Hey.
Thanks for the prayers and advice last week. I am following what many of you suggested...I'm just waiting.
Kind of taking the "no news is good news" approach.
We'll see how that works out.
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Look at what my freaky cats are doing as I type.
Completely disturbing.
I'm imagining the worst.
What could be in the fireplace?
A rat? A bat? A snake?
They've been staring at the same spot for 20 minutes.
Weirdos.
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Two of my friends just returned from Casa.
Wanna see some new pictures of La P?
It thrills me to see her sweet face!
My friend told La P "The Princess (her real name) is mi amiga" thinking that it would be a bonding moment.
Instead, La P got a teensy bit possessive and said, "NO! The Princess (her real name) is MI amiga!"
The Princess is thrilled.
33 days until we see her again!!!
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The paint should finally happen this week.
Which is what I've said for the last 2 weeks.
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My next housing dilemma is the mantle.
I want a really cool mantle.
But not a really expensive mantle.
My fireplace is antique red brick.
Any thoughts?
Sharp glossy white mantle. That's all I've got.
Posted by: Headless Mom | June 16, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Loved the MI amiga story. Thats so cute you're girls have bonded. Hope the waiting doesnt drive you nuts. x
Posted by: Sue T | June 16, 2009 at 03:53 AM
The cats are waiting for santa. They've heard he brings fish. And really cool mantles.
Posted by: Happy Geek | June 16, 2009 at 07:53 AM
A white mantle would be good. It will stand out but not take over the fireplace.
Posted by: Kellyn | June 16, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Hmm, I like rustic myself. With a bit of girly flair. So I would pull for something big, in a raw wood. Like cedar or pine BIG, but nice with that red brick. Play up the girly with a few nice pieces or a beautiful piece of art. Yep, rustic but chic would be my look of choice.
Posted by: andi | June 16, 2009 at 08:43 AM
I vote big and rustic, too. Or black. Or compromise - rustic with black stuff to decorate (frame of mirror, candle holders, whatever).
Love that your girls are bonding even though separated by miles and miles and miles.
Posted by: RLR | June 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Love the picture of La P painting her nails! Love that she loves you all so much! Can't wait to see new pics. As far as the mantle goes, it depends on the decor in the living room. I think rustic but then I think white and then who knows! Decisions, decisions, decisions
Posted by: rrmama | June 16, 2009 at 01:40 PM
love that nail polish painting pic. Cheering for the house painting
Posted by: kyoot | June 16, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Precious pictures. That girl loves her nail polish.....better stock up :)
Posted by: Jules from The Roost | June 16, 2009 at 03:55 PM
I think I would let the cats in the fireplace to see just what they are looking at. :) Love the pink fingernail polish!
Posted by: Debra | June 16, 2009 at 04:25 PM
hehe I hope there isnt a terrible update on what the cats found.. yikes! La P is so cute!! Love the friend story!
Posted by: Lindsay @ Bytes of Memory | June 16, 2009 at 05:47 PM
How about a copper mantel? You can buy sheets of copper and make it yourself fairly easily.
Posted by: Debbie in AZ | June 17, 2009 at 12:12 AM
I'm not one to offer advice about paint and such. Because I have no decorating flair whatsoever. But I DO love the pictures of your princessa. Hope you are well, friend.
Posted by: Tonggu Momma | June 18, 2009 at 07:31 PM
I got my pink bracelet! I love La P updates! I can't wait until there's more to know!~
Posted by: kat | June 19, 2009 at 10:09 PM