It has been a great two weeks of vacation. I got everything accomplished that I set out to do and I am very happy about that. Prior to going to visit family in Missouri I had wanted to get the carpets downstairs steam cleaned and that is all done.
From 5/29/11 to 6/4/11 I went out to visit my Grandparents in Missouri. I also got to see my Aunt Jamie and Cousin Lauren. My whole family was there, Mom, Dad, Sister, Bro in law, and niece River. Having Nancy and Larry there was nice because they love to play card games and it was fun learning new games and spending time with them. I got to do some shopping (Legends Outlets and some other small shops in Lee Summit, MO), go to Jurassic Gardens at Powell Gardens and also spend a day at the very nice Belton Community Center with Pif and work out. I didn't get a chance to see her a second time, that made me sad, but I am sure we will meet up again. The gym she goes to is clean, new, amazing, and yeah, let me just say if we had that gym here I would be there ALL the time. LOVED it. I did not get to a Zumba class these past two weeks and I am missing that. I did some Zumba at home this morning and I am so out of shape for it. I am hoping though that it takes no time at all to get back into the routine. I did gain 2.8 pds (weighing 175.8) while I was away on vacation, but as of this morning I am back to my pre- vacation weight of (weighing 173). My first goal that I set for myself is at 170pds...ALMOST there...next goal will be 150pds.
Here are some pictures from vacation:
Walking up the T-Rex Restaurant at the Legends Outlet
My Sister Nancy, niece River, and Brother in Law Larry outside the T-Rex.
River and I outside T-Rex
T-Rex! My niece absolutely LOVED this place. She is really into Dinosaurs.
Standing in front of the Water Fountain at the Legends
My Cousin Lauren (left) and me (on the right) at Powell Gardens
Dinosaur fun at Powell Gardens...me
Nancy (my sister) having some Dino fun at Powell Gardens
My niece River saying...Raaaawwwwrr!
My Cousin Lauren (left) and Aunt Jamie (right) at Powell Gardens
Nancy, River, Larry at Powell Gardens
Me at Powell Gardens
Me, Dad, Mom, and Lauren at Powell Gardens.
Beautiful Waterfall
Shopping at the Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar place. I got four bottles of stuff from here. Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Cranberry Pear Olive Oil, Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, and Basil Balsamic Vinegar. Last night I used the Tuscan Herb with Grilled chicken and all I can say is YUM!
Had to stop here, have seen them on Food Network and yeah, no other place matched their cupcakes...there were SO moist and the best I have EVER had.
So many flavors to choose from! Yummmmy
Statues at Powell Gardens
River starting the Jurassic Journey!
Some pretty Flowers at Powell Gardens
Pretty flower (Powell Gardens)
The sales lady that helped me at the store with sampling.
Store shot
Bottles they fill once you decide what you want after sampling
EVOO and Vinegar store. This store was awesome and unique. I would have to say I enjoyed it and I am glad it's not near by to my house, however, they do ship! Just saying I would be in trouble $ wise if it was close by, ha ha ha.
A picture of my Grandmother and me on the day I left. I got teary eyed and cried before leaving her that morning. I love her and hope she starts feeling better soon.
That was pretty much my first week of vacation. The second week here at home was VERY productive. I didn't do much on Sunday or Monday when I came home, but on Tuesday and Wednesday we got both rooms upstairs that needed work done. The front bedroom is now painted and almost complete. We go on Sunday to pick up the futon for the front computer/study room. This picture is similar to the one we are getting however just the base legs in this picture are different then the one we will have but the top style and color is the same and it's material not leather. Just wanted to share the style with you. Getting it for a great price from someone who is moving.
Also, one of my best friends Kim shared this with me at Pier One and Marty and I like it and will check it out this weekend to add as the piece above the futon.
Now to share with you all the work we have done upstairs:
This is the new paint color in our computer room/guest room. The futon will be going along this wall and a new smaller endtable. The green chair will be going.
View as you come into the room
Bookshelf wall
Upstairs Bathroom complete: new wall color, new shower curtain, and new decor
View as you come in from our Master Bedroom
View looking out into Hallway
New Bathroom clock
New Bathmats
Again, it's been a great two weeks, I am now looking forward to just relaxing and enjoying the summer with all of the major projects done that I wanted to accomplish. We still have some little projects, such as we are going to change out the mirrors in the bathrooms and have already found what we wanted at Walmart from Better Homes and Gardens collection just need to go get them. Also we are going to save money to replace the vanity tops and faucets in each sink upstairs along with adding tile backsplash between the mirrors and the vanity's and then the bathrooms will be complete.
That's all for now....till another time!
