The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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demolition derby




So, like I said, we bought a house. A beautiful, little old bungalow with loads of charm and space and room to grow. But it also has room to improve, so we're knocking down some walls to open things up and updating kitchen and bathroom and, well, practically gutting it. Hubby's been hard at work all week doing demo. . . and being incredibly rugged and masculine. Give the man a sledge hammer and a crow bar and he can bring the house down. . . bet you never knew a guy who even irons his clothes to go camping would enjoy getting this dirty.

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Anonymous said…
that looks so fun! I can't believe how much he took down... you go Mike!
4:27 PM
Audrey said…
Holy Crap Mike... I can't wait to see it when you yell "MOVE THAT BUS!"
Hey, Juliann! I am glad Mike told me about your fun blog!! I have loved seeing all your talents and your beautiful little Lucy!
You guys are the most uppity up couple I know!
(oh and I love babylegs too! my mom sells them and i am considering getting some for my boys since i don't have any little girls, but Lane said NO WAY!)
Fun catching up on you guys! I'll be back!
11:13 PM
Annie said…
Whoa. That is some incredible demo. Kudos to you guys! Good luck and we'll have to come help you when we return stateside. I can't say we'll be any real help in the artistic dept, since you are the most stylish and artistic couple we know, but we can provide some manual labor. . . and some serious moral support via shameless ego boosting.

We can't wait to see the progress!
2:37 AM
April said…
oh dear! That is some serious guttin'! Look at all that glorious light coming through the windows - it's gorgeous!
7:46 PM
Sara said…
oh gosh, I can't even imagine how AWESOME your house will look because honestly, you guys make everything awesome! We are finishing our basement right now, and I am about going crazy with the dust... but your pictures made me feel better (haha!) Can't wait to see the finished product. Where is the house?
8:04 PM
Unknown said…
Wow! That is amazing! Can't wait to see the updates as you go along.
9:56 PM
brooklyn said…
wow. what a big job. i can't wait to see it when it is done - keep posting pictures.
12:59 PM
Amanda said…
Way to go! That is amazing. Where is it? In the area? Sugarhouse has such great houses...!!
6:27 PM
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