The monster in the closet (doors)

A few weeks ago, the bi-fold door covering our closet broke. Wait, it didn't just break. It started to randomly get stuck. First, it got stuck closed, which wasn't good because I couldn't reach any of my clothes. Then, it got stuck open. This was more acceptable except, because the attic access is in the closet, having an open door wasn't particularly energy efficient. But then my darling Duff came to the rescue.

After several debates between the two of us as to the best way to replace the broken door, we decided we wanted two thin doors that opened out into the room instead of the old bi-fold version. Unfortunately, no one makes 12 inch doors. So, instead, we had to purchase a bi-fold door, take off the hinges and make it into two separate doors.

Unfortunately, however, because bi-fold doors have the special hinge and rail system, a door that is for a 24 inch opening only covers 23 inches. So we had a huge gap between our doors. Duff ingeniously fixed this by adding a nice piece of molding down the middle, which also helps make the door look like a unified piece. Overall, after our several dozen improvisations to make it work, the new closet door turned out wonderfully.

Here is a not-great before picture from when we toured the house (the bi-fold door is open in this picture):

And here is the after:
Good work, Duff!

Gummy

The tooth fairy has been busy at our house. The little one has been losing her teeth left and right. Its gotten so bad that Duff has started to call her Gummy. And she is! She's all gums and no teeth! Here are a few of baby teeth we've found around the house:

Our little baby is growing up so fast!

The ugly duckling

I feel horrible about this blog. I have the best intentions of keeping it up to date and yet I fail miserably. I am sorry about that.

Now, one of our most recent projects was an update of one of our ugliest rooms. The spare bedroom had been a conglomeration of every leftover piece of furniture and bed linen that came with us to the new house. Not everything matched and almost nothing complemented anything, but it was all we had. But after the addition of the baby Bernina, we were finally able to change all that. We had it all finished just days before my parents came to visit for the 4th. But, of course, the world conspired against giving me time to write about it until now.

Here is the way-before picture of the spare bedroom:


This is what it has looked like since we moved in:


And here is what it looks like now:

Quite the transformation, no? Its our ugly duckling turned into a beautiful...spare bedroom. This is also one of the first rooms that we bothered to "accessorize." So it has lots of lovely little details in it, too.
And of course, Riley approves.

Some nights, there are no words to describe our dog

Hangin' in the backyard

Riley and Mack hanging out on the leaves.


Riley, no kissing the boys! You're still too young!


Beemer found his own little hide out in the backyard. He sat in it constantly.



Riley got a new puppy pool to play in, which of course she loves.


Mack, looking gorgeous as always.


And finally, my mom. Learning the meaning of the words "towel war."

4th of July Weekend: Day 3

On the final day of our weekend, we took our little swimmers back to Ridley Creek but on a different hike. Somehow, they still managed to find the water...

4th of July Weekend: Day 2

On the second day of the holiday, we took the puppies to Marsh Creek State Park (which is actually a big lake) for more outdoor fun. But first we had to take a pre-departure portrait.


Then Riley got to help the big boys retrieve sticks.


And she even got some of her own!

4th of July Weekend: Day 1

We had a great holiday weekend here at the O'Currents house. My parents came out to visit and they brought with them their two wonderful field spaniels. Of course, Riley was thrilled. Her feet barely hit the floor the whole first night they were here. But after a few hours, she calmed down and we had a very nice visit. Mostly we enjoyed watching the puppies play together.

On the first day of vay-cay, we went to Ridley Creek State Park to give Riley another go at the water. I think she finally found her sea legs...

One day, after she gets enough practice, she's going to try out for The Little Mermaid.

At the end of the day, Riley was ready for her nap.