Jan 25-31

Monday, January 25 - I spent a lot of the day working on the preparations for grandma Sharon's enrichment activity. It was fun but a bit more work than I had anticipated. Zackary loved it though. He got to lick the chocolate spoon I used to drizzle. :)

 

Tuesday, January 26 - Even though I was pretty busy and stressed about the enrichment activity, I decided to take a break from it for a few hours and go to the Bean Museum with my kids and a bunch of ward friends. It was a blast and I was glad I went! Bonus: When we got home, Marisa came in and helped me finish making the piggy sugar cookies. I couldn't have done it without her!

Wednesday, January 27 - Simon spent the entire evening ripping out the tile entryway that was here. The next step in our home improvement plan is to get the new wood floor laid. Once that is done, we can really move on with the bookshelves and everything else. Can't wait!

Thursday, January 28 - I had card exchange tonight but before I left, Simon asked me one last time if I was sure I wanted orange on the walls. I really wasn't sure! I have had a ton of anxiety about the color. However, when I got home, I was SO happy! I love it!! I can't wait to see how this all comes together!

 

 Friday, January 29 - I've been spending a little time with Dave so that he's not home alone. Especially now that Viv is back to work and he's still on strong pain-killers, he needs to be with someone. My mom and sister planned lunch and I wasn't sure if we'd make it but I ended up just dragging Dave along. It was fun to have him there with us. In the evening, Simon got all the prep work done to start working on the floor tomorrow. Yay!!

Saturday, January 30 - The floor is in! And it's amazing!! Simon, as always, did such a great job. I love the color and love how it made the room brighter and feel more open. Hooray for new flooring!

 

Sunday, January 31 - Random set of pictures, I know. Zacky got hurt at Grandma and Jim's tonight. I wasn't a very happy camper about it (to put it lightly). See the hole in his forehead and the giant goose egg? These are the results of about 5 kids doing stupid things in a formal living room. Head vs Coffee Table Corner = Coffee Table Wins!

Mom and dad left today for a 12 day cruise to Mexico. I always miss them when they're gone. Things just don't feel normal. And this is cute Alexis. She's 21 weeks. That is definitely not what I look like at 21 weeks!! :) That baby has abs of steel to get through though! :)