Saturday, June 21, 2008

All Work No Play

My sister Debbie just left after 2 weeks and we're all so sad. The poor girl worked with me from sun up to sun down while she was here, so it was certainly no vacation for her but her help and her company saved my life! She says I have to post before and after photos of the house so that she can see that her hard work paid off, those will be coming next week. It was really so hard dropping her off at the airport yesterday and I was in a bad mood all morning just knowing that they had to leave. Keely is also feeling the loss with her cousin Gavin gone and first thing this morning she said, "mom, I wish Gavin was still here." Me too!

LOTS and LOTS of painting

...and unpacking

Thank goodness the kids have been incredible

Goodbye Debbie and Gavin we love you!

17 comments:

KerrieLeigh said...

She is such a great sister to help you!! I look forward to your before and after pictures. Its a lot of work, but don't you love the satisfaction after it's all done?

Arah Debra said...

We miss you guys so much too! The first thing Gavin said when we got on the plane was, "Mom, I miss Keely!" I love they get along so well and HATE that we live to far away. We'll see you in a couple of months though. Hopefully!!

Autumn said...

I'm so glad you got to spend two weeks together! You guys have always had such a great relationship! Love the last picture of Keely and Gavin...so cute! They could be siblings...I think they look a ton alike! Can't wait to see before and after pics...and if you're coming to visit you have to squeeze me in for some Lisa time!

Amy said...

You're amazing Lisa. I can't wait to see everything!

Delsa said...

That had to be so hard to have them leave. What a great sister to help so much.
What a cute outfit that Keely has on. Doesn't compare to the "Purple slippers" but it's close.

Jana said...

The pictures of the kids are adorable. I can't wait to see your new home. I will really feel sad when you are living there and we move back to Woodchase. You think I'm kidding? I'm not.

Rochelle said...

What fun to have your sister come help! I can't wait to see you new home!

Shauri said...

I triple love that hat on keely. Debbie is a GREAT sister.

emily said...

You are sooooo lucky you had Arah there to help you unpack! You and I are in the same boat with this moving business....can't wait to be SETTLED in and we are not even close. LOVE, LOVE your house by the way. Congratulations!

Unknown said...

How fun and busy. I am excited to see the before and after pics.

Kristen said...

You are so putting me to shame by already painting your house. I'm in awe. Can you come paint mine? See you next week :)

Hubers said...

Sisters are fun. Your house must be lookin' good! Congrats again.

Updates From The Outback said...

Sounds like quite a couple of weeks. Those kids look so darling!!
Can't wait for the house pics!

Christin said...

Can't wait to see more pics of the house.

Christin

Shauri said...

I'm glad you enjoyed my "book." Know what? I'd LOVE to enjoy yours too--whaddaya think? A little writing on the old blog-eroo? ;)

Kristin motivated me to get back on the spiritual blog train too--so consider this your prod from me....

Mandy said...

I can't wait to see your house! Looks like you all were working hard! Can't wait to hang out when we get back in town!

Claire said...

Hi Quinn family!! How are you? I haven't seen or talked to you guys in probably 4 years, but I came across your blog and was so happy to find you! Your children are BEAUTIFUL!! I can't believe how big Keely is... I think the last time I saw her was at the ward Fourth of July breakfast 4 years ago. Its been that long! And Ben is just adorable!! Hope you are all doing well!

-Claire (formerly Rollins)