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The finished product, a terra cotta copper color. (This is the built in desk in the kitchen).

The house was pretty much ready for move in except for the fact the walls were a boring white and beige color. I felt it needed some character, some color, some Tucson charm. I had been waiting to paint until we received our ladders from Texas storage, but I have had so much time on my hands that I decided it was time to get moving. The paint is already making this house come alive. I can't wait until my special order couch (Christina thanks for the idea), art, and the rest of our furniture to come in. As of now we are using our patio furniture and I have to tell you this is getting old. I could kick myself in the butt for not packing out sooner. They are not kidding when they say at least 2 months. Poor Larissa has been sleeping on the floor as Rene and I enjoy the comforts of her new bed. My plan was to slowly move away from the southwest decor my past homes have presented, but now we are in southwest country. The southwest pottery, art, rugs and decor will have to stick around for a bit longer.

It seems I have been acclimating to the desert sun a little better. My morning runs are getting more tolerable as I enjoy the scenery of the adobe homes that blanket the back end of Rancho Del Lago. I am finding that most of the homes cater to the 55+ population. Yes, the retired who enjoy their day walking the dog, playing golf, and swimming. As the days pass, I'm beginning to enjoy being a stay at home mom more than I thought. From time to time I skim the computer looking for jobs, but then start to think about all the days off the kids will have. So yes, right now I am torn between working right away or savoring my time as an unemployed housewife.

All I needed was a little bit of rain.