Success!
Here is a before and after picture. You can see the rest in the 2007 Townhouse album. Before: After:
Stair update
Phase 2 is complete. Check it out.
The stairs
After months and months of agonizing over what to do with the stairs, work has finally begun. We decided on a three phase approach to get the job done. Phase 1: Risers Phase 2: Wood top Phase 3: Baseboards and stair noses Today was day one and phase 1 is
Merry Christmas!
This past weekend Braden and I decided to decorate our yard…. three times. I couldn't make up my mind, so we ended up changing our decorations until we settled on this. Check out our pictures page for more….
Orchid
I've had these orchids ( one of which is Christine's ) for almost a year now. Just recently one of them finally bloomed. The other one hasn't bloomed yet, but should in the next couple weeks.  ![ ](/?q=system/files/u2/
Toilet frog
Check out what we found in our 1/2 bath toilet…. Luckily Braden was able to return him to his natural habitat.
Sugar and spice, and everything nice....
Congratulations to Robin and H! Maya Jolie Weitz was born on May 10, 2007, 8 lbs 14 oz.
Squirrels continued....
Check out this crazy squirrel…..
Raccoons
Our tree has turned out to be the main attraction for the neighborhood wildlife. We have two raccoons that like to frequent our house. Unfortunately they broke three bird feeders in a week. They are both terrified of Ethel, obviously they have no idea that she is afraid of squirrels.
Squirrels
I kept wondering how the birds were eating all the birdseed so fast. Braden said it was the squirrels, but I didn't believe him. There is no way squirrels can get to the birdfeeder. I didn't realize we had acrobatic squirrels….
Erin's response to Braden's fun and games
I just finished getting ready for bed, and decided I would try to beat Braden's score. Two tries, and I already beat his score – 107.17 words per minute with 0 errors. Beat that Braden! He's pouting right now, so I'm sure he'