Saturday, September 29, 2007

How big is Lucy?

Summer said it was hard to tell how little Lucy is. Here is and example, yes, I have big feet...but, she is tiny!

Friday, September 28, 2007

What was I thinking you ask...


This is our new little puppy, Lucy (I know Summer, that is your dogs name too). She is a Miniature Dachshund (wiener dog). Currently Lucy is 2.5 lbs but, will be a whopping 11 lbs full grown. She is really cute and LOVES to lick Izabelle (disgusting I know!), I have to watch Lucy closely.

Chad's only comment "Little dog, BIG poop".

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Graff Dairy...Yummy


Something wonderful and delicious in Grand Junction you say? Oh Yes! My new discovery today...Graff Dairy. You could drive right past it and not even know it. This Ma and Pop shop has to-die-for soft serve ice cream. Daily specials are available, and all at a decent price. My delight today was a small mocha cone. Now I say small, which in Graff Dairy terms means meal in itself. What did this treat set me back you ask...only $1.65! Can you believe it? And no, I did not ask how many Weight Watchers points it cost me. Finally a destination I can share with those that come to visit!

Monday, September 24, 2007

First Grub for the Chubs

As of late our sweet Izabelle has been quite fussy in the evenings. I have come to figure out that she is probably hungrier than I think. This brings us to her first experience with rice cereal. Not all babies like cereal (Lacey's, no surprise there:), and was not sure how our Izzy would fare. Well lets let the pictures speak for themselves.

I think we were more excited than she was...


First taste and not quite sure is she likes it. Hmmm...one more taste she thinks.


Except for the natural reflex of her tongue most of it stayed in, Way to go Izzy Girl!(Cheers from Mom and Dad throughout)


All finished...
Chad- "Look at her stomach! The snaps are busting! Jeez Chubba!"

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Is the Grand Canyon in Colorado?

After today, I think the Grand Canyon may not just be in Colorado but, in MY BACKYARD! One of the negatives of owning an old home is that the sewer line is clay...yes clay, no glue or cement of any kind. As many know, we have had several plumbing issues the last couple of weeks (and another back-up late last night..oh the fun). Chad has called in some favors so that we could excavate our sewer line for a bottle of Crown Royal (hard liquor) and replace it with ABS (fancy PVC). Here are some pictures from our project today...

7:30 am- Before


9:00 am- During
You can see the old clay pipe. They segments are 2ft and merely laying end to end. Our Buddie, Daryl stated "Our Four Fathers worked hard, but sure didn't have the technology we do today." At least that clay piping lasted almost 80 years!

So you can see how MASSIVE the hole was!

Hmm...wonder why we had sewage issues??? Roots from nearby trees literally growing around and threw the line.

Old Pipe...New Pipe (Side note- There were soooo many holes like the one below, where large section of pipe was missing and sewage seeped into the ground. Gross I know!!!)
11:30 am- After
Everything is now ready for the city inspector Monday! (The pipe sticking out is going to be another clean out) All said and done we replaced 70ft of pipe.


What was Izabelle doing the whole time...as the PM (Project Manager, Chad's nickname), she's supervising of course!

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Stop the press!


After not 1, not 2 but 3 sewer back-ups (yes it's true) my week finally took a positive turn, MY FRONT LOADERS HAVE ARRIVED!

My Hubby bit the bullet and bought me my new washer and dryer. I'm sure all my hinting over the last few months began to widdle him down some. Sniffing... "These don't smell clean."...passing the garment "Do they smell clean to you?"..."Hmm, I think Izzy's clothes are NOT even clean!"

Well as a retirement tribute to the nasty old Coin-Ops, here's the Top 10 reasons I will NOT miss them:

#10 Almost breaking my finger trying to push the coins in the machine
#9 Quarters...need I say more?
#8 Not knowing what has or is cleaned in them (our tenants use them)
#7 The 22 min wash cycle
#6 Loading the "clean" clothes in the dryer still SOPPING WET!
#5 Uh... have I mentioned the quarters?
#4 Hearing the BANG,BANG,BANG when the washer is off balance
#3 All water settings in reality are warm
#2 Washer so small 3 loads turned into 6

And the #1 reason to say farewell to the coin-ops is:
#1 "Honey, do these smell clean to you?"

Saturday, September 15, 2007

What in the world...

So, while visiting Lacey in KY I noticed a small (understating), shall we say shedding problem. Lacey continued to tell me the same would occur to me as I'd just had a baby. I did not tell her my thoughts at the time which were "Lacey ALWAYS has funky medical stuff happen to her and her family. Glad my hormones are normal and my hair won't fall out! That's just gross!"

Well, well, well... I am eating my words. Notice below...I'm probably Grade II at this point!

Ludwig Classification of Female Pattern Baldness

This is pretty much a picture of me... NEXT month!
I'm sure of it!

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Welcome Home!

Girls weekend sadly, is over. Oh how Izzy and I missed Chad! I too know Chad missed us and couldn't wait to hold his baby girl!

For those of you who don't know our kitchen and bath have been in desperate need of a face lift (an understatement). While Izzy and I were away Chad took it upon himself to tackle the bathroom. Well I was a bit worried when we pulled up from returning from the airport and saw this on our porch...

Upon entering the house I could see a thin (some places thick) layer of dust. It was very apparent on the clean dishes I had left on the counter prior to leaving. Chad smiling as if showing off a HUGE fish proclaims, "Come look at the bathroom!". After much banging, pulling, cutting and I'm sure sneezing this is what he accomplished...

You can see we increased our floor space by double in front of the shower. Now I can actually fit a tub mat! And even kneel while bathing Izabelle! Chad was able to expose the original brick fireplace. I am sooo excited to clean and seal it. Very charming!

Izzy was so glad to be home, and could care less about the dust. I put her in her crib and a BIG grin came across her face. She loves her bed! (this is how she sleeps, in the corner with her snuggly over her face)