Well, everyone knows what happens then, right? He’s going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he’ll probably ask you for a straw. When he’s finished, he’ll ask for a napkin. Then he will want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk mustache. (from the wonderful children's book by Laura Joffe Numeroff).
Well, this past weekend we had the white carpet torn out of the 500 sq ft family room. It had been in there for the five years since we built that addition. We had it cleaned twice a year and still it always felt or looked dirty. Probably because the rest of the house has wood floors and you know when they're clean or dirty. Also, we've had fleas, coincidentally enough, off and on for the five years that we've had pets on carpet. 
So the carpet's out and the wood laminate is in.
( I wonder how long that old pad and carpet will sit out there on the patio?)
So, as soon as I looked at the new floor I realized (I had always been pretty sure) that I really do hate the wall paint in there. So now that's being changed just as quickly as I can manage, to this much lighter buttery cream.
And of course now the tropical print of the roman blinds just DOES NOT work anymore...and don't even get me started on the brown blob Costco furniture (apparently I already did go on about that), and on and on and on.... And I would really like to get it all put together before we leave on our road trip this Thursday. We are heading to Seattle to adopt a new family member. 
I don't think I've been this excited since we got a grandbaby! Be back soon with more pics.
Wish us luck on the roadtrip...we tend not to travel well together. I've filled up the iPod with some of the best This American Life podcasts (including every one by David Sedaris that I could find) so listening to someone else do the storytelling may help.
Have a great week!
I like the new color. The old one kind of had a makeup vibe about it.
Posted by: Lotta | August 23, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Love that new floor and that newest member of your family. ADorable!!!
Posted by: sharon | August 17, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Oh my goodness precious babyface!! I hate carpet and have weeded almost all of it out of our place - DH was against it but has grown to love the wood floors after all :) Good luck with your road-trip and adoption!
Posted by: Sue McG | August 16, 2008 at 07:56 PM
oh, the floor is freakin' fabulous, too!
Posted by: Lisa Renea | August 16, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Jen! First of all, I wanted to say thanks for the well wishes & visiting the old blog. I hope your road trip is smooth sailing! What an adorable, cutie pie! I must say, I love the quilt pieces, you've shown here! WOW! As always, you have so much talent!!
(how on earth, do you always manage to come up with such happy color combos??-so well done!)
Posted by: Lisa Renea | August 16, 2008 at 04:15 PM
I love new puppies!
...and new floors...and paint...and blinds
but mostly new puppies.
We are heading out on a 6 hr road trip ourselves.
Have a good one and show lots of pictures when you return!
xo
di
Posted by: Diane Duda | August 14, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Oh boy...can't wait to meet your new addition! Love the pretty new look in your family room and look foward to seeing the completed project. Keep safe on the road.
Posted by: Barbara | August 13, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Isn't the domino effect fun, or not. Enjoy your new family member. He is adorable.
Posted by: Em | August 13, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Too funny....but isn't that the way it always works...have fun!
Posted by: Karin@creativechaos | August 12, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Soon there will be the clicker clatter on your pretty new floors! See you soon!!!!!!
Posted by: happy zombie | August 12, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Love the new floor! We're in perpetual home improvements here at Sweet Woodruff Acres...and have been for 18 years! One of my sisters once said, "Well, isn't home improvment your guys' hobby?" No. It's not my hobby and I don't like it, but I always like what comes out of it!
Cute little nose there... Have a great trip!
*Heidi*
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | August 12, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Love your new floor. I am laughing....we are on the fix one thing, need to fix the next, then the next, then the next train!!!
Oh your new family member is such a CUTIE!!! Can't wait for more pictures!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 12, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Have a safe trip. I would do the same with the Ipod entertainment btw. What is this new family member's name?
Posted by: dawn | August 12, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Funny lady! well, have a wonderful trip and I hope to hear more of your remodeling stories/adventures when you get back.
Take care!
Posted by: Doe | August 11, 2008 at 09:54 PM
I want puppy deets!!!!
and............... howling about the way a house makes you change. Like--- it forces you somehow. This is why I am done I think.
Stick a fork in me.
Posted by: tina | August 11, 2008 at 05:48 PM
How exciting about the new family member! You never stop with your house, do you???
Posted by: Kathi D | August 11, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Oh it looks so nice. Thats a great floor color. Its nice to have a redo. You and Pam are in the thick of things. Nice to have it over with. Not nice to go through. The doggie is so cute. Have fun.
Posted by: Nanette | August 11, 2008 at 03:44 PM
What a pretty cookie it's going to be! Have a great trip! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | August 11, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Ohh what kind of new family member is that??? And yes home improvement projects are like freaky dominos.. one leads to like about 100 more. None of them pleasant and often leaving remnants behind, like good luck with that backyard carpet.
And I always knew you were wonderful but now that I know you like David Sedaris you're completely over the top!!! Have a good trip. xo
Posted by: Pam | August 11, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Oh, you made me laugh with this post!
lol...
Posted by: celia | August 11, 2008 at 02:57 PM