Our Whirlwind

So here's what we were up to the week before we moved:

We decided to remodel the old upstairs bathroom which still had its lovely original yellow cobblestone linoleum. If you were an interior designer in the 70's-I hate you.

Edith helped me yank out three layers of rotted out flooring and strip the old wallpaper.

Chiseling off the old stained, cracked shower tile (which ended up being pointless since Caleb had to yank the cement out later anyway since it was cracked).

Tile shrapnel injuries

Tiling the floorWendy helped me paint the cabinets, tile, and do trim. Ah, a finished floor and a fixed toiletNew showerWhat were the kiddos doing this week? Wearin jammies, watchin movies and eating popcorn. And being adopted by my sisters. Goodbye old house. It's been real.All finished. It's 4:30 in the morning, I haven't been to bed in a couple of days, and I'm off to the airport with the girls. Lucky for me, look what my angels were up to almost the whole flight:My favorite flight attendant comment this trip: as I'm carrying two car seats, three bags, double fisting Jane's shoes which she refused to wear, and shooing my girl's down the 6 inch wide aisle at six a.m., the helpful woman gave me her "another clueless passenger" look and said, "She really needs her shoes on, it's a safety issue." Thanks smart lady.

But we made it. And we are really loving it here. We've converted the sandbox into a pool for the rest of the summer, our house is lovely, our stuff almost fits, and life is good.

Thank you all so much for your help taking over my girls and helping me get this crazy project done. Caleb, 'nuf said. Wendy and Edith were unstoppable. Thank you! Brandon and Talicia gave us some great furniture. The Wilsons, Willises and Songers packed our house and the Mckays, Pulsiphers, Songers and Malmborgs loaded it into our moving truck and helped us clean. Caleb's brother Brandon drove back with him. People kept stuffing our wallet, too. Thanks Fraziers, Songers, and Mckays for feeding us since our kitchen was packed. Leo, take it easy on the frosted minis. One Heimlich manuever is enough for anyone, and next time you need a hug, just ask. Thanks friends for all the great farewell get togethers. Thanks Victoria for the wee hours shuttle to the airport and the goodies for the girls. And whoever sent us season 3 of corner gas to watch tonight, you totally rock! Our family and friends are unbeatable. We love you all!!!