Michael's Interview

Michael has been working for Harrah's since December and is ready for another position. I hate to talk to much about this because I don't want to jinx his chances. He just finished his interview in round 2 for a VIP Host. If he gets the job, his entire wardrobe will change.

Instead of wearing his usual jeans and T-shirt or mechanics uniform, he'll be wearing suits and ties. But the interaction with big time gamblers and taking them to sporting events is well worth the clothes.

He looks good even without the jacket. He should hear sometime tomorrow if he made it to the third and final interview. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Basement Furnishings

I went shopping for a bed and refrigerator for the new basement remodel.

 Nebraska Furniture delivered the bed today. The top of the headboard is about 4 feet from the ground in a honey oak color. It matches the woodwork.

Of course Violet had to try it out. Melissa tried taking a picture of her sitting by herself. But trying to get her to smile before she falls over isn't happening right now.

She is also trying to roll over from her back to her stomach. Melissa calls this video "Violet practicing".

Practice Eating

Melissa is getting Violet used to sitting in her high chair.

She gave her a spoon to play with. It looks as though Violet is wondering why there isn't any food on the spoon. Melissa says Violet is getting very interested in food - watching others eat, grabbing for things on the table. I think Violet is just getting hungry.

Thursday Night Dinner

We had a real treat at dinner tonight. Not only were we joined by baby Violet, but I finally got to meet Michael's girlfriend, Ashley.

Not only is Ashley extremely pretty, but she's so nice. Michael always has to have the best and I think he found that in Ashley. We went to Logan's Roadhouse which is famous for serving roasted peanuts with every meal.

Dad's New Car

After weeks and weeks of telling us he was going to buy a new Kia Soul, Dad finally bought a new car...a Ford Escape.

This isn't the first time he has shopped for a specific car and bought something else. Although to be fair, the Escape has always been a possibility. We now say good-bye to the screaming yellow mustang.

Khloe????

Melissa has blamed Lola for tearing up several of Violet's things. She's even found toys in the yard that she's sure Lola has taken out there. Khloe even came to Melissa whining until Melissa looked outside and found Violet's toy in the yard. I keep telling her it's probably Khloe taking the things outside and blaming Lola. Well yesterday Melissa caught Khloe red-handed with Violet's Willie worm in her mouth chewing away.

Lola isn't innocent - she's had her fair share of stealing Violet's toys. But Khloe doesn't seem to be the innocent puppy Melissa thinks she is. Melissa is going to have to start buying 3 of each toy she buys for Violet. I'm sure when Violet gets older and mobile, she'll start stealing toys from Lola and Khloe - yuk!

Finished Basement

The basement remodel project is finally completed - only 4 days later than the promised date. John Caswell is a great builder. But Jamie did his fair share - plumbing, finishing touches, etc. In total the finished area is a little over 1,100 sq ft. The walls are a light grey with grey carpeting.

This is the east and south walls showing the steps coming down to the basement. The closed door is a small storage area.

This is the also the east wall showing the kitchen area and opening to the bedroom.

This is the bathroom. There is a large linen closet beside the shower on the left.

This is the bedroom. To the left side of the bedroom is an alcove for Violet...or after Melissa and Jamie move out into their new home, this will be a sitting room.

This shows the kitchen and west wall. The kitchen has under counter lights and bar type sink. The door to the left is the large storage area and the door on the right leads to the bedroom.

But my favorite part is the walk in closet.  On the right is another stack of shelves.

Melissa said they have to be out of their house by 5:00 p.m. August 26. I told her not to move in a minute sooner! So I have a little over 30 days to enjoy my new basement.

Now all I have left is buying a bed and refrigerator and cleaning out the storage room.