Living Room Make over

We decided after 7 years of living here, that the carpets are offically worn out. We tried to clean them in November and they just wouldn't come clean. So we picked a carpet and we were on our way. This makeover took a little more than I was thinking, and way more than the entry way. We actually had to move the furniture out and put it into the garage.....

The piano wasn't going in the garage....I am sorry. So it ended up in the entry way. Gabe even said he wasn't taking it out to the garage...it is TOO heavy. It was sort of fun having it in the entry way as I felt like I had my own personal concert hall! It made the piano sound so different. It even got the kids practicing a little more. Not so convenient when it comes to getting the vacuum out of the closet behind it. 

These next few are of the actual laying of the new carpet. Again, everyone has to help. Partly because they like helping dad, but partly as it teaches them things about home maintenance that they can't learn otherwise.

This one shows the final product of the floor. It feels so soft on bare feet!

This one shows the new placement of our furniture.....AND pictures on the wall. I have never had pictures hanging on the walls. If you know Gabe this is a huge deal for us!

Placement of the piano. It still makes it sound cool as it is places at an angle.

Another view.

See....we actually have pictures on our wall!! I hope my friend T, sees this one and knows that we actually have a place for her creation for us. I have cherished this gift from her. 

And I actually made curtains for this room too! They aren't all finished yet, but there is only one more to go.

Entry Way Make over

So this all started with a hole in the wall. And since there was a hole, we needed to fix it. And because dad was fixing it and using tools....we all needed to help.

But seriously, it all started with the hole that we needed to fix. Gabe says to me that we were going to need to paint so lets paint an accent wall. I about fell over, I have NEVER had an accent wall. I haven't ever been brave enough to pick a color. So we went looking and picked a color and  I LOVE it!! We had been wanting to put a bench in the entry way too and found the perfect one.....at Kmart, after many hours looking at the options on the internet. Then it needed a rug......and a picture on the wall. Now I love my new entry way. It ended with hanging more pictures since we lost our entertainment center in the family room make over.

Gabe and all his "helpers" fixing the hole.

The hole is fixed, just waiting for it to dry before we paint the wall.

The kids "helping" Gabe put together the bench.

The bench and the new rug against the wall.....I LOVE it!

The finished product from this angle.

The wall of children. They lost their place when we re-did the family room and so Gabe hung them here. To give you a perspective, as you look at this wall, the accent wall is to your right.

So I am finally caught up.....sort of. I have a few room make-over posts that I am working on. But those can be done at any time. I have caught you up on the kids and what they are doing and how we are. Hopefully I won't get this far behind again. I am hoping that I can keep up on my updating and downloading of my devices to the computer.

Meadow larks, Rabbits and Robins

(I just have to add) Oh, My!! We have been having an influx of small animals in our yard. Growing up I LOVED hearing the song of a meadow lark. It always seemed to tell me that spring was here. I still love listening to them. I must admit though, I have never actually seen a meadow lark in person until I moved into this house......and now I have actually seen 2 in my yard!! I love my camera as it allowed me to get some close shots without actually being close.

Trampoline (with Daddy)

Shortly after I had been jumping on the tramp with James, I came inside. James stayed on the tramp and then I heard him calling for help (he can't get off by himself). I had already taken my shoes off, so Gabe went out to get him. The next thing I see is this:

Band Concert

I am not going to publish all the band concert pictures because with two children involved in the school band....that is a lot of pictures. I will post one special one. At the spring concerts the band members vote on the students for a sectional award. Wyatt was awarded the Outstanding Percussionist for the 6th grade band! What an honor for him. Way to go Wyatt!
 (Sorry about the picture)

Mother's Day flowers

These were given to me for Mother's Day by my husband. I enjoy getting flowers and don't get them very often. These were beautiful and I loved them!

Somewhere over the Rainbow

Whenever I see a rainbow I think of that song and sing it......and admit it, you actually sang the title in your head......and are still singing it.....don't worry so am I. But I try to enjoy these moments when I can see my Heavenly Father's hand in the world around me. When I see pictures like this, I remember the Heavenly Father created these things for me to enjoy. So enough said and enjoy this bit of my world.

Family

We took a trip to Utah and while we were there, I got to reconnect with some of my family. I was able to see my Grandma Kimber and take a few pictures.

 We also got the chance to see my cousin and her parents. It was pretty cool because our little ones are only a few days apart. Her daughter is 2 days older than Henry (I think).

We had a great trip and got to relax a little bit. I love getting to see family.