Thursday, June 12, 2008

Count Down

Well Friends, this is where Nathan and I will be laying our heads to sleep in two weeks...

Where we will take a shower (notice full-length clear glass door located directly in front of the toilet is set to be replaced with a high window of obscure glass)...


Where we will be relaxing on the couch... Is it just me or does anyone else hear Jaw's theme music when you look at these pictures and the amount of time we have left to get them ready!
At least the portholes still work. Have I mentioned our house has not one, but two portholes? Perhaps the former owners took the Nantucket feel a bit too far but for some reason I kinda like them.

Actually, despite a few aggravation, the renovations have gone very smoothly and we seem to be on track time wise. We have much to thank the Lord for. He has timed things so beautifully for us in more ways than I'm sure we realize.

And a couple more pictures of the kidos from this evening...

Lucas careening a toy truck down the hill in the back yard.

Jilly looking sweet in her "fip fops"
Now on to more important news. Although it may not seem like it, there is other news besides the house to be had in this family. This week we got official confirmation that Baby Miller #3 is headed our way! Our newest member should join the party the middle of January, Lord willing. We are very excited about having another baby but I've wondered at the timing when I need to pick out tile and I feel like eating a soda cracker and lying on the couch instead but again the Lord's timing is perfect. Although Jill doesn't take it in at all, when we told Lucas he said, "I'm just so happy I don't know what to say!" The other day I asked him if he was excited about moving into "Durango House" and he said yes, but there was something he was even more excited about. When I asked him what that was he said, "my new baby!" I hope that sentiment continues.
So like I was saying we're counting down...

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Must you leave?

Grandpa and Grandma have to leave today. :o( I know two little kids who are going to go through some serious withdrawal. This morning, Jill woke up and instead of the usual "Moooommmy" or "Daddddy", it was "Gammmmpa!"
Yesterday, Grandpa took Lucas on the train to downtown San Diego and back. The girls went shopping or "chopping" as Jill says. Nathan took out a big desk/bookcase extravaganza in the kids room. Notice the lovely original bight orange shag carpet.
New stairs...really will feel better once that handrail is up!
Master bath...looking into closet from toilet area.
Master bath...looking into shower/toilet area.


Saturday, June 7, 2008

I can never think of a title!

Swim lessons with Natalie Warr started this week. This year, Jilly gets to get in on the action. She really doesn't like going under the water so we'll see how it goes. Lucas started learning side breathing so he can swim like Daddy (instead of like Mommy!).

The house is progressing..slowly at times but surely. Nathan had to be gone this past week so Dad and Mom came to help me keep the contractors in line. :o)
Laundry Room

New stairs
Taking time out to enjoy the pool.