"An Idea Emergency!!!"

We took Gus to his first concert.  We went to see the Imagination Movers downtown Detroit.  It was AMAZING!!  (Funny...I never thought I would feel that way about a kids show.)  If you are not familiar with the Imagination Movers, I definitely encourage you to check them out.  We are big fans in the Stape House!  They are problem solvers who help solve "idea emergencies"!  I could sing their brainstorming song all day!

Gus actually sat still for 90% of the time.  The only exception was when he transferred back and forth between Momma and DaDoh.  He was just in awe most of the time.  Every once and a while, he would start clapping or yelling but for the most part he just watched in amazement.  (And once again...I sat in tears for 1/2 of it thinking about the fact that this was another first for Gus.  I get very emotional about those kids of things....heck, I get emotional about everything!)

Little did we know that we would have to wait in line outside to get in.  (Yes, I felt like the mother who dressed my child inappropriately. If I had known, I would have brought a proper hat and perhaps a blankie...it was windy and cold.)

Before the show, Gus loved climbing in and out of his very own seat.  It is a little irritating that they require you to purchase a seat for kids over one, but I'm glad that they did.  It was perfect for him!

Genevieve and DC from Choo Choo Soul opened up the show.

Clapping along.

MOVERS!!!!!

Hmmmm..... I'm not really sure what is going on at this time, but Joel captured this little face and I just think it is too cute not to share!!

WAREHOUSE MOUSE!!  We love this mouse and his love for cheese!  Our little mouse, Gus Gus, also loves cheese!!

HOLY MOLY!!! Mover Rich came out the door right by us.  We could have touched him.  (And yes, I LOVE Mover Rich!  He is my favorite!  I think I was more excited that any of the kids around us!)

Gus and DaDoh outside the Music Hall showing off Gus' new Mover's hat.

We had a FABULOUS time!!

Peter Walsh

I have a love/hate relationship with Peter Walsh. If you don't know who he is, google him. He is wonderful!! He is a professional organizer. I wish that he would come live with us for a while to help get this place organized. As I was rifling through a box looking for the pictures I plan to take scrap booking this weekend, I stumbled upon his book. I bought this book years ago. Clearly I never read it because I still have TOO much stuff. I'm making it a priority to read his book and then put his advice into action so that we an live in a functional, organized house. I'm excited about it....I'm motivated....can't wait to get started!! But that will have to wait until after I find my pictures that I plan to scrapbook this weekend. Back to the boxes....
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Happy Month-iversary!

WOW!  It has been a month since I signed on the dotted lines (many, many lines) and became a home owner.  My name was never on our old place so this was my first home purchase.  It all still feels a little surreal.  I am still a little overwhelmed with the fact that this is our home.  I can't believe that it is actually ours!  So crazy!!

We had our house warming party last weekend.  Throughout the evening we had over 50 people in here....crazy to think about!!  Granted they were coming and going, but this place was insane!  And I LOVED it!!  I love the fact that I can entertain in this house.  I love that we can all get together in my home.  I can't wait to have people over again!!

One thing that the party forced us to do was get this house ready for company...quickly.  I'm glad that we did because right now I am sitting in a clean house...many things are put away.  Granted we still have a garage full of stuff to unpack.  I decided before we moved here that I would not bring anything into this house that we didn't need anymore.  So instead of just unloading everything in the house and shoving it into places, we decided to take our time.  The goal is to be able to park both cars in our garage by the summer time.  With our crazy busy lives, it is a realistic goal.  Not only that but I really like the idea of taking my time to really go through everything and purge so much of the stuff that we have held onto.

Slowly but surely we will be all moved in.  Right now, I still feel like we are housesitting someone else's house...I'm sure it will become real sooner or later.  Probably when we get our first bills!

White?!?

Unbelievable!  I can't believe that I am actually painting a room white!  Okay so only half of it is white....but still.  I am one of those who craves color.  I can't stand when I have a "blank" room.  I need to cover it up with some color.  Today I spent a good portion of the day working on our guest room.  The room will be black, white and lime green.  Do you know how much fun it is to paint a wall black?  It is super fun!!  (Remind me in the future when I am painting that room for another child not to complain about painting over the black...I liked it at one point.)  Pictures of the final product will be coming soon....