Sweet Release

Our master bedroom used to look similar to this. This picture was taken at our old house, but the bed was the same.



It all started with this old, ugly, and broken ceiling fan. This ceiling fan (and I'm not a fan of ceiling fans), coupled with this four poster bed, and a small 1930's master bedroom just wasn't right. So first we changed the light out.



We wanted an old cast iron bed frame, but they're some serious $, so we found something we were happy with on craigslist for a very small fraction of the price. I found the nightstands at Marshalls for cheap, and they were damaged, so I talked another 20% off the price and fixed them myself. We also found the lamps there, again very reasonable.



We decided to go with white drapes (Target), and we got the rug at the Oriental Rug Shop on Warrensville. I was able to get them to throw this one in with the purchase of our living room rug, which I also talked down quite a bit. Not too shabby.



I know the bedroom lacks color, but my days feel so overstimulated as it is, I just wanted a place at the end of the day where I could feel the soothing relaxation of quitting time. The pictures don't do justice to the feeling. It truly has the comfort and charm of a Bed and Breakfast and the light and airy feel makes the room seem much bigger than it is. Ahh, I love sleep.

MAD LIBS

Beauty Advice
By Molly

If your skin is bumpy or snugly,
you can cure this condition with the
following regimen. Every morning, before washing your hand, massage it gently with a Sara that has been soaked overnight in a breadbox full of warm oil. Then mix together some barber shops and some pictures until the mixture becomes curvy, and pat this onto your very very long face for five minutes. Then remove, using a TV, and wash your face with polka dotted water. Do not omit this grassy step, or your skin will become leafy. Do this badly everyday,
and you will soon be as hot as the gerbils.

The Space Shuttle
By Dillon

In 1981, The U.S. launched the first real Space baby.
It was named Columbia and was piloted by two brave corn on the cobs. They had practiced swinging for two years and were expert ladders. Columbia took off from China using its powerful first-stage chicken legs and soared off into the dazzling blue eyeball. At an altitude of 80 feet, it went into orbit around the brick. For people watching from Earth, it was a magical sight to walk! Who could really play that there were two toilets in space? It was mind falling.
After 1,860 orbits, the shuttle landed gently at
an air force Captain Redbeard.
It was a comfy day for the U.S. Space Program.

"Barney's Little Lessons"

No more cribs... EVER... for this family.

Charlie was happy to retire the crib and has been doing great in her new big girl bed. No more throwing her body over the side with the possibility of a fractured skull every time. Her favorite book lately is "Going to My Big Bed!: Barney's Little Lessons"
and she recites it as we're reading it. My baby's growing up.

Indigo Lake

We took the kids to Indigo Lake to run around on the trails, play in the water, and watch the train go by. It's nice to get out of the city on occasion and enjoy a picnic in the serene beauty of nature. It went a little downhill when Dillon got curious about a couple's fishing rod and ended up with a hook stuck in his finger. A lesson learned. Hopefully.

This Is Kirtland

We took Molly and Dillon to see "This Is Kirtland". It's amazing the dedication that goes into this performance. I have had the privilege of attending this show every year for the last four years and hope to be able to continue this tradition. Thank you to all those who work so hard to make "This Is Kirtland" possible.

Hiram House Camp

Dillon had a great two weeks at Hiram House Camp. His camp reminds me of the summer camp I used to get shipped off to for three week every summer growing up, however I stayed overnight and Dillon was just there for the day. It's a super fun traditional style camp with archery, horseback riding, nature walks, canoeing, etc. Molly, unfortunately, didn't make it in this year but loved the last two years. I have to say it was a nice break to get the two of them away from each other for a couple of weeks. Of course now it's over and the fighting can resume.

Dillon loved his counselor Paul.

"Dress Like a Pirate Day"

Legacy Live?

We like to go to Legacy on the weekends and listen/dance to the (free) live music. I don't remember it being nearly as crowded in the past. I think we're going to have to switch over to Thursday nights on the Wiley lawn. The music is still great, not nearly as many people, and they give out free ice cream. You can't beat that.