Lily Sunday

Sometimes, she lays perfectly still, all is quiet. And she sleeps. It's awesome.

Welcome Home Hubby :)

HE'S HOME!

It has been a very long 3 months without my husband. This is his second deployment this year, but this one was MUCH harder than the first. We can't put our finger on why, but it just was.

I spent my day IMPATIENTLY waiting for him to land in Baltimore off the military rotator flight and then make the 1.5 drive to the base. I met him there with a big hug and a sigh of relief that he was safely home and where he belonged. My sweet friend Tisha snapped this picture for us right after we were reunited (and it feels soooo good!!). Words cannot express how happy I am to have him home.

We came home and (learning from the experience last time) decided to let Lily see him outside. She pees a lot when Mr L comes home from being away for an extended period of time...this time was no different!

"I've been dreaming of pizza for 3 months" was the first thing he said when we got home, so I ordered from our favorite place while he looked around the new basement and bathroom. He was pretty impressed that I got it done! I also changed a bunch of stuff in the living room  and got hardware (that we purchased in June!) installed in our kitchen.

By 8:10pm, he was passed out on the couch. I made him go upstairs and get into bed. I sat up for a while next to him, reading and playing on my iPad...I don't think I've ever been so happy to watch him sleep.

And yes, I had about 7 inches of hair chopped off this morning. I just had to do it. It feels great.

Sleep tight friends.

Lily Sunday

Two pictures today because I just couldn't choose! My parents came to help finish up the basement/bathroom project and it involved moving our old couch from the basement. It found it's way to the backyard for a bit before going out for the garbage.

Every dog's dream: a couch in the backyard!

Lily went to the groomers on Friday and came home smelling amazing and with this adorable bandana!

BIG THINGS TOMORROW PEOPLE! MR L IS FINALLY COMING HOME!

Bathroom Complete!

It's finally done! A two week project turned into a two month project, but that's just the way it goes. I'm SO HAPPY with the end results. The bathroom is so much better than I imagine. The guest room turned out great too. We still need to paint the walls and hang up pictures and decor, but the room itself is clean and finished.

My parents came back for one more "work" weekend. I promised them no more big projects...they can just come and visit and relax from now on. Friday night we finished up touch-ups in the bathroom and began to lay everything out. Mom and I also made a trip to Sleepy's. They were AWESOME. I ordered a bed on Friday night around 7pm and it was delivered by 11am the next morning, frame and all. They rock.

I can see the floor! It's ready for a new purpose!

The dogs approve of the new bed!

TA DA! It's pretty!

From another angle

Bathroom complete!

 So it was long and pretty frustrating, but I think it was totally worth it. If you come over, you can sleep in the new plush bed. But don't open the closet...where do you think all that junk went? :)

Lily Sunday

Lily prefers to sleep on pillows. These happen to be on our couch, but she doesn't discriminate. She likes our bed pillows and the guest room pillows too.

Lily Sunday

A beautiful day with the windows open and Lily keeping an eye on the neighborhood. This is her new favorite spot in the living room.