Carpet, Paint, and Birthday Parties

This last weekend my mom practically bribed us to come home and said that if we, Erica and I, would come home she would fill our car up and give us food. But let's be honest, there is no need to bribe, I will happily go home any chance I can! It was also an added bonus because Erica and I didn't have school on Monday, so it was an extra long weekend which was wonderful! 

We left home on Friday and quickly learned Erica is not quite used to driving just yet. Almost an entire year of no driving for her definitely proved that we need to practice a little bit more, but none the less we made it home safe and sound and don't worry I drove back! :]

Saturday bright and early we woke up bright and early, there is no such thing as sleeping in at my house when there is work to be done. We had to quickly move everything out of Holli's room and the laundry room. Both rooms were getting new carpet, and the laundry room was getting re-painted. We were also pushed for time because we had a birthday party to go to that afternoon. So we hustled and moved every piece of furniture to random spots of the house, trying our hardest to make them as unseen as possible. It didn't work as well and we had thought, our washer and dryer were right by the front door. Oh well! 

This girl was excited for some new carpet! haha!

These rooms certainly needed some freshening up, so Erica and I volunteered to paint. This may have not been the best idea. Erica and I tend to get a little goofy when we are around each other. By the time my parents came back we had written our names in paint all over the floor. We argue it is because of paint fumes, but lets just face it we got board and found ways to entertain ourselves...good thing fresh carpet was coming on Monday! I got no pictures due to the fact that I didn't want to get paint all over my phone, but you'll just have to imagine. 

We finished all that we could on Saturday and decided to get ready to go to this cute little girl's birthday party. Adley and her family live right across the road from us. I'm sure you've heard about them like HERE. They are great friends and such a cute little family. We know my mom is dying for grandkids because these kids get spoiled rotten by her and they just love her. 

Adley is officially one! This is a day that her parents certainly rejoiced at because of health problems that left her hanging on to life and death. But thankfully they found the right Dr.'s and medicine and she is now just like any little girl, happy and sweet as ever. Holli has an advantage over all of us with winning her love. She doesn't ever remember me but because Holli see's her everyday she tends to go for Holli more than me. Don't worry one day I will win! So I hate to admit but the pictures where she is smiling it is because of Holli not me...one day!  

Sunday we went to church, and as I mentioned previously, I found this blog during Sacrament and couldn't stop reading! Seriously, check it out! 

Monday the carpet came! There was not much for us to do, so we did a little homework and waited to put everything back. It looks so nice, and it's so soft! Mom was definitely the most excited...I hope that I never result in getting super excited over new carpet. I guess that's just what Mom's do. 

My mom took us to lunch at a favorite spot, Papa Kelsey's for all our hard work! And then we were on our way! 

Now I am avoiding homework by updating my blog and giving an update on the exciting weekend I had! But really it was pretty fun! 

Sorry for the Lack of pictures, don't worry I will eventually get the hang of that stuff!