SEPTEMBER

Well, this month is usually a busy one in our family and this year proved no different. It started with my birthday on the 10th. I am officially 29 years old. I am totally okay with it and really not scared or dreading turning 30 next year. Mark got me a day spa gift certificate and i can’t wait to use it. Mark’s mom took me to get a pedicure (we share the same birthday) and that was so fun. The girls got me a gift card to Hobby Lobby and I went Wild! I also got other wonderful gifts from family and friends. So thank you!

 

Mark also had his birthday this month. He turned the big 3-0…30! He had a little trouble with it but I and others tried to remind him that it is not the end….my dad put it best… “you are only 30 once” :)  I planned a surprise party for him. He got lots of QT gift cards (which will be put to good use) and a remote control airplane from me, his parents and my parents. He loves it!!!

We also decided to tackle some home projects this month. Mark took a week off work (his b-day week) and he went to work while I kept the girls from helping.

He put a screen door on the kitchen door. I am looking forward to cooler nights and being able to enjoy them without getting bugs in the house.

 

Mark painted this bench that sits by our front door. I have had it forever!

 

He painted my hall cabinet doors. Now they match the hall bathroom cabinets.

 

   I was also done with the red in my family room so my amazing husband painted it for me. I LOVE the color!

 

He dug out this planter in the front yard and the girls and I planted flowers. I hope now that I can get them to grow!  I am not a gardner!

 

We also finally got our backyard planter done. Mark and my dad laid the brick wall about 6 months ago. So over the week we planted a plant, bordered the plants, and laid the rock. I was so sore after helping Mark with the rock. I was in pain for a good day and a half.

We still have some trim painting to do in the house and some outside house paint to do but that is planned for next week when it is a little cooler.  It was lots of work by Mark but he and I are super happy with what was accomplished. Mark and I enjoyed working  together on the projects.