I know the Skinner family is thrilled tax season is over, but so am I! Seems like I stress until April 15 every year, probably a long held habit from when I did do taxes. We always extend anyway, but I do have to have an idea of what to file. My goal is to get them done in February like the kids. Some day.
Here's Tami and Kimber working together in my office. I had an old laptop (1999) that we loaded XP onto, bought a great "Toddler Adventure Workshop" 5 CD interactive learning set at Costco for under $20.00 and Kimber has her own computer with awesome learning tools. She's somewhat impatient with the finger pad, but is learning to "wait for it" to turn on, upload software, etc. If she moves too fast the cursor can't keep up, so she has to be "gentle". She can stay on it, with different games and supervision, for quite a while and feels like such a big girl. She can take it in any room and doesn't have to touch any one else's computer.
Donnie just got the sweetest dog. She is from Craig's list via the pound, is a couple of years old and so well trained!! Even Molly, who is a huge wuss when it comes to other dogs, isn't afraid of her. Her previous owners were training her for agility trials when a divorce happened and the four kids lost their pet. Their loss was Donnie's gain and she is so good for him. They both lucked out. She goes to the beach, on walks, to work with him, gets treats and love.
This house is a family affair. Please notice who is on the ladder working and who's not. I'm sure Donnie and Sean were doing something equally important.
Front door and office window hole (the window was made wrong). They are now done with wrapping for stucco, insulation and drywall. We are choosing granite, tile, paint, cabinets ..... Aagh! Some of you are great at that and love it. For me it's stressful and I don't just "see" it. I do know what I don't like, but have a hard time envisioning what I want.
Family room looking from the kitchen. Can't wait to see how it looks finished.
Here's Tami and Kimber working together in my office. I had an old laptop (1999) that we loaded XP onto, bought a great "Toddler Adventure Workshop" 5 CD interactive learning set at Costco for under $20.00 and Kimber has her own computer with awesome learning tools. She's somewhat impatient with the finger pad, but is learning to "wait for it" to turn on, upload software, etc. If she moves too fast the cursor can't keep up, so she has to be "gentle". She can stay on it, with different games and supervision, for quite a while and feels like such a big girl. She can take it in any room and doesn't have to touch any one else's computer.
Donnie just got the sweetest dog. She is from Craig's list via the pound, is a couple of years old and so well trained!! Even Molly, who is a huge wuss when it comes to other dogs, isn't afraid of her. Her previous owners were training her for agility trials when a divorce happened and the four kids lost their pet. Their loss was Donnie's gain and she is so good for him. They both lucked out. She goes to the beach, on walks, to work with him, gets treats and love.
This house is a family affair. Please notice who is on the ladder working and who's not. I'm sure Donnie and Sean were doing something equally important.
Front door and office window hole (the window was made wrong). They are now done with wrapping for stucco, insulation and drywall. We are choosing granite, tile, paint, cabinets ..... Aagh! Some of you are great at that and love it. For me it's stressful and I don't just "see" it. I do know what I don't like, but have a hard time envisioning what I want.
Family room looking from the kitchen. Can't wait to see how it looks finished.
2 comments:
I love seeing pictures of everyone! Tami is looking great and Kimber is sooo cute. The house is exciting to see. Thanks.
Cute pictures of your kids and house! I love all of the windows in the FR! Doesn't CA have a code about the amount of glass? Your family room looks very fun! I can't wait to see it finished, it is going to be spectacular! I remember the other house Don built for your family. Sue
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