Crinkled Oranges

Monday, May 21, 2018

Lots has gone on

since I've posted.  A big one was that we had our annual Bunny Hollow retreat.  Before the girls came into town, I warned them that there were no extra frills this time, and that the house was in a mess.

Even with all of that, it was a wonderful time having us all together.



Candleing ear wax? 


Lots of eating!





Going to BYU Women's Conference for 1 day




Misty Re-living her Timpview days with Jackson as a coach.



Watching Gary almost kill himself taking down the awningof the patio.


 







Shower for Jackson and Ellie.  Held at the clubhouse where Natalie and Trent live.

Got a little recycling going on here.




















Friday, April 27, 2018

Remodeling progress . . .

First of all, I really don't like making decisions.  Really don't.  And I can be swayed so easily by other's opinions.  If they differ from mine, I find myself doubting myself and my judgment.

I'm really not that way in most areas of my life.  I'm not easily swayed in my beliefs.  Or my choices about what I feel is right or not right to do. 

But when it comes to design, or something physical that I have to live with for a long time, I am unsure.  Definitely not confident.   For that reason I have never wanted to build a home, because there would be too many decisions to make.  It is easier for me to do the best with what I have than it is make decisions about what I want.  After all, what if I regret my choices and have to live with it anyway.

So, while I'm very excited about basically getting a new kitchen, I am also overwhelmed by the decision processes.  What kind of cabinets, color of cabinets, counter tops, features, etc., etc. etc.

But here we are at this point:

Gary's very accurate rendering of the possibilities:




 Trusses for supporting the bearing wall.


Moving furniture so they can install the trusses.


Trusses installed today.



See that last picture.  I am definitely not having a desk and counter area that can become a messy place where everything gets piled up. 

I know that the solution to that probably has more to do with changing my habits than changing the kitchen design. 

But I'm working on both.

 

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Marshall's Baptism

We had such an amazing time in Missouri when we went out for Marshall's baptism.  Of course the best part was participating in his baptism.

Of course we got lots of hugs when we got there and Marshall was anxious to open his baptism comforter. 







And being photo bombed by Harrison












 And don't forget donuts from the famous bakery.


I love that boy!