I'd say that, in general, October is my favorite month. Fall is here, leaves are changing, it's not scalding hot out! I love going to the pumpkin patch with my family, and then carving our pumpkins with my niece and nephews. So why is it the longest month ever? My sister moved to Kansas City last year, so we have to wait until the end of the month to do most of these things. And we don't get to see them in their costumes, and that's sad! And work is crazy; I joined a new team a couple months ago, and we're working on regulations to be effective 1-1-09; needless to say we have a lot to do a little time to do it in. I am also responsible for some mailings to be done--two next week alone, plus we're waiting for approval on a third. I'll be in on most weekends the rest of the year! It's also a long month because we finally close on the house in early November. I think Erich and I tell each other at least once a day, "I want a house!" "I want to be in our house!". It's very sad. But, it's not like we're packed--which is more fun I guess! Abbey seems to be reacting to the few boxes we do have packed--her previous owners took her to the humane society because they were moving, so we think she thinks we won't be taking her with us. She keeps having accidents inside, and chewing our things, which she hasn't done since we got her (the chewing part anyways). Hopefully she'll chill out when she has a huge yard to run around in.
Speaking of the house, we went and took another look a couple weeks ago; the backyard is going to be my first project while the weather is still nice. There's an out of control rose bush, rotten apples and crab apples all over the back--and there are bees covering them, which is sweet. There will be black walnuts all over the yard by the time we move in. And then there's mint taking over the side yard, so I want to get that out before it snows. Plus we'll likely be raking and that's always fun. I mainly want to get the rotten fruit out of there because Abbey will go crazy and either roll in it or eat it--or more likely, both. That would be a fun night.
We are also trying to decide if we want to paint. I want to for the simple fact that I think once we get in there we won't paint. But, I am very indecisive; I've looked at some browns, I want something rather neutral in most of the rooms. At most some earthy reds or blues. Another issue is that the first floor living room has a huge ceiling--it meets up with the kitchen, so that poses some issues with painting as well. We have a lot of volunteers to help, so I figure we might as well do it. I want to hold off on the spare rooms until we know which one would eventually be converted into a kid's room--the other will be an office. I'll post some pictures over on the side of the blog, and am very open to design ideas. I suck at it!
I am going to start working on my Halloween costume sometime as well. I picked a crappy time for such an involved costume, but I am hoping the hard work pays off. If anything, it may have to wait until next year-sigh...
Speaking of work, I should get to that. Go huskers--they might have a chance! And have a good weekend!
Speaking of the house, we went and took another look a couple weeks ago; the backyard is going to be my first project while the weather is still nice. There's an out of control rose bush, rotten apples and crab apples all over the back--and there are bees covering them, which is sweet. There will be black walnuts all over the yard by the time we move in. And then there's mint taking over the side yard, so I want to get that out before it snows. Plus we'll likely be raking and that's always fun. I mainly want to get the rotten fruit out of there because Abbey will go crazy and either roll in it or eat it--or more likely, both. That would be a fun night.
We are also trying to decide if we want to paint. I want to for the simple fact that I think once we get in there we won't paint. But, I am very indecisive; I've looked at some browns, I want something rather neutral in most of the rooms. At most some earthy reds or blues. Another issue is that the first floor living room has a huge ceiling--it meets up with the kitchen, so that poses some issues with painting as well. We have a lot of volunteers to help, so I figure we might as well do it. I want to hold off on the spare rooms until we know which one would eventually be converted into a kid's room--the other will be an office. I'll post some pictures over on the side of the blog, and am very open to design ideas. I suck at it!
I am going to start working on my Halloween costume sometime as well. I picked a crappy time for such an involved costume, but I am hoping the hard work pays off. If anything, it may have to wait until next year-sigh...
Speaking of work, I should get to that. Go huskers--they might have a chance! And have a good weekend!
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