Time Flies- Unless You're at the DMV

It's hard to believe we've been here 4 weeks now. The past week went mostly as planned. I got the dining room unpacked and set up on Tuesday. Took forever and so much breakable stuff. The curio cabinet, my village, and the china cabinet are all in there along with the table. I decided to set the table with my china and stemware. Why? I don't know. I've had the stuff since we got married in '97 and have used it once. Otherwise it sits in the china cabinet. Now, don't get me wrong- I love it! It's Paradise Tribute by Noritake and it has cheetahs and elephants and great jewel tone colors, but- it's china! Really, as those of you that know me are aware- china really should not be within 10 feet of me. Anyway, for now it's setting out, and its pretty.

The room also needed some chairs. The ones that match the table no longer really match the table since it was refinished. I ordered some trendy ones from Target that are upholstered in black and white chevron. They'll do to look nice and hold any visitors we have. (Where are our visitors?) So far I've received 4 and gotten 2 put together- not as easy as Ikea.

Village

curio

See? It's pretty! I need a centerpiece though.

And with the chairs

On Wednesday, I stayed around so the Safelite guy could come replace the windshield on Chuck's commuter. 3 weeks in and he took a rock on the interstate. That's gonna add up fast. I also got some of the gun accessories tidied up.  Thursday was spent doing some odds and ends and actually cleaning. We have an interior decorator coming on the 1st to help us decide what to do with our great room. Also think I've found our landscaping crew. 

Friday- get this- was a snow day. In Houston, Texas. I was promised warmer winters and we had a snow day. Wait, there's more! As I type this, I also have a news tab open to see if school is called off for tomorrow- because we're expecting more wintery weather. I just planted cactus! I have citrus trees in my back yard! Dang! At least it will be 70 again by the weekend.

Saturday and Sunday were nice. Saturday, we had all the cars inspected, had our water rechecked after the filter installation (it's awesome!) then had a guy come out to price a shower remodel. That's on the calendar in 6-8 weeks, and should be super cool when it's done. Yay! We checked off Lupe Tortilla on our restaurants we want to try list. It…is…amazing! The fajita meat is the best i've ever had. The tortillas are freshly hand made and the margaritas- WOW! Really, I'm not going to be able to drink a sour mix margarita ever again. The fresh lime juice ones they make around here are so superior. 

Today - our boxes got picked up! Yay! i have my whole garage back! It feels like such an accomplishment to have those gone. There are still a few left in the study to unpack, but they're small and will go out with recycling eventually. 

After I got my garage back I headed to downtown Tomball to the county tax collectors office because that's where you get your license plate and window sticker. 2 1/2 hours of waiting in line but my Jeep is officially a Texan. Gotta say though, I was really sad to take off my Calypso tag. After that was a quick stop at the H.E.B.- grocery shopping here could qualify as a sport. Then home to meet the girls. 

 

H.E.B. eggs have a Texas stamp!

Tomorrow may be a snow day and Chucks already planning on working from home. Not sure what I'll be getting into the rest of the week. I do need to get into my craft room and get it arranged- I may actually be able to make something soon! Saturday, the interior decorator comes and Sunday the last of our bedroom suit is delivered. It's all coming together! 

We'll have to have a family meeting to decide what deliciousness we want to try this weekend, and spend plenty of time outside before the next cold snap. On that note- time to check the weather and get the kids in bed- just in case it misses us.