New Sandbox

My parents came to visit this past weekend and helped build a sandbox for Bean. She was timid at first, but is now a pro sand thrower.

SolarTubes

The solar tubes have been installed upstairs. They really make a huge difference by bringing some natural light into these previously dungeon-like rooms.
Middle room tube
Light coming from the bathroom
Bathroom tube

Day at the Park

Sunday was almost 80 degrees. Lala joined us at the park.
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Little Bean

Shiner

Here is a semi close up of Bean's latest black eye. Poor baby! Cheek meets tree root. Luckily she is still precious as ever.

Barn Updates

Tiled wall for the wood stove

New step

Beauty Queen

Lilia took Mummi's rollers this morning to do up her hair and her baby's hair.

Little Rocker

It was a beautiful 80 degrees here in NC today. Bean sported her little rock n' roll dress with the cutout back. ehhehehe

Barn...Almost Done

We are getting closer to a finished barn.
Floor has been started
Open spaces have been sealed
DSL moved from upstairs to our downstairs hall closet. It will be nice to have it tucked away and out of sight.

More Barn...Again

The lights and chimney have been installed
I wanted an antique barn light (may still happen some day) but this knock off was $20 at Lowes.
We removed the hideous ceiling fan from our living room-YIPPIE!- and it has been put in the office. Now I just have to find a new fan for the house.
Trim has been added around the windows.