My mom arrived on Friday and helped us with the house this weekend! We did lots of unglamorous things like buying paint, spackeling, sanding, and more wallpaper removal. It was great to have her help. Right now the house looks like a blank canvas ready for color. Many of the walls are completely bare and some of the ceilngs are also bare since the popcorn ceilings were taken out. This Saturday and Sunday will be the last big hurrah before we move in - we’re hoping to get most of the walls painted! It’s an ambitious goal, so we might have to prioritize. But we’re going to have lots of helpers, including my mom who is staying through next Sunday. A few pictures here.
blank canvas
Randy said,
Ah, the non-glorious prep work. Looks like a lot of work being done. I’m with you in spirit but not altogether sad I’m missing out on helping with that stage ;- )
Lloyd Kaufman said,
8/20/07
Olivia,
Enjoyed the pictures of your and David’s new home. After I read your note in yesterday’s church bulletin with your web site, I thought I’d take a look - and who do I see, but your mom!!! Glad you kept her busy. 
Sorry you can’t make it to DM for our big celebration but I know traveling can be complicated and expensive.
Glad all is well.
Lloyd
Anika said,
Mmm, it’s so fun/nice to have everything ready for painting. Then again, I always think it’s fun to move into places for the first day or so and when it takes longer, I get really annoyed. You’re so good at captioning pictures, Olivia. Maybe that’s your calling!
Sally Taylor said,
Olivia & David,
Oh to be young and have the energy to do all of that moving, cleaning, painting! It’s a lot of work but you certainly have a different perspective when it’s your home. I had to look at your new home.
Congratulations on your progress!
Sally Taylor, DMMC
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