Our Little Island

The weekend was filled with family visitors!  We certainly cashed in on Saturday, and the day started at 6:50 a.m. when Mr. Fixit's brother F came to collect the heifers from the pasture.  We weren't quite expecting him that early, but we welcomed him just the same!

We hopped out of bed, and Mr. Fixit went to get the heifers, and I started a quick clean.  We were expecting three sisters and Mom F to come for a visit about mid-morning.  The visits went well, enjoyed some lunch together and headed off to a little party in the city.

So, back to our little island!  I just realized that I have not shown you our wonderful kitchen island!  I am so loving it -- lots!  I posted a pic for you to enjoy as well.  The appliances will soon be delivered.  Then we will shop for some bar stools, and get everything moved into the new kitchen home.  I can hardly wait!

Oktoberfest

I love delicious, yummy, tasty Volga German food!  The stuff I grew up with, and never realized that it was unique -- that is what I am talking about!

Last week I buzzed home for a bit to check out the Oktoberfest festivities.  The weather was beautiful, and the park was filled with craft booths, German music and, of course, FOOD!  My sister and I strolled around the park and scoped out the vendors.  We picked our favorite vendors (good price, and large serving size) before making our purchase.  We each purchased a bierock and green bean dumpling soup.  Heaven.  Yummy.  Oh .... my .... gosh.  I was simply in carb heaven!

My sis also purchased a t-shirt -- every student organization/group was selling one.  They had clever sayings and were in a rainbow of colors.  I opted for just the food items.  Then we gobbled our lunch up before she headed back to work.  I snapped a shot of the Polka band before we left.  I was going to take a pic of my food, but well, I forgot about that as I totally enjoyed every bite!!

Mum's the Word

My perennials have really been going to town lately, and the bees are pretty darn satisfied with the buffet options!  I love mums, and right now, they are quite happy.  I took a photo of my really HUGE mum!  I transplanted this from my in town residence, before I sold it.  Let's just say, this yellow sunshine has made itself at home in its new soil.

I planted the mum last fall -- when I knew that I would be moving.  It grew, and grew, and grew all summer long!  Then, finally, it started setting on buds.  I was a little concerned that it would not bloom at first, but bloom it did!  Take a look at all the flowers!  The entire plant is covered in a crown of yellow.  It smells rather heavenly too.  Hope you are enjoying your own fall flowers!

The Office

Did I mention that the cabinets have arrived??  Well, since the cabinets have arrived, the office desk and cabinets also came too.  Mr. Fixit spent Saturday working on the office.  He set the base cabinets, and then attached the countertops.  The cabinets are securely fastened to the walls and floors.

They were ready for some organization today!  I did a bit of dusting, some sweeping and some scrubbing.  Everything was clean and ready!  So, I filled the drawers, and set items on the desktop.  Some day I need to clean out my file cabinet!  I think that will be a winter project =).  For now, enjoy the picture of the finished office desks.  Mr. Fixit has his own section too!

Painted Pantry

This Sunday was such a beautiful day!  Last night was bell choir and church, so Mr. Fixit and I just stayed home and worked on the house.  I loved not having to go one single place!  So, my first item on the list was to paint the pantry.  The pantry now looks like it belongs with the rest of the kitchen!

Mr. Fixit worked on cabinet setting and wiring some outlets.  I also did a bit of cleaning, lots of laundry and cooked three meals.  Wow, what fun it is to have time to spend at home!  Here is a painted pic of the pantry.  The next adventure will be shelving, a door and trim.  All in good time though!

Magic Carpet

Oh wow!  Oh my -- and thank you so much flooring people - we finally have carpet!!  The flooring guys came and laid our front room carpet now -- and it seriously feels like magic.  The texture is awesome, and it looks fantastic next to the tile.  We both were quite excited to walk on it -- and Mr. Fixit did the first cleaning job!

As a result of our new carpet, our living room is now back to normal.  The sofa and other furniture have been moved out of the kitchen and office.  We now have a spot to chill, and for guests to visit!

Cabinet Assembly in Progress

The kitchen is starting to look like a kitchen!  Well, it has helped that the recliner, coffee table and tv have now been able to be moved to the living room.  The carpet was also laid today - which will be another post!

Mr. Fixit and his friend BW started assembling and hanging the top cabinets.  Careful measuring, stud finding, lots of screws and lots of leveling were needed to do the trick.  I had a bit of supper and watched the action!  Then I had to head to church for bell choir practice.

The photo is where the cabinet progress is now.  The base cabinets need to be attached to the floors and walls, trimming needs to occur and the hardware needs to be attached to the doors.  I am wondering if maybe I can handle the hardware part? =)