After weeks of having the house on the market (driving us CRAZY), we finally had an offer on it this week! It was kinda low, so we countered back, they countered, and we countered again.....so hopefully, we will have a contract on it by the beginning of next week. Wish us luck!!!
On the down side, construction is starting on our street, starting Monday. They are going to be widening the road and building new sidewalks. We aren't going to be able to even drive or park on our street AT ALL. With no paved alley or back drive, it's going to be a huge pain in the butt. Our house will not be able to be shown.....who wants to buy a house that they have to walk a 1/2 block to get to??!! So, this offer couldn't have come at a better time.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
In with the Old....
On Saturday, we were preparing for an open house, and Aaron made a last minute run to the grocery store for flowers and cookie dough. As fate would have it, there was a garage sale across the street from the store, where Aaron happened to spy some great, antique furniture---the kind we drool over in antique malls and at Canton, our absolute favorite style of 1940s, real wood beauties. Dodging traffic, and his home-selling duties, Aaron ran over and inspected the furniture and asked about the price. It was too good to pass up, and he ran back to the Kroger to withdraw money from the atm and called me to come see it.
I was a bit hesitant to go since we were frantically trying to finish preparing the house (i.e., cleaning the mess we created throughout the week), not to mention we had just talked about tightening up our budget this month after totally blowing it last month. But my curiosity got the better of me, and Juliana and I drove over to meet him.
As soon as I drove up, I fell in love with it!! And budget be damned; we bought everything on the spot. 6 pieces for $200--how could I say no?!
1) a 5 ft tall highboy:
2) a 4 ft. tall chest of drawers:
3) Two nightstands: (one will be used in the guest room)
4) and this bad boy: a 5 ft. long, 3 ft tall dresser with a great big mirror that mounts behind:
(This one is very depressed that I didn't have the energy tonight to move him out of the dirty garage and into the guest room.)
Our bedroom looks sooo cozy and warm now. I tried to take pics of it all put together, but I don't have a wide-angle lens that would capture all three walls. But, you get the picture!
I was a bit hesitant to go since we were frantically trying to finish preparing the house (i.e., cleaning the mess we created throughout the week), not to mention we had just talked about tightening up our budget this month after totally blowing it last month. But my curiosity got the better of me, and Juliana and I drove over to meet him.
As soon as I drove up, I fell in love with it!! And budget be damned; we bought everything on the spot. 6 pieces for $200--how could I say no?!
1) a 5 ft tall highboy:
2) a 4 ft. tall chest of drawers:
3) Two nightstands: (one will be used in the guest room)
4) and this bad boy: a 5 ft. long, 3 ft tall dresser with a great big mirror that mounts behind:
(This one is very depressed that I didn't have the energy tonight to move him out of the dirty garage and into the guest room.)Our bedroom looks sooo cozy and warm now. I tried to take pics of it all put together, but I don't have a wide-angle lens that would capture all three walls. But, you get the picture!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wedded Blitz {REVISED}
My cousin Dan was married this weekend.
His mom and sister-in-law Kathryn did soooo much work to make it a beautiful wedding. They really did a great job. The plan was to have the ceremony outside on the dock, but it was raining ALL week long and almost didn't happen. But the weather cooperated at the last minute and Danny and Katie were able to get married on the lake.
Being an avid boater, we have-expected the bride and groom to tear off their dress and tux and speed away on water skis. That didn't happen, and I have to admit, I was more than a little disappointed.
But they both looked gorgeous and happy, so all in all, the ceremony was very nice.
The party afterwards was the best time I've had in a while. Lots of Mike's Hard Lemonade (my preferred bottle adult beverage), spumanti champagne, Messina Hoff wines, and good beer. Bless you, Robin & Eric, for splurging for the good stuff! Aaron was in heaven as the bartender for the evening. The spirits flowed like...well, wine... And everyone was so laid-back. I enjoyed my cousin Brandon the most. He's a hoot. Especially when he's had enough to cause alcohol-poisoning. Alas, he did pay for it later. (Yeah, I heard you in the shower, cuz, and it sounded like your lungs were detaching from your chest-al cavity.)
My aunt Tammy took a great picture of my poor, unsuspecting daughter in the midst of all the revelry, and all you can see is her head hovering over a table overflowing with empty bottles. It's a hilarious picture. Does that make me a bad mom? If she would email the picture, I could post it
right
about
HERE
OH, LOOK!! SHE DID SEND IT!!! HERE IT IS:
Juliana got to go shopping for a dress the morning of the wedding, and she chose this great little number. It's so hip and teenager-y. Love it!
My Gramma was looking particularly lovely this day, and I'm so glad I got a nice picture of her.
This is the perfect opportunity for me to praise all the ladies in my family for their momentous accomplishment: I think we all kept our heels on until the end of the ceremony. Brandon kept stepping on my bare feet when we were at the "cool" table, talking and... reveling. He made a comment about my bare feet, at which point my aunts, his wife, and I all raised up our bare feet in a unified, rebellious gesture of solidarity. Shoes and Heinz women are like oil and water!
By the end of the night, Dan and Katie were definitely loosened up and ready to start the real post-wedding celebration, I'm sure!!
The newly-weds departed on the ski boat (not on skis, however, much to my disappointment...) with a great fireworks display.
I'm sure there were more fireworks later that night, but that's none of my bee's wax...
His mom and sister-in-law Kathryn did soooo much work to make it a beautiful wedding. They really did a great job. The plan was to have the ceremony outside on the dock, but it was raining ALL week long and almost didn't happen. But the weather cooperated at the last minute and Danny and Katie were able to get married on the lake.
Being an avid boater, we have-expected the bride and groom to tear off their dress and tux and speed away on water skis. That didn't happen, and I have to admit, I was more than a little disappointed.
But they both looked gorgeous and happy, so all in all, the ceremony was very nice.
The party afterwards was the best time I've had in a while. Lots of Mike's Hard Lemonade (my preferred bottle adult beverage), spumanti champagne, Messina Hoff wines, and good beer. Bless you, Robin & Eric, for splurging for the good stuff! Aaron was in heaven as the bartender for the evening. The spirits flowed like...well, wine... And everyone was so laid-back. I enjoyed my cousin Brandon the most. He's a hoot. Especially when he's had enough to cause alcohol-poisoning. Alas, he did pay for it later. (Yeah, I heard you in the shower, cuz, and it sounded like your lungs were detaching from your chest-al cavity.)
My aunt Tammy took a great picture of my poor, unsuspecting daughter in the midst of all the revelry, and all you can see is her head hovering over a table overflowing with empty bottles. It's a hilarious picture. Does that make me a bad mom? If she would email the picture, I could post it
right
about
HERE
OH, LOOK!! SHE DID SEND IT!!! HERE IT IS:
Juliana got to go shopping for a dress the morning of the wedding, and she chose this great little number. It's so hip and teenager-y. Love it!
My Gramma was looking particularly lovely this day, and I'm so glad I got a nice picture of her.
This is the perfect opportunity for me to praise all the ladies in my family for their momentous accomplishment: I think we all kept our heels on until the end of the ceremony. Brandon kept stepping on my bare feet when we were at the "cool" table, talking and... reveling. He made a comment about my bare feet, at which point my aunts, his wife, and I all raised up our bare feet in a unified, rebellious gesture of solidarity. Shoes and Heinz women are like oil and water!By the end of the night, Dan and Katie were definitely loosened up and ready to start the real post-wedding celebration, I'm sure!!
The newly-weds departed on the ski boat (not on skis, however, much to my disappointment...) with a great fireworks display.
I'm sure there were more fireworks later that night, but that's none of my bee's wax...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
She's No Victoria's Secret Model...
My dogs are in need of serious therapy.
She's got issues.
I terrorize these poor, defenseless babies quite frequently.
Whenever it rains, these unappreciated, mistreated divas have a tendency to want to tinkle all over my nicely polished hardwood.
They don't want to get their feet wet.
Or their heads.
I bought a couple of pairs of panties for Lola and Gidget to wear when it rains for now on.
The panties were not a hit.
Even though they had ruffles.
And were patriotic.
Since Gidget was just spayed a couple of days ago, she was spared the humiliation of trying them on and having her picture taken.
Lola just had to suffer alone.
I think she is beginning to exhibit homicidal behavior.
Notice the baleful stare.
Straight into the lens.
This could get ugly.
She's got issues.
I terrorize these poor, defenseless babies quite frequently.
Whenever it rains, these unappreciated, mistreated divas have a tendency to want to tinkle all over my nicely polished hardwood.
They don't want to get their feet wet.
Or their heads.
I bought a couple of pairs of panties for Lola and Gidget to wear when it rains for now on.
The panties were not a hit.
Even though they had ruffles.
And were patriotic.
Since Gidget was just spayed a couple of days ago, she was spared the humiliation of trying them on and having her picture taken.
Lola just had to suffer alone.
I think she is beginning to exhibit homicidal behavior.
Notice the baleful stare.
Straight into the lens.
This could get ugly.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Anti-Depressants: 1, 2, 3
I had a rough day today. I cried for the first time in a loooong time. I mean, sobbing like a goober. Too much pressure lately.
Aaron and I stopped by an antique store in downtown Garland in the afternoon, and he bought me these beauties:
1.
2.
3.
They combine two of my favorite things: hand-painted china and bluebirds.
I feel much better now.
Aaron and I stopped by an antique store in downtown Garland in the afternoon, and he bought me these beauties:
1.
2.
3.
They combine two of my favorite things: hand-painted china and bluebirds.
I feel much better now.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Sew Much Fun, It Should be Outlawed!
Recently, I have been feeling like a maniac, dealing with trying to sell our house.
I feel like the joy has been sucked out of our lives, and I am the one doing all the sucking.
Stress, frustration, and anxiety have been weighing me down these past few weeks, and I have become a big B-I-T-C-H around these parts. One of the reasons is that I hate living in limbo. Are we leaving or staying?! Another is that we are living in a very sterile house, stripped of any cozy comforts: my family pictures, collections of little hand-painted china jewelry caches, etc. The realtors had us de-personalize the house to keep it from distracting potential buyers. (Hey, I know that person!! I think I saw her at the salon getting her grey covered! Who collects junky old pennies, anyway!! )
This past weekend, I decided to leave all that behind and head out to my mom and dad's place. It always calms and relaxes us being with them--out in the gorgeous woods-- and this weekend it was more appreciated than usual!!
My mom is a Barbie NUT, and she has taken up sewing the teeny-tiniest little outfits. She dresses up her own vintage Barbies, and some of them she sells on eBay & Etsy. (One of the outfits that Juliana helped her sew a few weeks ago sold while we were out there on Saturday for $33. Juliana was stoked!!)
This Saturday, Mom and Juliana broke out the patterns again, plugged in the sewing machine, and threaded their needles. It was so nice to see Juliana doing something besides texting and watching TV. (Can't make a mess with all the paints when you may have a showing at the drop of a hat...)
She cut out the patterns and fabric by herself:
Threaded & set the bobbin:
My mom helped her match the pieces and make sure it came together properly:
Then, Jules used a needle to sew the straps on the dress:
The finished product:
We all needed the calming effect of this domestic task, Mom included. Amazing how good sewing can make you feel.
Especially when you are the one who is just observing and not doing a shred of work!
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