We've been married 34 wonderful years

Yesterday, Mike and I celebrated our 34th anniversary. Actually we celebrated on Saturday. Of course we started the day with a full day of yard work and chores. Then we got cleaned up and went to visit Taft in the nicu. We didn't get to hold him, but we sure did enjoy just looking at him. He is soooooooooooooo cute and sweet. He's trying really hard to get home. Then we went to the Texas Roadhouse and had a nice dinner. We had steak and baked potatoes and vegatables, rolls, and I had grilled shrimp and Mike had rattlesnake bites. He surprised himself with ordering them since they were called anything to do with snakes. Those who know how much he hates snakes will appreciate that. They were good though and he enjoyed them. We made a run to Wal-Mart, Kroger and to get gas. Then we came home and I watched a movie that I thought he would enjoy too but he didn't. So that was Saturday. Then on Sunday, we went to church and I left early to go with Teresa and Eric to see Taft. He is doing better still. This evening was "Evening of Music" at the Dan Packard home. The YSA's had that for FHE tonight. It was fantastic. So that was our Anniversary story. We are grateful for each one that we get to have and hope there will many more.

Taft in the NICU

Well, it's the third day in the NICU for baby Taft. He is improving daily and is on a nasal cannula with 2 Liters of O2. They are giving him pedialite today and then if he tolerates that he will start formula tonight. He was awake some this afternoon while we visited him and we got to hold him and snuggle him and kiss his forehead. He is really sweet and cuddly even with the wires and tubes. Can't wait to get him home.

Surprise

Well, we had a surprise party for Mike. He was 14. All who came, had a really good time. Eric grilled some zummo links and we had chips and veggies and dip,cake, lemonade, and nuts. Johnny Ross roasted Mike and did a good job. Jon Healy won the look alike contest. Many friends came and Mike was soooooooo appreciative.

The Paint and Stain

Hey guys-

The paint job is completed, except for touch ups which will be addressed after the house is completed. I only used 3 colors through out our house, but love them. I chose pretty neutral colors which I think are pretty warm and cozy. The living room/entry/hallway is painted in a color called resort tan, the kitchen/study is painted in San Antonio Sage, and the rest of the house (ceilings, trim, doors, bathrooms and bedrooms are painted Echelon Ecru. I do have intentions of painting some of the bedroom and maybe the bathroom walls a different color, but for now we did what was they cheapest and we will add color through rugs, bedding, linens, wall decor, etc.... The stain for the doors was the scariest decision I had to make, because the front door is mahoganey and the back door is made of stainable fiberglass. I wasn't sure if they would both soak up the stain the same way or not. I also had the posts and shutters stained with a solid stain so the matching was somewhat stressful for me. However, it turned out to be just great for us! We love it! Hope that you enjoy the pics....some are hard to tell the exact color because there is still no lighting and then it was cloudy so not much light was available. Let me know what you think, but please be kind if you don't like it...I am pregnant and emotional!

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