Let the wild rumpus begin!!!

We settled today on the property.  Are now the proud owners of four wild and wonderful west virginia acres!  I went and helped larry clear some more trees today and had I known just how dang hard it was to do so I would have definately paid someone to do it for me!!  We are halfway through it now so will finish.  Made a pretty dire decision today however.  We decided to forfeit the solar power for the grid.  We have the lines so close to the house it seems silly not to.  And with the heat of summer I just cant see myself living without the ac!  There are just some luxuries just worth paying for!  So we will be hooking to the grid onced the cottage is up!  Took a pic of us with the painting I made.  Wanting to modge podge this picture onto the painting to hang in the cottage as a reminder of the beginning.  Learned very quickly that more than likely these personal pics wont be exactly "pretty".  But hey thats real and that is very important to us.  To keep this real and raw.  Home and ready to relax!
Be well,
Lisa

Creating Art....

Called off work today as it was a rough night.  Not quite sure what or where this yuck came from but am ready to see it off!  Spent most of the day lying around resting at home.  We did run a truck load of stones up to the property.  Took advantage of a day of no plans to create some art.  My own mothers artist heart would have been proud for sure.  Maybe not so at the outcome but just to know I put a brush in my hand.  I have some fond memories of her sitting on the beach in California painting for hours while my brother and I played.  A beautiful mothers day here full of memories!
Be well,
Lisa

Clearing land....

On Monday while we were walking the property boundaries we marked off the 40x40 spot we want to have excavated for the cottage.  Today Larry met James there and they set out to work on the spot...only they "completed" it!! Karl had to watch Firefly as the girls had a wedding to attend. Larry is sore and tired as well as James.  Both are home and settled in for the evening.  I unfortunately had to work.  Monday will find us marking off the area for the barn and driveway as well as cutting the driveway out.
Be well,
Lisa

Making time to breath...

The week here has been so busy and the weekend ahead looks the same.  I started on a five day work cycle on Tuesday and it wont end until Sunday.  Monday of course I find myself off and very much looking forward to the long awaited settlement.  Thursday work was slow so a quick escape was offered and I TOOK IT!!  Did a little shopping and had a text to meet a very dear friend for a coffee date in the evening.  Yes please!!  So refreshing to say the least.  Now to finish up the next couple of days ahead and then its time to head full on into the summer life schedule around here!
Be well,
Lisa

The birthday boy!

Larrys birthday was Sunday...and of course I had to work.  He took full advantage of having the entire day with nothing to do.  Washed and waxed my truck and let me take his.  Took the little man to the mountain for his weekly hike.  I did get off a little early and we took a impromptu trip to Target...dangerous place!  Monday he left work early and we picked firefly up after school and took her to dinner.  Then we parused the property for a few hours and met the previous owners.  Lovely people.  Marked off the area that will need to be cleared for the cottage.  Then back to Cassie and Karls to have a coffee and cupcakes to celebrate!
Be well,
Lisa

The Daybook...

http://www.thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...Puffy white clouds, blue skies and trees budding with beautiful green leaves.

I am thinking...Even when things "seem" off they turn out so good!

I am thankful...The ability to love so many with so much love its uncontainable!

In the kitchen...Salads and lots of them lately.  Really craving greens!

I am wearing...Grey jeggings, linen tunic, black cami, and those black flip flops with a new toe ring...FINALLY!

I am creating...Space in my daily life for nothingness!

I am going....Running errands and shopping today, Hooping and yoga at a studio tomorrow, working the weekend and then celebrating that dear husbands birthday with family on Monday.

I am wondering...How this adventure would have turned out 10 years earlier.

I am reading...One second after.

I am hoping...For a busy season at work this weekend.  Makes time go so much faster.

I am looking forward to...SETTLEMENT!

I am learning....more like remembering..how good it feels to dance and feel free.  Add a hoop to that and WOW!

Around the house...Spending so little time here.

I am pondering..EVERY SINGLE WORD HERE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy9nwe9_xzw

A favorite quote for today..."For I am yours, and you are mine"

One of my favorite things...Conversations with complete strangers!

A peek into my day..

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10 days!!!!

Ten days to go until settlement!  Woha!!  Seems like time has went so fast and yet so slow all at the same time.  I now weird.  We are sooooooo ready to get physically working on this project.  I have been working nearly 40 hours a week and will continue to do so as long as I have the hours available.  The extra cash is so nice to have and well come October I will have all the free time I need or want.  Spent some time over the weekend at some friends home learning more and more of their solar power system.  Feeling much more confident about how it all works and that we can have great success with it.  The weather has been stormy and rainy so laying low at home when not at work.  Found the nicest pair of womens work gloves I have absolutely ever seen.  Just had to buy them!  Leather and sturdy yet absolutely adorable!!  Well the day is calling!!

Be well,

Lisa