Our Kitchen Project...

KITCHEN!

Yep, that's right...I'm finally posting pictures of our latest and longest project, our KITCHEN!

We still have a few minor things to add such as a tile back splash, a floor vent, knobs for the cabinets and trim along the bottom of the cabinets...but we've made it to the end.

Before (boxed oak cabinets)

After (custom rustic alder cabinets)

Sisters

"There's a special kind of freedom sisters enjoy. Freedom to share innermost thoughts, to ask a favor, to show their true feelings. The freedom to simply be themselves."

Author Unknown

I am so fortunate to have such a great relationship with my sisters now. I enjoy reminiscing childhood memories and hope to create many more funny stories. We have been through a lot together and I'm so proud of the strong and independent women we've become.

Quote of the Day

"Communication. It's the first thing we really learn in life. Funny thing is, once we grow up, learn our words and really start talking the harder it becomes to know what to say. Or how to ask for what we really need."
Meredith Grey, Grey's Anatomy

All Are Invited...

SATURDAY, MAY 17th, 2008!

Primrose School of Savage will be having their annual Spring Fling event from 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. There will be lots of fun games, food, entertainment and a silent auction. The event is free to participate and open to all families in the community.

All proceeds received will be donated to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well as to Primrose's Children's Foundation.

Help us make this event a huge success by joining us for a fun filled day!!!

You can buy tickets at the door for food and games (50 cents a ticket). Corey and I will be lending a hand at the grill tent. Hope to see you there!!

Race for the Cure 2008!

We spent another Mother's Day supporting breast cancer research and all survivors. The turn out was in the 50,000s!!! Despite the cold weather this morning it was a great day and a wonderful walk. My mom, my sister Natalie, Corey and I walked in support of my Aunt Rhonda. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and is currently in remission.

Highlights from the day...

Mom, Natalie, Me and Corey

We walked in celebration of my Aunt Rhonda Zweber.

Squeeze....

There were many teams out there today. My Aunt's team was titled..."Rhonda's Rack." She had a team of over 70 people!!!

This guy had a great team..."Hey Cancer, You Picked the Wrong Bitch!"

Mother's Day Brunch at Grandpa and Grandma's

Family Picture: Brian, Mom, Parker, Stef, Me, Corey and Nat

My Aunt Rhonda (51 week survivor), Parker and Stef.

Parker, Stef, Me, Nat and Mom

Happy Mother's Day Moms!!!

Happy Mother's Day Mom L. and Mom B.

I am so lucky to have both of you in my life.

Mom L., Even when I have given up on myself, you always encourage me to keep dreaming and reach for my life's goals. Thank you.

Mom B.,You have created such a strong and loving bond with your family and I am so proud to be part of it.

Busy Weekend

Friday
I joined some old friends at Osaka in Apple Valley for dinner. The place looks like a dive on the outside, but it's really a neat atmosphere inside. We sat at a huge table with a grill in the middle...the chef cooks the food right in front of you. (I love places like this!) It was a little pricey but not too bad considering the amount of food you get.
We all headed to a near by bar to have some more drinks and great conversation. I had so much fun reminiscing with the girls. I went to grade school with Kayleen but met the rest of the girls in middle school. Katie, Suzy, Michelle and Kelly were just some of my first 'public school' friends. I was able to reconnect with some of them when we had our ten year class reunion in November. Friday night we all got together because Kayleen was in town. It was so much fun!! It was nice to catch up with everyone and tell lots of stories of our past.

Saturday
I slept in...it was great! Corey spent the morning at work and I decided to tackle the bathrooms. They needed a good scrub down. I hate cleaning bathrooms...but it's so nice when they're clean.
After dinner Corey and I headed out to the VFW in town for some drinks with my family. My Uncle Matt and Aunt Peggy invited us to spend some time with them...and I do recall last time I spent time with them at the VFW I drank too much. Well, this time was no different. My mom and Natalie joined us, along with Corey's brother Nick. I think Natalie and I were having a little too much fun! After some drinks, shots and some dancing I was ready to go home. I didn't quite hold my liquor last night and I'm paying for it today. ;)

Sunday
Corey and I were able to finish clear coating the rest of our kitchen doors. (The weather was FINALLY NICE today.)
We had a BBQ with my in-laws and showed them the progress on the kitchen. Corey's hanging the doors (as I'm typing this), we need to rehang the light above the kitchen sink, clear coat the edge of the counter top and put trim along the bottom of the cabinets. We're near completion!!