Caitlyn and I getting warm in front of the fire!
December 25, 2009
Christmas at the Fullers
Christmas morning in Niskayuna! Lots and lot of food!!!
Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/allisonm129/20091225ChristmasAtFullers?feat=directlink
Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/allisonm129/20091225ChristmasAtFullers?feat=directlink
Christmas Morning in our new home!
Before the stockings were opened....Bailey kind of posing in front of the tree! 
After the presents were opened...Pumpkin enjoying the wrapping paper.
December 20, 2009
Nancy's Birthday
We celebrated Nancy's birthday on Dec. 20th. Caitlyn was very helpful to Nancy when it came to opening presents!
http://picasaweb.google.com/allisonm129/20091220NancySBday?feat=directlink
December 16, 2009
Trees: Before and After
When we bought the house we anticipated we would be removing a couple of trees (crab apple and spruce), but we had no idea that we would decide to also remove a very large pine tree next to the driveway. Turns out the pine tree was significantly damaged in the ice storm 2008 and now saps all over the driveway preventing anyone from parking there. It's pretty sad when you buy a house with a lovely large driveway and your guests have to park in the street. And then there are those guests who parked there for 5 minutes and 6 months later are still trying to remove the sap from their cars. Ugh!
Well, no more! On, 12/15/2009, we forked over the dough & remedied this situation. I finally took pictures of the "after" on 2/15/2010.
check out the album....P.S. I am still getting used to using a Blog and didn't realize that the captions I typed for the photos do not get posted on the Blog, so because I'm lazy and didn't feel like uploading all the photos and retyping their captions, I'm directing you to view the album! (I have high expectations of technology that sometimes are superior to it's capabilities!)
Regardless, the album takes you thru the before and after of our property with the removal of 3 trees.
Photos:http://picasaweb.google.com/allisonm129/20091215TreesBeforeAndAfter?feat=directlink
Well, no more! On, 12/15/2009, we forked over the dough & remedied this situation. I finally took pictures of the "after" on 2/15/2010.
check out the album....P.S. I am still getting used to using a Blog and didn't realize that the captions I typed for the photos do not get posted on the Blog, so because I'm lazy and didn't feel like uploading all the photos and retyping their captions, I'm directing you to view the album! (I have high expectations of technology that sometimes are superior to it's capabilities!)
Regardless, the album takes you thru the before and after of our property with the removal of 3 trees.
Photos:http://picasaweb.google.com/allisonm129/20091215TreesBeforeAndAfter?feat=directlink
December 14, 2009
Our lovely new artificial tree!
Ornament courtesy of Sarah!
Awww...!
And here is the reason we had to purchase a new tree this year. Cats decided to eat the cord that plugs into the wall....and then they must have hid it, cuz it's NO WHERE to be found! We have an extension cord plugged into the middle section of the tree to get it to work. And, upon plugging it in, we discovered that the top third also does not work. So much for an easy pre-lit tree!
December 5, 2009
First Snow at the New House!
Let it snow! This is one of the last pictures of the crab apple near the front walkway. Bye Bye tree! 
November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving....table is set!
We are ready for the guests to arrive!
We use our living room for feasting since it's giant size....and it's PINK...the best combination for eating, really. Long term goal is to convert this room into the official Dining Room---yes, that means we will also be painting it a very different color. There is no way we will ever need a formal living room in this house, but we love eating and hosting parties, so it makes more sense to call it a Dining Room. It will be a grand space.
It was a real treat to break out our china and use it for this very special occasion. So elegant; love it!
We had room for 7 at the table we just built and then room for 5 more at the real dining room table that we moved into this room for the day!
We decided to use a separate table near the window for the food to rest on warming trays. Buffet-style I guess you call it. Worked out well for those who wanted hot seconds.
our delicious turkey....yum yum!....
Me and my niece Caitlyn...stunning red coat!
We use our living room for feasting since it's giant size....and it's PINK...the best combination for eating, really. Long term goal is to convert this room into the official Dining Room---yes, that means we will also be painting it a very different color. There is no way we will ever need a formal living room in this house, but we love eating and hosting parties, so it makes more sense to call it a Dining Room. It will be a grand space.
It was a real treat to break out our china and use it for this very special occasion. So elegant; love it!
We had room for 7 at the table we just built and then room for 5 more at the real dining room table that we moved into this room for the day!
We decided to use a separate table near the window for the food to rest on warming trays. Buffet-style I guess you call it. Worked out well for those who wanted hot seconds.
our delicious turkey....yum yum!....
Me and my niece Caitlyn...stunning red coat!November 25, 2009
Getting Ready for Thanksgiving
We decided we needed to build a table with scraps from the garage. The sellers left behind old closet doors that they actually used as shelving in the garage. Then we had some 2x4's laying around that we put to good use as legs. A couple of hours of labor for construction, throw on a table cloth and voila! we have a table big enough for the big family!
November 22, 2009
November 15, 2009
November 8, 2009
Using the fireplace
Bailey enjoying the morning fire.
We had the first fire last night after a long day of working around the house.
All the pets love a hot fire! And, so do we.
We had the first fire last night after a long day of working around the house.
All the pets love a hot fire! And, so do we.
November 7, 2009
Raking...the neverending saga!
So, we raked and mowed the back yard and it looks fantastic...until the wind blows again!
Now, to the front. There are way too many leaves from the huge tree here. We did about half the front lawn, maybe a little less, and filled 10 bags! It started to rain, so we were done with that for the day.
Now, to the front. There are way too many leaves from the huge tree here. We did about half the front lawn, maybe a little less, and filled 10 bags! It started to rain, so we were done with that for the day.
November 6, 2009
3rd beam installed under deck
Deck was slightly sagging, so we installed a 3rd beam in the middle.
All better now!
October 24, 2009
Firewood: a full cord!
so, we hope we have enough..!! Thanks to Brian and our brother-in-law Brian H, we have a lovely stack of a full cord of wood. Very happy now.
October 23, 2009
October 13, 2009
October 12, 2009
Free Garbage Pickup
Purging all the leftover stuff from the sellers. Townwide pick up for free--perfect!
October 10, 2009
Bye Bye pool cover
Drying out the pool cover before it gets stored away in the garage for the winter.
October 9, 2009
October 3, 2009
Stay-cation Sept-Oct 2009
We took a week "vacation" from work and renovated our office.
It was a big job, but totally worth it!
Check out the pictures from the week on Picasa:
Photos: SeptOct2009 StayCation
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It was a big job, but totally worth it!
Check out the pictures from the week on Picasa:
Photos: SeptOct2009 StayCation
September 30, 2009
September 7, 2009
Front Steps
After Allison fell down these steps twice, we decided they needed some attention.
Most likely the steps were slippery from algae (or whatever natural substance feels slimey!) from all the rain we've had this summer and poor upkeep over the years.
So we bought a power washer and cleaned the steps and then primed them.
Painting is yet to be complete....haven't had enough successive days without rain when we are actually free and able to paint outside!
Soon..
Photos: Front Steps Outside Sept 2009...
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Most likely the steps were slippery from algae (or whatever natural substance feels slimey!) from all the rain we've had this summer and poor upkeep over the years.
So we bought a power washer and cleaned the steps and then primed them.
Painting is yet to be complete....haven't had enough successive days without rain when we are actually free and able to paint outside!
Soon..
Photos: Front Steps Outside Sept 2009...
August 8, 2009
Niskayuna Deer
So, as we drove to Brian's mom's house one August morning, we saw this stunningly beautiful deer in the neighborhood.
July 19, 2009
July 15, 2009
Garage and Basement
2 car garage--Room for both of our cars. Pro: no more cleaning off our cars in the winter. Con: now we get to buy a snowblower and clear the driveway ourselves.
Workshop ready for all of the household renovations.
Plenty of storage space in the basement for all of the "stuff"...we would like to eventually convert this into a rec room complete with a bar and billiards table....or a treadmill, TV and sofa....there's a lot of potential!
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