Multi-Tasking

The last few months seem like a whirlwind! We have been going full-steam since we got back from Alaska at the beginning of July. First, the push to get everything packed, then the move, and then of course settling into our new home. Maybe that settled feeling will be here someday. Last weekend was the 1st weekend we didn't do manual labor all weekend...thanks Hurricane Ike! We needed a break. Ike did remind us how badly we need gutters, so there's our next project!

But, back to multi-tasking....Since Ike visited last weekend, I couldn't mow the yard and yesterday was the first day it had dried out enough to mow, so I mowed the yard....while vaccuming the house! :) Yep, you read right! I mowed and vaccumed at the same time.

While visiting Jenn and Tim before we moved, they showed us their newest gadget for cleaning. And, when Jenn talks about cleaning, we listen. A few years ago she introduced us to the Swiffer which we loved and used all the time. But in July, she showed us the Roomba! Now, that's a cleaner. I was a little skeptical, so I made them show us how it worked and made Tim show me what it had picked up because I didn't see anything on their floor....Well, it had found the dirt and animal hair and I was convinced. That was my housewarming gift to myself as soon as we landed in Louisiana and we could get to a Bed, Bath and Beyond! So, last night I put it in the center of the living room and went outside to mow. When I came in, the Roomba was finishing up the living room and docking itself back in its charger! That's what I call multi-tasking!

Those of you starting your Christmas list in September should definitely check the Roomba out and add it to your list!

Hurricanes and Lovebugs: Did We Really Leave Florida?

Thanks for all of your concern for us during our first hurricane in Louisiana. You can see our damage from the picture above. One of our new trees couldn't stand up to the strong winds and all of that water, but we've replanted and restaked. We have decided it was definitely the best hurricane we've ever been through (if you want to classify any hurricane as best!). We lost power about 10:3o Monday night, while watching the Tenessee game, and were without for a little less than 24 hours. There was also a nice cool breeze the whole time, so even though we were without AC, the breeze blowing through the house, made it feel quite nice. We were both out of school through Wednesday, it was a nice short week at school! :)

Now, for the lovebugs! What are lovebugs doing in Louisiana? They were beginning to make themselves known last week, but we were pretty much covered with them today. We really don't feel so lonely for Florida that you guys had to send them our way!

Our task for tomorrow is to get our shed put together and our garage cleared out a little. Wade is enjoying playing Dukes of Hazard everyday when he gets in and out of his truck, but I think he will be happier when he can more easily get in and out! :)