Well, week 12 was full of fun. Garage fun. But, first, let’s meet the playas: Ryan (my husband, you may recognize him); papa bear (puffing up his chest because he’s tough); brother bear (who is clearly too hot to handle). I love these men. And, not just because they build a mean garage. But that helps, […]

Alternate title: Reasons why my husband and family rock my socks off As I was living it up in Washington, D.C., I left my husband at home to care for the pugs, work and do other grown-up things. I’m thoughtful in that way. He doesn’t like to travel anyway, so I was really doing him […]

Is it just me, or is time just flying by? This week, Ryan finished up the forms for the garage slab to be poured. The forms passed inspection, which is always a relief. (Can I get an ‘amen’ from my renovating sistas?) My brother Kyle came over for comedic relief… I mean, to help. Here’s […]

We had our first (major) injury at the house this week. Still waiting on the worker’s comp claim. Oh wait. We have no means to receive or process a worker’s comp claim. Ryan’s dad lost his balance, fell off the yellow stool below and bruised his rib. The doctors initially thought it was a fracture, […]

Okay, I’m regretting the decision to number the weeks of renovations. Because it gives me a bit of anxiety. But, it’s also kinda good, right? Keeps us on track. Right? What to tell you about week 8? We are making progress… On becoming a plumberAs you may remember, Ryan and his dad ran all new […]