To say this weekend was productive is an under-statement. I accomplished most everything I set out to do.
Friday-Defensive driving-check. It was miserable...enduring 6 hours of lectures and readings...I had to finish some on Saturday and the test last night. But I passed (whew) :)
Saturday-After working out and running some errands, we stopped by the Jingle Bash..
WOWWWW it was QUITE crowded and hot in there. Texas has gone through a bit of a warm up (70s today!) and I don't think they were prepared for that.
I did pick up a super cool gold branch necklace from
f is for frank. Probably shouldn't be shopping for myself during the holiday season...but I only have one more present to buy for Christmas!!!!
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We went and purchased all the necessary supplies to paint the front door come Sunday. I think the guy at Lowe's thought this was my first rodeo with painting, because he was loading us up with directions. In my head: "I got this buddy.."
Stage 1: Priming. The door was a dark green/black/dirty/ugly before, so primer was necessary. (oh, after we cleaned the door)
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Happy Alicia painting! (This was still the beginning so we were hopped up on yummy breakfast)
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Alicia and I painting..funny that we kept our normal clothes on..
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Stage 2: The first coat goes on. My sis Virginia came to help!
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Close up of stage 2
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I am very focused.. see my gold branch necklace even made the shot!
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Moses came to help. He was so helpful...bringing his enthusiastic spirit AND making sure his outfit matched the door. Way to go, Mo!
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While we were at it...we decided to re-paint the welcome mat. The birds were slightly more neon yellow, so they got a
face lift with some of the mustard gold paint.
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Me!
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Stage 3: THE FINISHED DOOR! It took 3 coats, and we'll be doing touch ups later. We may even paint the swirly pattern a grey or other color...yet to be determined. What do you think??
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With the mat:
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Warning: it was a tiring project. Make sure you don't let your cat run away while the door remains ajar during the drying phase. We propped a fan nearby to expedite the process, but he still escaped...and has been acting crazy ever since. Let's be honest, he wouldn't last a DAY outdoors.
Sunday evening I went to a Thanksgiving potluck hosted by some members of the monthly dinner club (which I have been a part of for 2.5 years!) and I am still stuffed...the cheese grits and "Not yo Mama's" mac-n-cheese were among my favorites...
On the agenda tonight? Wrapping Christmas presents!!!