I got a new comforter set! I have been wanting one for a while now. I got it at JC Penny and got a killer deal...plus I got to use a gift card that I have been carrying around since Christmas from Debbie (MIL). I am super happy....almost makes me want to dust or clean my blinds or something!!

Shocker!

We have been changing some things in our yard recently. We had a nasty, old rock pile in the back of our house that we never did anything with and giant boulders in the front that were a major pain to trim and cut around. We decided a few weeks ago that they had to go. We found a guy on KSL that happened to live down the street, who offered to take away any unwanted rocks for free. We took him up on his offer!

These are the before pictures....

The other day when Justin was out working in the yard, I happened to look out my back window and to my surprise, I saw this.....

I just had to get pictures of this! Yes, that's Kenlee, the child that has never in her life done any sort of physical labor. Maybe there's hope for her after all :)

(I should also note......that outfit is all her, no help from mom on that one! Oh, and the only way to do yard work in flip-flops is while wearing toe socks...duh!)

IT WORKS!!!

After an eternity (Ok, only like 2 weeks), my oven is working!!!!! Hallelujah!

My brilliant husband traced down the problem to the digital control panel thingy (I'm sure that's what its called). We sent it off to a place in Illinois for repair. A week and $90 later and we're back in business!!!! YAY!!

This place, CG Industries, fixes all kinds of appliance and exercise equipment panels....much cheaper than buying new for sure! FYI!

Birthday Present

I have been wanting a new clock for a long time. The one I used to have quit working about a year ago...really annoying. So, this is what I got for my birthday this year!
I found 2 clocks that I liked...bought them both and decided to return the one I didn't want. The first one was too dark (you couldn't read it very well) and mounted on the wall funny....the second clock seemed ok, but didn't work after installing batteries and hanging it on the wall. So after failing at my first clock choices, Justin helped me pick out this one......
The picture doesn't do this clock justice.....It's huge! It's probably about 3 feet in diameter, our TV is 62"......just to give you an idea of the size. I love it!

Basement Improvements 2008

We have been very slowly finishing our basement. We decided to pay as we go and only finish what we can pay in cash. Needless to say, it won't be totally finished for quite a while. Right now
we have a hall, one bedroom, a storage closet and the laundry room. I love my laundry room! No more concrete and 2x4's!!! I also have to add that Justin surprised me with the drywall. When we took our trip to California last Spring, he arranged for his Dad and brothers (& brother-in-law) to put up all the drywall for the rooms we were finishing. I was shocked and excited! I know they put a lot of time and effort into it and we are very greatful for it! Then Ken (Justin's dad) stayed with us while he worked on the mudding and all the finish drywall work. Now besides some minor things and carpet, that part is completed. Our basement is about 1600 sq feet and now about 500 of it is finished. It feels great and makes us want to keep going.

My laundry room!!

My storage closet!! I love this as much as the laundry room. I can fit all of our storage in this room. Our neighbor, Gary and Justin built the shelves and they are awesome!!!

Shed in Construction

This is our new shed. It's still under construction, for now.

Soon our new lawnmower will have a new home, as well

as other things that have been stored in our garage.

We are SOoooo Excited!