Update on painting

Aside from the web site's new look, one of our rooms is also under going a redesign. I spent most of the day painting the sand on the bottom. All the plants, fish, etc. were painted yesterday. This theme is going on all four walls. It includes a submarine, message in a bottle, lighthouse, whale, jelly fish and more.

So far, I think it looks good and it's going much faster than I had planned. I'll probably finish the sky along the top (other walls just need a second coat) during the week. Then, mom and john return Saturday for another round on the detail stuff.

New look

I'm working out the kinks, but what do you all think of the new look so far?

Painting

We've started painting the nursery this weekend and it looks good. I have progress photos, but I think I'll wait until the final product. There are lots of fun surprises already in the mix and it's going to turn out great. We had a great time figuring it out and starting the project.

I have the day off today, so I'm in my paint clothes, ready to fill in and finish a few things from yesterday. Basically, I want to get it to the next stage by next Saturday, when my moms and her man show up to work their magic. Let me just say, when painting a four-wall mural, it helps to have a couple artists in the mix. I can paint and draw, but these two have a true talent. You will see what I'm talking about. I sort of see me as the producer: I make sure all the materials are there, everyone is fed and everything matches up. Then I work when there's work to be done.

Sign of the times?

Is it a sign of the times when you discover a forged charge on your credit card and you don't freak out--you know exactly what to do thanks to an experience two months ago?

Mini vacation

We took a four day weekend and headed down to San Marcos for a spell. While there, we checked out the natural springs, the local coffee houses and the town in general. Then on Saturday, we attended a panel at the university about a new book.

On the way home, we filled my car to the brim with baby furniture. It was insane, but also a major score. The room is pretty much furnished now.

Mini vacation. mini update.