A quick update on stuff...

Last weekend we had a visit from our neice, Olive. We took her to the Providence Children's Museum, the studio where Megan works, a party where there was a scary man with long hair, and two playgrounds. We also spent alot of time playing with ponies, one of whom was apparently named "Steve."


It was really something to have a tiny little person walking around. Olive is a HUGE fan of cherry tomatoes.


The "giant hippie lady who is also a couch" at the Children's Museum made for a convenient catnap spot.



We also planted a tree. We wanted to get one in before it was too cold, and after much research decided on a pear tree. It is doing well so far. Good luck, little tree.



Olive's visit allowed us to take a much needed break from the kitchen. But after she left, it was back to work. I sanded drywall this week, and now our house is not only hopelessly cluttered, but full of dust. But the worst is over - there shouldn't be too much more sanding, except for a few touch-ups. I just finished the second coat of primer tonight, and tomorrow morning we can paint the ceiling. Then the walls. I guess that's not too exciting, but three months ago painting the walls of this kitchen seemed like a far-off dream.



Oh, and congratulations and best wishes to Graham and Jane Snyder on the birth of their daughter Annabel Whitney Snyder!