Well, here we go again...embarking on a new adventure! We've never done anything quite like this before; buying and restoring an old 1912 Seventh Day Adventist Church and turning it into our home. Is this possible? Buckle Up and come with us on our renovation journey.
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Secret Compartment
Fairly soon after moving in, we discovered a little square in Ethan's room where the floor boards lift out to reveal a secret compartment. We didn't think much of it until recently meeting the previous occupant of the property. I had such a great talk with her as she told me all kinds of tidbits about the house that we didn't know. Evidently this little compartment was used to hide the church offerings way back when.
Today, is it also being used for a very important purpose. Ethan is so clever hiding all of his various packs of sugarfree gum . He thinks he's even being trickier by putting all the packs of gum in a Bionicle box. He says, "Then, if someone finds the secret compartment, they'll just think it's Bionicles.....they won't guess there's all kinds of gum in there!"
That Ethan is a very clever fellow! Who would be interested in Bionicals (what the heck are they anyway?)
Love keeping up on what progress you're making. On your last post are you painting little pegs on the gorgeous floor without a newspaper or drop cloth under the paint can? I know you're neat, but THAT NEAT?
Keep up the posting Stephanie. I'm loving your creativity and Dustin's ingenuity. You're a good pair.
I always knew Ethan was smart! How fun to have a secret stash. Isn't it funny how both Sue and I thought the same thing about no newpaper under the can of paint? Can you tell we're sisters? What else did the former owner tell you about the house? Did she get to see everything you've done? I'll bet they'll be impressed.
Life is never dull...especially being married to Dustin! We've had 17 years of marital bliss with two beautiful 12 year old twins, Ethan and Ellie. I suppose I should add our adopted fury feline, Sunny (Sunbun) , and our pup, Buddy as members of the family as well.
Nine years ago we made the spontaneous decision (I told you life was never dull) to pick up and move here to Idaho from So. California. We love it so much here and even though we miss our friends and family in Cali, we have never looked back. From mountain horse-drawn sleigh rides in the Winter to kayaking the forks of Payette Lake in the Summer...we just can't get enough of the beautiful outdoors.
Something both Dustin and I have in common (besides movies, traveling, pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain) are homes. Whether it's appreciating architecture, designing a kitchen, sanding old floors, scouring through home magazines, buying, selling, investing...you name it...we love everything about them. Something we even do for entertainment at home or abroad...drive around and look at homes. Here's to our greatest adventure yet!
That Ethan is a very clever fellow! Who would be interested in Bionicals (what the heck are they anyway?)
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Keep up the posting Stephanie. I'm loving your creativity and Dustin's ingenuity. You're a good pair.
Love, Aunt Sue
I always knew Ethan was smart! How fun to have a secret stash. Isn't it funny how both Sue and I thought the same thing about no newpaper under the can of paint? Can you tell we're sisters? What else did the former owner tell you about the house? Did she get to see everything you've done? I'll bet they'll be impressed.
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