In many families, the connotation that comes with the term "in-law" is not usually a positive one, but I quite possibly have the BEST in-laws ever. We just spent the weekend with the Houcks for my sister in law's wedding. The morning of the wedding, I woke up early because we had plans to decorate the venue before brunch. I was sort of on auto pilot, which is never a safe mode to presume at 6:00 am when you're not in a typical environment. While reaching for the toothpaste, I knocked a bottle of pink finger nail polish off the shelf and sent it flying into the bathtub where it shattered EVERYWHERE and created a horrific mess. On the morning of my sister in law's wedding. In my mother in law's house. Where I had 30 minutes to get ready. Knowing what a BEAR nail polish is to get out of anything, I immediately panicked. I tried to wipe it up with just a wet paper towel (genius), which of course just smeared pink into the tub, creating a bigger mess and ruining my wedding mani. Next I tried finger nail polish remover, which seemed to work, but I didn't think I head nearly enough remover or time to get it cleaned up myself, so I woke up the solver of all crises having to do with beauty products, my husband Shawn. Together (through tears and dramatic "I've ruined her tub, she's going to hate me" ridiculousness), we dissolved the remaining mess with fingernail polish remover, bleach, and a scrubber brush that everyone should have in their stash of cleaning products. This situation doesn't seem like that huge of a catastrophe now, but at the time I was consumed with worry that I was going to create stress for my mother in law on the morning of her only daughter's wedding. But naturally, when I confessed and apologized through melodramatic tears, she hugged me and told me not to worry and that it was really no big deal. Best in laws ever. Plus it made for a funny story as we were all setting up for the big event. That story, and the one that involves me nearly renouncing my position as bridesmaid because I didn't have cash at a "cash only" alterations shop 15 minutes before closing on the night we were driving to WF. But that's another story. (A big thanks to my friend Kayley for bailing me out of this particular predicament!!).
In house news, we have a closing date! The date is October 24th. There's still a lot to do, but the guys are working around the clock (working sat, sun, and until 6:00 most weekdays!) to get it done. I'm kind of behind on the pictures, but here are a few from a while ago.
Shawn and I shopping for granite. This turned out to be lots of fun! There were rows and rows of slabs. Made for a fun game of hide and seek. Can you find Shawn????
The trim guys did all of the woodwork in like two days! They did the fireplace, the kitchen, the closets, the bathrooms, the baseboards, and the crown molding.
Shawn apparently did not get enough opportunities to play hide and seek as a child. Can you find him in this picture?
Our latest adventure was on Sunday when we spent an eternity picking out all of our light fixtures. And I mean ALL of them, which included 8 flush lights, 5 ceiling fans, an entry fixture, a dining room fixture, 2 coach lights, 2 up lights, and two vanity lights. And I didn't even know what "coach" or "up" lights were until this experience. This has truly been an educational experience!
I'll try to get some recent pictures up soon, because they are moving at warp speed! It's been a little harder to get into the house to take pictures because they've been painting, tiling, and pouring concrete, which of course requires some dry-time. Here is the latest picture of us in front of the house with some of those lovely in-laws I was talking about. :)
Shawn and I with Shawn's mom, Grandma, and Papa Bob
Had to throw this in here. Shawn with his birthday presents!
Have a great week!
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