The fire place...

http://www.heatworks.com.au/wood-heating-in-built-lopi-freedom-bay-product-107.html

Today we had contractors in to discuss the fireplace at the new house the link above is the wood burning stove that I want it is a little more pricey but I really like it. I don't have the link to the other so you will just have to take my word for it - it is nicer. J will give them the final decision soon so that they can get started. I am very excited about getting this done but it is only one step and I think the larger step is going to be taking down the wall paper and painting the walls.

My sister is a good influence...

Today Evelyn jumped in the stroller and said she wanted a walk when asked. So I told the family that if they wanted to come they should hurry (least Evelyn get board in the stroller and change her mind.) We went down the canal and had a great walk until just about when we were going to turn around we noticed that Evelyn's arms were quite red despite sunscreen. we turned around immediately and hoped that it was just that she was hot but we still got in a few good miles. she drank some water though not as much as I thought she would and once she was cooled down her arms were ok - no warmth or residual pink. She didn't eat too well but went right down for her nap.

Once I got home I worked on some layndry (after Evelyn was in bed) and the neighbor came over for a walk again. we didn't make it to the door in time (I didn't even hear it) but J saw that it was her so I ran down the street to catch up ( luckly most of our walks start the same way). I doubt I ran a quarter of a mile then took a short cut to head her off. We continued our walk (3.1 miles) and I felt great though a bit tired when I got home.

Slowly but surely

The stuff is getting out of our house. mostly books for now but everytime J goes over to the new place he brings a load of boxes. It doesn't look like much is missing yet but there are definite holes where stuff had been in storage. As far as work is concerned Jason has installed more light down in the basement, mowed the lawn, and put in the garage door opener. There is still lots to be done but after the fireplace and painting is done we can move in (with sufficient time to air out the house). I just can't wait until it is done.

Mom came over today and helped me pack up some books and do a little cleaning, really my parents are the best!

Happy 4th of July!

What a beautiful day it turned out to be! We had great weather and had a great time at my parents house. That is untill Evelyn woke up screaming from her nap (usually if i don't check on her she will quietly play in her crib until I come to her). It was downhill from there as we tried to get her to eat a snack which she declined to do (though she did try) she just kept screaming but would calm down for a bit then back to crying. Eventually we did get her to eat something by letting her sit in my lap as she ate. I called the oncall doctor (not something I like doing) and they said to just bring her in tomorrow. she had no fever and no drainage.

not 30 min after that call she her ear started to drain - Fun stuff let me tell you. we convinced the nurse that was on call to let us talk to the doctor and the doctor called in ear drops when I promised to come in for an appointment first thing tomorrow. It was a pretty miraculous change although she hated the drops the puss stopped fairly quickly and she was a little less temperamental. Poor girl.

a run and a walk

I use the term run very loosely here but seeing as though I have been out of it for a long time and it was hot out I think I did fairly well. My sister (being the good influence she is) talked me into a run midday (It was HOT) it was only .7 of a mile and I didn't make it that far. I made a third of it before I was stopping to use a restroom and I had gone before we left. We ran a bit farther and I had to walk for a while. All in all it wasn't bad though I am in terrible shape for running, I think I lost all of my stamina.

Then after I got home my neighbor came looking for me so we did a two mile walk with Evelyn in the stroller. It was mice to get out with her and talk to her about baby things. I will miss having her to walk with when we move though I am trying to figure out how to set up walk or even run date. I miss having someone to exercise with.

We have a nephiew!

Last night at 1:01 AM my SIL gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! He was three weeks early but still has a full head of gorgeous blond hair. I can't wait to meet him

Walk Through

Today was the final walk through on the house that we are purchasing. J said that there is a stain on the linoleum (it looked to be in good shape so it must have been under the rug, sigh). maybe it just needs to be washed. The paint and wall paper are also in bad shape (the wall paper we knew about) and were planning on painting anyway so that's not such a big deal. I am a little irked about the linoleum. I didn't want to have to put a rug down under the kitchen table as I thought the linoleum will be easier to clean when things get dropped. All in all I am still happy even knowing that and I can't wait to close on the house and get things started. I am hoping to bring Evelyn over to the house to see it sat morning to run around and maybe get a little used to it. I also want pictures to try and figure out where things are going to go though I do have an idea for some of the stuff.

Although this is a holiday weekend and it will be late notice I also hope some friends will be willing to come help tear down wall paper. We have lots to do but will start moving stuff over fairly soon. I think the first order of buisness will be to put up the new garage door opener. It is going to be a busy weekend I just wish I could do more to help.