Tackle It Tuesday: Dining Room

Well, it's time for another installment of Tackle it Tuesday around here. This time we tackled the dining room over the weekend. Now, it's not quite finished. We still need a new light fixture for over the table, new blinds, tablecloth, and someday a new dining room table. Evan also has some updating to do in the wiring at the outlets...but the paint is done and it looks so much better than the yellow! We were working around the blue carpet. Check it out:






We continue to try and tackle this house one room at a time as finances allow. Our next tackle will be the front door and foyer this spring.

Easter 2010

Easter was a beautiful day. We spent the day at church then a trip to Norwalk. Seth got to look for some candy and had a good time! We missed seeing Granma Elaine & Grandpa George, but glad we could have Easter with them over Skype.

A few pics from our Easter.
Seeing his basket.

Hot stuff! ha. Demanding that he put on the new sandals from Grandma Elaine and Grandpa George. They go really well with his pajamas. :)

Finding some fruity snacks on his hunt!

A peek at my loot after a fun candy/egg hunt!

Getting involved in my community

OK, so I'm getting involved in my community and am playing a small role in helping get a new farmer's market started in our city this summer.

My role has so far been basically creating the visuals: designing a logo, postcard, blog, etc. with more things upcoming. It has been super fun helping do something from its inception. I'll most likely be volunteering some time this summer helping out too. Who knows, maybe Evan will sell some of his baked goods. The possibilities are endless. ha.

Check out the market's blog: http://lakewoodfarmersmarket.blogspot.com
It's new so there isn't much on it yet. If you live nearby, you should come check it out!

Smokin' – Take 2

Yesterday was the day Evan had been waiting for. We were hosting a BBQ party. Anyway, Evan got up at 4:30am to start the 12-hour process of smoking 4 pork shoulders.

Below are some photos. They turned out perfectly and were delicious!

Smokin'

Evan got a new smoker for Christmas and FINALLY got to try it out yesterday. He smoked two chickens, which turned out great. It was a warm-up for next weekend when he plans on smoking 3 pork shoulders for a Carolina BBQ party we're hosting for church. He's so excited. :)

Wonder what's going on inside that head...

Just had to take a picture when I saw this. Just wondering what he was thinking while setting this all up. Love it.

Getting in shape

Evan and I are hitting the treadmill these days. He's beginning to train for the Cleveland 10k and me, well, I'm working my way to running a 5k at home. ha. Seth takes the easy route and just does the stretches. Here he is with Daddy. Enjoy!