Friday, January 25, 2008

So here is to my day and my confessions....

This is where my day usually begins.... It looks calm and peaceful, but don't let that fool you, lurking around every two hours at least, is a router problem that disconnects me from the Internet. I don't know how I became one with the internet or when, but I can tell you, I am not calm in the middle of a project when it goes. No, I don't play the base violin, it's purely decorative along with the tennis ball that's placed by Noah, Adrian or Kurt. -and Nick S.if you're reading this, we are replacing the router.



This is my perfectionism contrary to what it may look like, I can not go out of
my house or begin my day too long without my bed made. I even make my hotel bed, -anybody out there that can relate. MaryAnn? So this is to post about the awesome sheets I bought at Sam's with 1,200 thread count. mmmmmm..... for Christmas, they are the best. I washed them today for the first time. no, they weren't on for a month, well, maybe 2 weeks though. -Ummmm they were not as soft, when I took them out of the dryer, dread, maybe fabric softener?
This is the confession of the tiling project that will not end. I sort of had to tear some off because I couldn't stand the corner lines not matching up, then the backing to the wall came off with the tiles and then,.....and then, yes, you're catching on. It will be the spare bathroom in our basement for guest that are brave.





I just like this picture and it was time to take a break on confessions. they are so sweet-
Confession number 2- This little innocent tree died on me, and it wasn't cheap when I bought it on sale, so I decided if people can spray Christmas trees, why could't I spray this to make it look alive again. My first guest arrived for Bible study that night and stood by the tree exclaiming "what's that smell, it's something, hmm, what is that" I was caught, it didn't smell like the lavendar that I pointed to, and it certainly wasn't evergreen scent. My secret was out and we laughed! You could spray the day ahead of guest coming-
I only like working in the basement if I have a tape of Narnia on or talking to Christen while we work. I also work with a phone cradled between my neck and shoulder if you want to talk.

This is for the Starbucks feel I'm trying to accomplish in my project/basement. Ash and I painted the fireplace, first cream then this "mocha" color wash because she got a parking ticket and wanted a job. She hates parking tickets. She's also commisioned to paint a huge picture for me to put on the fireplace, yes, I will have original art work. That's a little promotional for Ash in case she gets another ticket.


That's "some" of my confessions for now, just to let you know that they don't go away when you get older. - love to you all! -Annette

11 comments:

L, Ann and boys said...

So nice...Fun post mom! =o) I still think it's impressive that you just hop right into the current trends and blog like it's no big deal. My inspiration, even if I tease you or roll my eyes sometimes.

Ann

Alesa said...
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Alesa said...

so...the comment deleted above this one was mine...and it was a nice comment, I just wanted to write it differently...

...and the tree story was really funny! :)

the basement's looking great. we may come up after church next Sunday, depending on Clint's schedule.

Alesa

Unknown said...

Some say "confessions"...while others just might say "accomplishments". I enjoyed the pictures with updates that I actually got to hear you discussing. Have you ordered the BIG Expresso machine yet? Until then, I see that the little guy is still at your service. PS: More than the unmade bed, I focused on the new lamp!

Unknown said...

Only needs to be one sister story..again. Denny walked in while I was reading your blog. I scrolled back up to show him where I had been. The bedroom picture! I noticed the phone by the lamp for the first time. I bought TWO of those old time cuties. (Mine from Hobby Lobby. Yours?) Denny made so much fun of them. I am forbidden to put on in the office by the computer. Sisters!

Annette Bahler said...

hey Ann, it wouldn't be a good day if I didn't hear you proclaim-"mom" exasperated!
mom

Annette Bahler said...

Maryann
I'm so glad you noticed the lamp!
I do so hope we can connect today at the home show. Is it dangerous to come up with more new ideas?
net

Annette Bahler said...

Alesa,
it was a nice comment. Can we see
you at Indy today?

Anonymous said...

Mom, do not worry, I look at your blog about everyday so I am getting all the love. Beware, I start getting grumpy when people start getting blog-lazy- hehe (mostly j/k). You are doing great & the post are good. I would really love to see the downstairs; it looks pretty impressive. Love, -J

Bry&Ash said...

Wow mom, your post is getting a lot of attention...and I'm about to give you another comment.:)

I got your message. Orange it is...for now. (I'll call you when I get to the words)

Hmmm...I just thought of something. How about metallic gold?? They have that at Hobby Lobby. I saw it last time I was buying paints and that it looked cool. Drat...I knew that we would think of something else we needed at Hobby Lobby after we made the trip. Well hey, I'll be home before Bryan tonight anyway, so call and let me know if you think shimmery gold would be cool and I can stop and pick it up on my way home.:)

And speaking of my parking ticket...I don't believe I ever got paid for painting that fireplace. That's 15 whole dollars worth of work there...don't think I'm going to forget!:) hehe

Oh, and Bryan lost his glasses somewhere in the house. We slept in the guest bedroom and Kurt's room but we looked and couldn't find them anywhere this morning. Keep an eye out if you could...they were kind of expensive!:)

Wow, I guess I should have just called you.:)

Mindy said...

Annette you crack me up about that tree! Kudos to you for being crafty and trying to disguise the dead tree!