February 3, 2013
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So, Mike and I are in the process of picking out new carpet. We've selected the type and brand of carpet, but we're waiting for some larger color samples to arrive so we can pick the best color. And before the carpet gets installed we really wanted to repaint the house. So, we've been madly painting the last two days and will probably be painting the rest of the week. Finding the right color paint was a process. I bought 6 paint samples trying to find the right color paint. I finally found the one I liked, but when they converted the sample formula to a 5 gallon bucket, it came out much, much lighter. I was so frustrated. They ended up adding in 2 more gallons worth of dye and now it finally matches what the sample looked like... so weird. We gave away the couches in the front two rooms to someone on Craigslist and our table and chairs in the front two rooms to a friend who needed a table. Nobody has claimed the brown recliner so we will give it to Salvation Army. I'm still seeing if anyone needs another table, if not I'll post the kitchen table on Craigslist too. We're trying to get rid of as much furniture as possible (that we're planning on replacing) so it'll be easier to paint and install the carpet... and then we'll go get replacements as needed after the carpet is in. It's always sad to get rid of things you've had a while... but most everything was stuff I'd bought at a garage sale 10 years ago... and it has been well used and loved and is way past it's prime.
Cameron tried out for the tennis team this week... wish him luck! I had Symphony this week and have started carpooling with a friend which is much nicer than driving alone since it's so far away. Errolyn did awesome in her volleyball game; she is pretty good now. Errolyn and Logan bore their testimonies today. They were both sweet, but Errolyn shared an experience she had last night and everyone told her how much they enjoyed her testimony. The teacher in Sunday School even referred back to her story since the lesson was on personal revelation. Other than that, my life has been consumed with school work, painting, carpet, and furniture. Fun stuff.
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Well, at least you're not busy (grin). Take time to breathe. Love you.
Are you going to want to move after this? lol
@depecheroni - I know! I keep thinking about that! But, we would have to paint and replace the carpet to move anyway because it's so bad, so at least this way we'll enjoy it for a year and moving time won't be as stressful. And if a ton of youth move in this summer and we don't move, then we'll just get to enjoy it. At least the new furniture can move with us.
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