Can I get an OMG?

Ummm.....what happened to Blogger? 

Maybe I should ask, what happened to me?

Not sure if I like this new format, but here's giving it a go.  Today is the last day of school and needless to say, it's been hectic at our house.  Actually, it's been hectic for months (last time I posted was in March) at a time when I thought life was getting manageable, but turns out it didn't.  Most of the house projects got put on hold, the kids got super busy with sports, and my husband coached track again after a few years hiatus.

I was truly feeling like a single parent.  Trust me, I give a lot of credit to all of you out there that are raising kids alone.  It sucks at times!  Jeff even admitted that he's bit off a lot more than he could chew and left me to carry most of the burden of the house and kids.  We're still super busy, but now he's home for the summer so he will definitely be able to help out more. 

This was my April calendar.  I had to color code Paige's softball and volley ball games in order to keep them straight.  Very few nights went by without some activity.  Plus Tues and Thurs my husband was away at his track meets.  Oh and throw Easter in there too...I forgot to write it in!!

I texted that picture to my sister in law with a caption...Thank goodness April's over!  Only to start filling in May's calendar which was almost as busy as April. 

But it's the beginning of summer vacation and my family is going to do a lot more around the house this summer than they've ever been asked to before.  I need them to help out.  For my sanity and their safety!!

Welcome Back

I am amazed at how long it's been since I've blogged.  I have been so busy trying to adjust to my new job, working full time and everyone's busy schedules.  Also we are still working on the house.  It's almost done and really looking nice.  I'm not happy about the color of the siding.  It has a green color to it and wasn't my favorite choice.  Jeff said he didn't see it and thinks I'm crazy, but in certain light it looks green to me. 

The weather has been amazing in Western Pa.  I thought my husband was crazy to have them side our house in January.  Because work is slow for contractors where we live this time of year, we were able to save some money.  Except this year we had little snow and above average temperatures.  Last week alone it was sunny and 70-80 degrees! 

So here is were we are with our house......


These are shots of the house before the roof and new siding.

Here is the new roof and the windows/siding going up.

And here we are today....

We still have the other side of the house to finish siding and also the gutters need to go up.  It looks really nice, but I think the dark color makes the house look smaller.

SO many things happened during this remodel, most of which are just totally ridiculous.  I will definitely have to take a moment to tell you about.  Right now it's time for dinner and then the Sunday night rituals!

I really missed everyone and hope that I am finally getting some kind of schedule together that will let me blog again!!!!

Details details.....

I have so much to share with you all!!  LOVE my job!!  Been busy with the house...and oh yeah a little thing like Christmas too!! 

Totally trying to navigate life again working full time. Thanks for all your well wishes on the job.   It's even better than I imagined.  I am hoping tonight I can put together a quick post. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  We sure did here!!