Spring in Northern Michigan

Spring in Northern Michigan can be a very temperamental thing. Which is why most people probably go on spring break. Jason and I generally do. But not this year. That picture is the view from the beach in front of our timeshare in Cancun. The one we won't be using this year. Thank you bad economy. And even if J wasn't laid-off, we probably still wouldn't have been able to go because my work load right now is unreal. I'm working 16 hr days. It's kind of crazy. Now is the time I need a vacation more than any.

The weather right now is the only reason I'm not too bitter about not having a spring break. It's been in the 70's the last couple of days and absolutely gorgeous. Yes I'm stuck in the office all day but every chance I get I pop my head outside just to smell the wonderfulness and bask in the sunlight. We'll see if this weather holds. As I previously noted, spring in northern Michigan can be a temperamental bastard.

The house is DONE! Except for a few minor things this weekend and some staging we are DONE. The house will go on the market tomorrow lets all keep our fingers and toes and whatever else you can cross, well crossed, that a buyer comes soon! It gorgeous inside, the carpet is installed the paint is done all the molding is finished, and yes I'll post some pics of it as soon as I get around to it. I'm honestly shocked by what the Van Family has accomplished in the last 5 weeks. And I mean Family. Mom, Dad, Grandparents, the works. Jason even got his brother to come over and dog sit yesterday while the carpet guys were here. Lowes requires you to have a 'responsible' adult there during installation. I'm not really sure if Chad counts (I know that I for one, do not). But It worked out well since I couldn't get away from work. I walked in the door at 9pm last nite and was just amazed.

It's exciting and sad at the same time. I, for one, am not going to know what to do with myself when I no longer have to work on the house every waking moment. But now that it's finally done inside, we're selling it and moving on. Well on to bigger and better adventures I suppose! Plus I won't really miss the fact that the dogs won't constantly have paint in their ears. Poor Bean looks like she's has highlights! But she is a fabulously fashionable critter so it's possible she did it on purpose.