Project update!

Play room floor, after carpet was pulled up, and new flooring installed.

My bedroom, carpeting pulled up and new flooring installed, but still not repainted.

A dry sink I got at the Salvation Army for about $75.

Here's the upstairs hallway, with new flooring.

Giving thanks.

This past week, we gave thanks over too much food. My son told me he is thankful for me, our dog, and our house. I am so thankful for so much this year, it's hard to know where to start.

I have a great job, a beautiful son, great friends and a beautiful (if slightly decrepit) house. My family loves me and people appreciate me for the work I do.

Thanksgiving Day was nice and warm. After an intimate early dinner...OK, early lunch (who knew a nine-pound turkey would roast so quickly) we headed out to the zoo to walk off some calories.
This little guy attempted to go home with me.

My son, feeding a bird from a popsicle stick.

Hard to see, but that's an emu to the right.

Guinea fowl pecks at the sequins on my shoes.

Changes.

It's about time I updated my blog!

Since the beginning of August, I started a new job at a great company, and I'm very excited about it.

More importantly, I embarked on a number of new projects around the house. The master bedroom has been completely repainted and the floor replaced. I replaced the flooring in my son's playroom, as well as in the upstairs hallway.

But first, a few pictures of the boy! Two of these photos were taken at the sculpture garden of the local art museum.

He recently lost a lot of front teeth. With any luck, he'll get replacements for Christmas.