We had a very busy, but very productive weekend, the first in our new home. My totally awesome best friend, Manders, came over with her boyfriend, Dean on Saturday and painted my house for 3+ hours. And she volunteered to do it! Amanda, Dean and Kris got the whole downstairs, stairs and hallway upstairs done.

Saturday night, we went to Kris's friend, Chris's house for a BBQ. Annika had a lovely time running around the yard playing with (and chewing on) the dog's toys. Do you think we could distract her with her own toys? Or other non-toys that weren't slobbered on by dogs (like water bottles?) No. She wanted the dogs balls and stuffed animals. It sure was nice to only have to drive 25 minutes to their house though (also in the south metro) then it would have been to drive the hour from our hold house.

Yesterday, Kris and I got every other room in the house painted except for the office. John and Michelle came by with Salix and Acer to visit. Then they took Annika for an hour shopping at Target.

We also got a few boxes unpacked this weekend, mostly kitchen things. This week will be busy with more unpacking. I'm so glad we have most of the painting done. Now we can move in our furniture and not have to worry about painting around it. We may just get this all done in time for Annika's birthday party.

Tonight, Auntie Krystle and I are going shopping to find a pretty dress or outfit for Annika to wear in her 12 month photos. There is just so much to do!