Hello!

Hi there dear old blog!
I know it's been far too long and I wish I could say you have all missed so much going on at 765, but the truth is there hasn't been much going on here. In fact, I've probably missed 765 as much as some of you guys. You see, there has been some traveling. And then a little more. Plus some cold weather. And of course Mardi Gras season. That left projects at 765 on the back burner while we spent time traveling and playing.
But what better day to get back into it than Leap Day?! So here is a little summary of what we've been up to. Play time is now over though, let the projects begin!

I Can See You

For Christmas Travis and I decided to only exchange stockings this year.
One exciting suprise in mine: a peep hole.
Our front door is armed with an ironwork door and your standard wood door. The ironwork door is great to have open for light, but not something you always want open. The wood door lacked a peephole; not always safe when you are home alone.
Thus, a peep hole. It wasn't a huge undertaking to install, but it's usually the little things that are most exciting.

Cheers to 2011

If you remember last year, we toasted to the end of the year with a glass of Blue Moon and our freshly picked oranges. All 2 of them. I figured this year we would continue the tradition since our trees were a bit more fruitful, nearly bent to the ground with the weight of the citrus.

It has been a good year at 765.

 

We dug up our front yard to make room for a vegetable garden and hopeful wedding flowers. In the process we found treasures that dated our house.

Travis and I sanded and sanded and sanded to get the years of paint off our cabinets. I still stand back and just look at them sometimes. They sure are pretty.

We got MARRIED. I'm so glad we had the wedding blog, because you quickly forget how much time, energy and emotion went into the whole day. But it we perfect.

The shed got a pair of beautiful doors to finish it off, but not without a few losses. Thanks again Mitch!

Chickens found a home in our yard once again.

We had a bountiful front yard. So many cucumbers we had a to find new recipes for them.

Travis (and his supervisor) dabbled in some plumbing.

And we realized we have the best dog EVER.

Cheers to one memorable year, and an even better 2012!

December

I'm pretty ashamed at how long it has been since the last blog post.
Over a month. Shameful.
It is the holidays though, meaning it's been a bit hectic. Two weeks ago Travis hosted the Spanish Town meeting in our house, motivating us to actually get the ornaments out of the box and on the tree. One of the neighbor's reactions: "Wow! What a difference a year makes!" I'll take that as a compliment, seeing as last year our pup destroyed most of our tree and presents, our stockings hung by pushpins, and the tree lacked the "smell of Christmas".
Let's just say we've upgraded this year and there's is a bit more holiday spirit at 765.

1,000 Words

Pictures are worth a thousand words - even more when it's a painting of your home. Travis and I couldn't think of a more perfect gift. It found a place on our wall immediately and I smile every time I walk by it.
Thank you Sam.