Before and After

Yesterday Todd and I went out on a fancy date. We dined at a Hawaiian Grill, I had the macadamia nut crusted Mahi Mahi....now doesn't that just sound delicious?! Then off to the Keller Auditorium to see the Nutcracker with our complimentary tickets from my sugar mamma Karen. I call her this because she is always hooking us up with freebie tickets and yummy desserts!

This is not part of the fancy date...this is Todd whispering sweet nothings in my ear after a full evening of fun with the kids downtown.

Every Christmas season we take the kids to dine at Spaghetti Factory, see Pionner Place tree, visit Santaland at Macy's and walk the boardwalk along the Waterfront.

The weather was spectacular tonight! So mild out. The Christmas ships were out on the Willamette and we had the best view. The kids loved the sounds the fire engine boat was making. There were about 30 boats in the procession and it looked breathtaking on the water.

Last week w e had Kendall and her girls over for dinner and to make our traditional "candy trains". Her girls were eating them faster than I could glue them together! Kendall watches Brody while I work and these girls are like the little sisters he'll never have. I love this family!

I promised my mother some before and after shots. Here's a little preview:

Now granted....this was taken after Cindy took out all her fabulous belongings. To be fair I should include the before, before of when she lived here.

Before: Cindy's sewing room

After: our study

Before: Living Room

After: our parlor

Before: Arlons study

After: our music room

Todd has been a busy painting boy. I get to do all the taping of the trim work. Although we have several projects we're excited to start on....we're ecstatic about the character of our new home all projects aside.