Seriously...

This is the most obnoxious.  

I keep finding Sean on top of the counters helping himself to what ever he can find.  He already has full access to the fridge, and I thought I was ok with the high cupboards.  I guess not anymore. 

I think I have lost all control with this kid.

6 Years

6 years ago Tom and I were married at my brother Jeff's house in LA.  My dad married us and the kids were a part of the ceremony.  It was a small gathering of family and friends, just the way we wanted.   To this day I still think it was all just perfect.  One of my favorite parts of the day was when Andrew, acting as the ring bearer and juggling two ring boxes, had to put one on the floor while he opened the other when it was time.  It was so cute and he took it so seriously.  I will always remember this day as a blessing for our whole family, not just for Tom and I.

Happy Anniversary to Us.  

Where Our Money is Going

To this guy, and the 5 others that are with him re-doing the roof on the garage. Also to the 4 guys who did the siding and the 2 guys that are doing the painting. We are getting closer to being finished, but of course there is always something we are finding that needs to be done. Hopefully the out pouring of money will end soon.

Tomorrow Tom and I will celebrate 6 years of marriage. At this point, I think a new garage will be the present to both. Awe, the joys of home ownership.

House for Sale

No, not ours.

Our neighbors directly across from us are selling their house and I am on a mission to find a family with kids to share our neighborhood. Right now, there is only us and one other family on the street and more kids would be great. If you are looking in Pacifica for a house, consider having the Porter's as neighbors? I promise we are not the reason they are leaving (at least that is what they are telling us.)

Garage

It was the last place I wanted to put any money, but after a river started flowing down the middle in the rain, I knew it was time. I would rather be telling you about the amazing kitchen remodel we are starting, but the garage comes first on the list. Friday they came and did the plumbing for the water lines and today they started removing all the old siding and dry rot. Next comes a new roof, and then the painting.

When we are done, this will be the most expensive surf board holder, and bike storage in town. I am seriously considering selling ad space on the top for the highway.

My Latest Project

I got a new miter saw and a nail gun with compressor, and then started attacking the trim downstairs. I couldn't wrap my brain around the expense of replacing the tile so I have decided that new trim will make it look better. So far I haven't caused any major damage I can't fix, and I have learned these two lessons.

1st -Don't buy trim boards that are too long to fit in your car. I realized this AFTER buying all the wood from Home Depot and rolling it out to the parking lot. Thanks to Darrel Draper for rescuing me and my trim, and being willing to keep my air-headed error from Tom.

2nd -When you send Andrew (my nine year old) out to the garage to cut up all the random left over pieces, go with him and make sure he knows which pieces are the left over ones, and which ones are the brand new ones. I lost a good 8ft. piece before I got to the garage to inspect his work.

So far the new trim is making the floor look great and I am getting close to finished.

Pictures of the end result are coming.

The Curls are Gone

He and I were both a little sad about it. But it was time.