My Decorator is Amazing

After Halloween Audra came over to redo my mantel and piano and entry. Since I'd finished painting the living room, I still hadn't put everything back up. Audra did a terrific job with everything, as usual. Now the entry is finished and I'm beginning the dining room on Monday after work. I love the paint and the texture that I used in the living room and entry. The dining room is going to be the darker grey that I used in the entry. Then I'm through with painting...until after Thanksgiving!

Little Trick or Treaters

Aubrey and Lyndon both came trick or treating on Halloween. Aubrey was a Texas Tech cheerleader, and Lyndon was a shark. Aubrey was very excited about the whole Halloween experience. She wasn't a very graceful cheerleader, however. She tripped and fell on her way up the front step. That wasn't too bad, but then she also tripped and fell on her way out. She skinned her knee and we had to clean it and apply a bandaid. She cried until she saw the jack o lantern that I had lit in the bathroom, the she laughed.
Lyndon was very hyper either from the fun or the sugar or the caffeine from the chocolate. He was having fun, but getting on his tired Momma's nerves. They were both adorable as you can see.

Lyndon & Aubrey's Tent

Last night Aubrey and Lyndon spent the night with us. We stayed up quite late; it was after ten when Lyndon fell asleep in the living room chair, Pepere was the next to crash followed by Aubrey after 10:30. She was sleeping on a pallet in the living room; Pepere was in the recliner. I just wasn't sleepy so I stayed up reading and watched TV before going to sleep at 1:15 or so. Seven AM seemed to arrive very soon! Lyndon and Aubrey began playing store early. I made oatmeal while Pepere slept in. The three of us then went to the park and walked a mile before playing on the swings and slides. I was very proud of them (and surprised) for walking the entire mile without complaining that they were tired. When we got home, they wanted to build a tent. They played for hours inside the tent, cooking and playing store.

Making Halloween Treats

Aubrey and Lyndon really got into the spirit while making these Halloween treats. We wanted the full size moon pies, but couldn't find any so we made do with these minis that Audra found. We used oreo cookies, candy corn, frosting, sprinkles, and M&Ms. It's a miracle that Aubrey didn't get sick; every time I looked at her, she was filling her face with moon pie, oreo or M&M. They did a very good job with their art, as you can see. They were both quite proud of their work, and they made extras for Audra, Cody and Leah.

We've Sold Another Tractor!!!

Yesterday we sold the Versatile 400 that we've had on the lot. It's a wonderful feeling. We have another customer that wants us to price TWO tractors for him; keep your fingers crossed!!

Invigorating Fall Weather

My favorite time of the year is here, and I'm really enjoying it. It's in the low fifties today so I'm taking advantage of the cool weather. Promptly upon arriving home from the shop, I lit a fire. I've got candles lit, the fireplace blazing, and all of my autumn decorations up. This is definitely a feel good moment.

The Living Room

One more room is painted! The living room has definitely been the biggest task yet. I applied joint compound to the vertical lines of the paneling and textured the wall to look like drywall. I also painted the moldings and doors as with the other rooms. I then painted the walls. It's taken weeks, but I love the result. Here are a few photos.

Of course I still have some decorating to do, as you can see. I need drapes and I need to hang my pictures. The living room is totally re-arranged compliments of Audra. It makes a WORLD OF DIFFERENCE! She's such an artist. I didn't want to go to bed after she arranged the furniture, because I just wanted to sit and look at my new room!

On to the entry; I'll begin it on Monday!