Remember When I Said...

...I lost my camera?

I found it.

Remember when I said I was painting the kitchen? I'm probably about half-way done with my "remodel". I've painted the walls, faux paneling and trim. I still need to add the baseboards, paint the cabinets, add the hardware, and replace the sink and fixtures (ok, that definitely isn't sounding like I'm at the half-way point). Dang it. Anyway, here's your sneak peak and the newest addition to my to do list:

That would be permanent marker on my newly painted wall. That's what I get for taking a shower. Now to re-prime, and who knows how many coats of white paint it will take to cover that. Sigh.

p.s. Happy birthday to my Dad!

I've lost my camera

I am bummed! I can't find our camera anywhere - and a month or so ago our computer fried during a thunderstorm and because I haven't yet transferred any pictures from that hard drive, I've really got nothin' in the way of pictures. But, since the loss of the camera the following things have happened (and when it shows up, there will be pictures :)

#1: I finished the school year at Kent and am SO excited for a summer off.

#2: Dominic turned 4! He is an amazing little boy. He is more talkative all the time. His current obsession: Canadian Geese.

#3: I am painting the kitchen. It will look totally different and I am so hoping my camera turns up because I even remembered to take some "before" pictures.

#4: I accepted a new teaching position for the 2011-2012 school year. I will be teaching Reading to 5th thru 8th grade students at a private Catholic school. I think it will work out well for a part time teaching gig and I am excited to start.

#5: And today we are celebrating Fathers' Day. Kirk and I both have amazing fathers who sacrifice so much for their families. They are great examples to us and our kids. And of course, my children are certainly lucky to have a dad who loves them so much. Kirk is amazing with our kids. He loves to play with them and is often more patient and relaxed than me; I am sure this is a huge benefit for our kids. He is a great example of hard work  and sacrifice. We sure love him!

#6: Finally, to top off a wonderful Fathers' Day - our little neighborhood was apparently gifted a torrential rain storm while we were visiting with family. We came home to a slightly flooded laundry room and water covering the yard and our streets. We were only gone for two hours - holy smokes!

We are looking forward to family coming to visit for the summer, job interviews, and hopefully getting our pool in swimming condition. Oh, and finding our camera...