Warming up the Pergo

We got our first real blast of winter Friday night. It started to snow lightly as the three of us made a chain and moved the Pergo into the kitchen to "warm up". It had been sitting on the back carport. Today the real fun begins!

Out with the Old

It's been awhile since Jim and I tackled a project this big. This is what we do and we've been here before. We buy a house then slowly but surely rip out the old carpet, counters, etc. and turn it into what we like better. So far this winter we've painted the inside, replaced the blinds, and now we are tearing out the carpet (it has seem much better days). We are older now so the work feels harder and takes a bit longer but hopefully it will be more rewarding once we are done!

Snowboard Ready!

Well, almost. "Go check your gear and make sure everything still fits." That's how this picture came to be. I couldn't resist...he looks like a big bug. Gavin has gotten new snowpants and gloves since this picture was taken. Now all they need is more snow on the mountain.

Happy Thanksgiving!

For the first time in a long time (or maybe ever), it is just the three of us for Thanksgiving. My guys are sleeping in and I'm baking a pumkin pie this morning. Gavin had a buddy spend the night. I surprised them with king crab legs last night for dinner. Forgot to take a picture but they didn't last long.

The plan for today is to eat a hearty breakfast (sausage and eggs), go to the IMAX and see Beowulf in 3-D, then come home and have dinner (spiraled ham, sweet potatoes and green beans). And maybe throw a nap in there somewhere :)

My favorite yoga pose

I had my third yoga class last night. Soon I will look like Mr Iyengar in the photo. Just kidding. It is the hardest sport I've ever tried to do. We are doing just the basic poses and I find myself shaky and dripping with sweat! The instructor is very patient and ends the evening with us laying down in a relaxed pose which almost always puts me to sleep.

Two broken buddies

Well, we knew it was a matter of time before Gav took the big fall and he did this past Monday evening at the skate park and broke a bone in his wrist. His good friend Fred fell rollerblading in PE and broke both his tibia and fibula, ouch!

Chili in the house

I made a pot of my sister Kathy's famous chili yesterday. We watched some football, munched on chips and salsa and waited for the chili to be done. Yum! Today I painted the laundry room. I'm slowly getting each room painted and the house is starting to feel a little more like home.