It is Owen's one month anniversay for being potty trained! Whoo Hoo!!!

I have not changed a diaper in a month and our trash has been reduced by a quarter. So, I am free of diaper changing duties and a bit 'greener'! LOL!!

Springtime is finally here and we have all been outside for the past two days planting all of our plants in our flower beds and pots. The kids are now old enough to actually help with the planting and have had a wonderful time digging in the dirt and tucking the plants into their new homes.

Last night, we got so wrapped up in planting and watering that we forgot about the time and did not even come into the house until 6:30PM. Supper was not even started and the kids were both covered in dirt. So, it was a late night last night which made my Maya a bit of a grump this morning. If that one misses out on any sleep, everyone pays!

So now I guess it is time to unveil my list of projects for the Summer. Last year, it was to build and furnish our new room. This year, the list is not nearly as daunting:

** new front porch - or should I say...front porch since we haven't got one!

** island for the kitchen - what a project this is. I have never had an island in any kitchen I have ever had and have absolutely no idea what is the 'most desireable' in a kitchen island. I am working on this - slowly - so that I don't just do the first thing that comes to mind. Since I am clueless, any suggestions would be most welcome.

** stone veneer for the house foundation - this is the project I am really stoked about. Stone veneer on our foundation is going to look gorgeous - even if I have to do it myself. Sweat equity you know ;-) Tomorrow, we are going to pick out the stone so please pray that there is not a major disagreement over what to choose. I know what I want and am determined to have it!

That's it. Only three relatively small projects. Can you believe that?!? The big idea girl only has three ideas for the ENTIRE SUMMER! LOL!

So, what about all of you? Any big projects planned for the summer?