Mom had sent a picture before the shoot of what the girls would be wearing. I purchased spray paint in coordinating colors and painted five tires. The tires worked perfectly.
June 16, 2009
Emma & Ellie
I had a blast photographing Emma & Ellie on the brightly painted tires.
Mom had sent a picture before the shoot of what the girls would be wearing. I purchased spray paint in coordinating colors and painted five tires. The tires worked perfectly.
Mom had sent a picture before the shoot of what the girls would be wearing. I purchased spray paint in coordinating colors and painted five tires. The tires worked perfectly.
June 15, 2009
House Design
Josh and I spent the first couple of years of married life debating property for a future home. I wanted a lot in town. Josh wanted acres in the country.
Mandi, one of my dear friends, is a real estate agent and owner of Smart Real Estate. She is my sounding board. However, I am pretty sure she grew tired of my flip flop nature when it comes to real estate. One day I would want to purchase a pre-existing home and the next hold out for the perfect lot. Or give in and purchase acres.
Last May while searching HAR I saw a lot for sale in town. I was so excited. I of course called Mandi and she reminded me how scarce lots are in Liberty and if I wanted it I needed to make an offer and fast. I went the very next day to walk the lot and talk to the owner. I made an offer above asking and thought it would be mine. Wrong! I thought buying land would be like buying a dress. The dress has a price. You check out for the price on the label and it is yours. Wrong! Long story short...we purchased the lot.
I have searched and searched for house plans. I have yet to fall in love with a plan. Next Thursday I have an appointment to meet with someone to draw a custom plan. The first phone call went something like this...
How big...2500 sq. feet
How many rooms...At least three
Brick....yes. I would like stucco.
How big for the living room....I do not know
How big for the master bedroom...I do not know
How big for the master bath...I do not know...But I do know that I want a large walk in closet!
Below are images I googled "cottage." Most images are from European Cottage Rentals. I was so happy to have the below images and I rush to show Josh and his reply..."can't we have a normal looking house?"
This is a Jack Arnold House
Mandi, one of my dear friends, is a real estate agent and owner of Smart Real Estate. She is my sounding board. However, I am pretty sure she grew tired of my flip flop nature when it comes to real estate. One day I would want to purchase a pre-existing home and the next hold out for the perfect lot. Or give in and purchase acres.
Last May while searching HAR I saw a lot for sale in town. I was so excited. I of course called Mandi and she reminded me how scarce lots are in Liberty and if I wanted it I needed to make an offer and fast. I went the very next day to walk the lot and talk to the owner. I made an offer above asking and thought it would be mine. Wrong! I thought buying land would be like buying a dress. The dress has a price. You check out for the price on the label and it is yours. Wrong! Long story short...we purchased the lot.
I have searched and searched for house plans. I have yet to fall in love with a plan. Next Thursday I have an appointment to meet with someone to draw a custom plan. The first phone call went something like this...
How big...2500 sq. feet
How many rooms...At least three
Brick....yes. I would like stucco.
How big for the living room....I do not know
How big for the master bedroom...I do not know
How big for the master bath...I do not know...But I do know that I want a large walk in closet!
Below are images I googled "cottage." Most images are from European Cottage Rentals. I was so happy to have the below images and I rush to show Josh and his reply..."can't we have a normal looking house?"
Love this house!
This is a Jack Arnold House Josh and I acutally had reservations to stay at the home below. In PA.
June 14, 2009
Summer Week 1
I love summer! Absolutely love summer! The feeling of freedom!
I actually felt like I could enjoy my Sunday. No grading. No entering grades. No copy machine! Free.
However, before we know it summer will pass in the blink of an eye. I want my blog to serve as a daily journal to record my daily activities. I used to journal in my calendar. I think this is something I picked up from my grandfather. I always enjoyed a quick glance at Pa-Paws calendar to read his happenings.
I encourage all of you to start blogging. Especially if you have little ones. Record videos and pictures and post for your family to follow. Blogs at blogspot.com are free!
My mother's four month check up is today. Please pray she will remain cancer free!
Monday, June 8, 2009 ~ Met with workshop assistant. Workshop was canceled. Spent the day talking with Kristen from New York, Carli from Ohio, Melissa from Colorado and Sarah from Texas.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 ~ Road trip! Sarah and I drove to Lake Michigan.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 ~ Went to Gerald Ford Museum.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 ~ Went to Robinettes Apple Haus. Took pictures of apple & cherry trees. Went to Meijer Gardens. Absolutely beautiful!
Friday, June 12, 2009 ~ Unpacked. Cleaned.
Saturday, June 13, 2009 ~ Josh and I went on a date. Edited pictures and googled house plans.
Sunday, June 14, 2009 ~ Edited pictures and worked on house ideas. Celebrated Hannah's birthday.
June 9, 2009
Amy Wenzel Workshop, Day 2 Continued...
{please note the workshop was canceled due to a medical emergency}
Sarah and I left the hotel with high expectations for our little adventure to Saugatuck and Grand Haven.
While I did not find Lake Michigan on my top 10 list, it was nice to get out of the hotel. The air is fragrant, the blooms are beautiful and the animals are cute.
Tomorrow we are going to learn all there is to know about Gerald Ford. {You can see the museum from our hotel window.}
Sarah and I left the hotel with high expectations for our little adventure to Saugatuck and Grand Haven.
While I did not find Lake Michigan on my top 10 list, it was nice to get out of the hotel. The air is fragrant, the blooms are beautiful and the animals are cute.
Tomorrow we are going to learn all there is to know about Gerald Ford. {You can see the museum from our hotel window.}
Amy Wenzel Workshop, Day 2
Sarah and I asked several locals suggestions on what we should do for the day. Everyone we talked to suggested Saugatuck, MI
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