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Day Five
Mary Price joined me on the renovation crew today. It was great to have someone to chat with, as well as an extra set of hands to pull of wallpaper, scrape paint, and pull weeds. Here are some pictures of our destructive deeds: One of Mary’s first requests was that she be able to strip…
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A before an after post
As per your request I have included some pictures. I hesitated to post the after pictures yet, because the flower beds are far from being done, but at least you can see there is progress. (Notice the large piles of weeds in the foreground in the “after” pictures). We are waiting until we have water…
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A new theme
We used this theme a few months ago on our regular blog and I just had to bring it back for our home blog. I love the sentiments it represents. Tom suggested yesterday that we refer to our new house as our “playhouse” as that would make all the renovations and projects seem more fun.…
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House Blog
Tom and I have started a blog that will contain only reports on the house. We have included a link on the top of the sidebar where you can easily access it.
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Our Home log
This blog will be dedicated to all things home. It may feature before and after pictures, my weekly goals, paint colors, ideas from pictures I liked, questions for you, crys for inspiration, and general updates. I have decided to separate it from our regular blog, just as I hope to learn to separate the renovation…
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Day two
Tom and I worked out in the yard all day. We cleared away around fifty shrubs of various kinds, and dozens of volunteer trees. The flowerbeds look a bit barren now, but at least they are free from the overwhelming shrubbery. We tore out the shrubs along one side of the driveway, and will do…
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First full day at the house
So for those who have not heard. Tom and I are officially homeowners. After an incredibly long and exhausting period of loan applications, we can finally say we are finished and have all the needed financing. We’re excited! Yesterday I spent the whole day at the house. The electrician is set to come, hopefully, today,…
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Farewell to the Elyria Ward
Today was our last Sunday with the Elyria ward, after several trial runs of the “goodbye” Sunday. We have decided this will be the last one. If we don’t get into the house this week, Tom will just go to our new ward anyway (I’ll be in Utah). As a thoughtful send off we were…
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Buying a house = DRAMA!
When Tom and I decided to try and buy a house, it was with the thought of increasing the joy in our lives. We thought, having a house would strengthen our creativity, increase our unity, and provide a wonderful haven for friends and family to gather. What we didn’t realize was that the processes of…
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Welcoming Dallin Dean Petersen into the family!
Congratulations Trevor and Lauren on the arrival of your little one!