Is it really April already???

Seriously, where did March go??? In a nutshell, March passed so quickly because of all the changes we made to our house. After talking about painting the interior for at least two years, we finally hired a contractor and had it done. I don't know about you, but the money/paint color/who to trust in a contractor decision(s) kind of freak me out. I was lamenting this very thing at the beginning of March with some of my co-workers while at lunch. The next thing I know, my associate is chatting with his son who is a Kwal paint outside salesman. The son provided two references and I had a contractor giving me a bid less than 16 hours later! We chose the first one we called and he started 4 days later. He said he'd be done in 6 days and he was. We had all of the living areas, ceiling, my office, moldings and doors painted. As you can see, a stark difference. I know the first picture isn't really a fair "before" photo since most everything was taken down by the time I took the picture. You can see I was having trouble deciding on the color.


Since the paint job was completed, we have cleaned every nook and cranny and rid ourselves of a lot of junk. I enjoyed CHOOSING what would go back in our space. Very enjoyable! We also purchased a new black dining table and just yesterday, my mother and I picked out the fabric for the front window drapery. We also took down a ceiling fan and my dad walked me through stringing it up. I didn't even get shocked once! I added a light kit to a celing fan in the basement and,... There is still much to do, but we are finding joy in our new home.


Besides the house, both Travis and I have been busy professionally. I have had three Administrative positions that I have had to fill. It is Student Employee Appreciation week this week so the Administrative staff provided a dessert bar for the students on Friday. This photo is all the students names. We employ over 100 students! I really do enjoy my job and like the people with whom I work!

I also had my RBC birthday party on March 17th. We had a brunch at Amy's with DELICIOUS breakfast foods. My favorite meal is breakfast so I truly feasted. The book that was made for me brought me to tears. My mom read it and was so thrilled and grateful that I have friends like these. I, too, am so very blessed to have such wonderful, thoughtful and creative friends. I am so looking forward to our trip together to Paris in less than 25 days!!!