New Car!

Well, we did it. Or rather, Sarah did while I was sick working at home and watching kids. She's a great negotiator and the salesmen can't swindle her.

Here we have a 2012 Toyota Sienna LE. 11,000 miles. Former corporate lease turn-in. Got a slamming deal. Sarah's dream car. I do love it, too. It's ergo. It's functional. It's practical. Road trips will be so much better now. And I know Sarah's outings with Preston and Charlotte will be that much better. That makes me happy.

Originally, we sought the SE. You're really paying like ten grand more for a sportier exterior. Not worth it. Plus, according to Sarah, this LE drives way better than the SE. No swagger wagon for us. Just everything but the swagger.

Backsplash

The tiling has begun. This will span from this corner to the edge of the counter adjacent to the sink. It's a fairly simple project, as I can pull out a tile or two here and there and scrap some Mastic on them, place the spacers, then firmly press in place. No additional prep work required. It's subway tile, with 1/16 inch spacing. Grout to come, once completed.

Target still TBD; but, Dad, I may finish before your tiling, if you haven't already :) Us Teares certainly struggle to finish projects. Anyone overcome that one yet, and care to share the secret?