We painted the bathroom a lavender color. We also found out that finding a vanity that's 21" wide to fit a sink in is darn near impossible. So we're reconsidering what we'll do with the bathroom, if any more than just changing a fixture.
We celebrated our first Christmas in our "new" house! It was fun, and did a "tree cutting brunch" with friends, then had friends over to decorate the tree later that evening. I think that's what got me in the holiday mood most of all... just spending time with friends.
We've been working on a couple of other things in the house - the outside light that I ordered 4 mos. ago is finally up outside. Took that long. I had to have a carpenter come and cut the siding and install the light. The electrician I hired couldn't do that on his employer's clock, so he offered to come over on a Sunday and did a mighty fine job. It looks quite nice and breaks up the monotony of the front of the house. :)
I made a trip to the new IKEA in Stoughton, MA. Gee, I didn't know Boston had a zoo?! Well, it was at IKEA. So busy, and I have several things to return, of course - blinds that are too narrow and a bathroom fixture that doesn't fit. I bought a corner shelf for the dining room. Here, Ray has attempted to assemble it. As one can see on the left side of the shelf, there is something seriously wrong with his construction of it. A bit frustrated and angry at me for taking this photo, "Werner's daughter" figured it out. We've since stained it red and need to put the final coat of poly on it.
And did you know Lebanon has its own ski area? This photo represents my view of it out of my office window. I can also see the skiers as they head down the ski jump, but unfortunately, I don't see where/if they land. Lebanon was received some press in Sports Illustrated and named Sportstown USA... not bad. 
We had a New Year's gathering at our house too. Just 10 of us, and it was a fun time. Lots of laughs and I made my little tuna capered breadmen, almond lace cookies, and fruits dipped in chocolate. And guests brought their specialty as well.Pretty yummy.
And so here we are in 2006! And I think we're almost out of house projects... naaaah!
