Brad and Janie's Blog

evolution of a front yard

stewartparis — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:15:49 +0000

when we moved in

crazy neighbor "helping" brad take out the hedge

front is now a herb garden: rosemary, oregano, marjoram, sage, thyme, rhubarb, sunflowers, chamomile, chives, lavender, mint, blueberries and whatever seeds from the bird feeder...chyrsamthemum seeds to be planted on lower level. NOTE: Stewart is very approving (in the window all the time)

Pill and pillows

bradandjanie — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:34:14 +0000

House update

bradandjanie — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:57:04 +0000

We’ve been really, really bad about updating the blog. We did a lot of work on the downstairs- ripped out some ceilings, replace some ceilings, plaster, drywall, paint, etc. It’s looking a lot better.

Cat Cubby

bradandjanie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:15:09 +0000

Spooky

bradandjanie — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:01:23 +0000

Today I was scraping at a bump in the paint on one of our bedroom window frames. Eventually, this popped out:

I’ve never seen one before, but I think it’s an old tack to help keep track of which storm window fit into which window frame.

The neighbors’ grill

bradandjanie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:55:16 +0000

More Pill & Stew

bradandjanie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:44:29 +0000

Today I had a nervous breakdown at Home Depot

bradandjanie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:20:16 +0000

Is that normal when you’re working on your house?

Sorry, no photos. Janie is out of town.

rhubarb/garden

stewartparis — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:10:37 +0000

blueberry

stewartparis — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:52:33 +0000

1st blueberry!!! ok, actually the 2nd. Brad ate the 1st one in his excitement. But left the other one for me which is pictured.