Home Alone

John has gone backpacking with his brother and some friends this weekend, so it's just me and Caly!! Here are some things we've been up to lately:

Working out - John has been doing better at this front than me, he has been great about going to the gym about 3 or 4 times a week with his cousin. However, I have been working so much that I am either sleeping when he goes or too tired. I guess I just need some more motivation. 

Savannah - John and I went to Savannah, Ga at the beginning of the month for a long weekend. I have been wanting to post pictures but haven't figured that part of this blog thing out yet. As soon as I do, I'll post some pics. We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast called The Zeigler House. It was so nice to get away for a few days. Like I said, I'll post some pics as soon as I figure it out.

House - We have officially scraped all the popcorn off the ceilings in the upstairs of the house!! For those of you who don't know, popcorn is that bumpy stuff they used on the ceilings to save money about 20-30 years ago. To get it off, you have to get on a ladder and use a spray bottle and scrape it all off. It is incredibly messy and time consuming. All we have left in the upstairs is some paint on the two walls, just a little of ceiling left to paint, and about half of the trim upstairs. We are thinking if we can just get one or two good weekends of work in it will be done (the upstairs at least). We will post pictures of the finished upstairs when we are done. As for the downstairs, we haven't done much of anything. We are still in the planing faze. We have a lot of ideas and are hoping that once we get going, it won't take too long to get it done. Then, once the inside is taken care of, we will move outside. A lot of work, but it will be totally worth it in the long run.

Caly - Caly is still growing like a weed. We have started leaving her out in the house for short periods of time (like an hour or two) when we go out. She doesn't mess with anything, and so far she hasn't used the bathroom in the house. Also, I've been leaving her out while I sleep during the day (for work), I've been getting a lot more sleep and she has been much happier too I think. She loves to lay in the office in front of the window in the sun and look out the window. 

So, as soon as I figure out this whole picture thing, I will post tons of pics (Savannah, Caly, the House, etc.). If anyone has any ideas on the whole picture posting thing, just let me know!! 

New Year's Resolution

So, it's that time again. Time to make a goal for the new year. So, we decided to take the first step and join a gym. That's right, we are going to try to start working out... note the keyword there "TRY". John has even joined a thing at work where you and three other co-workers try to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. If you do you get a gift card to sort of congratulate you. Mainly we are trying to just be healthier and more "fit". We'll keep you updated on how this goes!

Now resolution number 2. John and I have officially decided to join a church here in Alabaster. We have been going to the same church for about the last month or so and have even been going to a Young Couples Sunday school class. Yesterday while driving to lunch, we decided to join. We really like all the other couples that we have met in the Sunday school class and enjoy the services. 

So, here's to a new year and new experiences. 

A few pics...

Here are some pictures of us, our baby and our home.

The hall bathroom. We put in a new floor, new vanity, and new toilet. Since this picture we have painted the walls and only have the ceiling left before it is done!

This is our bedroom. 

Another view of our bedroom.

The kitchen. We put in a new stove, microwave, and fridge. We still need/want countertops, backsplash, and sink.

The livingroom. You can see the new couches and end table. This picture was taken over Christmas!

The new couches, coffee table, endtable, and rugs!!

Fireplace. 

Foyer. It now has a runner that matches the rug in the living room. All that's left is the trim and a new light fixture.

The dining room. It has a rug that matches the run in the living room and curtains. All that's left is a new light fixture and blinds.

Caly laying on her bed.

Looking out the front door.

Being cute!

I will post some pictures of our trip to Savannah at a later date. 

Let's give this a try...

So, it's a new year and a fresh start, why not try something new? Neither John nor I have ever done anything like this before, but what a great time to start! For those of you who don't know us, here is a little background...

John and I met in high school and got married June 7, 2008 (almost 7 months ago). We bought a house in Alabaster, AL last March and are currently in the process of fixing it up and making it "home". We have an 8 month old boxer puppy named Caly, she is by far our baby and is very, very spoiled!! John works at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama as an Inquiry Analyst, and I am a nurse in the Emergency Room and Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. 

We are just starting our lives together and learning so much along the way. We are hoping to stay in touch with family and friends who are far away (in distance, not spirit!) and keep everyone up to date on the events of our life. 

So, enjoy, and let us know if you have any advise or just want to say hi!