Who needs a pool when you have tarps?

I will have to admit that from time to time in this Texas heat, I've missed the pool at our house in Austin. But, Josh found a way for him and his brothers to keep cool yesterday. Get all the old tarps out of the garage and a hose and you're good to go! Being boys, just 'slipping and sliding' didn't last long before they were trying to come up with new and inventive ways to 'slip and slide'. Ski ropes, skateboards without wheels and even a four wheeler were mentioned. I had to nix the last option. What a non-understanding mom I am. But, with a little 'boy power' they were able to propel themselves pretty good!

He's Grrreat!

Lucky Josh! He has been hanging out with 900 cheerleaders for the past 4 days, was able to go onto the UT football field as a mascot and has gotten a small glimpse of college dorm life. We were able to get a sneak-peek at what he has been learning all week when we went to see the "mascot follies" this morning. He, and 24 other mascots put on a full routine which was really funny. Connor and I were able to pick Josh out right away by his 'moves' and solidified that is was DEFINITELY Josh when he was the only mascot clapping on the downbeat. Now that's my son! Go get em' Tiger!!

Kids? What kids?!

Tonight is a bit quiet as everyone is gone (except Toby!) Tom is in California this week, Connor and Cole are still on their whirl-wind tour in Illinois, and Josh is at teens tonight. The house is NEVER this quiet! So, I snuck a few sacred minutes and scrapbooked a page. Now, to find the time to go and get a hard copy of the page....doubtful!

An old soul!

I've been called many things, but one term I would agree with, is that I am an old soul. And that has been the best thing about building this house. I have tried to incorporate pieces of the past into new construction. The ceiling in the master bedroom was put up today. It is pressed tin from an old building in New Braunfels, where my paternal family's roots are from. I can't wait to see all of the old incorporated with the new! Although many people would walk in, look up, and see rust on the ceiling...I walk in and see perfection! I love it!

Monkey See, Monkey Do!!!!

A few days ago, I finally took the plunge and bought my birthday gift...a new laptop! We have been looking for a while and I found one that fit the bill so I bought it. As most of you that are around Toby know, he loves to pretend. He will spend HOURS wrestling with 'fake' people (as he calls them), and playing dress-up in some form or fashion. I found him today on the couch with his "laptop" and cell phone. I guess I rank as high as the WWE wrestlers he imitates, because now he's imitating me!

Tile and Cabinets, and lights....oh my!!!

We have been busy, busy, busy over the past week. Well, WE haven't been busy, but the workers have been! Rock has been put on the inside (they are still working on the fireplace), the bathrooms have been tiled, electricity got turned on yesterday and cabinets were delivered and semi-put in....all in a week! whew....The only problem is...only half of us are here to enjoy it! Connor and Cole are in IL having a blast with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and of course cousins! Hope y'all are having a good time! Wish you were here to see all the changes to our house! :)

Rock On!!!

So much has happened to our abode since the last time I blogged. Time has both flown by,and stood still, in our lives. School is finally over, summer has begun and the house continues to take shape. 'Rock on' that the rock is finally on, and today they started hanging drywall. I can't wait for the skeletal house to start to look like a home with walls! {Hopefully} we are still on target to be in our new home by late August. I am becoming a self-proclaimed hoarder quickly, as I continue to buy used, vintage finds to go into our new house. My taste is not for everyone, but I can't wait to make it a home of our own!