Pioneer Day 2007
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Nick had the day off work for the 24th of July and we enjoyed spending the day together. We made a couple of large purchases which we got good deals on and will hopefully make life a little easier.
First, we went to RC Willey and picked up our very first microwave. We couldn't find exactly what we wanted, but got one for a good price that will work just fine for many years to come. You know, it is hard to live without a microwave these days! It's a good thing Grandpa didn't mind us running upstairs 2-3 times a day to use his :) We initiated it into the family by warming over some leftover pizza!!
Next, we drove to Home Depot and bought a microwave stand. It took us a while to figure out what we both wanted (Nick was thinking of a place to set the microwave and I was thinking additional storage!), and we had to spend more than we hoped, but it was 50% off so that was perfect! It took us quite a while to assemble, but we only had one problem with a piece that had been cut wrong. It is really nice and sturdy and will last us many years so we think it was a good investment.
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This really has nothing to do with our 24th of July, but I realized that I haven't posted our new kitchen table. We got it from one of Aunt Layna's friends for only $250. It is perfect for the space and I think it's really beautiful. Thanks, Aunt Layna, for giving us the heads-up. It's nice to not be eating off our laps anymore!
Last of all, I wanted to show off our new light fixtures. In two rooms of the apartment, there were just light bulbs hanging down from the ceiling. We came awfully close to hitting our heads on them many times! We found these nifty light fixtures at IKEA and they have worked wonders on the rooms. We are no longer in danger of electrocuting ourselves in the act of breaking a light bulb with our heads!
The funny thing is that the light bulbs ended up costing us more than the fixtures themselves--go figure!
The funny thing is that the light bulbs ended up costing us more than the fixtures themselves--go figure!
To end the day's work (yes, Nick thinks shopping is work!) we found some sparkler's we'd purchased last year for the 4th and hadn't used. We love sparklers. They are like long-lasting fireworks right up close and personal!
4 comments:
It's always so nice to get things that make life a little easier and nicer. I hear ya on the microwave thing, Our microwave died and we didn't have one for a little while and I never realized how much I really used it, and for just the simplest little things too, so glad to see you got one. And I like the stand it's really cute. Good job on the lights too, lots safer for you guys and looks lots better too.
Thanks for letting us use your stereo for the parade last saturday, it worked perfect for what we needed.
The microwave looks just like ours! I hope you like it! Cute stand too!
I can't wait to see your home all set up! Let's do "something fun" soon.
Is that a Kitchenaid mixer? Lucky! I love the stand and the table, love it all! Our first big purchase was a bed. It's hard to make grown up decisions, you hope that your buying things that will last a long time like my mom's fridge. Good work!!
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