Sunday, October 19, 2008

Yard Work


So, after a successful yard sale on Saturday. Josh and I decided to tackle the back yard a bit today. I will post pictures of it's current state, but let's just put it this way it's god awful. We knew that the yard would be Many, Many personal labor hours from both Josh and myself. Currently, there are two 5 foot 6 inch deep holes among falling fences on all sides that was creatively held up my millions (it seems) of tiny wires. I am wondering who had the time to go around and tie up every five inches with wire, just tear the flippin fence down already. So, we demoed about 90% of the chicken wire that adorned the upper part of the wood fence, which again was all held up with what appeared to be wire hangers. Needless to say, it got a little Mommy Dearest after awhile. Then Josh and I kind of felt bad because who ever had done it probably spent about a year tying things up with their little wires and it only took us about 30 minutes to rip it all out. But, after the chicken coop look was gone we were quite pleased with our work.

Oh and I went into the cellar for the first time today, well not actually in, just stood at the bottom of the steps but now I sort of regret seeing what I did and knowing "I live on top of that!"

Thomas the Train came to Colorado




Thomas, one of Minor's favorite things, came to Colorado a few weeks ago. It was a must for the Hopper family and Minor was totally elated to finally see a REAL Thomas the Train. We went Minor had several meltdowns, but overall enjoyed himself. He not only got to meet Sir Topham Hat, but real live fireman as well.

More Photos of the house...


The House


Well, after a nearly five month hiatus we finally purchased and moved into our first home. We chose a supposedly up and coming neighborhood in NW Denver (that was before the bank bailout) just moments away from downtown. But, I think we are fitting in nicely. To be honest I think we are the only legals on the street, but hey I am looking forward to learning a bit of Spanish and am hoping that I can teach them some English as well.

One benefit to a culturally diverse neighborhood is; yesterday when I was having my yard sale some of the local food street vendors casually came and parked in front of my house. So, not only could people shop they were able to enjoy burritos, churros, and ice cream treats as well. It was a success for all of us. And talk about convenient, if your hungry you can just go outside, because eventually some one will come by with a variety of tasty treats!