handsful

Everyday, I squeeze in time for either unpacking and/or organizing. I’ve been crazy busy lately, and not home much, but the next few days are fairly open so I plan on getting a LOT done. I’ve focused mainly on the kitchen and family room, followed by our bedroom. The big kids are working on their rooms, and the little kids are waiting patiently (ahem) for me to spend a good chunk of time in there.

Family room, looking into the kitchen. The red chair won’t stay forever, it’s on it’s last leg. The couch we purchased from the owners for a crazy good price, and the recliner is new. I want to incorporate some COLOR in here, still trying to decide on color schemes, window treatments (just want panels), etc.

Kitchen. This is one room we painted…it’s a warmer tone than it looks in the picture. I’m loving this kitchen, there’s so much space. Ahhh…

Ahhh!! This greeted Randy the other morning. You never know what you’re gonna find around here…or where.

View from the front door. I just missed the sunset, it’s gorgeous. Love the red barn across the street. Oh, and ignore the horrible yard…weeds that need cutting. We’ll work on the yard at some point.

View from the back deck. The dirt road winds down to our “shop”, as we’re calling it. It’s a large building that the previous owners used for a workshop. We’re considering making it into a hang-out for our kids and their friends. Not sure yet. To the left of the fir trees, you see what looks like stubby sticks? It’s an overgrown garden, that I hope to get our hands into soon!

Payton is always ready with a pose…

First plants, that I actually potted today. The tomato is meant to be a small, container type. Not sure how we’ll do with the strawberries, never tried them before. I’m hopeful, though :)

Next up, bedrooms…but, I’ve gotta have some time to make them blog-ready!