All dogs go to....rehab?

Our baby boy had surgery right before Christmas. We always knew something wasn't quite right with his left hip when we picked him up at the shelter, but we thought he'd grow out of it. Unfortunately he grew right into hip dysplasia! We had a tough decision to make, but knew we didn't want our poor Jake to be in pain any longer.



We took him to Dr. Weale who works with Dr. Taylor at Healthy Pets of Wedgewood. They chopped the ball off of his leg (the thing that fits in the socket) and bam, no more pain! Well...surgery pain. AND rehab pain. The Dr. and Vet Techs have been SOOOO good with Jake. Probably because he just takes it. He's just sooo laid back.

He's manly; he rocks the pink.

The rehab folks came up with all kinds of fun contraptions for him to wear to work those muscles! He never used his left leg muscle really, so it was badly atrophied.

I'm pretty sure this was his least favorite thing. Sometimes you just have to hop on the treadmill, let the water rise up and run.

Darn he's a good pup! Going on 6 weeks of rehab this week...hopefully we'll have our normal doggie back soon.

From one project to the other...

Since the house is done-zo, we are on to more projects! The biggest one coming up is the BIG DAY. Some have said that this will be a stressful occasion...but honestly, I think renovating a house is a little scarier - more dollars, more unknowns, fewer experts in the market - when you wait until your late twenties, you've seen so many weddings and have so many connections that it becomes kind of (gulp and dare I say) easy.

What was super precious is that Adam knew exactly where he wanted us to tie the knot. Our beloved Goodale Park which is only a few blocks away is where we'll say the vows and then off to COSI, Columbus's science museum.

The gazebo where we'll stand.

COSI - the outside upper plaza.

A bird's eye view of COSI by the river.

We're excited :o)

Just expanded our happyness!

Into Marriage! Yes, we are engaged and not under aged :o) In Aspen after Christmas, Adam proposed on the top of the mountain. Sandy Peak was the run and he completely surprised me. I thought we were going to take a picture with the breathtaking scenery. Instead, he pressed the record button on the camera, stumbled through the knee deep snow and then got down on his knee! I said yes of course and the best part is it's all captured on video. It was perfect. He could not have done it better or any other way. And the best part of it all is that I'll be spending the rest of my life with my best friend.

I've been SOOO bad!

About blogging. Love it. Like to do it. Also like to make it interesting..... and really, just have been working up a storm, traveling like a crazy lady and when I'm home, I sit on my can with my dog and my bf and R-E-L-A-X.




One of these days, I'll have something interesting to write about... but until then, I'll be boring.

But this is not boring.....Our House Tour Crew.

Who is ready for HOLIDAYS?!

Goooo Jackets!

So... the house is done. Well, done enough for now. Your house is really never done, but at least ours is livable and decorated.
I know this blog is devoted to our journey with the house, but now I guess I need to take it another direction with snippets of anything house related along the way.

One reason we purchased this crack house was because of location. Blum and I rented down the street for about 2.5 years and I heart the Short North/Victorian Village area. Everything is around us from excellent restaurants to entertainment. I think I'll share some of my fav places and things to do!

The Arena District is about a mile away from our place. It's Blue Jackets time again. I wouldn't say I'm a crazy fan, but I have to admit, they're getting pretty good and the games aren't just about drinking beer, but you actually want to watch the game. Fair weather fan, sure that can be me :o)


We went to the game Saturday and had a blast. The Nationwide Arena is known for having a great "game" atmosphere and they do lots 'o fun stuff to keep the fans energized. It also helps when we beat the other team 4-1 and see some fights.

Chas has great tickets and took me, Adam and Jace. It was a good time and great seats!


Outside of the fast action and double high fives, my favorite thing is the Burrito Parachutes. Chipotle drops parachutes out of the rafters and you can win a free burrito and a shirt. They play that song "you dropped a bomb on me... baby" and it's just pure fun! I'm such a nerd.

No seriousness here!

We had a blast! It's so fun to be able to actually do something outside of working on the house!

Finter.... or Wall.

Finter is what is happening right now. It's SUPPOSED to be Fall, but it feels more like Winter... hence, Finter. Or Wall.

Perhaps because I just flew back from California and it was 90 degrees and sunny? Those warm budded Californians made me a wimpy Midwesterner!

I heart Fall. Buckeye Football. Perfect running weather. Changing leaves. Scarves. Boots. Warm Apple Cider. Bangs. Yes, bangs (b/c let's be honest, they get too greasy in the summer). The Doggy Park for Jake. And MUMS!

Jake loves him some doggy park! He tries to pull my arm off because he gets soooo excited to meet new friends and sniff new bums!

Wheeler is our park of choice. It's about a half mile away from our abode and it's ultimate fenced in fun.
Can't you see how happy he be? (I felt a little weird taking pics of other dogs... owners may think I'm a little cuckoo.)

I guess it will be true Finter when this stuff arrives.....

Roman Shades by Kaye

I read my other friends' blogs and see how creative they are and how they have an inner seamstress (see Under A Green Roof)... well, I have no inkling of that type of talent. Thus, I turn to Kaye. She made ALL of our window fixtures.

Kaye found this fantastical website called Make Roman Shades.com. You can input your style and your dimensions and wabam! Instant pattern for your roman shades. Why did we pick roman shades you may ask?

Top Three Reasons (according to me)

1) They can let as much or as little light in as you want.

2) They can add to your decor - when down, they look like a fabric panel which gives your walls a little somethin' somethin'

3) If you do them yourselves, you save boo coo amounts of money.

Our main contributors to the house below. My mom and my bf.