The Visit

Meme and Landon (cousin) came to visit this last week and we had such a great time with them. Many special memories were made and it was a treat for Corben to spend so much quality time with both Meme and Landon. If you watched the video a few posts ago [The Surprise Package] you'd know that Corben had no idea that Landon was even coming. Thank you to Andy and Caroline for allowing Landon to accompany Meme - we LOVED having him here and Corben can't wait for him to come back ;] We miss the both of you already!!

Overdue Upgrade

We've had our current kitchen table since we got married and prior to that, it had belonged to my Grandmother. It has seen much wear and tear and I really don't worry about it's condition since I know the children cannot harm it in any way short of setting it on fire. Having said that, I know that Lester would love to replace our practical table and "Lifetime" Costco chairs with something more up to date and preferably new.

Out with the old

Fast forward to a few months ago when I spied a beautiful table and chairs at Sams Club that I really liked, then saw one similar at a friend's house. I kept talking myself out of the set because I felt the kids would mistreat it and it would get scratched and ruined in short order but then I would think, no the table would be fine and it would just take on the distressed look. Well, I wanted my Mom to see the table and get her opinion, and she had the exact sentiment as Lester about getting something new - figures!! So yesterday, we saw it and I went back later and got it. We spent last night and this morning putting all the chairs (EIGHT of them and three "almost there blisters" to show for it) and the table together. It looks fabulous, and I'll just have to grin and bear any wear and tear from the children -- but then again, that's why they make plastic table cloths, placemats, and coasters ;]

In with the NEW!

Something's Missing

Tooth #3 decided to fall out at school [actually fell out on Friday April 4th I believe] so we weren't able to do any fun tooth removal tricks this time. #4 is wobbly and will probably be out within the month which will most likely keep the tooth fairy in the neighborhood.

The Surprise Package

My Mom (Meme to the grandchildren) has been planning a trip East to come and visit our family for quite some time now. Not too long ago, it worked out that Corben's cousin Landon would make the trip with her since he would be on spring break from school. We were able to keep Landon's coming a surprise, as you'll see:

[On a sidenote - I hope that none of you had tickets to travel anywhere on the now defunct SKYBUS - they decided to cease operations at 12:01am the very day Meme and Landon were to fly....figures they couldn't wait one more day! YAY to Hotwire for finding a good deal to get them back here on such short notice, only 18 hours later than the original arrival time.]

Progress

As Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving."

I've been busy here at home and not just up in this room - pretty much all the other rooms are getting overhauled and straightened.