Wednesday, March 21, 2007

New Backyard

There used to be an old yucky chain link fence separating our backyard and it had an old rusty swing set on it. We took down the swing set and the fence and the posts and whacked away at the blackberry bushes that were taking over. We then had to rake up the old wood chips and roots etc....
We planted 2 big rhododendrons and cleared the area....

We found some free sod for the first part of it and are planing on making a little rock patio/fire pit area in the back to have drinks and entertain and sit outside by the fire in the summer.
I took out those planter boxes in the middle of the side yard and had to plant grass and it is finally starting to grow!!

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

My 26th Birthday Pics

Emily and Nate set up a cool birthday surprise for me! We started out with a wine tasting party with cheese and fruit and lots of different wines and socializing.....
Then we went out for dinner and drinks....look at all the ladies Nate got to hang out with!! haha
You always have to try and take your own picture at least once during the night!!

Me, Susan and Kristen (who I coach club vball with) and Nate and Jason in the background
More pics from the wine tasting....

Monday, March 19, 2007

The work never ends...

Bella has decided she likes to help out by sitting on the top perch of the ladder to supervise. She then proceeds to try and catch her own tail and roll on to her belly to be petted while still on the very top of the ladder...quite a sight to see!

We went to the rebuilding center in Portland where they sell basically everything from old houses that have been taken apart to recycle and found a new front door for our house. Here we are stripping the paint from one side of it to get back to the wood to stain it.

I know you love the outfit, especially the orange gloves......but notice I did have green on in honor of st. Patty's day!
Mudding drywall....... the bain of our existence! Nate and I both HATE doing it! We decided that when we build our own house one day we are paying someone to come and mud our walls for us!



Thursday, March 8, 2007

SURPRISE WE GOT HITCHED!!






We got hitched, took the plunge, eloped.... you can call it what you want, but we are now married!! We decided that our hearts just were not into planning and having a big wedding so....... we went and got married!
Cards are in the mail, hopefully you have received yours by now!


Love Kyla & Nate