A Sad Day

I was going to post this this morning but I'm glad I didn't because now I can do two in one.
First my tribute to Farrah Fawcett



I grew up watching Charlie's Angels. I loved it. I think that Farrah Fawcett is one of the most beautiful women ever. I adored her and as sad as I am that she has died, she isn't in pain any more and I'm glad. Rest in Peace!




This is the poster I bought a few years ago. It will eventually go in my "media" room.



I must admit that for the past few years I haven't been a fan of Michael Jackson. But when I think of him back when he was so amazing, it makes me very sad. I had hoped that this tour he was starting would be a come back for him, that he would remind us of how truly talented he is. He is and always will be iconic. What makes me truly very sad is that I don't think he knew just how talented and phenomenal he was. For some reason he felt he had to continually change himself. We all loved the Michael that sang Thriller, Billy Jean and so many other songs that will always be a part of our childhood. Rest in Peace.

Well thus begins my last week of being the laziest person in the world. Next Friday we close on our house. It was supposed to be June 12th but we pushed it back so we wouldn't have to pay for both the house and apartment this month. Then our AC unit was stolen out of the backyard. I guess that's the thing these days, go to empty houses and steal stuff. Anyway the bank is getting a new one put in.

When school is out I get into my "sleep all day up all night" schedule. I hate it. But this is how it goes every summer. AND we only have our one car so I can't go anywhere even if I was awake and wanted to. I was really hoping to get our house in early June so that I would have something to do during the day. My family spent the last three weeks on their annual "Back East Trip". We couldn't go this year...... we thought that buying a house should come first. Since my parents were gone I've been able to use their cars, that was fabulous. I'm sure I would have gone crazy by now if I hadn't had them.

I have gotten some things done.
#1 I used my dad's truck to move over all of my "projects". I covered my classroom in plastic and repainted everything. A headboard, two mirrors, two desks, two nightstands, a chair, a metal shelf/rack thing and a table. They are looking amazing. Thank you Craigslist! Actually I still have to paint the desks, just deciding on the colors. I'll post the pics when I'm done.
#2 I have taken everything off my walls and shelves..... I can't stand living like this, but I figure that all my time and energy will need to go into fixing up the house so I might as well get some of the packing done now. I just know that the next time someone wants to come over I'll have to fight the urge to put everything back up. I don't love empty white walls...... But what can you do?
#3 I have done serious research on cleaning walls and cabinets. And have now bought everything I will need and am ready for next Friday. (if anyone has any cleaning tips that have worked well let me know! The more prepared I am the better.)
#4 I've been able to run errands with Janae. They just moved into their new house last weekend. They've been staying in James's grandparents house while they're on a mission. Janae has had to take care of three houses, their grandparent's, their rental and their new one. Insane! But I think things are finally slowing down for them. Hopefully. She's been buying supplies for all three houses. We go shopping and she has a cart and I have a cart. My cart holds the kids and her cart holds whatever she's buying. I love it because I get to be with the kids a lot. Oh and Janae. :)

Well seeing how it's 1:30 in the afternoon and Tanner will be home in about an hour I should probably put the computer down, throw off the covers, get out of bed and get dressed. But then again seeing how he's been up since 3:30 he'll probably want me to lay down and relax with him for a little while...... so maybe I'll just stay here and wait. :)

Loves to all!

Heading to Cali

I decided it was time to clean out my purse.....

And I wonder why my shoulder always hurts. I call it my "Marry Poppins Bag" now you see why. This is after I threw away all the paper, receipts, and trash. And it's not counting the $6.35 in change I found. Oh well, it will look the same when I clean it out again in a few weeks. I never learn.

ANYWAY!!!
We've decided to take a quick trip to Cali! We haven't been there since last June, so we're very excited. We used to go every couple of months but just haven't made it over for a while. Tanner's parents live in Huntington so we get to stay with them while we're there. They just finished putting in wood flooring throughout their entire house and since we've decided to do the same, I'm excited to see it. Have a fabulous weekend and I'll think of you all while I'm enjoying the beautiful weather!