Finish Work

Project basement has been in full swing for a couple of months now and the Christmas deadline is quickly creeping up on us as we (Kelly) put the finishing touches on everything. We're scheduled to get carpet this coming up Wednesday and it will be wonderful to sink my toes into something besides concrete and sheet rock dust. Thanks to m'love for working so tirelessly on such a daunting task. Tasks to be completed: Install the kitchenette, tile the bathroom and get fixtures, throw up some closet doors, install a few remaining baseboards and the usual putty and paint touch ups. These persnickety details can be sorted out later, of course.

Baby Haven

It is complete! My vision is complete! Kathy helped me put the finishing touches on her masterpiece today and I now wash my hands of this child's bedroom. I had grand plans for paint and decor and the like, but the bedding project proved to be quite enough. I'll just hang some more pictures and we'll be set. I couldn't have done a bloomin' thing without Kathy's help and expertise. My only real claim to fame on this project, are the hours of painstaking quilting which left my fingers calloused and bleeding. Thank you so much Kathy for all your help and thank you Dennis for transforming my old creaky wooden rocking chair into an attractive, stable place for me to park my ever expanding arse.

Lot of sap in here...a lot of sap

Our yearly festival of trees and my personal favorite black Friday Event. This year we found ourselves wading throught waist deep snow to find and chop down big piney. The sun was out and it was a blistering 10 degrees. Conditions couldn't have been better.

11 More Weeks...

...And counting. Feeling so biiiiiig. Ugh.

Keeping it out of the children

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And for heaven's sake, PLEASE keep it out of the children.

A Pearson Event

At long last, our little Justin is all growed up and has joined the ranks of shiny, happy married people all over the world. Rachel looked gorgeous and we are all thrilled to assimilate her into the collective. Adam was in town from Cali and as always, it was really nice to get all the friends together for the weekend. We are excited to see Adam, Nikki, Taylor, Cameron and the rest of the crew (including the new blissfully wedded) for the holidays.

Justin and his cute best man.

'Da boys. Dave, Adam, Justin, muh hoooney, and Shawn.

Justin and Rachel making a break for it in their expertly designed car. Good luck to you both, we love you!

All Hallows Eve

Gizmo was supposed to be the headless horseman, but objected loudly to the puffy orange pumpkin head-dress.

The usual Halloween Fare. Pumpkin carving. Dogs in costumes. What more could you need? This time next year, we'll be searching for costumes for a slightly larger specimen.