Clutter and Critters

Watching "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" for the first time.

It's good, but sad.

Spent the last few hours going through Rachel Ray magazines.

For some strange reason, Jamie got like 7 months worth free.

Found some awesome recipes.

I will be trying Tortellini Con Colore tonight.

Sounds great.

Just made lunch/dinner for Jamie and I.

Today was his first day of working 2:30-11.

It was weird.

But, I think I could get used to it.

I only have to cook once a day, because I can make us a big lunch, and then use the leftovers for both of us when we work, or make myself a small dinner when I don't.

I am excited though. I really think this is a good thing.

No more nights!

Been doing some major re-organizing in the spare bedrooms.

Because of this we have a ton of stuff to get rid off.

So, I put it all on craigslist today, and since I am off today, I am playing official secretary.

We have already had 4 calls about the bookshelf.

I am sick of it already.

But, I hope like crazy that it pays off, and all of this stuff can be out of our living room.

Clutter free is good.

Speaking of bookshelf, I bought a new one for the office, because i outgrew the other one (that we are now selling.)

When I bought it, Jamie was at work.

I loaded the 70 lb. box into the cart, into the car, and into the house by myself.

Then, I put it together myself, and voila!

I was so proud of myself.

and it looks great!

My new stove finally came today.

My momma is so awesome.

But, after they delivered it,

and we got it all hooked up,

we figured out that the center burner (the one that specifically sold me on this stove)

didn't work.

at all.

So, I called Lowes, and my options were:

Order another (wait another week and a half)

or call maintenance (wait another week.)

Lame.

But, at least we have it until they come out and fix it.

The first meal I cooked on it was Crispy Cracker chicken, Mashed potatoes, and corn on the cob.

It was great!

My furry critters have been hilarious today.

I laid out a towel for Minnie after her bath yesterday.

This is where I found them this morning.

They actually were civil with each other for 10 whole minutes.

Emma was quite the little entertainer this morning.

And, when I was cutting out recipes, she decided to sit on them.

She's so stinking cute.

I love her.

I had a lovely day with my family yesterday at the Mossman family picnic.

We went to McCormick's Creek State Park.

We hiked, and ate.

It was lovely.

Only two more work shifts until Chicago!!

Uggghh, I am so excited!

♥