I was out back the other day and kept hearing a mama & daddy cardinal chirping back & forth – it was their danger chirp, when there’s a cat around.  I didn’t know what was going on & didn’t see a cat, so I figured they’d stop eventually.  6 hours later….they’re still chirpin’!  The girls were outside, next thing I know Jay is coming over telling me there’s a baby birdie next door.  Yep, there sure was!  Photo op!  Mom & Dad were watching over their little one as she’s learning to fly!  What a sweet little baby.  I got some great pics & will be painting her!

 

Next is the couch – well we’ve been looking for a “C” shaped couch for the family room and I found it at Ashley Furniture.  For cheap!  I put it on layaway and we’ll have it in about 6 months. LOL  (better late than never, right?)

 

And all my hard work in the living room has paid off.  New carpet was installed yesterday!  WOOHOO!  I finished the flooring in front of the door and in the hall, and then painted the hall the same as the living room.  I am so happy with how it all came together and looks so warm & cozy.  The new carpet is fabulous!!  It’s a “frieze” style, tightly wound and feels like fresh cut grass under your feet.  Given that the old stuff was 12+ years old, there was just a sliver of pad left so it feels really neat to walk on a “real” floor. 

 

Have a nice tour!  I am done working on the house for a couple of weeks now!  GOING TO PAINT!!!!!!!  (On Canvas! YAY!)