Rich and Elsy visit

Here we are with Rich and Elsy having a wonderful glass of wine from Chile courtesy of Carlos and Carmen. Thank you Carlos and Carmen!

We had a wonderful weekend with Rich and Elsy. They approve of the guest accomodations! (Hint)

House pictures Part II

So here are some pictures of the inside of our house now that it is completed. This first picture is of the original living room in it's completed form.


This next picture of the dining area and then going into our family room or entertainment room. (For those of you new to blogs if you click on the picture itself you can look at the full size picture if you so desire)

Another view of our family room from inside the room.

The master bedroom upstairs. It really is fabulous to be in a bedroom where you actually can walk around the bed without having to turn sideways!

Birthday stuff

So here are few pictures from my birthday, Two of the pictures are of how my staff decorated my office and the other one is of the birthday present that Mary Lou gave me. Two lounge chairs and the small table. Perfect for the deck!

I can't imagine.....

.........How at street sign from east 2nd ave ended up on our deck but there it is! I'm betting that this is the only Vancouver street sign in New Mexico! I'd ask that our Vancouver friends not tell city hall about this.....

Breakfast on the deck.

This is one feature that we look forward to having with our friends that come to visit. Cal and Jeannie had breakfast with us yesterday on our deck. We just need to make sure that we are out there when the wind doesn't blow......

Front is done!!

Well the front of our house is now done so the builders are now offically done. We signed the final papers for the Mortgage this past week so it has all come to conclusion. I can now retire by the time I'm 81!

I posted these pictures primarily so that our kids can see for themselves that it really is all done!

To say the least we are very thankful!

We are looking forward to Rich and Elsy being here in a few weeks and then Leo and Janet a few weeks after that! Hotel Donkersloot is ready for business!