Breaking a weekend rule

So, normally I make it a rule not to blog on the weekends. There's so much going on that a lot of times it's impossible to sit down at the computer for any length of time to assemble my thoughts. This weekend isn't much different, except that I am forcing myself to do exactly that, while I have a few minutes that I can.

I haven't blogged much this week because several big things are going on. First off, I debuted on Facebook my first official "fan" page - The SunflowerGal Design Team.

 I.   Cannot.   Tell.   You.   JUST HOW EXCITED I am about this!

Seriously! I invited (3) very dear, very crafty girlfriends of mine to be the first official "SunflowerGal Designers" and they all accepted! It's huge for me! HUGE! We'll showcase so much on the Facebook page, everything your crazy little hearts desire - from Cooking and crafting to furniture redo's and just about everything in between. One of the girls is an amateur photographer whose work you are going to love. She's just so talented! I can't wait for the next couple weeks as I feature each of the girls, and some of their various skills and talents. So stay tuned to meet the team!

Another thing is that life has gotten into full swing. As you may, or may not, know we host exchange students, and this year isn't any different. Abdul, from Saudi Arabia has been with us for almost a month now, and he's fantastic. But, having a kid in highschool means shopping and trips to the mall, and soccer practices and everything else that being a teenager requires. So time is minimal.

AND if that wasn't enough - we've been in the process of repainting the hallway stairs. *sigh* don't hate me. I didn't take a SINGLE picture of this process - and believe you me, it's been a process. A three week process.
All the cleaning and preparing of the stairs, and then the scraping and sanding.
Then the caulking.
Then the cut in.
THEN the priming.
FINALLY painting the stairs. or I mean, every OTHER stair. Then, the stairs that weren't done yet. Then the second coat.

We should even probably poly them - but since I'm selling the house, we are NOT going there. However the painting of the stairs pointed out some serious need for attention to the walls and ceilings. And then, the doors to the basement and the outside. And all the different wood finishes. And everything else.

So yeah. When I say a process. It's a Process. And I want it done. Yesterday. no, really - like yesterday.

I think we are down to the last bit. I really do. One last coat of paint on the opposite stairs (the ones that say "step here") - and a couple coats rolled or brushed on the doors and we're thru. I think.

Then it's on to the kitchen. Yes. The kitchen. No lack of cut in to do there! LOL

In other news, my Aunt & Uncle came to visit from New Jersey. They finally decided that up north, to see Niagara Falls, was a good idea for a trip. Double bonus that we got to see them on the way up, and then on the way home :) Stopped for breakfast at Cracker Barrel - yummmmm.... 

Also topping the list of things this week was Polina, my Russian exchange student from the 2010-2011 School year. She's in the middle here with some of her house mates. She was accepted into a special Chemistry Academy in St. Petersburg! I'm so proud of her. She's moved to the city all by herself, and is now dorming with 6 roommates. You should see the size of their closet... I mean... Bedroom!

And the last little bit of news is my boy, and his girlfriend. They've exchanged promise rings. Which is a pretty big deal in our circle of people. They've made the commitment to each other to remain pure until marriage. I'm proud of them! Aren't you?