3 Weeks Texan

We hit the 3 week mark last night! 

Unpacking is almost done- I called Friday to schedule box pickup. I will be so glad to have all those boxes out of the garage. I have finished the girls rooms except for hanging some things on the wall, the game room is mostly done- still need to purchase an ottoman and move a book case up. I have yet to start in my craft room, but there was only 1 box of stuff- the rest is totes of fabric. Downstairs, our bedroom is waiting for the bed (2/1)to be delivered, and a bench (tomorrow)for the end of the bed. I also need some decorator pieces- like a big canvas for behind the bed. The kitchen is done. Yay! The dining room is on tomorrows list although I still need chairs to go with the table. Chuck made a little progress in his study- the computer equipment is set up and the printer is working now.  The difficult room is the great room. We got a 5x5 Ikea Expedit for the wall opposite the windows, but we are still trying to figure out what to do with the rest of the room. We found an Angie's list deal for an interior designer, so hopefully well get some good input. 

W's room

M's room

Remember E.T.? M can now harbor an alien.

Ikea Expedit. Some of the shelves will have cabinets soon, and more lighting.

Onyx pieces from Blue Ridge Gallery- Love you Joe and Melia!

This weekends weather was perfect! 70's and sunny. Chuck made it back from Ft. Worth Friday night. We had dinner at Los Cucos- brunch buffet is definitely the way to go there. We had Sunday brunch at Santa Fe flats- here is better off the regular menu- food and serve was excellent. We spent the long weekend around the house or running errands for stuff for the house.  Besides Ikea, we made a Home depot stop and got some succulents to put around the patio. It was also a way for the girls to use some of their rocks and gems from grab bags they've accumulated over the years.  Chuck wanted his own - he chose a giant golden barrel cactus and named it Sarlacc. 

M's balloon hat from Los Cucos

Sarlacc

My succulents and an aloe plant

M's Left, W's middle, extra right

We spent so much time on the back patio this weekend! We had coffee and the newspaper there in the mornings and beer and books in the afternoon. The dogs find a good sunny spot and stretch out. The kids play on the swing set or out with the neighbor kids. Love this weather!

Daddy kisses!

Sunning

Short week this week! Yay! I have the bench coming tomorrow and will be working in the dining room. Then, I'll tackle my craft room and the odds and ends that are still laying about as the week goes on. Saturday, Home Depot is coming to give us an estimate on remodeling the shower in our bathroom.  We're also getting our cars inspected so we can get our Texas plates.

It'll be a busy week but I should be able to get mostly done with the house, I'm looking forward to a bit of routine.