Go Steelers!!
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
I’ve been holding out on you…
So remember back in May when I originally mentioned the to-do list that included painting and installing crown molding? Well, the painting in the living room and the second floor hallway has been done since the beginning of September and the crown molding in these areas has been installed for weeks.
All of the hard work took these areas from this:
to this:
and look how great the end caps look by the stairs!
Granted there are still some areas that need touched up,
but we are on our way! And when the weather warms back up, the kitchen will get a second coat and the half bath will be painted. Then it will be time for more crown molding and the second floor will be done! Woo hoo!!
Special thanks to Mr. Moore’s future brother-in-law who not only loaned us his miter saw to cut the molding, but also stuck around to help us install it!!
All of the hard work took these areas from this:
to this:
and look how great the end caps look by the stairs!
Granted there are still some areas that need touched up,
but we are on our way! And when the weather warms back up, the kitchen will get a second coat and the half bath will be painted. Then it will be time for more crown molding and the second floor will be done! Woo hoo!!
Special thanks to Mr. Moore’s future brother-in-law who not only loaned us his miter saw to cut the molding, but also stuck around to help us install it!!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
2011
I realize we are the better part of the way through January, but I thought that I would share what I am working toward this year.
Some people may call these resolutions, but I prefer to think of them as mindsets and goals:
1. Be happier, enjoy life more, stress less.
A few weeks in and I am doing pretty well. Sure, I have my bad moments/days. But all in all I am feeling much more upbeat.
2. Finish grad school.
My new semester just started this week and I am registered for my summer classes (two if them). So after these three classes, I only have one left to register for (hopefully it will be offered this fall!) and then I will be Mrs. Moore, MS!!!!!
3. Mix it up.
This is in terms of almost anything…try new things, challenge myself, wear the clothes that are lost in the back of my closet, etc.
I realize this is not very specific, but this is where I hope 2011 is going. And maybe by putting it out there, I will hold myself more accountable.
Some people may call these resolutions, but I prefer to think of them as mindsets and goals:
1. Be happier, enjoy life more, stress less.
A few weeks in and I am doing pretty well. Sure, I have my bad moments/days. But all in all I am feeling much more upbeat.
2. Finish grad school.
My new semester just started this week and I am registered for my summer classes (two if them). So after these three classes, I only have one left to register for (hopefully it will be offered this fall!) and then I will be Mrs. Moore, MS!!!!!
3. Mix it up.
This is in terms of almost anything…try new things, challenge myself, wear the clothes that are lost in the back of my closet, etc.
I realize this is not very specific, but this is where I hope 2011 is going. And maybe by putting it out there, I will hold myself more accountable.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Happy Holidays
I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and that you have a Happy New Year!
Sammy wishes you a Merry Chistmas as well, but please keep it down. He's trying to nap.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
December 2010
It has been one hectic month.
The holidays are always crazy, but on top of it, my class for the semester was finishing up. And let me just say that I am glad that one is over! Best of all, this time next year I hopefully will be graduating.
Of course that all depends on the classes I need being offered when I need to take them. Fingers crossed! Plus work has just been super busy. I am very much looking forward to the holidays and some time off. Lots of time with family and friends and good food.
On top of all that, Mr. Moore and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary before the end of the year.
Courtsey of microsoft clip art
The holidays are always crazy, but on top of it, my class for the semester was finishing up. And let me just say that I am glad that one is over! Best of all, this time next year I hopefully will be graduating.
Courtsey of microsoft clip art
Of course that all depends on the classes I need being offered when I need to take them. Fingers crossed! Plus work has just been super busy. I am very much looking forward to the holidays and some time off. Lots of time with family and friends and good food.
On top of all that, Mr. Moore and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary before the end of the year.
Courtsey of www.reception-wedding.com
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
33 days until Christmas...
Last Sunday Mr. Moore and I began to prepare for the holiday season by hanging our outdoor lights.
This weekend I continued the holiday preparation trend by almost finishing my Christmas shopping and by beginning to wrap presents.
I am very much looking forward to offically beginning the holiday season and gathering with Mr. Moore’s family for Thanksgiving later this week.
As soon as Thanksgiving is over, Mr. Moore and I will finish decorating our home for the holday season. Then we will wrap up with holiday festivities at my parent’s home, including seeing A Christmas Story performed at the local theater.
This weekend I continued the holiday preparation trend by almost finishing my Christmas shopping and by beginning to wrap presents.
Christmas 2009 @ my parent's home.
I am very much looking forward to offically beginning the holiday season and gathering with Mr. Moore’s family for Thanksgiving later this week.
Photo courtsey of Pottery Barn
As soon as Thanksgiving is over, Mr. Moore and I will finish decorating our home for the holday season. Then we will wrap up with holiday festivities at my parent’s home, including seeing A Christmas Story performed at the local theater.
A Christmas Story movie
Super duper fun way to get into the holiday spirit!!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Make hay while the sun shines…
…or hang your holiday lights while the daytime temperature is still reaching the 60’s:
Just be sure to ignore the odd looks from the neighbors. After all, you will have the last laugh while they are hanging their decorations in the freezing cold.
And p.s. don’t worry, we won’t be lighting them again until after Thanksgiving. (We aren’t that crazy!)
Just be sure to ignore the odd looks from the neighbors. After all, you will have the last laugh while they are hanging their decorations in the freezing cold.
And p.s. don’t worry, we won’t be lighting them again until after Thanksgiving. (We aren’t that crazy!)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
For everybody’s there’s a one-a-day.
There are many 365 days projects floating around the internet these days. People are doing amazing things every single day. Here are a few examples:
1. New Dress a Day: This creative chickie is creating a new dress (or top) every day for this year….and only spending $365 for the entire year! As of right now, she is on day 335 and I must say she has made quite a few great pieces.
2. A Year of Slow Cooking: This momma is cooking up meals everyday in her crockpot and has been going at it since 2008. Guess that just goes to show that one year does not have to be the limit. She is even cooking gluten free to accommodate her daughter (*hint*hint* good recipe source). There are a variety of recipes that she has worked through and many look might tasty! I will be stopping back here for inspiration.
3. 2010 at a Glance: This young lady is taking a photo each day for the whole year….mostly of nature and food (yum!). I could get in to that.
Those a just a few examples of what many people have been doing over the past (few) year(s). A quick online search will bring up many other projects that bloggers and the like have been creating.
It leaves me to think about starting my own one-a-day project. Now I just need to come up with a concept…
1. New Dress a Day: This creative chickie is creating a new dress (or top) every day for this year….and only spending $365 for the entire year! As of right now, she is on day 335 and I must say she has made quite a few great pieces.
2. A Year of Slow Cooking: This momma is cooking up meals everyday in her crockpot and has been going at it since 2008. Guess that just goes to show that one year does not have to be the limit. She is even cooking gluten free to accommodate her daughter (*hint*hint* good recipe source). There are a variety of recipes that she has worked through and many look might tasty! I will be stopping back here for inspiration.
3. 2010 at a Glance: This young lady is taking a photo each day for the whole year….mostly of nature and food (yum!). I could get in to that.
Those a just a few examples of what many people have been doing over the past (few) year(s). A quick online search will bring up many other projects that bloggers and the like have been creating.
It leaves me to think about starting my own one-a-day project. Now I just need to come up with a concept…
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