Random Happenings

Just a few random things:
1.  Dishwasher broke, wahwah!  After one month of living here and living in denial that something was wrong with the dishwasher it was confirmed when it wouldn't start any more!  The panel that would start the dishwasher and select different cycles is faulty.  We are now waiting for the part and in the meantime I am grateful for the invention of dishwashers because there is nothing worse than always having a stack of dishes to wash.  I am also grateful we added a policy to cover appliances and other random things in the house for the first year we live here.   If you are buying a home make sure to add this into the Purchase Agreement.

2.  We FINALLY closed on the refinance of the town home.  I will not go into the frustrating details in fear I will start ranting, but know that it took almost 4 months and having to reschedule the closing on at least 5 different times!  Needless to say I am happy that is completed and hopefully I will not have to sign another mortgage for many years to come.
3.  We did not make the top ten for Mandi's Epic Makeover :(, but do not fret I have plans for little B's room.  It is not on the top of the long list of things to do to the house, but hopefully we can start soon.
4.  I am doing Dr. DelRae's Detox!!  I started this past weekend and already see results.  I do not do the program for weight loss, but rather to help clean the slate.  We consume so much junk on any given day it is good to reboot.  Her program helps make me conscious of my food choices and helps me achieve my goals quicker.  Not to mention this is the BEST protein powder I have tasted ever!!  
5.  We have almost brewed a good batch of Kombucha.  It has been a work in progress trying to perfect the tea, water, sugar and brew times just perfectly, but do you see the bubbles?  That is a good sign and the taste is pretty good too.    

And a quick picture of some good cuddles...

Have a great night!
   

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UPDATE:  Voting is now open for the EPIC Room Makeover! We are number 63! You can vote up to once per day.  http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2012/08/epic-room-makeover-giveaway-contest-2012.html#more

I am so excited to be entering in Mandi's EPIC Room Makeover!   I absolutely LOVE her style and I desperately need her help!  

Ahhh, where do I start!  If we rewind the tape you can remember that on August 1st we closed on this beautiful house and everything was perfect!  


Well almost!   I think my husband thought that we were going to be able just to move in, get settled and organized and life would be good.  However, thanks to Mandi's blog with all of her EPIC ideas there is no way I can just move into someone elses house and call it our home.  There are things to be done people!  Behind this beautiful brick are bare brown walls, popcorn ceilings, and no Mandilicousness!!  We need a makeover and when Mandi posted this contest it was a sign!  But what one room needs the makeover the most?  After much discussion with my husband we decided we need a lot help with my son's room.  Here is why..

Bennett is 3 and easily one of the coolest and cutest most handsome kids around!

Problem is his room is boring and lacks the creativity he needs at 3 years old.   Also not to mention he finds it SO boring he wants to sleep in our room! All of the time!  Not cool!!  But can I blame him?!  The room consists of a toddler bed which he has outgrown with blue walls and a dresser.  Too boot there is a ugly ceiling fan/light fixture combo with popcorn ceilings.

 The toys are pathetically scattered on the ground with no home of their own, unless the closet floor counts?!?

Other reasons why we think we should win this contest:
1.  Who wouldn't want to come to MN in October???  Ok, so maybe that is not the biggest seller.
2.  1.  We are hosting Thanksgiving this year and have many guests coming in from out of town.  Even though this house would seem like it has more than 3 bedrooms it does not.  The previous owners finished the basement, but did not build out an extra room.  Since my sister-in-law is having a new baby in October,  I would love nothing more than to provide a bedroom for her and her family to stay.  I would hate to put her in a room with a little toddler bed and nothing to look at while she is up at 2 AM feeding the babe...
2.  We need power tools and a few proper lessons so we can finish the rest of the projects around the house.  Look at this poor set-up we have to install our board and batten.  The tailgate of our car + hand saw + "miter" box does NOT = great miter cuts!  :(  But don't act like you are not impressed!

3.  I could pick Mandi and Hailee's brain for other creative ideas and roadblocks that this new house presents us.  Like these odd tile shelves??  What?!?!?

Or what to do with textured bathroom walls (not to mention the missing a mirror and burnt out light bulb)...

Please Mandi we really need your help to make our son's room a fun and creative place for him to be (and sleep)!  He even said himself that he wanted his room to be more Mandilicious!