I've had several people ask for more pictures of the house. To be honest, I've hesitated because, while I love my house, it just doesn't photograph as well. The pictures just do not do it justice. They just don't.
Perhaps, it's because this house is perfect for
us. And while we don't care that it may not be perfect for everyone, I am aware that it
may not be perfect for everyone. There's that side of me, while it is small, that cares what people think.
So,I'm finally giving in. I'll post pictures. Just to satisfy every one's curiosity...
The Family Room
Computer desk complete with my sippy cup for when I get thirsty...
A gun, some jammies, some bubbles to blow, a magna doodle, a little book to read, and of course, a paper towel for any messes that might happen...
Frosted mini wheats for when the belly growls...
Dominoes, anyone??
Folded laundry, a car and in the background, our heat source for the winter... a wonderful little space heater from Costco...
Tinkerbell for some easy listening...
The movie chest, my dad's artwork (he carved that duck!) and darn it, that's where I put my sippy cup! I was looking for that!
Blankets (why fold them and put them away when we're just going to use them again, right?), a page torn out of a book and a Lightening McQueen slipper. And do you see that...
Yes. That's the Blazer jersey that Jack wants to wear
tomorrow. Yes. Tomorrow. Good thing he's prepared and thinking ahead.
The Bonus Room
Yes. This is clean for us. And yes. This is just a quarter of it...
No. You are not seeing things. Yes. There is a TV in front of a TV. Shortly after we moved, the big one quit working. It was free though so we thought we'd keep it and see if we could fix it. That was in November. Can you see that's it's of the utmost importance to us??
The Half Bath
An empty soap dispenser holder (Brenton seems to HATE it when it's actually in it's place. So, he promptly takes it out and puts it on the other side of the sink), a hand towel, that kid you not, seems to HATE staying in the towel ring where it can dry so nicely, and an Easter egg of course. Because wasn't Easter just this last weekend??
In case you have some building to do while you take care of your business...
The Entry From the Shop/Mud Room/Garage
Coats, hats, friends' daughters' sweatshirt, and of course a couple boxes of summer clothes that have been out for months because we have had
some nice days, but not enough to actually warrant going through the boxes and putting everything away...
The Laundry Room
Yes. It's that yellow. No. We did not paint it that color. Yes. We will be painting over it.
The Kitchen
Legos for Luke.
Caden's artwork, a paper, my hydration granny pack, a bag full of things to return to Target, and of course, my Garmin box that has been there since mid-April. Yes. I am so good at putting things away...
The Front Entry
No. She didn't come with the house. Yes. She is cute. Yes. We'll keep her...
I kid you not. I went to look for Caden's coat the other day. Found the coat AND EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. OF. HIS. SWEATSHIRTS. Wonder where he gets that from... Also, seems to be a catchall for their school work. Maybe this is where I should look for things sent home from school...
Jacskon's clothes that were supposed to be put away before he left for school. It's 10:00 now...
The Living Room
Yes. It actually
is the cleanest room in the house. Yes. This is the adults place to relax. Yes. This is my favorite room in the whole house.
But, it is not without some reminders that we do, in fact, have 5 kids...
Who
doesn't need a spoon while reading??
The Master Bedroom
A picture of us... Cannot believe it's been almost 12 years!!
Ella's artwork on our door...
Ella's artwork on our dresser.
Yes. I said
our room and
our dresser...
Ella's Room
Yes. This is clean for her.
Almost spotless...
Caden, Jackson and Brenton's Room
No. We did not paint their room like that. Yes. That is an overflowing hamper that was empty two days ago. Yes. That is a sheet over the window. And yes. That boy IS cute!
Yes. Those are beach towels covering the window. Sure. I would love to come decorate and organize your house for you...
Who doesn't need Eucerin on the floor???
Cole's Room
When we moved in, there was green astroturf on the floor with football lines painted on. That was gone the first day...
The Kids Bathroom
Complete with an open toilet seat, spit on the mirror and toothpaste all over the counter. Good thing it's cleaning day!
So, there you have it. Hope you enjoyed the tour!
When your daughter gets a hold of a hi-lighter...
A gun, some jammies, some bubbles to blow, a magna doodle, a little book to read, and of course, a paper towel for any messes that might happen...
Frosted mini wheats for when the belly growls...
Dominoes, anyone??
Folded laundry, a car and in the background, our heat source for the winter... a wonderful little space heater from Costco...
Tinkerbell for some easy listening...
The movie chest, my dad's artwork (he carved that duck!) and darn it, that's where I put my sippy cup! I was looking for that!
Blankets (why fold them and put them away when we're just going to use them again, right?), a page torn out of a book and a Lightening McQueen slipper. And do you see that...
Yes. That's the Blazer jersey that Jack wants to wear tomorrow. Yes. Tomorrow. Good thing he's prepared and thinking ahead.
Yes. This is clean for us. And yes. This is just a quarter of it...
No. You are not seeing things. Yes. There is a TV in front of a TV. Shortly after we moved, the big one quit working. It was free though so we thought we'd keep it and see if we could fix it. That was in November. Can you see that's it's of the utmost importance to us??
An empty soap dispenser holder (Brenton seems to HATE it when it's actually in it's place. So, he promptly takes it out and puts it on the other side of the sink), a hand towel, that kid you not, seems to HATE staying in the towel ring where it can dry so nicely, and an Easter egg of course. Because wasn't Easter just this last weekend??
Coats, hats, friends' daughters' sweatshirt, and of course a couple boxes of summer clothes that have been out for months because we have had some nice days, but not enough to actually warrant going through the boxes and putting everything away...
Yes. It's that yellow. No. We did not paint it that color. Yes. We will be painting over it.
Legos for Luke.
Caden's artwork, a paper, my hydration granny pack, a bag full of things to return to Target, and of course, my Garmin box that has been there since mid-April. Yes. I am so good at putting things away...
No. She didn't come with the house. Yes. She is cute. Yes. We'll keep her...
I kid you not. I went to look for Caden's coat the other day. Found the coat AND EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. OF. HIS. SWEATSHIRTS. Wonder where he gets that from... Also, seems to be a catchall for their school work. Maybe this is where I should look for things sent home from school...
Jacskon's clothes that were supposed to be put away before he left for school. It's 10:00 now...
Yes. It actually is the cleanest room in the house. Yes. This is the adults place to relax. Yes. This is my favorite room in the whole house.
But, it is not without some reminders that we do, in fact, have 5 kids...
Who doesn't need a spoon while reading??
A picture of us... Cannot believe it's been almost 12 years!!
Ella's artwork on our door...
Ella's artwork on our dresser.
Yes. This is clean for her.
Almost spotless...
No. We did not paint their room like that. Yes. That is an overflowing hamper that was empty two days ago. Yes. That is a sheet over the window. And yes. That boy IS cute!
Yes. Those are beach towels covering the window. Sure. I would love to come decorate and organize your house for you...
Who doesn't need Eucerin on the floor???
When we moved in, there was green astroturf on the floor with football lines painted on. That was gone the first day...
Complete with an open toilet seat, spit on the mirror and toothpaste all over the counter. Good thing it's cleaning day!
The chickens that made me wonder what in the world that noise was at my front door...
The chickens that love to come over to the house in the morning and then head back over to "their" side of the property for the rest of the day...
The chickens that I love to watch run across the yard. Heads down. Wings out. They make me laugh...
Oh, sweet chickens. Each one with a different personality...
Roo, the protector...
And the only one who will hold still long enough for me to take his picture!
There's Cheese, Camo, Rose, Angel times 4 cause we can't tell them apart, Woody, Georgia, Georgina, Blue, Buddy, Red, Ruby, Roseanne, Roxanne, Wellie, Willie, Lucy, Blossom, and more that we just can't tell apart (poor girls just get called pumpkin and love)
First thing in the morning Caden and I head out to open the coop. When we open the door they file out. Flying. Running. Chasing each other into the field. Eating up whatever is so tasty so early in the morning. We stand watching for awhile. Soaking up our special time together. Both loving the one on one. (Is it a bit sad that one on one time with my son comes while taking care of the chickens?) These days, I'll take whatever sweet time I can get!
There's my silliness. My chickens. My one on one time with my son. Much much easier than going deep...
Sorry. We stand corrected.
