December 2017

I went to my blog and noticed I had some pictures uploaded but never published!
    Going back to December for a minute... :)
I always crave cleaning, change, and reorganization in the house once winter hits. Summer is a time to fix and work outdoors so once the snow falls and the temperature drops and we are stuck in the house I like to freshen up our living space. This year I had two options, either wash the walls or paint.  I hate washing walls as often you are left with a smear if the cloth isn't new which you can see once the light is a certain way, so I picked painting, as I was tired of the yellow anyways.  So one afternoon (feeling very brave) I started! And how fun it was, never mind how much work it was, and we were left with a whole new space (why stop halfway??? why yes, those are new couches and a new to us piano).   :D 

Before the redo

What have we started???

Putting things back together

So thrilled with a black piano!

And finished!  Feels so very squeeky clean and fresh. How refreshing.

Funny story behind the couches - thanks to Mom and Dad for helping. :)

Mom and Dad Oosterhoff came over in December spur of the moment to see the grandkids.  Nothing like seizing the moment for a quick visit which was very much enjoyed and appreciated. The kids so loved having you over, as did Andy and I - and obviously our livingroom did too;)

Last but not least our Abby turned 3!  She has brought this household more fun than we thought possible. Uproarious laughter, hairbows and pink cakes.  Keep your family smiling princess, we love you and pray God will hold you close forever and always.