Restoration Project

For those of you who might care (Mom, Sally, Court), here are pictures of our front door in Phase 1. There is one coat of varnish on the door and we'll probably do a couple more. It's a beautiful, very heavy, mahogany door. I have black forged iron hardware on order. We've also had the stained glass repaired and that will be put back in as soon as the door is complete. Hopefully the finished project will be as pretty as I anticipate. The problem now is that Garland and I are in negotiations on the storm door. I want to take it off because the door is going to be so beautiful and I hate to have it blocked by a crummy looking screen door. He, being the practical man that he is, wants to keep it on because we use it. Will aesthetics win over functionality? I'll keep you posted.

Showing her roots..

Here are Eleanor's new school shoes.... cowgirl boots!

Also, here are some pictures of Mary Larkin eating corn on the cob. She's growing up so fast.

More Cape pictures

Pops or Mommy?

I asked Eleanor today who she loves more, Mommy or Pops?  Her answer?  Pops, of course!

Trouble

We put potty training on hold a few weeks back.  Multiple accidents and ZERO interest in using the potty was the impetus.  The last week or so, however, Eleanor has been taking off her diaper and I find them all over the house.  So, its back to potty training.  I just put her princess panties on.  First, she was a little upset that they were Sleeping Beauty and not Belle.  Then I said to her, when you have tinkle or poop, where do we go?  And she said, "On the floor!" TROUBLE.  I said, "Eleanor, no, where do we go tinkle and poop?" And she smiled and said, "On the potty, Mom."

Round two: Wish me luck.

Cape Cod: Falmouth, MA 2008

Fourth of July in Paoli, PA

I have to apologize for my delinquent posts.  It has been nothing short of HECTIC the last four weeks.  We've been busy with traveling and catching up from traveling.  And, I have been interviewing for jobs!  I am very excited that I may have a PT position as an elementary school library media specialist.  I'll let you know when it is official.  In any event, here are pictures from our Fourth of July weekend at the Homan's in Paoli, PA.  We started with a bike-decorating contest and parade in Berwyn.  Eleanor chose to run.  

Mary Larkin is tan--not sure where she got that skin coloring!

Awww, our Gar Gar.  Mary Larkin *adores* her father.  The minute he walks  in the room, she begins her "Da-Da-Da and I have to restrain her in my arms until he gets over to me to pick her up.  I know he thoroughly enjoys this greeting.

Two of our very good friends, Bobby T. and Elan H. both live in South Philly.  They came out to Paoli to have dinner with us.  Bobby T. or "Fun Bobby" is Eleanor's godfather.  Elan is one of my best friends whom I met in San Diego.  

Have I mentioned that Eleanor loves her Pops?