It was finally warm enough for Mike to drain our pool. It had frozen over and the ice was about 8" frozen thick on top. Unbelievably it was in the 50's yesterday so he drilled through the ice to get the machine set up to drain some of the water off.
He also worked on the addition. When the weather gets cold outside he moves inside to work on the room upstairs. He's working now to frame in the bathroom, shower, etc.
Griffin and I worked on taking down our Christmas decorations and undecorating the Christmas tree.
I also decided Saturday is going to be my new clothes washing day (it was Sunday). I'm always rushing to get the laundry done by the end of the day on Sunday. I figured if I change it to Saturday the things I do not get done then I can finish up on Sunday without rushing. Brilliant, right? =)
In an effort to start living by my "one little word" simplify, I decided to tackle the pantry.
As you can see it was a mess. That empty shelf you see was actually full I had already taken everything out. It was very disorganized, nothing was together in categories and our cereal and chips were taking over!
I literally threw out two garbage bags of stuff that we will not use or it had passed it's expiration date. I organized, categorized and got those cereals and chips under control.
Whew ... that feels better!
We also ate our traditional black eyed peas ...
In southern households it's a southern tradition to always eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day to bring luck and prosperity throughout the year ahead.
We always start with a bit of rice in the bowl, topped with black eyed peas, than fried okra and finally a little bit of chopped onion. Mike also made fried corn bread (hoe cakes) and we had ham.
2011 has started our wonderfully ... I'm so looking forward to a wonderful new year!
4 comments:
I like your new word for the year and your pantry looks Awesome!!
"Less is More"
I love those wire racks that go on the back of doors. I think they are wonderful!
I am going through stuff at my house too in a major way. We will be moving this year and this is the first time since 1985 that we have moved and had to pay for it ourselves. Funny how that changes your perspective on how much junk you have!
Ah, getting the new year started out with a great project huh!! Good for you!
Wishing you ALL the best in 2011!xOxO
Looks Good Missy
Thats what I am going to do today I hope the pantry.
We cleaned cupboards laid down new shelf liner and things yesterday..
Sorry not sure I am into the black eyed pea thing. :-)
I bet you are excited for your house to be all done. How cool your husband is doing it. Cant wait to see pictures when it is done.
Have a great Sunday..
Terri
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