Home repairs

So, Josh decided to rip off the mantel and fix the fireplace this year, that big white slab under the window is the marble for the hearth. He took out the fireplace insert and drywalled the interior space to give it more insulation. Now as I'm typing this, my fingers aren't frozen!

it's now back together and you'd never know it was taken apart.

This week, he had the oportunity to replace the sewer grinder in the basement which stopped working. I noticed a problem when the basement toilet started spitting at me, it got grossness all over. Then when Josh took apart part of the pipe, the pressure made it spray all over him and the area he was working in. Several hours and a lot of bleach later, and it too, is put back together.

Chocolate cake

I'm on the hunt to make a cake comparable to the one I love from Outback steakhouse, here is my first attempt. It was yummy, but not even close.

Fall 2010

deer in our back yard

isnt' she precious?

Abby after her first day at school, 9-16-10

10-21-10 I took Abby on her field trip with her pre-school today to the pumpkin patch. She really enjoyed picking out a pumpkin, riding on the hay ride, and learning about how a pumpkin grows. It was nice to spend some time with her. Of course, I forgot my camera. . . and phone.

I have finished the girls dresses for their princess costumes. Abby's underskirt is huge, I hope she can move in it. It's a bit too much, but I don't know how to fix it and I'm out of steam at this point.