjMAnWhvozs2Jyi6qww4LPM3eS2qskoGJgflQVLklRGbAsxdk481TClmx8gmrh7nY2xowo6P/s1600-h/planter_2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2WTrhwdI_Z8JNBwHWxac9jh2ACdAhqqCm-tfzoGwGnvyxTKTPSDkd5bGTVFuYME0xQeJsjMAnWhvozs2Jyi6qww4LPM3eS2qskoGJgflQVLklRGbAsxdk481TClmx8gmrh7nY2xowo6P/s400/planter_2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340678288077914690" /></a><br /><br /><b>Sunflowers in the brick planter</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY-ZD-cRn0-iAIQznr6MchxNgm82PZUGu8G1BRpHPY2SvQt8VfceeYYB1iKpFc50onDCLdo3oo5N4x8dgHaTC6YmWYOu5DNG7UwsYwQ3QbRk5asK2pNEX3nG6ySL8wcGP3wbw7JlwziA-/s1600-h/sunflowers_2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY-ZD-cRn0-iAIQznr6MchxNgm82PZUGu8G1BRpHPY2SvQt8VfceeYYB1iKpFc50onDCLdo3oo5N4x8dgHaTC6YmWYOu5DNG7UwsYwQ3QbRk5asK2pNEX3nG6ySL8wcGP3wbw7JlwziA-/s400/sunflowers_2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340678291404152066" /></a><br /><br />And of course I couldn't resist a pic of the pooch. Bill is loving all the sunny, warm weather we've been having. <br /><br /><b>Bill, looking quite serious</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HpHhtmZuZ7nIMPxET3cCDDdmPSK1y8GEt20jyCQRRc5B__IwO78euQU5SdHryMN6xzppWYgAOgvppPwMsfVrCrkspAph4eB5fSg_wMJMLed8zI6E3rCI00G3NH8Y_kW5jGDDQLtcvSRt/s1600-h/bill_serious.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HpHhtmZuZ7nIMPxET3cCDDdmPSK1y8GEt20jyCQRRc5B__IwO78euQU5SdHryMN6xzppWYgAOgvppPwMsfVrCrkspAph4eB5fSg_wMJMLed8zI6E3rCI00G3NH8Y_kW5jGDDQLtcvSRt/s400/bill_serious.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340678296598445026" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-71751635090006743022009-04-27T20:35:00.000-07:002009-04-27T21:07:32.005-07:00It's not easy being green . . .One can only stare at those swirly green wall tiles for so long. . . we are currently in the middle of our bathroom remodel. Jim began the process at the end of March. It's been a fun time. In between working we celebrated Easter, took a trip to Seattle and enjoyed a lovely Spring snowstorm (or 2) here in MT. It is easier and more fun to SHOW you:<br /><br />The lovely "green machine" bathroom, prior to demo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNds46PGHoU6xvqcruS0lplGnmLKCQbTB9GhBR65l_Udllj57DfOwGD_ixNo3jzyrqJTAOr9XTeppxZhLQBGFEbiU3ORVURuly3GLgI5dSnoC6Y7MJufkKZuuYY0FFLiJ4V5997S-OMQz/s1600-h/bathroom_before.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNds46PGHoU6xvqcruS0lplGnmLKCQbTB9GhBR65l_Udllj57DfOwGD_ixNo3jzyrqJTAOr9XTeppxZhLQBGFEbiU3ORVURuly3GLgI5dSnoC6Y7MJufkKZuuYY0FFLiJ4V5997S-OMQz/s400/bathroom_before.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581579026797602" /></a><br />We will be replacing the mirror, but have plans for this one somewhere else in the house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdeBaqmiP3eN1wzSZVwsXb1U2YFZnIdlQWRJF5hyphenhyphen9WEL1-zpXIqoj5PqTVhehwzsEVg81AnJx6IKFMcOS-NWl6W_Gc8wZNaSbT0PN4UM0bi7Zp2zOiPVNlofHT8xNanRAwLjMJVTQLS9F/s1600-h/bathroom_before02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdeBaqmiP3eN1wzSZVwsXb1U2YFZnIdlQWRJF5hyphenhyphen9WEL1-zpXIqoj5PqTVhehwzsEVg81AnJx6IKFMcOS-NWl6W_Gc8wZNaSbT0PN4UM0bi7Zp2zOiPVNlofHT8xNanRAwLjMJVTQLS9F/s400/bathroom_before02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581573175666130" /></a><br />Goodbye green! Thanks to Josh for helping Jim get the old cast iron tub out and into the backyard.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75o3rTU5J0zWAkjN_atKB6F-Z8VRcMBIqtsFtJg0h8gCuHQZqBSTz94wtuMZxdpmkczrv-bHPvGYk3jOetDDr5ISDlUdXhbdB-W4T8IiV1KWxn4npIMaSbW3tc7LZwMwInFte62uahOhm/s1600-h/bathroom_demoed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75o3rTU5J0zWAkjN_atKB6F-Z8VRcMBIqtsFtJg0h8gCuHQZqBSTz94wtuMZxdpmkczrv-bHPvGYk3jOetDDr5ISDlUdXhbdB-W4T8IiV1KWxn4npIMaSbW3tc7LZwMwInFte62uahOhm/s400/bathroom_demoed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581574166855538" /></a><br /><b>Happy Easter!</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoNsiMn8er3OHw1FZYqGJFJVdVE7yLEDAe7XpRuDp8spna_Q3eEUd8PC2h6UJmEQfwlBRGflJCln02DvVyaXI8siFPjfd3o1FL3YoJmRA-Dc56FcN33Fi7osiIzuYk7mnMDWMp64AFA-3/s1600-h/sara_jim_easter09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoNsiMn8er3OHw1FZYqGJFJVdVE7yLEDAe7XpRuDp8spna_Q3eEUd8PC2h6UJmEQfwlBRGflJCln02DvVyaXI8siFPjfd3o1FL3YoJmRA-Dc56FcN33Fi7osiIzuYk7mnMDWMp64AFA-3/s400/sara_jim_easter09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329584850084975410" /></a><br />Floor tiles are in place!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsJvb3-H6X-s3zW_vFJTRN29EpMuVkJHPXbEo_stbVWlW_J8oR93Uzy4g1GCxFuNzZoHYmxiaUDY3K0-taMyjqf29hmwxLkmMHDecQJGgBYX4rDM0Se6LcoXKEyJ-jYoZ22jPakYS6GGS/s1600-h/bathroom_floor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsJvb3-H6X-s3zW_vFJTRN29EpMuVkJHPXbEo_stbVWlW_J8oR93Uzy4g1GCxFuNzZoHYmxiaUDY3K0-taMyjqf29hmwxLkmMHDecQJGgBYX4rDM0Se6LcoXKEyJ-jYoZ22jPakYS6GGS/s400/bathroom_floor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581298757408306" /></a><br /><br /><b>Time for some fun in the city!</b><br />Jim and Trav <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_C-i8EgBHyRFMgXORJZuY1138pJsi2AudmWJCiNifyn2h6LLTAU_AAcWAjWI3VqQ-biRjUUrjXkJuzmVodq1hiY8sbfp0MZbZvGQk1s5elNS0rjqcAY1lP_ub4spJmC1HnibZeKcLbuL/s1600-h/seattle09_jim_travis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_C-i8EgBHyRFMgXORJZuY1138pJsi2AudmWJCiNifyn2h6LLTAU_AAcWAjWI3VqQ-biRjUUrjXkJuzmVodq1hiY8sbfp0MZbZvGQk1s5elNS0rjqcAY1lP_ub4spJmC1HnibZeKcLbuL/s400/seattle09_jim_travis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329586048099976162" /></a><br /><br />Megan, me and Trav<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI6NUIWzO-ZizsOYf4U9gw_9QcG6UZoXWTJePqaa1XL4PinVEl98TZAWkngD6FaVzdkM4XlmcuKm7GI44GGUMXPqk8NIHOtdRaDLfvDFP28AzTCt9OBvbLM0OjdTs822mBvmfYGraTC53/s1600-h/seattle09_fun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidI6NUIWzO-ZizsOYf4U9gw_9QcG6UZoXWTJePqaa1XL4PinVEl98TZAWkngD6FaVzdkM4XlmcuKm7GI44GGUMXPqk8NIHOtdRaDLfvDFP28AzTCt9OBvbLM0OjdTs822mBvmfYGraTC53/s400/seattle09_fun.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329586050865814082" /></a><br /><br /><b>Back to work</b><br />Jim has been busting ass on this bathroom. I've only been helping a little with staining the cabinet and some of the wall tile. He took on the project of pouring a concrete counter top. It turned out SWEET! Fits great and the sink looks fantastic. Love the contrast and the texture of the concrete. We'll be sealing it once it is officially in place.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohwRY63UAz7S4MYqu2-1JPwoLgrLfOrwaiMyVF4tN3JHiVZZdNrCn3y8e4rbCCD143Es2Ns23GtVv6LjkpH3sAR1epJQq2C8vB7yPTwIqJrGr5P2TpjeATJnR5XH7SM8j68KtUge3Y-eA/s1600-h/bathroom_concretecounter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohwRY63UAz7S4MYqu2-1JPwoLgrLfOrwaiMyVF4tN3JHiVZZdNrCn3y8e4rbCCD143Es2Ns23GtVv6LjkpH3sAR1epJQq2C8vB7yPTwIqJrGr5P2TpjeATJnR5XH7SM8j68KtUge3Y-eA/s400/bathroom_concretecounter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581298933585490" /></a><br /><br /><b>Oh, I thought it was Spring. Silly me, I live in Montana.</b><br />12" of snow, mid-week. If you look close you can see our old toilet hanging out there on the deck. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtCT6qALlVRwbFHcNJMaFXslPP9ZHA22iTY8gUCL1G-0p-Z45pexOA7EXdubOjWcPJxq4WxZUXkO-ss_2dB1H-DwZfOMSako68m0-l38Z37-9oZH3vagbsohcHC84BDcjb_yFKnZBLHwa/s1600-h/winter_imeanspring_09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtCT6qALlVRwbFHcNJMaFXslPP9ZHA22iTY8gUCL1G-0p-Z45pexOA7EXdubOjWcPJxq4WxZUXkO-ss_2dB1H-DwZfOMSako68m0-l38Z37-9oZH3vagbsohcHC84BDcjb_yFKnZBLHwa/s400/winter_imeanspring_09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329587787632567906" /></a><br /><br />Yay for new wall tile that is made of ceramic and not plastic! I helped some with hanging the white tile and setting the mosaic tile in place, but 95% of the work has been done by Jim.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkqzKzi-MoR-vRVMvlzPItwUpLgnrVn3ntvuW3HA497O9c0UiKWP6Qs_Na3Pa6e-7XN3wM66sLZqlMoJiUlSIHXpaN9r0cRmR0vKtJfaMZcGIRR5cZOpoDm3PowoS3u1lPkqj4fCTdQG6/s1600-h/bathroom_walltile01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkqzKzi-MoR-vRVMvlzPItwUpLgnrVn3ntvuW3HA497O9c0UiKWP6Qs_Na3Pa6e-7XN3wM66sLZqlMoJiUlSIHXpaN9r0cRmR0vKtJfaMZcGIRR5cZOpoDm3PowoS3u1lPkqj4fCTdQG6/s400/bathroom_walltile01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581300362958354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkya7sqijdq-4ou3k8ZjL5qgTmBHMnZwLWdKVDoZmKbOfy8rZBqeQfcWzzS67UV3Nm5NSu3gFuaYZTc1a7mokElbFYDBDiGZ-_oBBW_segwAj3uccv66hiqlQfajkWTCsBVcX2evRy92x/s1600-h/bathroom_walltile02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkya7sqijdq-4ou3k8ZjL5qgTmBHMnZwLWdKVDoZmKbOfy8rZBqeQfcWzzS67UV3Nm5NSu3gFuaYZTc1a7mokElbFYDBDiGZ-_oBBW_segwAj3uccv66hiqlQfajkWTCsBVcX2evRy92x/s400/bathroom_walltile02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329581294555388946" /></a><br /><br /><b>Stay tuned for the final product!</b>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-7036281157478474712008-12-08T21:40:00.000-08:002008-12-08T21:46:05.265-08:00Anyone for a game of pool?The pool table from <a href="http://jimandsara.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-flor.html" target="_blank">Walker</a> arrived safely in our basement in September. Thanks to our friends who were willing to help with the moving process. We had a "Pool Party" in October. It was a joyous get together, complete with babies and a musical jam session. Anyhow, here are some pics of the table in action.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFA2fPTya9P6fZ3ui0WdjHhB89-ED7IaYCRv2s-79tvVmtnHryipI81P8OduHR9z2ItjiuoiBW3DzKF_TE_QNKcpSjYOKspl9rtjMurvxh_LUx19eFFZSC3iWMLUN0dcddZz-Jibqt2Ave/s1600-h/pool_table_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFA2fPTya9P6fZ3ui0WdjHhB89-ED7IaYCRv2s-79tvVmtnHryipI81P8OduHR9z2ItjiuoiBW3DzKF_TE_QNKcpSjYOKspl9rtjMurvxh_LUx19eFFZSC3iWMLUN0dcddZz-Jibqt2Ave/s400/pool_table_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277661962688299586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-CUi2A3lwzV28F3_7BcFHwfl9MojZcJpAhGbDgov_gx-uVJ5TUHTEWFcAnD36bCbdoM9GxWDpiKmM0QKlQ0iIR5i9CAuziqFmHGgry5BeKmizvIw0x6RAnyTsid73SsGznaNvso-iObx/s1600-h/pool_table_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY-CUi2A3lwzV28F3_7BcFHwfl9MojZcJpAhGbDgov_gx-uVJ5TUHTEWFcAnD36bCbdoM9GxWDpiKmM0QKlQ0iIR5i9CAuziqFmHGgry5BeKmizvIw0x6RAnyTsid73SsGznaNvso-iObx/s400/pool_table_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277661962087137650" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-71924367674842610302008-11-08T12:45:00.000-08:002008-11-08T12:56:31.873-08:00Giardiniera extravaganzaI was able to harvest carrots and onions to add to the giardiniera. All other vegetables I had to buy. I did eventually get some tomatoes, however, I had to pick most of them when they were still green because it got too cold to leave them on the vine. I finally got a cauliflower sprout after I had stopped watering and was letting the garden just die out for the season. Crazy! I bought those as starter plants in April, and they didn't flower until November. Yikes! Next year I think I will stick with what was successful this year and maybe try a few new items, like squash or cucumbers. Anyhow, back to the giardiniera. It is delicious! It's pretty easy to make, most of the work is just the amount of chopping that needs to be done. I could snack on this stuff all by itself, but it's delicious on salads, sandwiches, burgers or even pasta. Mmmm, mmmm, mmmmm. . . . <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklRvCxACqIVzU3IuAx19-tSUvpt5RVUAv0X9kDzM57Ek_x70F9Do1LbA0LnnJ0YTT_Ou2qD2G3Cx1GDP-mtKhx4TPi301K10q9lYPaTYiCCTlE39jWKDU9evZSO4Zx7lmyWtypdvM9XHw/s1600-h/giardinara_2008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklRvCxACqIVzU3IuAx19-tSUvpt5RVUAv0X9kDzM57Ek_x70F9Do1LbA0LnnJ0YTT_Ou2qD2G3Cx1GDP-mtKhx4TPi301K10q9lYPaTYiCCTlE39jWKDU9evZSO4Zx7lmyWtypdvM9XHw/s400/giardinara_2008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266392691362524322" /></a><br /><b>Giardiniera: Onions, carrots, green peppers, red peppers, jalapenos, cauliflower, green olives, olive oil, vinegar and Italian spices. Yum!</b>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-27197359199632722822008-09-15T19:51:00.000-07:002008-09-15T19:54:18.950-07:00Salad Success!I harvested the lettuce, some carrots and some peas to make a delicious "home grown" salad for lunch last week. I'm waiting on the tomatoes to ripen and to pick the carrots and onions to make some giardiniera. Yay for gardening!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ44BegOv_AivQBRlYBfxwxKhEc2KsDKgeijSrae9l6kUaCeyFtjNBvBB7nE4ClNUw_K9JUN3QgbvRtd3bSfaR8uV6QVizKC8ynu_exldJw1C9rnPZ2dHN03LjiPZQMByxGGFSDnriizsg/s1600-h/garden_success.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ44BegOv_AivQBRlYBfxwxKhEc2KsDKgeijSrae9l6kUaCeyFtjNBvBB7nE4ClNUw_K9JUN3QgbvRtd3bSfaR8uV6QVizKC8ynu_exldJw1C9rnPZ2dHN03LjiPZQMByxGGFSDnriizsg/s400/garden_success.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246447028987630402" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-10680166092390375852008-08-28T20:48:00.000-07:002008-08-28T20:59:38.530-07:00Beautiful BozemanWe are in the process of setting up our pool room in the basement and getting ready for our trip back to Michigan and Chicago. I took Bill for a walk tonight and the sky was beautiful. Thought I should share some of the beauty. We live in a pretty special place.<br /><br /><b>Handsome Bill</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5O_rGbTj9vRHFfNFRV99PwkW_uC0o342cp_BCWlTCm91FJClI5vawkGhEJ0xpSD7p6vEI0D6zQ8fUNuBSvQOkL_SRtqOx9ed0ng9R0ISC0zFS34EN45LARS4kqtD-9zpTOGSFSHyb360D/s1600-h/IMG_1778.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5O_rGbTj9vRHFfNFRV99PwkW_uC0o342cp_BCWlTCm91FJClI5vawkGhEJ0xpSD7p6vEI0D6zQ8fUNuBSvQOkL_SRtqOx9ed0ng9R0ISC0zFS34EN45LARS4kqtD-9zpTOGSFSHyb360D/s400/IMG_1778.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239783463434890690" /></a><br /><br /><b>Pretty sky</b><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7KE7fYxKZe4ILqnb1aVaurhU0JS9la1yvwUr4-Tk-k5lL-WGMJgWH-q025dQmjJELbzQllmJ47uiK1_U2aqWOsspkuwDLMPRtSI8zEoKQFuPgWDG0IsD5p_2XMboaoVv5n9K00fw_4Yj/s1600-h/IMG_1756.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7KE7fYxKZe4ILqnb1aVaurhU0JS9la1yvwUr4-Tk-k5lL-WGMJgWH-q025dQmjJELbzQllmJ47uiK1_U2aqWOsspkuwDLMPRtSI8zEoKQFuPgWDG0IsD5p_2XMboaoVv5n9K00fw_4Yj/s400/IMG_1756.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239783479390378530" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJd2J9F0EaYGqeTpOyJyVByIPelhtH_2teLIRZlGPT1cA0TK9800a3MZ_jOb8yRnHMv9uQpvsweCmGAMdbyPnL8y0DPP62mYLEWLau26QBiFZlhUWlFI_cMeAteUantGEx_0JzHGZok96/s1600-h/IMG_1761.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJd2J9F0EaYGqeTpOyJyVByIPelhtH_2teLIRZlGPT1cA0TK9800a3MZ_jOb8yRnHMv9uQpvsweCmGAMdbyPnL8y0DPP62mYLEWLau26QBiFZlhUWlFI_cMeAteUantGEx_0JzHGZok96/s400/IMG_1761.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239783468711808498" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhll88Y2iQJUpQXupxCi9rF4rVh10-8GE2_blisBuVOQIEoVdWZTZ2eovnx1ZiL5dAlj7hdYqdKlk3aKmz95AqGLptLItozdWLucYorL7bYQXK5cqyrn6N9z6npWs7Xu26-nuOvJtux8DaQ/s1600-h/IMG_1764.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhll88Y2iQJUpQXupxCi9rF4rVh10-8GE2_blisBuVOQIEoVdWZTZ2eovnx1ZiL5dAlj7hdYqdKlk3aKmz95AqGLptLItozdWLucYorL7bYQXK5cqyrn6N9z6npWs7Xu26-nuOvJtux8DaQ/s400/IMG_1764.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239783475796490306" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-26527967747136403172008-08-09T14:16:00.000-07:002008-08-09T15:00:00.524-07:00Garden of EatenI started some seeds this spring to plant a garden and also bought some starter plants. Here's what I was hoping to get:<br />Tomatoes<br />Peppers<br />Jalapenos<br />Broccoli<br />Cauliflower<br />Lettuce<br />Sugar Snap Peas<br />Onions<br />Carrots<br />Spinach<br /><br />I put the starters in the ground in the beginning of June and then <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55qG8T7JD80" target="_blank">IT SNOWED!</a> in JUNE! It appeared that everything survived, thanks in part to the fact that I thought to cover everything. Things got off to a nice start:<br /><br />Garden Box<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbHCeqdZIgZXq5skPd9X51wThJxBpbOcUn577DpR66puxE4ESz2cVEml-wLjkRFlF0yO9geIo2ZZoZ8qr3HmNnTFdXTaA4Tgk6sj-L6SO4VgqP4jN5yWidZvmB1PhYTeYTsHa3Nu13bd6/s1600-h/IMG_0842.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbHCeqdZIgZXq5skPd9X51wThJxBpbOcUn577DpR66puxE4ESz2cVEml-wLjkRFlF0yO9geIo2ZZoZ8qr3HmNnTFdXTaA4Tgk6sj-L6SO4VgqP4jN5yWidZvmB1PhYTeYTsHa3Nu13bd6/s400/IMG_0842.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232633586456602002" /></a><br /><br />Lettuce<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBdCW7v897EjW62BykZoATCSqHZOzqEkrvWDl6rEmYRoUyXctS85hyphenhyphenHwK2t_22dkwnDof7p8JM3UL2-CEquAe2j2ruckgexpiFOLUM4-7IxNkVct2Mh8OPY3Mr0PWU0QbKk8q9__zpKfJ/s1600-h/IMG_0838.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBdCW7v897EjW62BykZoATCSqHZOzqEkrvWDl6rEmYRoUyXctS85hyphenhyphenHwK2t_22dkwnDof7p8JM3UL2-CEquAe2j2ruckgexpiFOLUM4-7IxNkVct2Mh8OPY3Mr0PWU0QbKk8q9__zpKfJ/s400/IMG_0838.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232633587192997298" /></a><br /><br />Tomatoes<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZHH0sawQHZa86PWAhjBEFATTYy4woIz1TDolsDiYdY4leQ1F15pPzGTCyROkVHSs8m9jhYk6w7xiK0yuwcBpGFDTrN82uXKgDluzqCpAltRlveBKHyv6pILpOKLnT-9luiPE2yALfJs3/s1600-h/IMG_0845.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZHH0sawQHZa86PWAhjBEFATTYy4woIz1TDolsDiYdY4leQ1F15pPzGTCyROkVHSs8m9jhYk6w7xiK0yuwcBpGFDTrN82uXKgDluzqCpAltRlveBKHyv6pILpOKLnT-9luiPE2yALfJs3/s400/IMG_0845.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232633594448977794" /></a><br /><br />Sugar Snap Peas<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPmg-2j3PZIwNhP74GWO34Icnor7YcAcIO__rEB20E2peXirbdIZ9MC1A4UnXiyeVUnSkl1O_2B17S-EF9EEr2sDFUwCCHnfmQm1VFF_FF0NLBDrFfLwVmsh14mP2wf3TUZhpxVlZrGiO/s1600-h/IMG_0839.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPmg-2j3PZIwNhP74GWO34Icnor7YcAcIO__rEB20E2peXirbdIZ9MC1A4UnXiyeVUnSkl1O_2B17S-EF9EEr2sDFUwCCHnfmQm1VFF_FF0NLBDrFfLwVmsh14mP2wf3TUZhpxVlZrGiO/s400/IMG_0839.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232633603085907586" /></a><br /><br />I got my tomato starter plants pretty early, so I had fruit really fast. I watched that first tomato grow first while the plants were still inside, and then saw it ripen on the vine to a nice, pretty red. Then, I went to pick it and this is what I found:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMK3n7nhOfcN9gkwCbjxvbpP7fm0qvKZKclqKtInLkN1DypLPdle3YoAeYkyB-9uEq0cXEK0KYuMHlhu8oymI446Fp7d9XERlv3azU-lDU00CC50GBpFCDoSIawcR8-mYJ07p72PQeyAx/s1600-h/IMG_0837.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMK3n7nhOfcN9gkwCbjxvbpP7fm0qvKZKclqKtInLkN1DypLPdle3YoAeYkyB-9uEq0cXEK0KYuMHlhu8oymI446Fp7d9XERlv3azU-lDU00CC50GBpFCDoSIawcR8-mYJ07p72PQeyAx/s400/IMG_0837.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232636696912353906" /></a><br />What?? My first tomato and the birds got to eat it. I was really bummed. At least there were already 3 or 4 more growing on the vine. Then, this happened:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoO1sWMIKMLKMTRnisbOM1Pa111h0nFz8zknp9ktia7X05ZpXHisWh3GgICH4_JSsLtf6QxMsOZgb1WAdJqtHzMFhwrBeVDVrileFnprBgooCg9EWhmPsl1qDCbuWRbtBIoZQzps-DWAt/s1600-h/IMG_0904.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoO1sWMIKMLKMTRnisbOM1Pa111h0nFz8zknp9ktia7X05ZpXHisWh3GgICH4_JSsLtf6QxMsOZgb1WAdJqtHzMFhwrBeVDVrileFnprBgooCg9EWhmPsl1qDCbuWRbtBIoZQzps-DWAt/s400/IMG_0904.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232637613000259010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs6KUyHUr5hoVKWdZId18YgUTTk2zbfi4cXBOSrbaFQh91bC7pxhZDlaJoCnKDdTIjg-m8We92i3JNRK2OleTJmPjRmg99K1ZDdNGtrk5CaADy56zI6o8KG_Q-JRgJWjX-MRzwPh1Mnna/s1600-h/IMG_0906.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivs6KUyHUr5hoVKWdZId18YgUTTk2zbfi4cXBOSrbaFQh91bC7pxhZDlaJoCnKDdTIjg-m8We92i3JNRK2OleTJmPjRmg99K1ZDdNGtrk5CaADy56zI6o8KG_Q-JRgJWjX-MRzwPh1Mnna/s400/IMG_0906.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232637624109332162" /></a><br />I wasn't as prepared this time and so there was some damage. I lost some tomatoes and the leaves on the broccoli and cauliflower were demolished. I didn't give up though and kept watering everything. I also bought some mesh to help keep out the birds. Today, it paid off. I harvested my first broccoli!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0btNciL9Bxi3vZYz9IdPmLbj6ihoqGt6qqxUj19cK3mdMnAIEWWL39Ajj2-tH9mm0ABGcQ-86L4uvlGZoWgNSEWvC_xxbUyOnYCiXXuW2FzL94DW-Lo2OiXnacEO_cmth70Kt6C4Wdwd7/s1600-h/IMG_1744.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0btNciL9Bxi3vZYz9IdPmLbj6ihoqGt6qqxUj19cK3mdMnAIEWWL39Ajj2-tH9mm0ABGcQ-86L4uvlGZoWgNSEWvC_xxbUyOnYCiXXuW2FzL94DW-Lo2OiXnacEO_cmth70Kt6C4Wdwd7/s400/IMG_1744.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232638924563637234" /></a><br /><br />I'm thinking of making a broccoli salad. How does this one sound:<br /><br />2 medium size broccoli crowns<br />1 Clementine (Can substitute tangerine)<br />2 Tablespoons finely chopped soaked walnuts<br />2 Tablespoons finely diced sweet or red onion<br /><br />Dressing:<br />Juice of 1 medium Naval orange<br />¼ cup olive oil<br /><br />1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar<br />1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice<br />1 tablespoon tahini<br />1 tablespoon honey<br />¼ cup fresh cilantro<br />½ tsp orange zest<br /><br /><br />Can't wait! More to come . . . .Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-40858156694625139242008-06-30T21:07:00.000-07:002008-12-11T19:15:02.527-08:00Summer has FINALLY arrived!Summer took it's sweet ass time this year. We couldn't be more excited that the temperature is finally staying above 35 degrees :) In celebration of summer, Jim decided to build a deck, while I headed back to Michigan for a wedding and family visit. Here are some shots of him hard at work busting it out in less than a week:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vUgEVZR67c0_8HODMaLlXCETi56Z4bKmrYVLoJAVz5e1adfF5TrnhuUfiJAISPRjf5cDtZhTQU_cxtx1M77E683zWoiN5UCCAOdM2O8QFxELGvd2YFNkb-EgEeeSSA0S-r3bb6RQNb61/s1600-h/IMG_0774.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vUgEVZR67c0_8HODMaLlXCETi56Z4bKmrYVLoJAVz5e1adfF5TrnhuUfiJAISPRjf5cDtZhTQU_cxtx1M77E683zWoiN5UCCAOdM2O8QFxELGvd2YFNkb-EgEeeSSA0S-r3bb6RQNb61/s400/IMG_0774.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217893853473516034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJAQKguHZTas95E8XqbgileyZkZB46vjiz9qClLl92xKUMR5JbXz7FEGArhE7vNfkPgjiZZA1YLKmvI9wn924t83pdVLKeVKgG6k-lu0ugk7CwZBw8Iw8AdNjWwgS4uFRXd91sot-PevE/s1600-h/IMG_0777.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJAQKguHZTas95E8XqbgileyZkZB46vjiz9qClLl92xKUMR5JbXz7FEGArhE7vNfkPgjiZZA1YLKmvI9wn924t83pdVLKeVKgG6k-lu0ugk7CwZBw8Iw8AdNjWwgS4uFRXd91sot-PevE/s400/IMG_0777.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217893863946950562" /></a><br /><br />And here is the finished deck:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Xnp1wU-QlkBexpS7XuFJ05dldHR7osKsuHmpCSCcyc1XGrWvij9LdRL2rlDNgnKnz4VK5t2-oUNTnRldQ8SGq6eVSugJUAmzCxuEOJueiQm1sZuvw3706m-uQ1yRSJle8L88oy6tcRM3/s1600-h/IMG_0789.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Xnp1wU-QlkBexpS7XuFJ05dldHR7osKsuHmpCSCcyc1XGrWvij9LdRL2rlDNgnKnz4VK5t2-oUNTnRldQ8SGq6eVSugJUAmzCxuEOJueiQm1sZuvw3706m-uQ1yRSJle8L88oy6tcRM3/s400/IMG_0789.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217895150750444546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XlOKOUCQvbeDOk98GL9oDMmiO3l88gCDVAe9gH9-lzVM-oY67cUr5r5XUQbkli2Rt29XcW8NawkcDKJtt_Fitm0Tx5dM5DNhyphenhyphenWrJCnGi2epjERZAHlE3eSmsjXLyXEjsqCiAw7mxvPTo/s1600-h/IMG_0790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XlOKOUCQvbeDOk98GL9oDMmiO3l88gCDVAe9gH9-lzVM-oY67cUr5r5XUQbkli2Rt29XcW8NawkcDKJtt_Fitm0Tx5dM5DNhyphenhyphenWrJCnGi2epjERZAHlE3eSmsjXLyXEjsqCiAw7mxvPTo/s400/IMG_0790.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217895159606328898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NQmnvDsDREAHWKia-BB6m9y0U-X5S77GBy9MBjWmKvnoT4B55pVTIZPl9EZgYpki01wVLkpxgoMV8E7imW9V2K6SLLPGpGS-WI4n1rXho5x6EXy7jD6_fP21T_L6yt-vYsSbQPF-SWaK/s1600-h/IMG_0791.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NQmnvDsDREAHWKia-BB6m9y0U-X5S77GBy9MBjWmKvnoT4B55pVTIZPl9EZgYpki01wVLkpxgoMV8E7imW9V2K6SLLPGpGS-WI4n1rXho5x6EXy7jD6_fP21T_L6yt-vYsSbQPF-SWaK/s400/IMG_0791.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217895170038688178" /></a><br /><br />While the deck is pretty sweet, we took it up a notch this weekend with the purchase of an inflatable pool. We enjoyed a couple of pool parties Saturday and Sunday. To all those headed out here this summer, be sure to pack your swim suits!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAFp8t6UhGi5kVfx5Mes7leCqgur9Y0eDY934QkSTazKrY9Tf-dOITxLjwEo2I5JT6dw1_f67bOe3hERE1vwVDjQaYT5779u9dwB0CpKJN2t0FhNuobk7IJobv9cIBmJERJ-wBk_JDr4S/s1600-h/IMG_0827.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAFp8t6UhGi5kVfx5Mes7leCqgur9Y0eDY934QkSTazKrY9Tf-dOITxLjwEo2I5JT6dw1_f67bOe3hERE1vwVDjQaYT5779u9dwB0CpKJN2t0FhNuobk7IJobv9cIBmJERJ-wBk_JDr4S/s400/IMG_0827.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217897475809315074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDPx1MI8TL0IgtwlB6RFCuXNz1TqVUYBwVo3vNqFAJp4xHH92DmoCw6cF0KLMyiwC7Ro0ktlNoms0AdT_IXw9CFVisauhj9BMU_0Zb2Fil0PtcfJdEpVrNMESHlq7wpKiNauIeBY-5Gek/s1600-h/IMG_0826.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDPx1MI8TL0IgtwlB6RFCuXNz1TqVUYBwVo3vNqFAJp4xHH92DmoCw6cF0KLMyiwC7Ro0ktlNoms0AdT_IXw9CFVisauhj9BMU_0Zb2Fil0PtcfJdEpVrNMESHlq7wpKiNauIeBY-5Gek/s400/IMG_0826.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217897488821401858" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-13039013908305711092008-05-10T14:23:00.000-07:002008-12-11T19:15:03.395-08:00Reason for upper ass/lower back burnAs shown in Jim's last post, I suffered some premature sunburn this spring. The cause of this sunburn is shown below. Let's hope the temps continue to rise and rain keeps falling instead of snow so that these blooms don't freeze and die.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1onF2ahQGGHJycVOW4xqvv5MXOWWmu_I4Bt9P_ed54aYweh7qWyhGkbrgx0JDpE-SW0Qe_SEQwctJPgL8xuv5VFhopP0DCSXHPtVlATtzEc4XQZRq0YK6C-7YlXhlYfsF3uNLkLtQPaE/s1600-h/garden_0508_03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1onF2ahQGGHJycVOW4xqvv5MXOWWmu_I4Bt9P_ed54aYweh7qWyhGkbrgx0JDpE-SW0Qe_SEQwctJPgL8xuv5VFhopP0DCSXHPtVlATtzEc4XQZRq0YK6C-7YlXhlYfsF3uNLkLtQPaE/s400/garden_0508_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198863680341988610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB2tSqGSHO7h5qXBsKHRjTv84z2sRnE_GUAmscW76vNsgS2ip1omNGgRCs6ogUWPfa1bbPIDPEzuXAFZZQAbKPCBjCnxiOKo2xmzckaz7_ChuI1HetkTuzcZszobd_cadu4G34v0gJ1uB/s1600-h/garden_0508_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB2tSqGSHO7h5qXBsKHRjTv84z2sRnE_GUAmscW76vNsgS2ip1omNGgRCs6ogUWPfa1bbPIDPEzuXAFZZQAbKPCBjCnxiOKo2xmzckaz7_ChuI1HetkTuzcZszobd_cadu4G34v0gJ1uB/s400/garden_0508_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198863684636955922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw3IJkyzb9uQbpMhqrJhroEWrX5bhxo-czAEp4ZJYjwjhffwAevaGsUrOVi5twLBnQoL0tPsj0XcQ-a0KVGjcjWoHj0xVxGDDz0fRU1HQaAEUzifthDedtJs3-qwRSg8uzPj0UOzOqBH-/s1600-h/garden_0508_04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSw3IJkyzb9uQbpMhqrJhroEWrX5bhxo-czAEp4ZJYjwjhffwAevaGsUrOVi5twLBnQoL0tPsj0XcQ-a0KVGjcjWoHj0xVxGDDz0fRU1HQaAEUzifthDedtJs3-qwRSg8uzPj0UOzOqBH-/s400/garden_0508_04.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198863714701727010" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKd_Vv2irtIGrSog7_T9slGLLWKXUYrrjXwD23ctIJ6GfouRMj2Ld7J0VJO6sdhu_pBOJA1a9Humm6AICnAYhuqKK3vMa5oCjC5pzPG0JZ9p6Bprib44W8LhpPE-zfj-52SS_mf4ab3r67/s1600-h/garden_0508_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKd_Vv2irtIGrSog7_T9slGLLWKXUYrrjXwD23ctIJ6GfouRMj2Ld7J0VJO6sdhu_pBOJA1a9Humm6AICnAYhuqKK3vMa5oCjC5pzPG0JZ9p6Bprib44W8LhpPE-zfj-52SS_mf4ab3r67/s400/garden_0508_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198863718996694322" /></a><br /><br />To refresh your memory, check out what this <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUoGwKL7-0xHCyKJ7bWflAB3EBFhZqatWDddNw_BFeH040xQvsnBVvIbfXmByI-Pgn_dab3c_e-Ywljg4JV9rnIiLP-H81CBxYvOs0S8Od3KhOLEWClYWmBBIcZmuGquTkyfGWVaOHmkr/s1600-h/weeds.jpg" target="_blank">looked like</a> about 1 year ago.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-27501766331251649282008-05-05T21:27:00.000-07:002008-12-11T19:15:03.566-08:00This just in...Spring is Here!Spring finally came to Bozeman this weekend. Want proof? Just check out Sara's lower back/upper ass sunburn: <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSP_wGO_vtgAEqUEeOQliRbrutm3kT3TEnTNij2lWFf55Z4m39mRrpmFZdWwiniHA5BSi6hxnH7FYvEGo7Ld1VbXL0I4JljFpTtI2Mln7iKcBjL3Txrs7UJ9Yuow3dDGFI7yrW6aRFEqk/s1600-h/sara+sunburn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSP_wGO_vtgAEqUEeOQliRbrutm3kT3TEnTNij2lWFf55Z4m39mRrpmFZdWwiniHA5BSi6hxnH7FYvEGo7Ld1VbXL0I4JljFpTtI2Mln7iKcBjL3Txrs7UJ9Yuow3dDGFI7yrW6aRFEqk/s320/sara+sunburn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197117311785370210" /></a><br /><br />Classic, sorry dear.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-66076190515944247912008-05-05T20:54:00.000-07:002008-12-11T19:15:04.644-08:00More FlorWelcome to the new basement rec room / soon to be pool room.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnnsKDz90TkLFMcYy-DJwwAFktN3lDEcIRDE_OFMTEoSQG3NGhAjqVrivXBeBwK3bB6FOrqyTFeKOGcVqcrYv2YTDJMWLc4vpqBtD1GvHTJxGitdNR4D4VaVoW2VHtLFTi5dhyphenhyphen62C2ZY/s1600-h/rec+room.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnnsKDz90TkLFMcYy-DJwwAFktN3lDEcIRDE_OFMTEoSQG3NGhAjqVrivXBeBwK3bB6FOrqyTFeKOGcVqcrYv2YTDJMWLc4vpqBtD1GvHTJxGitdNR4D4VaVoW2VHtLFTi5dhyphenhyphen62C2ZY/s320/rec+room.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197114219408917058" /></a><br />We ordered more flor carpet tiles about two weeks ago and I finally found the time to put them down on Saturday. Each square in the picture is actually four tiles put together and they have a subtle texture that really 'ties the room together'. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzuRPAG21SVN2n6tALB1L68zcIULwyeCBMLWu2JK691VGK7kG5LhLm7ZuTEEW3yrHJdJKMX_ovoxy0O8RgOw1JruaH64-ukoU7pqxeF0SJkTR9JeUbeVu6A3mbTWx8F6UhqMi-h-IyOE/s1600-h/flor+feet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzuRPAG21SVN2n6tALB1L68zcIULwyeCBMLWu2JK691VGK7kG5LhLm7ZuTEEW3yrHJdJKMX_ovoxy0O8RgOw1JruaH64-ukoU7pqxeF0SJkTR9JeUbeVu6A3mbTWx8F6UhqMi-h-IyOE/s320/flor+feet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197114481401922130" /></a><br /><br />Also, we are set to receive a used pool table that is being salvaged from one of my job sites. My client (who previously owned the table) refused any kind of payment and we are thrilled with his generosity. Big thanks to Walker.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsLmtDhFRBnXkMDlec9iEKdYFUpryDjVdYphXg4kKH6PqttqxP8hXsTSe-xLGPMbXTC5tdcgDC1gadSy5VblwqM2GLQiDDjf6PfwmcNHuXYEpanYAencHJZ37TD8ZO7KUCpF33-syUls/s1600-h/walker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsLmtDhFRBnXkMDlec9iEKdYFUpryDjVdYphXg4kKH6PqttqxP8hXsTSe-xLGPMbXTC5tdcgDC1gadSy5VblwqM2GLQiDDjf6PfwmcNHuXYEpanYAencHJZ37TD8ZO7KUCpF33-syUls/s320/walker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197110993888477730" /></a><br /><br />The major task, however, lies ahead. In order to extract the pool table from its current environment<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4sr5OweCfKkm8ElJ-GtNnuYswJQaJoiv7i-o8MI1cHSYGaLexFCHa7WSegj6md18qkcEx9DRu21eAiUtP5-lhylJBGJYvj1kHUiU-nKulmYPY52OrLnRdFompjhcTMsc5MtKf2jwJWhY/s1600-h/pool+table.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4sr5OweCfKkm8ElJ-GtNnuYswJQaJoiv7i-o8MI1cHSYGaLexFCHa7WSegj6md18qkcEx9DRu21eAiUtP5-lhylJBGJYvj1kHUiU-nKulmYPY52OrLnRdFompjhcTMsc5MtKf2jwJWhY/s320/pool+table.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197113961710879282" /></a><br /><br /> it must be disassembled and driven across town. I'll be enlisting the help of pretty much all my friends in Bozeman as the slate is estimated to weigh in around 570lbs. Ugh. Watch for future posts chronicling my hernia operation.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-59564609896206523442008-04-12T14:49:00.000-07:002008-12-11T19:15:04.933-08:00New Painting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhta-W5jrAGVSfs2D94fqSUwGkUbT3bKuPQ90z7mrO7x9HEHxCukyPf65y6PkTgDFpy2xTTNbqpr4jGC5JBOTjG5ByuUBERBd9xsD97oh0P_VKq7KqRC3XfOXv1NuziVeMc7IPNquiiSAmu/s1600-h/new_painting01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhta-W5jrAGVSfs2D94fqSUwGkUbT3bKuPQ90z7mrO7x9HEHxCukyPf65y6PkTgDFpy2xTTNbqpr4jGC5JBOTjG5ByuUBERBd9xsD97oh0P_VKq7KqRC3XfOXv1NuziVeMc7IPNquiiSAmu/s400/new_painting01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188480134498120962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qeG8wz-rlnSQUgmrA4on3PbdGMmIRmdjmKdzmcnt0TgAr0XIaGrkR8UDzgx5yndZ3Hav3rJvYMGsSgYbXdd4jgMYgO_Gg0eXObVjXut7RvIJGSxRj9XmyBkEqFOZa_EcbozfE6OvLcOF/s1600-h/new_painting02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5qeG8wz-rlnSQUgmrA4on3PbdGMmIRmdjmKdzmcnt0TgAr0XIaGrkR8UDzgx5yndZ3Hav3rJvYMGsSgYbXdd4jgMYgO_Gg0eXObVjXut7RvIJGSxRj9XmyBkEqFOZa_EcbozfE6OvLcOF/s400/new_painting02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188480138793088274" /></a><br />We received a painting from Jim's Grandma over Christmas. It used to hang in her house, but she did not have room for it after moving into an apartment, so we inherited it. Jim has always loved the painting and I could see why when I saw it for the first time. The color scheme and size work perfectly in our living room. We look forward to enjoying it for many years to come.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-37229997736865850822008-03-19T20:21:00.001-07:002008-12-11T19:15:05.994-08:0030 ain't so badLast Thursday I celebrated my 30th birthday. It started with a cake delivery at my office from my Mom and Dad.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZ7CIHvhTr-_PzQQf4vSyaRbbaRAO90OjZDrm__AbmQqha77U6MK2e0ucwu_SCpufNdrNkq5DFVCns3xQtdiHr_v9uKkCIADVJ6xuQA4psdf0zGyUZp3t0_mccnYxCN1KYbLEglgVfZn8/s1600-h/SLM_30Bday_Cake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZ7CIHvhTr-_PzQQf4vSyaRbbaRAO90OjZDrm__AbmQqha77U6MK2e0ucwu_SCpufNdrNkq5DFVCns3xQtdiHr_v9uKkCIADVJ6xuQA4psdf0zGyUZp3t0_mccnYxCN1KYbLEglgVfZn8/s400/SLM_30Bday_Cake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179661186403452402" /></a>The cake was delicious. Thank you!<br /><br />When I got home from work, our dining table was lined with gifts. It was pretty awesome! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPntBZWpNww5GNwfkfZpNlpYwvG0olCvD4yKJLoKzv0Xe0C2H8bK_z_tLTmVpabdjJCDnwdkkfJb5Q4udHX3G36oA2f54HhEhztn2IJ89IGbDzKfXdaDukfhKjZgXfZs6Ca9LSdbJ3kj3/s1600-h/SLM_30Bday_Presents.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPntBZWpNww5GNwfkfZpNlpYwvG0olCvD4yKJLoKzv0Xe0C2H8bK_z_tLTmVpabdjJCDnwdkkfJb5Q4udHX3G36oA2f54HhEhztn2IJ89IGbDzKfXdaDukfhKjZgXfZs6Ca9LSdbJ3kj3/s400/SLM_30Bday_Presents.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179661194993387010" /></a>My parents wrapped 30 individual gifts for me and I got to open them one by one. I LOVE presents!<br /><br />Next was dinner, prepared by Jim and shared with friends. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkI2uPUP49bM9Ysr0IRxTGYlgEMndGRJEoiGmjX8wzwsSkK1hNAReDpvjEqTOykmfg11eYP5RzHrw42kDhLlAMNTBFPywD_yAL1sTd9HjmrrYH5-KFPLlLa-cCKiunhVNJRSZb5vaKM8Z/s1600-h/SLM_30Bday_Dinner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkI2uPUP49bM9Ysr0IRxTGYlgEMndGRJEoiGmjX8wzwsSkK1hNAReDpvjEqTOykmfg11eYP5RzHrw42kDhLlAMNTBFPywD_yAL1sTd9HjmrrYH5-KFPLlLa-cCKiunhVNJRSZb5vaKM8Z/s400/SLM_30Bday_Dinner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179661199288354322" /></a>Steak and escolar, potatoes, salad, bread, wine . . . delicious!<br /><br />And to cap off the night, we headed out to the Rockin' R for some karaoke. I rocked out to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OU7Nezg7Ls" target="_blank">"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'"</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8AUgKFr6W8" target="_blank">"Blame It On Your Heart."</a> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYhmavWqF-NeGaU1dX1bcONAL55OV7KW2Yl9GZClD9iOlA0T9lPYRyjUttAhV3TBwv8JV4NSqOVFT-PiT_FqDXNX0PnJzJWoEMwOxf-nFmXfBjKoyJ5QiGCGTaU1iB2z2NjxzXkOWGFz1/s1600-h/SLM_30Bday_Karaoke.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYhmavWqF-NeGaU1dX1bcONAL55OV7KW2Yl9GZClD9iOlA0T9lPYRyjUttAhV3TBwv8JV4NSqOVFT-PiT_FqDXNX0PnJzJWoEMwOxf-nFmXfBjKoyJ5QiGCGTaU1iB2z2NjxzXkOWGFz1/s400/SLM_30Bday_Karaoke.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179661199288354338" /></a><br /><br />I LOVE Birthdays!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-53337814986174633622008-02-25T19:37:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:15:06.668-08:00Let there be Period Reproduction Lighting!Saturday was a long day. <br />Believe it or not, this is the short version:<br /><br />We got started around 10am by sanding some drywall patching that I had done earlier in the week. Then we painted the Dining Room/Kitchen ceiling with a classy flat white paint. Then it was off to the <a href="www.acehardware.com">hardware store</a> for some wiring, etc. Then it was up to the attic for some electrical work. Then it was back down to the Dining Room to punch a new hole in the ceiling and more electrical work. <br />Time to install our new fixture. The first time we hooked it up, something about my wiring scheme tripped the circuit breaker. Back to the hardware store for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wiring-Simplified-Based-National-Electrical/dp/0971977933/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203999134&sr=1-1">moral support</a> and special <a href="http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1308355&cp=&fbx=0&fbn=StorePrice%7CUnder+%2425.00&f=Brand%2F1005570%2F&fbc=1&fr=StorePrice%2FACE%2F00000000%2F00002500&kw=light+bulbs&parentPage=search&searchId=23514538323">light bulbs</a>. Upon hooking the <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/collections/Modern_America_Lighting.html">fixture</a> up a second time, still no luck. A third trip to the hardware store for a <a href="http://www.lutron.com/hlc/">new dimmer switch</a> (we had decided that during the first test the original switch was fried - and we were right). The third attempt at installation with the new switch with the correct bulbs was a success...partially. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuT9h_BYpU8NmYRUqJpbL6TNKf63xct5wNhQbBCsVQisfstEg9QDPflyp06nj4DPNB_HKkT2RELTvO5GlFx3XtmflrcR04tEzAXzu5-WzxYjLNuJMmL3tVXGgjOZCUSqE3XE114fLfvE/s1600-h/dining+fixture.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuT9h_BYpU8NmYRUqJpbL6TNKf63xct5wNhQbBCsVQisfstEg9QDPflyp06nj4DPNB_HKkT2RELTvO5GlFx3XtmflrcR04tEzAXzu5-WzxYjLNuJMmL3tVXGgjOZCUSqE3XE114fLfvE/s320/dining+fixture.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171134598917977474" /></a><br /><br />The problem now was that the power in our bedroom would only work if the new light fixture was turned on. We uninstalled the fixture and altered the wiring scheme. Finally, full success...at 7pm<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9HPxybMfWCz-iiObEnTKr5J0-mgVTu97wMa9gv-E21Byqv9P8DIFd2nTvsbMfo_ZZE7PfHFCXSVFAKeY4oacwmZd2uQmCacwxltjMez9ebOAb9KKXeglGAuhvOu6pD0w6At3Hqfp8ho/s1600-h/dining+fixture+on.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9HPxybMfWCz-iiObEnTKr5J0-mgVTu97wMa9gv-E21Byqv9P8DIFd2nTvsbMfo_ZZE7PfHFCXSVFAKeY4oacwmZd2uQmCacwxltjMez9ebOAb9KKXeglGAuhvOu6pD0w6At3Hqfp8ho/s320/dining+fixture+on.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171134830846211474" /></a><br /><br />Luckily, a friend of ours was a having hat-mandatory party that included a hula hoop, <a href="http://www.pabstblueribbon.com/AgeVerification.aspx">PBR</a> and fancy cheese.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYO8FfwEFiXfTRCsEQ_rKAmI4FiVHHyoKLbhpwoDH2Ega0TJmMSBCFOWgAMD8j9d_V3WoFBZ7JjUn9O53pHh9TUhlaJFJV4b65898KhgErfk8d4Gt4rmBguw7Oq_Fg7SM4lL1Mkn46vyI/s1600-h/corwin_josh.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYO8FfwEFiXfTRCsEQ_rKAmI4FiVHHyoKLbhpwoDH2Ega0TJmMSBCFOWgAMD8j9d_V3WoFBZ7JjUn9O53pHh9TUhlaJFJV4b65898KhgErfk8d4Gt4rmBguw7Oq_Fg7SM4lL1Mkn46vyI/s320/corwin_josh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171135084249281954" /></a><br /><br />Not only was Sara the only one who could actually rock a hula hoop, she rocked two h-h's at the same time:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR91e_8qdmz-x7mwyJ6AGZgoEvLd2llt-ZTs2h96mTjLVHo19ytmS0EO0utdqFxp0ls_KFX7E_LOHunwLxyQLGFmK7gU5o0QKnvT6VpNd5JkcxV9u4_5nGBLTQs-dsgsz7pJmiAQwMbno/s1600-h/double+hula+madness.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR91e_8qdmz-x7mwyJ6AGZgoEvLd2llt-ZTs2h96mTjLVHo19ytmS0EO0utdqFxp0ls_KFX7E_LOHunwLxyQLGFmK7gU5o0QKnvT6VpNd5JkcxV9u4_5nGBLTQs-dsgsz7pJmiAQwMbno/s320/double+hula+madness.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171135311882548658" /></a><br /><br />So, so proud.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-2754218532862382682008-02-18T19:14:00.001-08:002008-12-11T19:15:07.917-08:00Updates GALORE!It's been awhile since we posted last. We've been busy enjoying the snow, celebrating our 1st anniversary and finishing up some projects around the house (of course!). Here are our latest updates/upgrades:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Spice Rack Shelf</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1gbNl4GODU7GWv4TK5NxOyg8lB7w7Yrg_e2opMN6G1e70K7ARyRbughGkOAYqH1kHIcu6bln6ioM1MQ4bCWar0MzaYb7wzcxZVQuIAqyOQKtlGSNCC8L67vFse0TVrwhyPc4jY9zeoOI/s1600-h/spice_rack_shelf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1gbNl4GODU7GWv4TK5NxOyg8lB7w7Yrg_e2opMN6G1e70K7ARyRbughGkOAYqH1kHIcu6bln6ioM1MQ4bCWar0MzaYb7wzcxZVQuIAqyOQKtlGSNCC8L67vFse0TVrwhyPc4jY9zeoOI/s400/spice_rack_shelf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168524876747805650" /></a>Jim constructed this magnetic spice rack to go above our cook top. It is just deep enough to also work as a nice shelf for additional spices, etc. Our previous spice location was the cupboard to the left in this photo. It is incredibly difficult to easily access spices when they are in a cupboard. We purchased a pre-packaged spice "carousel" that contained metal topped spice jars, however they were not steel so Jim hot glued some washers to the insides of the tops of the containers so they will hang. This is a much better solution, and we are also able to hang some often used utensils from the magnetic strip for easy access. Bonus!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hall Lamp</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIMD_DOgH-9W0SvL91OKBNrPz_svvLtFAFYS77KO55BFQ-z0tFEqLZbxU5K3l_unHR2rxcScArLPiONFhBQPHCLQDXRl4z17ElZ1svLB2TEYijrcZ5PTOfFkotGOe8DaLwjy_z3n9OnEF/s1600-h/hall_lamp_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIMD_DOgH-9W0SvL91OKBNrPz_svvLtFAFYS77KO55BFQ-z0tFEqLZbxU5K3l_unHR2rxcScArLPiONFhBQPHCLQDXRl4z17ElZ1svLB2TEYijrcZ5PTOfFkotGOe8DaLwjy_z3n9OnEF/s400/hall_lamp_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168524756488721346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEkRwZiGtTBXsHEb7BcSb005DUbPbzp71xWDBgS0DkWAFnZZNnDK7vZYgJ_tki1dkL8ylsIP17GxW56watVTr3Lvw16rAW8dYDG1Vbhv9mgjzhaZVB3U-JVhjhBiNc08mPgS3Zfq3XZRD/s1600-h/hall_lamp_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPEkRwZiGtTBXsHEb7BcSb005DUbPbzp71xWDBgS0DkWAFnZZNnDK7vZYgJ_tki1dkL8ylsIP17GxW56watVTr3Lvw16rAW8dYDG1Vbhv9mgjzhaZVB3U-JVhjhBiNc08mPgS3Zfq3XZRD/s400/hall_lamp_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168524644819571634" /></a>Jim removed a hall light this past summer when he installed our attic fan. We found that we missed the extra light in the hall, especially in the evenings. So, we decided that replacing what was a ceiling light with a wall light would be pretty easy and would give us the extra light we wanted. We found the fixture through <a href="http://www.rejuvenation.com/" target="_blank">"Rejuvination"</a>, a company that specializes in recreations of home fixtures from past decades. This fixture matches the time period when our house was built.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dining Room</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5-9ksxS3iKT2IR-VJ2QLZEQmXCTvhLLr6AVkXkM7ujdost03xiSYevLU7kz8rrVtlGFxKUyB96I1R2RHKzcLbsczC_3R_LIzNbuzyiOse114p_SPMyV88gAnx-z2mWwRs_9B0-oIdixl/s1600-h/dining_room_updates01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5-9ksxS3iKT2IR-VJ2QLZEQmXCTvhLLr6AVkXkM7ujdost03xiSYevLU7kz8rrVtlGFxKUyB96I1R2RHKzcLbsczC_3R_LIzNbuzyiOse114p_SPMyV88gAnx-z2mWwRs_9B0-oIdixl/s400/dining_room_updates01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168525001301857250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7Sl7vCjxYtq_P1ZxKpaJleWXkCe8JHCZ7-dUtCT4kqDpP9eTuOnW7peuMiVAV4Ox4Y2xC3-jxwuNl6yCFojqOdV0G-s2HYbL1iWWIJ31HevJWiDjmY_gJc5NugH8UvEML0vFEjsWHorR/s1600-h/door_trim.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7Sl7vCjxYtq_P1ZxKpaJleWXkCe8JHCZ7-dUtCT4kqDpP9eTuOnW7peuMiVAV4Ox4Y2xC3-jxwuNl6yCFojqOdV0G-s2HYbL1iWWIJ31HevJWiDjmY_gJc5NugH8UvEML0vFEjsWHorR/s400/door_trim.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168528699268699122" /></a>We finally completed the dry wall work that needed to be done around the door. Jim then fabricated some trim so that it would match our existing trim. We also purchased <a href="http://www.flor.com" target="_blank">FLOR</a> carpet tiles to create the rug under the dining table. Everything ties together really well. I can't wait for summer so we can open up the door and entertain. The access to the patio will be so much easier than having to go through the garage. We are now anxious for a more eye catching piece of artwork for the north wall. We are also awaiting the arrival of a new light fixture for this room. So, more updates to come!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-34704523255412706272008-01-19T09:50:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:15:09.114-08:00Snowmobilin'Last weekend we took a trip down to <a href="http://www.yellowstoneinn.com" target="_blank">West Yellowstone</a> to enjoy a snowmobile tour through the park. It was quite a day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVtCf0i73yfR3MXK9ZM-jZO30t92lfbRLr37SbaAPR1DhpJ0f-vYZAcPjLity9-Dv8SdgGhJCX2o77eFvu6V6BfiR3oRqZBBLtqWrTkdBRDiZQOvBzAPWVAqvGAX-F1sXJuFWH45vQsBI/s1600-h/sj_snowmobiling02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVtCf0i73yfR3MXK9ZM-jZO30t92lfbRLr37SbaAPR1DhpJ0f-vYZAcPjLity9-Dv8SdgGhJCX2o77eFvu6V6BfiR3oRqZBBLtqWrTkdBRDiZQOvBzAPWVAqvGAX-F1sXJuFWH45vQsBI/s320/sj_snowmobiling02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157367369494834802" /></a>Here we are preparing for departure on our sweet Arctic Cat! Yeehaw!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89uTmrR5Zi9R-xgttIljDY2wKaySNh3lGieFQ_AtBHhdBZiHBA9SSrziaLMoqjekRuSKNvusYu4BTI_cf49FxpYx8V7dIl191lY8rumnGsbdGOGGw2KjFs3BcSkXcygMHxW__VL2X7IiE/s1600-h/snowmobiling_yellowstone_scenery.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89uTmrR5Zi9R-xgttIljDY2wKaySNh3lGieFQ_AtBHhdBZiHBA9SSrziaLMoqjekRuSKNvusYu4BTI_cf49FxpYx8V7dIl191lY8rumnGsbdGOGGw2KjFs3BcSkXcygMHxW__VL2X7IiE/s320/snowmobiling_yellowstone_scenery.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157367734567054978" /></a><a href="http://www.nps.gov/yell" target="_blank">Yellowstone</a> is beautiful in the winter as well. It's so quiet and serene.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuzu1N_ZKeAobwFoIx5BVWY2bMJ6mkQWPaJC7FhoReZhQyU2mZIn0mRuXT-RYZkLdDJUZif8IfcwbqL2s8Cq4qTCXlF2xDW66pK6RJkd4hoSzhlqizsQ5GaDyjDljZKHRTQiLdV7Yyy6f/s1600-h/s_snowmobiling02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuzu1N_ZKeAobwFoIx5BVWY2bMJ6mkQWPaJC7FhoReZhQyU2mZIn0mRuXT-RYZkLdDJUZif8IfcwbqL2s8Cq4qTCXlF2xDW66pK6RJkd4hoSzhlqizsQ5GaDyjDljZKHRTQiLdV7Yyy6f/s320/s_snowmobiling02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157368026624831122" /></a>It wouldn't be Yellowstone without buffalo.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4bB2mtAKj1fo5rbErT3n1p7xrpg4RF51UJuEPx9qUzB-7HsZT2hTbJcjP1OOAsmggP3ExB55Szp2kzGp5rDVSIfTJFRSlm_wtzUbYKCGQxuR_qXB6JcXy6mchATPrKZvciRDEKzKaM64/s1600-h/sj_snowmobile01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ4bB2mtAKj1fo5rbErT3n1p7xrpg4RF51UJuEPx9qUzB-7HsZT2hTbJcjP1OOAsmggP3ExB55Szp2kzGp5rDVSIfTJFRSlm_wtzUbYKCGQxuR_qXB6JcXy6mchATPrKZvciRDEKzKaM64/s320/sj_snowmobile01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157781717874781858" /></a>It really wasn't THAT cold :) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXa62mu7RPwq49drzcg6AGYOncLf0VizjMUzrYhbs6fEAt9Uf3_f98LjTCmeq3sR4vdtc5q-FhUJi-S4rh7hYg-0gv-8ssZhGN3CmiYu4ZMkPW-0J0HIf7TFd-U29p4cCCAWf1qK1nifN/s1600-h/j_snowmobiling01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXa62mu7RPwq49drzcg6AGYOncLf0VizjMUzrYhbs6fEAt9Uf3_f98LjTCmeq3sR4vdtc5q-FhUJi-S4rh7hYg-0gv-8ssZhGN3CmiYu4ZMkPW-0J0HIf7TFd-U29p4cCCAWf1qK1nifN/s320/j_snowmobiling01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157782108716805810" /></a>If you're not into snowmobiling and would prefer a warmer less active tour of Yellowstone in the winter, they also offer "Snowcoach" tours. There are a couple different variations of the "Snowcoach." This one is one of the originals. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjdBJWzFUBtSMcUv2LEU9v_LZVCPJixzwiGBPy5RMBBYKeOTmbS5LLQ6LYHKQX7xyNJgPeDaNLxNT6jmHh9AmVT-fOkPdzFFO4_wsKwFCmofBmh9dVBHA74GKp8lkJcpJuXU0pGDusowf_/s1600-h/s_snowmobiling01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjdBJWzFUBtSMcUv2LEU9v_LZVCPJixzwiGBPy5RMBBYKeOTmbS5LLQ6LYHKQX7xyNJgPeDaNLxNT6jmHh9AmVT-fOkPdzFFO4_wsKwFCmofBmh9dVBHA74GKp8lkJcpJuXU0pGDusowf_/s320/s_snowmobiling01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157782559688371906" /></a>One step further and I would have disappeared completely into the Winter Wonderland. Good thing my jacket was bright orange, just in case I got lost.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghF5i9LFJlF7FIq2O0X9JMZqMA7s40L9BnGf0gyW86eISBBg9EeK5YSms-EopY_XRoG2_TpcSztAIRy8yhoDorLLl2jRdIkjNLuCEyTOlgV7pwK6YYmXJOrljIhKtB6v2IIYRX0YTG-bkO/s1600-h/snowmobiling_moose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghF5i9LFJlF7FIq2O0X9JMZqMA7s40L9BnGf0gyW86eISBBg9EeK5YSms-EopY_XRoG2_TpcSztAIRy8yhoDorLLl2jRdIkjNLuCEyTOlgV7pwK6YYmXJOrljIhKtB6v2IIYRX0YTG-bkO/s320/snowmobiling_moose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157782890400853714" /></a>Ahh, the glorious moose shot. There isn't really much you can do when you see a moose on the side of the road. Especially when it is around a blind curve and you can't tell if someone is coming up behind you. You get the idea though. Very cool :)Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-20189577410347908262008-01-19T09:36:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:15:09.761-08:00Make it Great in 2008!Although we're well into January and the New Year has passed, we thought it would be fun to share some pics from our friends New Years Eve party. It was full of fun and laughter and we had a blast! Cheers!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7yZ-pmKzznI4fHgXlbGne-EvzU5IBaHdh4zppBgenTxf9hJ_MpqxnwC0WAYVmg4dlD_5edv4Fj5BvxhvYfqbD5cYNZt7VYnOZA3gqc44JW5y1IjCdlKv1An3yKYKpe4UIgBNlqIzW1It/s1600-h/newyears_sl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7yZ-pmKzznI4fHgXlbGne-EvzU5IBaHdh4zppBgenTxf9hJ_MpqxnwC0WAYVmg4dlD_5edv4Fj5BvxhvYfqbD5cYNZt7VYnOZA3gqc44JW5y1IjCdlKv1An3yKYKpe4UIgBNlqIzW1It/s320/newyears_sl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157245134725590562" /></a>Laura and I enjoy the festivities.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRpmuNEzcthcsjS9lizJeJCmWI3cQNO1fdLgM0yKKIYzsnm2w95rpK2WU8vpEv9D-73FNvDVLYZQ20KT6rf1r9ubwuNPhCXF8ACZqjLKGjn_Ok5mc2hWZksKJZz6O9e8jKVTroWu4_QmB/s1600-h/newyears_csb.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRpmuNEzcthcsjS9lizJeJCmWI3cQNO1fdLgM0yKKIYzsnm2w95rpK2WU8vpEv9D-73FNvDVLYZQ20KT6rf1r9ubwuNPhCXF8ACZqjLKGjn_Ok5mc2hWZksKJZz6O9e8jKVTroWu4_QmB/s320/newyears_csb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157245731726044722" /></a>Our friends Chris and Britta ring in the New Year with me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwIYQSt6nKV56uhTdJN9z5JkHpdRhnwT7u79sHfVSzY4xvCi0ryXH4u7U842aw9CeQzNF89kA6FTXDPIi9QKuN1ENorGMMbl6gshMZqmpbK_UuhuKpDzG5tOBi9dSgj7_gPXn2n6typiw/s1600-h/newyears08_sj01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwIYQSt6nKV56uhTdJN9z5JkHpdRhnwT7u79sHfVSzY4xvCi0ryXH4u7U842aw9CeQzNF89kA6FTXDPIi9QKuN1ENorGMMbl6gshMZqmpbK_UuhuKpDzG5tOBi9dSgj7_gPXn2n6typiw/s320/newyears08_sj01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157245826215325250" /></a>Make it great in 2008! Happy New Year!Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-51124967957302934172008-01-07T17:13:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:15:09.972-08:00Living in HDHappy Holidays! There is a lot to update, but wanted to start with the totally awesome new HD set up we received for Christmas. We received the new TV and new speakers from our parents. Jim took down one of the shelves so that it would fit into the built in. The speakers are much smaller and now tucked up high and provide life-like sound. It's a pretty sweet set up. So far we've mostly been watching football (as shown in this photo). The holidays were good, went too fast though. We've got some pics to share from family visits and New Years party . . . . more to come.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qRNj_4K4vPRhQUHOTI4jnlGG0Fwv2in8UUbtYw1kOlIULknGX8nosTvgFZK6LvfnS1k-iNCcSmcGYPfrstVuSloTm1tXGkgx5qsUaH8nsBKvrLZ2Lqk0Ork0rfyxVul-NfhZAZznvqsi/s1600-h/new_tv.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4qRNj_4K4vPRhQUHOTI4jnlGG0Fwv2in8UUbtYw1kOlIULknGX8nosTvgFZK6LvfnS1k-iNCcSmcGYPfrstVuSloTm1tXGkgx5qsUaH8nsBKvrLZ2Lqk0Ork0rfyxVul-NfhZAZznvqsi/s320/new_tv.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152909133312044562" /></a>Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-57926020682455592312007-11-24T13:29:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:15:10.493-08:00Holy shit i'm fullDo you ever get the feeling like you will never be hungry again? If so, welcome to my Thanksgiving. I don't know exactly how much I ate in terms of poundage but over the course of the day it was probably a good 170-200% my normal intake. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4E60fBb2LA8fzcuvc1yQPnP9o3x5rdryhtiirPYF0PM-brgaUXXEBLvZmDxnuNKazjjhyphenhyphen8zX3RLKhjPHfe2X9_Tu37VLRMmkpDea_HTh8BK0J8Mcr5kwJa8392yLYn9w5JLfxpc8zoo/s1600-h/tgive+composite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4E60fBb2LA8fzcuvc1yQPnP9o3x5rdryhtiirPYF0PM-brgaUXXEBLvZmDxnuNKazjjhyphenhyphen8zX3RLKhjPHfe2X9_Tu37VLRMmkpDea_HTh8BK0J8Mcr5kwJa8392yLYn9w5JLfxpc8zoo/s320/tgive+composite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136528924143216914" /></a><br /><br />But I did manage to learn few things about cooking this year. I learned that drinking hot cider all day can be hard on your teeth and I learned that brussel sprouts are not as bad as I had thought they were, but still nearly inedible. By far the most useful information, however, came from one of the many online recipe sites:<br />"Separate the skin over the breast to make little pockets. Put 3 tablespoons of the butter on both sides between the skin and breast meat. This makes for very juicy breast meat":<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8p9h2OQIWuhPEPGdCXK0-73xsQ9ZUtu9BLXD7ywp7HrJDy_TNvVrW-XO389RlaakvdJHVFBPw8FDNYjSC7t1tGEErD0kPjNGSft7ibWHiB6pEy1Smp0dYI4NvfOUl3rhzvbCC7sMAOs/s1600-h/tgive+turkey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8p9h2OQIWuhPEPGdCXK0-73xsQ9ZUtu9BLXD7ywp7HrJDy_TNvVrW-XO389RlaakvdJHVFBPw8FDNYjSC7t1tGEErD0kPjNGSft7ibWHiB6pEy1Smp0dYI4NvfOUl3rhzvbCC7sMAOs/s320/tgive+turkey.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136528670740146434" /></a><br /><br />Everything was so delicious. Thanks to Brian, Britta, Matt and Laura for contributing to a fantastic meal.Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474492912936859304noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415705512462022455.post-88585100640067668082007-11-21T17:26:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:15:12.413-08:00New baby, new floorsTwo weeks ago my mom came out for a visit and we went on a road trip to Missoula to see my best friend, Julie, and her new baby boy, Ian. While we were gone, Jim went to town on the rest of our flooring. We got back Sunday afternoon and he was only a few feet away from finishing. The floors look fantastic, and Ian is the sweetest baby. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DSI7NCpeJUbR02D6dqTbbi-bHFgbdhTPtB6lE0HCgaIfJkd-TIbHHLDRcxQ6tSAZA4uUERmiIwSv4nPr0AJisNo_4k0y7Jk3e4SfupCl9eQ1Tyg7H2oDarNmMsfMj10IYPAHT1ryScxO/s1600-h/juliesaraian.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DSI7NCpeJUbR02D6dqTbbi-bHFgbdhTPtB6lE0HCgaIfJkd-TIbHHLDRcxQ6tSAZA4uUERmiIwSv4nPr0AJisNo_4k0y7Jk3e4SfupCl9eQ1Tyg7H2oDarNmMsfMj10IYPAHT1ryScxO/s320/juliesaraian.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135474391737010946" /></a>I've known Julie since we were both 5 years old. We met on the bus on the first day of school.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhy0VyNQON7fWpjYpBN-a-Mt9h0_EPW0ZbxW523MRbeIJ-lIOuSpWv7O-17XtJV0Z6QtMYVDIvI0o3mXeDCyfppWgl-623JErZ8NPvM032eg93M8zcAvDSReKscg_wZLGEPU1Qx3H5nrf/s1600-h/ianlynn.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhy0VyNQON7fWpjYpBN-a-Mt9h0_EPW0ZbxW523MRbeIJ-lIOuSpWv7O-17XtJV0Z6QtMYVDIvI0o3mXeDCyfppWgl-623JErZ8NPvM032eg93M8zcAvDSReKscg_wZLGEPU1Qx3H5nrf/s320/ianlynn.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135473914995641042" /></a>Ian was such a sweetheart. My mom and I fell in love at first site.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zfeYLdqBkTR3tWKS36YUFYnuqh-4DI_u8PAoJY5KEkZWAyuDfKBJHeFPByMxHTGmvjnUYplUqazsRf7HCaLfRMPt2lOVmn5YhcPdn5Mu2TDfksCBrz4RhsP7WtqVq1dlZgD0CE852xw8/s1600-h/ianbeautiful.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zfeYLdqBkTR3tWKS36YUFYnuqh-4DI_u8PAoJY5KEkZWAyuDfKBJHeFPByMxHTGmvjnUYplUqazsRf7HCaLfRMPt2lOVmn5YhcPdn5Mu2TDfksCBrz4RhsP7WtqVq1dlZgD0CE852xw8/s320/ianbeautiful.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135473919290608354" /></a>I think Ian looks like Julie, but even while we were there he seemed to change and at certain angles you could see his dad, Clayton.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVcpIuEp5vu2CsydYDMSPsTNLJuED43v5fKlbx7bQ3ogJA1pMH8cQJNUrh4ZfG7j3GiDi0eZXudrWA9c61JCLc7hiL3e6Oyp3rP3jRAqIn198AF-U1D_g73UBtLOzIku8zdLV6OctQYH1/s1600-h/dining_floors.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVcpIuEp5vu2CsydYDMSPsTNLJuED43v5fKlbx7bQ3ogJA1pMH8cQJNUrh4ZfG7j3GiDi0eZXudrWA9c61JCLc7hiL3e6Oyp3rP3jRAqIn198AF-U1D_g73UBtLOzIku8zdLV6OctQYH1/s320/dining_floors.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135473957945314034" /></a>Beautiful floors!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrr1p1kri_E6AYTiWtSommn8gdKeDgCMMRJAejvkN9e5bbZ-eMjJ6IHCsf7E36YRkPcEfHko9eFIHEWhMuQKtFU0tStIZ0yEzriayk7eulYI7qWL0Qk6KJCJe2w_SWnfCJv-BEa6nxJ75i/s1600-h/kitchen_blind.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrr1p1kri_E6AYTiWtSommn8gdKeDgCMMRJAejvkN9e5bbZ-eMjJ6IHCsf7E36YRkPcEfHko9eFIHEWhMuQKtFU0tStIZ0yEzriayk7eulYI7qWL0Qk6KJCJe2w_SWnfCJv-BEa6nxJ75i/s320/kitchen_blind.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135473902110739138" /></a>We also had new window blinds installed this week. They are fantastic! Especially in the front window.Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16462226504217537948noreply@blogger.com1