House Update

So we finally feel like it's all coming together! As of today 95% of the painting will be done! Good-bye to 'flat white' walls forever. We also got some problem solvers for the messes we haven't got organized yet, such as book shelves, filing cabinets and more.

Eric and I went on a date last night! It has been such a long time since the 2 of us have been able to be alone and enjoy each others company. It was great. We went to IKEA and spent 3 hours and packed the car. Then we strolled the mall looking for the perfect shoe for a man on his feet all day. And we found them!
(check it out---> ecco) They have 5***** ratings everywhere we have checked. So if your in the market....
Then we ended up at The Cheese Cake Factory and it was deeeee-licious! So nice to have an evening out.

Our shutters our coming next week so we will no longer will be living in a fish bowl. Our neighbors are probably more excited than us about that. A man came to the door the other day selling blinds, since he could see that we didn't have any. I answered the door and he said "Are your parents home?" I was thinking nice selling tactic. - - Then said "no, this is my house." He was quite embarrassed and even more flustered when Jack ran up to me yelling "Mommy!" I didn't think I looked that young. anyway. He just handed me the flyer and left. My parents did happen to be here at the time thought that was so funny.

Once we get a little more organized I will post some pics!

CA Initiation

We took a mini vacation the week before we got our keys to the house. We went to Alcatraz, Pier 39, Napa Valley, Jelly Belly Factory (& yes, that is a mural of our Governator made with jelley bellys), Muir Woods, and Mt. Tamalpais It was a great get-a-way. We hope to be planning a trip to Yosemite in the Spring!

The BIG 3*1*

We celebrated Eric's birthday on Sunday since his first day of work was on his actual birthday. Bummer. But it was fun to celebrate in the new house! It was great to have people over despite the boxes and piles of unorganized clutter. Eric picked German Chocolate cake, of course, and we had Pepper Steak for dinner. - A Healy family favorite. Happy Birthday Eric! We love you so much.