Busy

Sorry I haven't updated this lately, we've been well, busy. We're in the middle of removing wallpaper, refinancing, contesting our property taxes, both of us are busy at work and did I mention we're removing wallpaper? We're also periodically looking for furniture and dogs. I've been so busy I didn't even realize that I am almost out of my orientation period at work - February 24th. I think I might take of the 25th, buy a 1/2 gallon of ice cream and veg out on the couch with some girly movies.

Thanks to Angie's family we have gotten a lot done. Her brother's steamer is EXCELLENT! We've removed the 4 layers of wallpaper in the dining room. We removed the fake brick in the kitchen. We started removing the wallpaper in the upstairs hallway/stairway - despite the fact that its painted - its slow but its moving. We found a patch in the hallway that doesn't have wallpaper - just paint. We were able to remove the top layer of latex, but not really the layer underneath - we're not quite sure how were going to get that off. All I know is I am looking forward to it all being gone.

I am also getting pretty anxious for it to be warm again. Not because I can't stand the cold - the cold is the cold, you deal. I am anxious because I know we will be stripping wood, painting, creating a yard, and doing other fun projects that are more easily done outside than in the house or done with the windows open.

No mice since the first and only one - not complaining. We bought a digital SLR - better to document the house changes with. It's pretty sweet. There was a going out of business sale for a Tiffany glass store - so we bought one ceiling fixture and two Tiffany style lamps. We went to Twin's Fest and got Tony Oliva to sign a ball. We had a mini Super Bowl Party, I might have made too much dip. Now I have too many dishes. :) When are we installing that damn dishwasher? I tried to fix the toilet, but shortening the chain didn't help much. I'll be better about updating this, I swear.