A Power Ranger and a Pirate

Just because they are cute

Waiting for the tractor to come get him

No place they would rather be....

Patience

Patience, patience, where art thou, o patience????.....

Not here with me because I have NONE today. I am sure my kids are sick of me and I'm not so sure I blame them. End of story.

The Weekend

OK - so I had big ambitions last night to come home and get the bathroom painted. My foot had been feeling pretty good as long I don't try to twist, bend or flex it. So basically if I stay flat footed it's really not a problem. However, in order to keep it flat it makes my gait a little silly looking :) So, I assumed if I was really careful that climbing up and down a ladder with a paintbrush and paint pan there would be no problem. Wrong. It hurt, I got frustrated and I quit after getting the ceiling and a portion of a wall done. This stinks. I can't be slowed down like this. I don't have time for this. But once again, I am reminded that there are people that live with physical injuries and disabilities that will never go away. I am thankful this is only temporary and my prayer today is for those that have ailments that last a lifetime. Thanks God for this little reminder of how lucky I am.

In other news....I have nothing. Nothing exciting planned for the weekend. The house cleaner is coming today (YES!), Creighton has a birthday party and MAYBE I will attempt to do some more painting. Greg is picking corn for a friend that needs help getting his crops out. Both kids will be riding along with him at some point today. They LOVE to combine with daddy. It stirs up great memories for me too. My brother and I always rode along--I stayed awake, but my brother was usually strapped to the little milking stool (with a bungee cord) as he slept through the ride. A very vivid picture in my mind even after all these years. I love it. and I love this time of year.

We may head to the Hawkeye volleyball game with the kids tonight. We'll see what happens. Greg may just have big plans for a great fun, romantic evening out since I am a whopping 35 today. For all who know us, that is a joke--I'm sure he has no clue that it is my birthday. But, I have learned to be ok with that. This day is not about me nor should it be.

Well, I'm off to clean the house for the house cleaner. I wouldn't want her to know how messy it really is in here :)

Pass the word.....

As you can see by all of the posts and pictures below, our acreage is for sale. If you know of anyone who is looking for an acreage or might be interested in living in the country let us know. It is bittersweet as we love it so. I stood in the kitchen tonight with tears as I think about leaving what we have called home for ten years. We bought both of our babies home to this house. It's all they have known. It has consumed our time for 10 years. Our hearts and souls have been poured into making this house our home. I am reminded that it is only bricks and mortar and that wherever we live, wherever our family gathers, is where we will call home....

For Sale....

I really hadn't ever anticipated putting our house up for sale. But, things change and opportunities arise. Therefore, after pouring 10 years of blood, sweat, tears and love into our home, it is for sale. I REALLY hesitated to post any of these pictures because they do absolutely NOTHING for the true beauty of the home and surroundings. Our home was built in 1864 and was originally a stagecoach stop, then becoming a railroad stop in a town called Adams. It is the last remaining structure in Adams, a town that obviously no longer exists. It is rich with history...if walls could talk there would be tales to tell.

It is located exactly 10 miles from the bypass (going west of town). The property is 12.5 acres and is less than 1/4 of a mile off the hardsurface road. House has had a lot of renovation in the last ten years. Has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a new kitchen with stainless steel, hardwood, Bertch cabinets, Corian countertops, whole house has new carpet, central air in 2007, furnace unit in 2006, a new 40x45 heated garage with a bathroom, and two additional outbuildings. There are just too many details to list, but if you or someone you know would like to see it, just give me a call, leave a comment or shoot me an email. It will be for sale by owner for awhile and then will go on the market.

Again, these pictures are not that good and I really hesitated to even put them up. But I guess this is a place to start getting the word out.


looking toward house from road, house is nestled in the trees and the building on the right side of the picture is the garage.

Outbuildings #2 and #3 and a silo which is of no use :)

view of backyard ( a portion of it anyway)

backside of house (house is constructed of brick, but has been stuccoed at some point--the addition on this side is a mudroom/laundry room/toyroom)

Outside stuff

view of the front yard from the house

view of house from the front edge of the property

The house

The garage (40ft.x45ft. heated garage, fully insulated with half-bath, I'm not sure of all the details--that's 'man land'. All I know is that it is very nice to have my car housed in a 72 degree garage all winter:)

The upstairs bathroom

This is the bathroom upstairs. We are currently installing a bathroom on the main floor that should be finished soon. It probably would have been further along had I not injured my foot--I am holding up progress not being able to paint. :)

4 bedrooms

Creighton's room

Our room (only half of it because I can't get the whole thing in one pic--it's very large)

Colby's room

This is a 4th bedroom that we just use for storage (meaning--I didn't pick the color--it was there when we got here :)

Living Room and Family Room

A couple of shots of the living room and the family room and the front door (handmade by Greg's dad)

Kitchen

The very large kitchen was remodeled in 2003. Stainless steel appliances stay. Has hardwood floor, original brick walls, Bertch semi-custom cabinetry, Corian countertops with seamless sink, plank ceiling with recessed lighting, seating for 4 at the island plus room for a dining table, and a computer center with matching cabinetry and Corian top.

Tonight

We had Maddison for a couple of hours tonight. I just had to get a few pics to document her haircut. It was to her waist and is now to her chin. I think it's adorable. Of course she is beautiful no matter the length of her hair...she's my niece :)