New Baby!

I know it's a month late, but I'd like to finally announce the arrival of baby #3! We welcomed baby Michael on June 3rd at 7:50 am. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce, a lot less than Joseph did, and I could totally feel the difference in labor. He has blond hair and blue eyes so far (things might change) and he's as cute as ever. I love him so much and am so happy to have him as part of our family. Welcome to the world little guy!

Painting my Kitchen (AGAIN)

I'm may have posted back in March or April about how I painted the kitchen while my husband was on a business trip. I know it sneaky, but it's better to ask forgiveness than permission (honey, I hope you don't read this) Well, I had a little issue with the green paint. It's a LONG story, but I should have known better. I used a low quality paint (why don't I take my own advice when it comes to painting?) and now I have to re-paint. Please, learn from my mistake.... stay away from cheap paint... buy QUALITY paint.

Well I guess it was a blessing in disguise because I found a picture of a BEAUTIFUL kitchen on http://theletteredcottage.net/before-after and I'm going to copy it :) My top cupboards are already painted white. I haven't done the bottom ones yet, so I'll just get my can of white paint tinted gray. Then, since my walls are a mess, and I have to re-pain any way, I'm switching it to this off white color called rice grain. I also bought some drapery fabric last time Ikea had their Midnight madness sale for $2 a yard. I'm going to use my new sewing machine and make roman shades for the windows. I'm hoping to have it done by the middle/end of February. I better get started!!

Pictures coming soon!

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth