365Project.2013 | Week 16

Pschew. I feel as if I ought to be using a dust cloth. My apologies for my long silence! Many thanks to those who have continued checking for updates! Without further ado, here's what we've been up to ...

 

Day 104. Somebody turned 3! Not sure who gave this Monkey permission to do so, but 3 he is. What joy and laughter he brings to our home!

When asked who he would like to have join us for his birthday dinner, he immediately responded, "Miss Joy." We are so glad his Sunday School teacher was able and willing to do so! :)

And yes, my 3-year-old requested cheese cake for his birthday. And he loved it.

Day 105. The day after birthdays are nearly as much fun as birthdays themselves, since there's brand new toys to play with!

Day 106. Daddy took some time off work and in-between emails and phone calls, we made much progress on our basement bathroom! I am so thankful for this amazing man. Not only is he willing and able to tackle nearly any household project--big or little--he takes time to include the kids where possible and teach them some of the basic skills of home ownership. Mommy's role? Along with wielding a paintbrush and keeping everyone fed and clean, Mommy is the official runner of errands.

Day 107. Speaking of errands, Toby-girl had a spa-day!! A Living Social deal resulted in a free bath/grooming for our pooch, and the results were a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

Day 108. Remember that bathroom project? Daddy mildly resembled a snowman after an hour or so of sanding. Thanks, Honey! ♥

Day 109. But sanded walls mean it's time for paint! Woo-hoo!!! :) Daddy moved into a supervisor role for the lower-half of the walls. Since this bathroom will be the kids' bathroom, they were very excited to be involved in finishing it.

Day 110. Cutting the subfloor ...

 Aren't they cute!?!? ♥

And laying the vinyl flooring!

Day 111. So what do you do when you're ready for church a few minutes early? Well, Peter likes to build a chainsaw out of K-nex. If you're looking for ideas. ;)

 

And this is what spring + sunshine + rain accomplished with the landscaping we planted last fall! :)

Day 112. And then another birthday! Somebody else turned 6! This young man is a blessing in so many ways. He has a tender, caring heart, and works harder than most adults. So thankful for the privilege of being his momma.

A new puzzle from Mommy and Daddy and a cool t-shirt from G&G were the highlights of morning gifts. And yes, Baby Raar (or Taggy Lion) is still special to my boy!

Peter's guest of choice was his friend Kate from church. :) We're so glad that she and her family were able to join us for Peter's celebration!

 And that my friends, was ONE of the weeks for which I am delinquent in posting ...

More to come ...