Update on The Cottage

We have been going at this place we call home,

non stop.

Well, except for yesterday.

We went to the beach.

Panama City, Florida, to be exact!

It was really nice to take a break from the house

and go exploring.

We had such a great time and can't wait

to explore somewhere else along the coast.

They don't lie when they say the sand is sugar white and

the water is warm. Us "Westies" are 

not accustomed to that because the

Pacific Ocean way out West is mighty COLD!

The kids had a blast.

We didn't plan on having a day "at" the beach

(we were going to hit a few places to decide where 

our beach day would be in the future)

but two little fellas had different plans.

It was a fun, fun day. 

Can't wait to have another

"day off"!

Below are some photos of The Cottage and our progress.

These were taken a few days ago and I have since

 finished painting the kitchen ceiling and getting the first coat on 

the walls. It's really starting to come together

and I am excited!

Each room will have it's own

blog post with before and after photos.

Getting closer to that makes me happy!

Introducing... 

My pink ceiling!

 My Laundry Room

 The Kitchen

 Our living room

 Our front yard and garden area that 

is getting a complete makeover.

Keeping the fence though,

at least for now.

 I cleared out the inside of the picket fence today.

 There's beautiful Lantana growing on the other side

so I'm deciding whether to make a border garden or sod to the fence line. Hmm...

 Our backyard (we did this on Labor Day).

Wait, isn't it supposed to be a day free from labor?

 

And where we haul all the trimmings for pickup.

So much stuff, you can't see the fence!

The city guys come by a couple of times

a week to pick up trimmings {for FREE}!

I like to keep them coming back. Last time I gave them

warm brownies. This time it will be cupcakes. 

I ain't no fool!

Yep, that's about it for now.

On our way home from the beach,

we pulled over so we can catch a few pics of 

these cuties. Don't you just want to kiss that face? 

If that calf was mine, I would!

See you all soon. 

{I have to keep you and all separated still.

I'm not at the ya'll stage yet. I did have to let 

go of my "you guys" because I got the business

for saying that!!}

xo, Amber