More Family Pictures
First, family pictures. We've been meaning to take a big family shot of the Lee clan for a while now. Last month the timing and weather was just right to do it. Of course I asked my "go-to" photographer Sheri, but she had a last minute trip that changed her plans. She and I agreed that Kristi could do a fabulous job, if she was willing. After a little coaxing she agreed. We still used Sheri's farm while she was away and I think they turned out beautifully! Thank you so much Kristi, you don't realize how thrilled we all are with the photos and they will be displayed proudly! I think you'll agree that they are adorable, here is a sample, a large sample, but there are about 20 that I love!
Living Room
A lot of our summer was dedicated to remodeling Ryan's parents living room. We had been promising to help out with this project for a few years, so it felt good to get it done. It really was a family affair (I apologize for those who don't know the family ties of the following names)... Gary dad did most of the tear down of old paneling and patching of walls. Sandy and Fernlee made a special visit to help refinish the ceiling and get the project going. Rick helped install a window and Tyler helped texter the ceiling and walls. Then it was up to the Lee's to finish. Linda was always willing to babysit so I could lend a hand and that helped more than she realizes. They really were very patient in letting Ryan and I work on it when we could. Linda said she was hoping it would be done before school started and I think I was touching up the paint Sunday night before she started school on Monday, talk about cutting it close! I think it really turned out nice with the two tones. New carpet and furniture helped to finish it off. Now we just need to get the family pictures framed and up on the walls.
A lot of our summer was dedicated to remodeling Ryan's parents living room. We had been promising to help out with this project for a few years, so it felt good to get it done. It really was a family affair (I apologize for those who don't know the family ties of the following names)... Gary dad did most of the tear down of old paneling and patching of walls. Sandy and Fernlee made a special visit to help refinish the ceiling and get the project going. Rick helped install a window and Tyler helped texter the ceiling and walls. Then it was up to the Lee's to finish. Linda was always willing to babysit so I could lend a hand and that helped more than she realizes. They really were very patient in letting Ryan and I work on it when we could. Linda said she was hoping it would be done before school started and I think I was touching up the paint Sunday night before she started school on Monday, talk about cutting it close! I think it really turned out nice with the two tones. New carpet and furniture helped to finish it off. Now we just need to get the family pictures framed and up on the walls.
Linda may not appreciate me posting this one but I thought Gary playing on the floor with Andrea was cute.
Park City
This year for our 6th anniversary I told Ryan that the only present I wanted was a full night's sleep. So the in-laws were gracious enough to have a sleep over with Andrea, which they seemed to really enjoy. We chose to spend just one night in Park City, those church callings really cut into the weekend! You may remember that last year we chose the same destination, but I had the worst cold I had ever experienced and being pregnant I couldn't take much for it. So most of our time was spent in the condo watching movies, making hot cocoa for my throat, and trying to sleep. The sleep was interrupted by two fire alarms going off in the night and the fire truck lights flashing in the window. This year we thought we would give it another shot and I enjoyed every minute of it. My wish for a full night's sleep didn't quite happen, hotel beds are never as comfy as our own, but just knowing that it was possible was good enough. We walked Main Street (of course) had a delicious dinner and then soaked in the hot tub. The next morning after a yummy breakfast we realized that we got up before the shop keepers and headed back to the hotel for a quick nap. After check-out we headed back to Main Streeet for the mandatory Christmas ornaments and fudge. We made a quick visit to the outlets, but the crowds scared us away after picking up an outfit or two for Andrea. We took the long way home through Provo Canyon, stopped at South Towne Mall, and headed home. It wasn't a long trip but just what I needed after 7 months of restless nights.
