Chair Makeover

Me and my brothers girlfriend, Holly re-upholstered this chair that came with my house. Check it out:

Even Francesca is taking a fancy to it.

The True Spirit of Christmas

Message By David O. McKay:
The danger which arises in our celebration of Christmas is the possibility of allowing the real purpose of commemorating the spiritual to be overshadowed by the material. The true spirit of giving happiness to others, the fellowship of good friends, the satisfying knowledge that Christmas reminds us of Chirst's promise of a new and better life must always be uppermost in our minds.
It is fitting at Christmastime to renew our desires and to and to strengthen our determinaton to do all that lies within our power to make real, among men, the messaage heralded by the angels. Let us glorify God by seeking the good, the true, the beautiful. Let us strive to establish peace on earth by exercising that same good will toward one another which God has shown toward us.
He lived for us, that we might live; He came to give us life eternal. Let us accept His gift with gratitude.
Jesus is the prince of peace, but he will not bring peace to the world in any magical way. As He has always done, He will grant it only according to the law upon whch it, like all blessings, is predicated. Hate breeds hate; love begets love; kindness invites more kindness; and kindness and love beget peace.
When mankind learns this simple lesson, peace will come to them as a natural result. Predatory interest will fade away. Men will see one another as brothers, each one created in the image of God. They will understand that to love God, they must first love their neighbors as themselves.
-Secrets of a Happy Life, David O. McKay, 1967

Sweet 'lil sitter

Francesca at Six Months:

Francy is now sitting up all by herself! We are so proud.
She is also eating oatmeal, rice, applesauce, squash, prunes, and more pureed fruits and veggies!
And for the last four nights she has slept from about 10ish until 8ish! I have actually woke up missing her but I know it's for the best.
About a week ago she said "Mama" for real.  
She is such a beauty and a joy to have in our lives. I feel so blessed.

I was a Hippie

Anyone want to make a guess on what or who Justin was?

Cypress Casa

Here is the house before:Here is the house with the primer:And here is the house after: TaDaThis is in the sunlight:!And here is Justin putting up new house numbers:  

Late afternoon shot:

The fam. Cypress is a wonderfuly fun color. It was a fun process seeing the change. One neighbor who is probably in her eighties came over and thanked me for brightening up the street. And my nice young neighber friend asked me for the painting companies number so she could get a quote to paint her house. I'm hoping my whole street will all paint their houses in brave bold colors. I am excited to be known from now on a the girl with the yellow house.

I Heart These Kiddos!

Some Pics of the Move

We were famous for the day at the Title Company.

This is us right after signing the papers at closing with our realtor (Justin's Stepdad) and our Loan Officer(Jackson Ogden).

And here is Justin and Francy in front of our huge pile of boxes a few days before the move. Yay!