More paint

Okay, so I'm afraid the color is a little dark, but it's already on the walls and I happen to like it! High Tea...that's the name!
Another pic of the living room. I love it love it love it. I'm thinking about some red couches.

Blogging

I've come to the conclusion that I enjoy this blogging stuff. It's just simple. I may say goodbye to facebook and myspace forever (or maybe not). Anyway, an update on life.....finally started working as a PA in the Pediatric ER, Jake is starting kindegarten in a month, Anna is turning into a lovely young lady, Cory is enjoying helping coach the softball team, the house is STILL not done, our last vacation was to Disney in May, our next vacation will be God knows when, blah blah blah.

Summertime Softball

We're taking a short break from our painting project. Anna's Allstar team is playing in Slidell...the final tournament of the summer. They've done well, and of course, I'm proud. At this particular tournament, there was a parade of all of the teams competing. Below are pics of Jake without the lute (tears) and with the lute (smiles).

Jake has tagged along for most of his sister's games. The tears come often, but so do the smiles:) He's even managed one or two fist fights (literally) with boys that are mostly bigger than him. He is ONE OF A KIND! Sweet Jake.

A Masterpiece in Progress...Anna's Room

My 9-year-old daughter, Anna Catherine, chose to have a brown and aqua themed room. She debated on blue and green, hot pink and orange, mint green and pink and at the last moment, she decided she didn't want her room to look like every other 9-year-old's room. So, these are the colors that SHE wanted. I think her room will be more elegant than funky. We're planning to use one of the old fireplace mantels (since a fireplace no longer exists) along with some old window frames to liven the place up. Oh yeah, she get's a chandelier too and the best windows in the house!

In the Works

I'm in pain. Painting is HARD work. My feet..my back...my head...my arms....my poor body!!! The colors are turning out nicely though. As you can see, many of the shades are pretty bold. We have super high ceilings and big rooms so I can get away with color. Plus, it's an old house; it should have character. No bland tan here. These pics are of the dining (blue-gray) and living room (gold).

PAINTING=WORK

Cory and I are attacking the job of painting a 3600 sq ft house. Unfortunately, hiring someone to do this task costs a bundle, and it's just not in our budget. We're saving approximately 6-7K in labor costs by doing the work ourselves. The paint itself will run between 3-4K. I know that sounds like a little money, but we're coming to the end of our budget and there's lots left to do!!!!

The picture to left is the kitchen, and I happen to love the color. The blue-gray is the master bath...love that too.