when the hubsters was out of town my girlfriend came over and helped me with this:
i know some people like having "desks" in their kitchen, but mine ended up being a catch-all junk area. The classy blue recycling bin lived in the chair opening and the top was always covered with one thing or another. Organization aside I hated this area.
So we did it.....with a small pink hammer and a teeny tiny screwdriver. Manly tool wielders we were not.
The original plan was to build out my super tiny pantry, but after the demo I realized that the main water line runs straight down through the wall, so another plan needed to be made.
It was a mess. The amount of pilot holes the builders drilled was ridiculous, but the lovely green flooring was intact ( the reason it all got demo'd)
So it all got repaired in time for the hubsters to come home......and NOT notice it. Well he sort of noticed it, but not at first
It had sat like this with various configurations. That darling basket got returned because it would not suit our purpose.
What was our purpose now?
I had removed storage and had a large place where my lovely recycling was now showcased. After much debating I made plans. I kidnapped hubsters from work and we went to Ikea. we found a bench that pulled out and then found three black bins that fit perfectly inside. It was kismet!
Hubst put it together and worked his manly magic and voila
Part I was completed. Part II and III were a little more girly, but required some manly tools of an air compressor and a rotozip to get us
HERE!!!!
Love the hubsters and
we added beadboard and a bookshelf made out of a pine stair tread. I'm beyond thrilled. I don't care that it's not perfect. It's done, and it works for what we need. A place to hide recycling and hang jackets, and put out some cook books ( which have been in my living room).
Woohoo!
Now on to the next project.....
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another proud moment
who has two thumbs and married the awesomest guy ever - this girl
my man, through interventions known only to the big man upstairs, was promoted within his company to an amazing new position. well. technically the company created a whole new division within 2 days so that hubsters could stay with them.
seriously....blessings people.
i'm proud of him. i love him
my favorite thing though.....?
his comment shortly after changing jobs: "it's like i don't have a job anymore. all i do is manage!"
hahahahha!
oh...and why this picture, you ask....seriously he tries to look all mad and mean, but please....give it up!
more ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
this week marks the beginning of a new job and a new lease on life.
no more 45-60 minute commute
no more paying for everything out of pocket
no more cold corporate
a hubby who is home before sunset will take some time to get used to, but i'm pretty sure it will be an easy adjustment.
we even met for lunch and it was completely convenient for both of us. awesome!!
i love you hubsters, and am so proud of all you have accomplished!
no more 45-60 minute commute
no more paying for everything out of pocket
no more cold corporate
a hubby who is home before sunset will take some time to get used to, but i'm pretty sure it will be an easy adjustment.
we even met for lunch and it was completely convenient for both of us. awesome!!
i love you hubsters, and am so proud of all you have accomplished!
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happy belated birthday to my amazing husband!!when we were dating 15+ years ago (all 3 weeks of it) hubsters wanted to be an architect. he went to school and ended up majoring in music, since it paid for school. architecture was out. he still loved design and we loved discussing designing homes for ourselves and others. he found his way into an industry that he fit perfectly into.
here we are 15 years later and this week found out that his job title is....ready for it......
systems architect
life's funny that way.
psycho was right
you were right "psycho". look for a post all about you in the coming days when i can scan, hopefully an embarrassing, picture of you. i will also explain why i call my girlfriend "psycho" :)

when the hubsters and i started dating over 15 years ago i brought back this piece from the department 54 heritage collection "a christmas story". for years he got one piece of the collection until he completed it. we dont always get it put up for the holidays because of sticky fingered children, but this year we seemed to have passed that phase of our lives and we have it displayed within arms reach.
i love how he carefully sets it up in a specific way and gets so excited to have it out. it's a great piece of family history for us. a display of our "christmas history".
when the hubsters and i started dating over 15 years ago i brought back this piece from the department 54 heritage collection "a christmas story". for years he got one piece of the collection until he completed it. we dont always get it put up for the holidays because of sticky fingered children, but this year we seemed to have passed that phase of our lives and we have it displayed within arms reach.
i love how he carefully sets it up in a specific way and gets so excited to have it out. it's a great piece of family history for us. a display of our "christmas history".
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oh and.....
another reason i love this man: he just completed his entire honey-do list while i was at the gym.
seriously love him!
seriously love him!
to you

happy birthday to you.
you are the greatest husband, father, friend and confidant that anyone could ask for. you are my rock, my comic relief and the ear i turn to. your strength and maturity amaze me and constantly surprise me. i am so glad that i know the real you. the person behind the quiet voice and quiet demeanor.
swak!
father's day
things i love about my dad:
the gap in his teeth
the smell of his cologne
his willingness to take long family vacay's (see post below)
his willingness to share
his love of family
things i love about my husband
the gap in his teeth
his love of family
his amazing spiritual knowledge, and the practical application therof
his devotion to me and family
his ability to overcome overwhelming obstacles
his strength
the joke in our family was always that i would marry someone just like my dad, since we never really got along. well....the joke's on me and i am loving every minute of it. this father's day my dad and i sang in church together for the first time. how fun! my gift to todd was a dvd i made of the kids. you can watch, but it's long! happy father's day!
the gap in his teeth
the smell of his cologne
his willingness to take long family vacay's (see post below)
his willingness to share
his love of family
things i love about my husband
the gap in his teeth
his love of family
his amazing spiritual knowledge, and the practical application therof
his devotion to me and family
his ability to overcome overwhelming obstacles
his strength
the joke in our family was always that i would marry someone just like my dad, since we never really got along. well....the joke's on me and i am loving every minute of it. this father's day my dad and i sang in church together for the first time. how fun! my gift to todd was a dvd i made of the kids. you can watch, but it's long! happy father's day!
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happy anniversary
13 years later and still kickin' i love you more now than ever.
THROUGH EVERYTHING!
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