So I had this big idea; it started when I was trying to figure out ways to add more light to our living room. I thought we could put some sconces to the wall behind the loveseat. And, since that would require putting a number of holes in the drywall, maybe we could cover it with paneling to match the chimney. Well, it worked out. (And we had the boys sign and date the wall before we covered it up.)

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Finn helped me set the table (and made the menus).

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So I painted the front door. (Looks like I need to touch up the house stain, too.)

We planted a tiny little crepe myrtle, because Finny wanted some more plants to attract butterflies. I think it’s happy here.

Really happy with the cedar over the door and on the cupola (we had it added when the roof was replaced).

Yep, it was about that time. This week, were getting a new roof.

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(yeah yeah I know, still no trim on the fireplace)

The flowers that we planted in the chicken coop garden are attracting some visitors.

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So we got a shed for the back yard, and it kinda looks like it’s always been there.

This little cabinet has been passed around my family for decades — from my mom, to me, to my aunt, and now back to me — and it has found new life in the barn (as storage for board games).