So, I've been looking for a table and chairs for my third-story deck. It's not very big, so we need something that will fit and not take up too much space, but look good at the same time.
I went to a thrift store called "Grand Ol' Trunk," and couldn't believe what I found. It's EXACTLY what I've been looking for... for $10/set! Needs a bit of TLC, but soon it will be good as new!
I also found this little rocking horse at "Second Thyme Around." I know I don't have any kids yet, but I just couldn't pass this up for only $3.00! It'll be great for when I babysit for now too. :)
I had a fun project this last week. I was out garage-saling with Joan (MIL) Saturday (Jul 3) and found an UGLY, but AWESOME hutch. I instantly saw its potential and fell in love. With the help of Joan, I decided to get it. Monday (Jul 5--no work due to Independence Day observance)I bought the primer and paint and wiped it all down. Tuesday the primer went on. Wednesday the first coat, and part of the second went on. Thursday the painting was completed, and I put the new hardware on, but I had the wrong type of hinges so I couldn't finish until Friday after getting new ones. I had so much fun redoing the hutch!
The microwave now sits in the it, and my cookbooks fit perfectly in the side cupboard. Not to mention my punch bowl in the bottom cabinets. Check it out!!!
The only problem is that I don't have a project now because I finished it so fast. I'm thinking it's about time to start scrap booking! I haven't even started anything for my engagement/wedding, let alone anything from our first year or Ireland trip. Anyone up for a scrap booking party?!
It's been a while since updating the blog, and a lot has happened. I'll start with May, and work my way to the present.
May
Not much happened in the beginning of May, but toward the middle things picked up. Shaun's brother, Andy, is getting married!!! We were able to scrimp and save some money and go out for a few days for their engagement party. I met Dena for the first time, and absolutely LOVE her! What a fun person! We flew out to Vegas where they live, and while there we were able to see Uncle Allen and Aunt Sharon, and Grandpa Charles and Jamie who all came out from Ogden, UT. I have only met them all once before, but immediately fell in love with the entire family (both sides). It was great to see everyone! We met Dena's family as well, and they were really nice. Turns out I might be distantly related to them too...SMALL WORLD! =)
Shaun and I were able to go walk around down town on the strip one of the days while Andy was at work. Uncle Allen was kind enough to give us a ride, and pick us up a few hours later. It was quite a site! You know how people always say how crazy Vegas is, and how there are a bunch of weird people and stuff? Well, they're right! I won't even tell you about some of the people we saw, but for the most part it wasn't bad. There were a few Elvis's, and even a Captain Jack Sparrow walking around! It was really fun to walk around the huge hotels and see what kind of attractions they each had. One had a shark exhibit (which we went to), another had a river going through it, and was designed like Venice, Italy with Gondola's you could ride on (for a hefty price--we didn't do that part) and people being statues for hours on end, and more. One, the New York, New York, even had a roller coaster coming out of it! CRAZY!!! I guess once you've seen what one casino looks like you've seen them all and it's not that exciting if you don't gamble, but what I liked was just walking around the different buildings at the other attractions they had. It was a really fun day, and the best part was that I got to do all that with my hubby. We are so happy for Andy and Dena, and can't wait for them to get married! Dena just had a painful surgery, so the wedding will be after she recovers. We wish her all the best in her recovery, and are praying for her-- and Andy as he is taking care of her throughout this tough time. We love you both!
When we got back, the school year was coming to a close. Shaun and I both finished up our semesters, and had a nice break for a couple of weeks before Shaun's summer school started. I worked at a preschool, and their year came to a close as well...as did the other kids I watched. It was a bitter sweet time for me. I was kind of ready to get away from all the kids and drama, but at the same time I teared up at the "Preschool Graduation" while watching the end-of-year slide-show.
Sadly, I don't see the Comas kids much anymore either.
We were able to go on a beginning-of-summer trip to Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard, KS. It was really fun, and the kids all enjoyed seeing and petting all of the animals! A couple of the girls were able to go to a fun pool with Shaun, Dustee and I the next day too. We also had a cook out with a bon fire at their house one evening, and the kids loved it! What a great beginning to a long summer!
June
Shaun went to work full-time right away to get a good start before summer classes began. I was supposed to start full-time as Office Manager (OM) back at First Command Financial Planning (where I was before the preschool), but some things didn't go right, and I didn't start for 3 weeks, and that was only as a part-time intern. In the mean-time while waiting to start my little brother was able to come spend a week with us, and I was able to go down to visit my parents in Wichita for a week. I couldn't enjoy the break as much as I wanted to though, because I was waiting and worrying about when I would start work. I did get to go to a couple of Dustin's baseball games though!
He did a really good job! He's really good at sliding into home (see video)!
I got to go to the pool with him my last day there too. It was really fun!
When I finally started, it was nice only working until 1 or 2 and having the afternoons off to do whatever I wanted. The OM quit not long after that though, and I was thrown into the position (promotion!) I now work 8-5 M-F, and I'm learning a lot about how to do the job with a lot of help from everyone else...thanks team! Not much else happened in June. Just a lot of me being home alone while Shaun was off studying... pretty much the same as July, and every semester of school.
July
All we've really been doing this month is working, and Shaun's been taking his classes. Independence day was fun. Saturday (Jul 3)we went to the Balsmeier's (members in our ward) house where over 100 people were for a really fun party out back. Everyone brought a side and a dessert to share, and hamburgers and hot dogs were provided, as well as lemonade and water. They had two huge moon bounces set up for the kids, and all the adults visited while the kids played. After dark, the family put on a reduculously huge fireworks show right over our heads! (It would have been better far away where we weren't getting showered by the hot pieces of ash falling down, and the really loud noises, but it was fun. Sunday (Jul 4) we went to the in-laws house immediately after church. We had really good dinner, and visited for a long time. We even watched "Fantastic Mr. Fox" that we bought Doug for Father's Day, and everyone liked it. We also walked down to the CICO Park where the city put on their fireworks display. I love Independence Day!
