Wallpaper Cronicles

Many of you know that we purchased 200+ rolls of wallpaper when we bought this palace in April. The wallpaper is in our basement and on Friday I started to pull it out from under the basement stairs. It was out of control. We couldn't believe how much paper was under there.

On Sunday, I put a posting on Craig's List-Cleveland. Today we had 2 people come take wallpaper off our hands and we still have tons of it left. Tomorrow we'll have more people coming over for a Wallpaper Open House! HELP.

Multi-family Yard Sale

Today was the big day for what I hope becomes an annual event, the 7005 Yard Sale! Mama, TK, Mike, Klunky, Mom Schrift and I set up for a money maker at 9 a.m. Theresa brought the bagels, Jules made the coffee, Klunky brought the donuts, Mom Schrift and Mama baked cookies, I grill the lunch time burgers and Mike brought out the wallpaper! (He also brought over Chance who ruined the whole yard sale).

We did good!! Between us all, I'd say we made over $150! Kudos to TK for making the most at $50. I managed to sell 2 cassette walkmans and 4 VHS tapes. Mike sold the most of what he brought, he only took home about 3 things and brought over at least 20. Klunky sold the lamps right out from under Mama's and TK's nose. Bye Bye to Comet's crate. It now belongs to a pitbull.

Muffin guarded the yard all day from her favorite perch.

Demolition Derby

On August 13, my friend Peggy was in the Demolition Derby at the Cuyahoga County Fair! Surprise, surprise, she painted her Polish Taxi pink. Congrats to Peggy for coming in 3rd place. Can't wait til next year. Photos by Juliano.

New Kitchen Floor

We finally had ceramic tile installed in our kitchen. We selected a white tile with chocolate brown grout. We painted the kitchen a honeydew melon green and white. Things are coming along slowly in the kitchen, but we hope to have appliances by next week!

Land of the Lost

Mama and I went on a Museum field trip yesterday and stumbled upon this house straight out of the TV show Land of the Lost!

Trip to Columbus

I had a meeting today in Columbus, so I drove down to my cousin Greg's house last night. We feasted on Domino's pizza & chocolate chip ice cream and hung out with his two sons, Adam and Aiden. Below is a photo of my Godson Adam. Isn't he just the cutest little angel?

Cool Bugs

This robber fly and common katydid were in the yard at the cabin over the weekend. Kudos to Jules for spotting the well-camouflaged katydid!

Not Fair

Up until today, we've had unbearable temperatures in Cleveland. Heat index has been around 102. (Check thecorrel.com for information re: how much Klunky sweat in church on Sunday) Sleeping has been horrible in the heat. Jules installed our only air conditioner in his office so his little Mac would remain cool. To my amazement, look what else I found in his office. Heaven forbid these aren't kept cool.