I had to share my awsome dumpster diving finds with everyone. Brett and I were driving Isaac to school the other week and drove past a house with a dumpster bin in the driveway. I saw a chair sticking out and mentioned it to Brett, so after dropping off Isaac we drove back by. I made Brett go ask at the door about the chair (it was in their front driveway after all) and a lady came out and took him into the garage. They came out with another chair, one she had stripped and started to reupholster (really badly) that matched the chair in the dumpster. They are both super heavy and sturdy, infact she said they came from her friends bar. Now I don't particularly love these chairs but, they were free and I'm sure I can do something with them.
Next, the last week I was walking to a friends house and turned to look at some townhouses that were being resided. I happened to look next to the townhouses dumpter that was under a covered shed thing. In the dumpster I noticed a mid century modern chair leg sticking out. My heart skipped a beat. I strolled over to check it out and saw that not only was the chair in excellent shape but, there was a matching couch too! For those of you who don't know I already have a matching set of similar chairs but, I don't have a couch, so cool. I think they will need a little sprusing up and some cushions and we're good to go. Then low and sitting next to the couch was a cool old fiberglass school chair. I hurried to my friends home and tried to call Brett afraid someone might come scoop up my finds. Of course I couldn't get ahold of him so later that night I sent him over and he picked up the couch and chair. I forgot to tell him about the school chair so went over the next morning to pick it up. It was still there and sitting next to it was the best old kitchen step stool. I remember my grandma having one of these and I'm sure most of your grandmas did. Unfortunately the original vinyl is torn up on the seat but, it will be easy to put new on. The kids and I pulled out the hose and cleaned everything up. I can't wait to get to work on them. I will post pictures when I finish.
Lastly (sorry this is getting long) Brett came home and asked me to look outside and tell him if I thought some stuff in our neighbors truck was garbage. I told him to go ask because inside was a bike trailer. I have wanted a double bike trailer for awhile to tote the girls in. He went and asked and came home with a newer but, disgusting bike trailer. It had apparently had oil spilled on it and it was a mess, as the pictures show. I scrubbed it several times with hot soapy water, vinigar and baking soda. It so far looks pretty good. The plastic looks brand new but, the fabric is still holding onto some oil. I hope it comes clean but, if not I'm only out a little bit of time.
So, there are all my exciting finds. Maybe you'll get inspired to do some dumpster diving of your own.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Yes, yes I know it's been forever since I last posted but, I'm not going to apologize. Sometimes you feel like it and sometimes you don't and sometimes you have crazy monkeys all over you and you can't type. So, here is a little update.
We sold our house a few months ago and are getting set to move soon. We found a cute little house in our ward a few minutes away that had the right price and wonderful owners that we will be renting from. I'm sooo excited to move in and organize and decorate. It's been a long time living in a reno and I need a break. Plus the owners are letting us have next month to move in slowly... yes awsome.
Isaac has his last day of preschool tomarrow. He thinks kindergarten starts next week because he is now five. I keep trying to explain that he has all summer but, the idea of time is illusive to children. Isaac has become quite the writer always composing letters and cards for people he loves (mainly his cousin Ava). He loves cards so much that I picked him up his own package for his birthday. He wrote a card to his sister that said "This card is from Isaac. Dear Mimi, I love you so much. Love Isaac". I hope he always feels that way about her.
Amelia has grown I think ten inches in the last few months. Some of the cute summer dresses I have been storing all winter for her are now slightly too short. She and Isaac are still great buddies and can go from fighting and screaming at each other to "getting married" which means dancing together, thanks to Uncle Laurens wedding and Cinderella thats what getting married is. (Kids woke up I need to make this short)
Abigail is as cute as can be. She sits up really well now and loves to touch and play with things. She enjoys rattles (she's the first for me) and it getting better at grabbing small objects. She is starting to put things in her mouth, kind of nerve racking with older kids stuff around. She is starting to wave and will usually wave at me when she firt wakes up or when she was to take a smile break during nursing. She is sweet, happy, easygoing and we all dote on her.
So (mom and dad) here are some pictures from the last little while. I haven't edited them yet but, you can see everyone.
We sold our house a few months ago and are getting set to move soon. We found a cute little house in our ward a few minutes away that had the right price and wonderful owners that we will be renting from. I'm sooo excited to move in and organize and decorate. It's been a long time living in a reno and I need a break. Plus the owners are letting us have next month to move in slowly... yes awsome.
Isaac has his last day of preschool tomarrow. He thinks kindergarten starts next week because he is now five. I keep trying to explain that he has all summer but, the idea of time is illusive to children. Isaac has become quite the writer always composing letters and cards for people he loves (mainly his cousin Ava). He loves cards so much that I picked him up his own package for his birthday. He wrote a card to his sister that said "This card is from Isaac. Dear Mimi, I love you so much. Love Isaac". I hope he always feels that way about her.
Amelia has grown I think ten inches in the last few months. Some of the cute summer dresses I have been storing all winter for her are now slightly too short. She and Isaac are still great buddies and can go from fighting and screaming at each other to "getting married" which means dancing together, thanks to Uncle Laurens wedding and Cinderella thats what getting married is. (Kids woke up I need to make this short)
Abigail is as cute as can be. She sits up really well now and loves to touch and play with things. She enjoys rattles (she's the first for me) and it getting better at grabbing small objects. She is starting to put things in her mouth, kind of nerve racking with older kids stuff around. She is starting to wave and will usually wave at me when she firt wakes up or when she was to take a smile break during nursing. She is sweet, happy, easygoing and we all dote on her.
So (mom and dad) here are some pictures from the last little while. I haven't edited them yet but, you can see everyone.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Wow! I just realized that the last post I put up was almost a year ago, sorry, I guess I've been a little busy. As you all know little Abigail joined our family on September 19th. She came a little late but all went well with her arrival. She looks a lot like me other children, in fact I just found some photos of Amelia at three months and I would only know the difference because Abigail had different lips. She is a pudgy, happy little girl that we all adore. Isaac and Mimi can't seem to get enough of her (something I thought would fade with a little time) and smother her with hugs and kisses whenever they get a chance. Abigail smiles all the time and has begun to make cute little laughs. I was nervous about adding a new baby to the bunch but, she really makes it easy. She first slept through the night at six weeks, a bit earlier than her siblings. She rarely fusses and is easily soothed when she does. I feel extremely grateful to have been blessed with such a sweet little girl. Heavenly Father really does give us what we need.
Isaac is getting huge. I don't know when he turned into a little boy instead of a toddler. He goes to preschool two days a week and loves it. He learned to ride a two wheel bike at the beginning of the summer (after his training wheels kept falling off) and he is amazingly good at it. He rides up and down the curb, jumps down the hill in front of our house, goes off roading and can ride with one hand. Isaac can write most of his letters now and is learning to sound out words. He is still as energetic as ever and wears me out easily but, he is cuddly, loves his sisters and tells them they are beautiful and is a willing helper to me whenever needed. He loves superheros even though he has never seen any movies with them in and doesn't really know what they do, go figure.
Amelia has grown about two inches since summer I think. She loves playing dress-up with Isaac. She constantly entertains us with her funny remarks. For example yesterday when she was getting dressed she asked for her green shirt. When I proceeded to hand it to her she said "exactly what I needed". She is doing great potty training (I know it's late but, I was lazy) and only occasionally has accidents now. Yesterday when I knew she has had and accident but the offending smell I asked if she had had an accident and she responded "yes indeed". One more quick story, a week or so ago I was sneaking some chocolate while the kids at lunch at the table. Amelia turned around and caught me in the act of placing one in my mouth. She smiled at me then winked and nodded as if to tell me that she's got my back. It was the funniest thing ever, if only I had a video camera attached to me at all times to catch the silly things my kids do.
I have been busy trying to organize our home and lives more. Brett has been painting and tiling and I have been trying to make our home prettier. It will get there someday. I dream of being one of those organized people who never forgets a birthday, knows where everything is and can invite someone into their home at any given moment and not die of embarrassment. As it is I can't post any photos because I can't find my USB port, I have yesterdays dishes in the sink because I wasted time surfing the net yesterday (in my defence we haven't had a computer for over a month)and there is a pile of laundry (clean, at least) on my couch. There are days you're on top and days you're not, oh well.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. To bad we live so far apart. Anyone up for a reunion this summer? Love you all.
Isaac is getting huge. I don't know when he turned into a little boy instead of a toddler. He goes to preschool two days a week and loves it. He learned to ride a two wheel bike at the beginning of the summer (after his training wheels kept falling off) and he is amazingly good at it. He rides up and down the curb, jumps down the hill in front of our house, goes off roading and can ride with one hand. Isaac can write most of his letters now and is learning to sound out words. He is still as energetic as ever and wears me out easily but, he is cuddly, loves his sisters and tells them they are beautiful and is a willing helper to me whenever needed. He loves superheros even though he has never seen any movies with them in and doesn't really know what they do, go figure.
Amelia has grown about two inches since summer I think. She loves playing dress-up with Isaac. She constantly entertains us with her funny remarks. For example yesterday when she was getting dressed she asked for her green shirt. When I proceeded to hand it to her she said "exactly what I needed". She is doing great potty training (I know it's late but, I was lazy) and only occasionally has accidents now. Yesterday when I knew she has had and accident but the offending smell I asked if she had had an accident and she responded "yes indeed". One more quick story, a week or so ago I was sneaking some chocolate while the kids at lunch at the table. Amelia turned around and caught me in the act of placing one in my mouth. She smiled at me then winked and nodded as if to tell me that she's got my back. It was the funniest thing ever, if only I had a video camera attached to me at all times to catch the silly things my kids do.
I have been busy trying to organize our home and lives more. Brett has been painting and tiling and I have been trying to make our home prettier. It will get there someday. I dream of being one of those organized people who never forgets a birthday, knows where everything is and can invite someone into their home at any given moment and not die of embarrassment. As it is I can't post any photos because I can't find my USB port, I have yesterdays dishes in the sink because I wasted time surfing the net yesterday (in my defence we haven't had a computer for over a month)and there is a pile of laundry (clean, at least) on my couch. There are days you're on top and days you're not, oh well.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. To bad we live so far apart. Anyone up for a reunion this summer? Love you all.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Hello everyone, I know it's been awhile. I thought I would give a little update on our family. Brett has been out washing windows the last few weeks since the weather has been wonderful. A very welcome change after an unusually cold spell this winter. Isaac is getting huge. All his pants are a little short and some of his shirts are looking short in the sleeves as well. It's wonderful when kids a growing strong and healthy but, kind of expensive too. We were having some problems with his potty training the last two months, he seemed to regress and I was very frustrated. So the last few days I would have him ask for help remembering to go to the bathroom in his prayers and he hasn't had any accidents (except one night time incident). Heavenly Father really does little to the simplest prayers.
One other cute story about Isaac. Last night when I was getting Isaac settled into bed he said, "I'm not going to marry you or mimi". I told him that was fine. He then said, "Mama, can you help me because I don't know what kind of girl to look for?"
I quickly assured him that I would help him. And I have every intention of reminding him of his request in about 17 years.
Amelia is doing great. She is such a talker. The other day she came up to me and said "hows it going mama?" She is always making me laugh with her little comments. She regularly tells us when we are doing a "good job" or asks "you love me?" with her eyebrows appropriately raised. She continues to mimick a lot of what Isaac does watching him for direction , good and bad.
I've been slowing working on organizing my household. A long and tedious process I'm afraid. With the new addition coming sometime in September I really want to be on top of my life and have things together. We'll see how it works out.
How all is well with everyone. I love reading about your families and my wonderful nephews and niece. Love ya.
One other cute story about Isaac. Last night when I was getting Isaac settled into bed he said, "I'm not going to marry you or mimi". I told him that was fine. He then said, "Mama, can you help me because I don't know what kind of girl to look for?"
I quickly assured him that I would help him. And I have every intention of reminding him of his request in about 17 years.
Amelia is doing great. She is such a talker. The other day she came up to me and said "hows it going mama?" She is always making me laugh with her little comments. She regularly tells us when we are doing a "good job" or asks "you love me?" with her eyebrows appropriately raised. She continues to mimick a lot of what Isaac does watching him for direction , good and bad.
I've been slowing working on organizing my household. A long and tedious process I'm afraid. With the new addition coming sometime in September I really want to be on top of my life and have things together. We'll see how it works out.
How all is well with everyone. I love reading about your families and my wonderful nephews and niece. Love ya.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Happy Halloween!
We had a great halloween. I was concerned that it would be really cold like last year (we've had snow 3x already) but, it ended up being a very nice day. Isaac could hardly wait. Though we had an idea what the kids costumes would be I didn't get around to it until the night before. I ran to goodwill and luckily was able to find a red and orange plaid shirt and overalls, and found a bonus pair of workboots for Isaac. He really got into his role as Bob the builder. When he first got dressed up Brett took him into the bathroom and had him stand on the tub to see himself in the mirror. Brett recently ripped out all our tub surround tile. Isaac checked himself out then touched the wall and said "I think I'll fix this".
Amelia enjoyed her flower costume at short intervals, not really enjoying it as I tried to apply makeup (as evident by her crazy face). She did tell people that she was a "pitty flower". They both has great fun running from house to house. Infact if the door didn't open fast enough Amelia would yell "come out". Fun times.
Sorry if this doesn't make sence but, I don't have time to do any editing and I've been called away twice since starting. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Amelia enjoyed her flower costume at short intervals, not really enjoying it as I tried to apply makeup (as evident by her crazy face). She did tell people that she was a "pitty flower". They both has great fun running from house to house. Infact if the door didn't open fast enough Amelia would yell "come out". Fun times.
Sorry if this doesn't make sence but, I don't have time to do any editing and I've been called away twice since starting. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Kids say the funniest things
I've been sitting at the computer doing a little online window shopping while Isaac and Mimi play in the other room (which is so wonderful when it happens). Isaac is playing with his blocks and Amelia did something apparently she wasn't supposed to (I didn't quite catch what) and then I hear Isaac say "Amelia, no! You go tell your mother about this." I about died laughing. It reminded me of this morning when Amelia and I were at Ikea (Isaac was in the playroom, hurray for Ikea) I reached out to touch something and Amelia prompting said "No-no, no touching momma". She continued to do this everytime I touched something, much to the delight of those around us. I finally did as I was told and stopped touching. Kids - so funny. I can't wait until Christmas when we have a whole house full of toddlers, should be very entertaining.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Thought I would quickly add a few new photos and videos (thanks Jamie). The first is Amelias first time in pigtails. Yes they are alittle small but, her hair has grown enough to almost style it. Note all of her teeth.
The second photo is of all the items the plumber found in our toilet, yes our toilet. Isaac thought he would see what could go down that fun drain hole. Apparently, one large blue comb, a tube of toothpaste, a childs toothbrush and a foam sanding block all will make it through. Amazing.
I also added a few videos now that I know how to do it. One is Isaac biking around our house. He can go in circles for an hour. Brett discovered that Amelia likes to share in the action as well. I love it, keeps them busy.
The last two videos are of Amelia being silly. She has begun to ask us to "watch this" and will show us something she has been trying out, such as strange sounds. Notice that she is watching t.v. part way through and forgets what she is doing, also that she hits the camera at the end. Too funny.
The second is Amelia singing her favorite song. I'm not quite sure what happended at the end but, I thought it was pretty fun. Enjoy.
The second photo is of all the items the plumber found in our toilet, yes our toilet. Isaac thought he would see what could go down that fun drain hole. Apparently, one large blue comb, a tube of toothpaste, a childs toothbrush and a foam sanding block all will make it through. Amazing.
I also added a few videos now that I know how to do it. One is Isaac biking around our house. He can go in circles for an hour. Brett discovered that Amelia likes to share in the action as well. I love it, keeps them busy.
The last two videos are of Amelia being silly. She has begun to ask us to "watch this" and will show us something she has been trying out, such as strange sounds. Notice that she is watching t.v. part way through and forgets what she is doing, also that she hits the camera at the end. Too funny.
The second is Amelia singing her favorite song. I'm not quite sure what happended at the end but, I thought it was pretty fun. Enjoy.
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