Danielle Picks Up the Boys from Ian's (Photostory)

After leaving the bridal shop, the ladies stop by the coffee shop to have a quick cup of coffee and to discuss the wedding a little more.  Danielle then heads to Ian's place to pick up the boys.

"Hey guys.  Sorry I took so long."

"No problem. We have just been hanging out."
"Mommy!  Did you get a dress?"

"I tried on lots of pretty dresses, but I didn't buy one, yet."

"I see Uncle Ian fixed you something to eat.  Looks good."

"I'm fixing steak. Would you like one?"
"Oh no, thanks. I have to go home and make dinner for my man."
"Oh, excuse me." (Ian)
"How long has Jacob been sleeping?"
"I don't know. Maybe about an hour." (Ian)

"Jacob, honey. It's time to wake up."

"Hey my angel.  Time to wake up or else you won't be able to sleep tonight."

"Mommy, look.  Uncle Ian showed me how to use his boxing gloves."
"That's great, Julian."
"He's going to teach me how to box.."

"Your place is coming along nicely.  You need some window treatments though.  That will help warm up the place." (Danielle)
"I'm still working on it, but I'm in no hurry.  Did I tell you I have a new girlfriend, now?"
"She must be special if you are calling her your girlfriend.  What happened to Olivia?"
"Nothing happened to her.  She just wasn't the right one."

"Uncle Ian, can you show me the upper cup, again?" (Julian)
"Julian, put those gloves down and get your shoes and jacket on." (Danielle)
"Julian, it's upper cut, not upper cup." (Ian)

"Well, you will have to bring your new girlfriend over for dinner one day.  What's her name?" (Danielle)
"Her name is Raven and she is beautiful."
"Well I hope she is more than just beautiful."

"Bye, bye Goldie.  I'm gonna miss you."

"Thanks again for keeping the boys for me.  I'll be calling you soon to discuss your role in the wedding."
"You know I am there for you.  Just call me." (Ian)
"I sort of got wind of a bachelor party.  Did Rod call you about that, yet?" (Danielle)
"What? A bachelor party you say. I haven't heard a thing." (Ian chuckling)
"Yeah, right. You've never been able to hide anything with that pretty boy face.  Let's go boys."

Finally Using That Awkward A-Frame House

I have had this A-Frame house for more than 8 years.  It has sat in the basement unused the whole time.  There were many times that I just wanted to get rid of it, but every time I saw what it was selling for on Ebay, I decided to hang on to it.  It never seemed to be big enough to do much with it.  After my post yesterday, I was inspired to dust it off and pull it out of the basement.  I had been thinking of having Tina's office here, but decided against it.  (I did start her office, too, though.  She has her couch all ready.)  Instead I decided to use the top half for Chang's architect office.  I was anxious to debox my recently purchased architect doll.  The bottom half I decided to make as Ian's bachelor pad.  Now that he has a new girlfriend, he needs a place to entertain.

This is the administrative assistant's office.  It's the end of the day and Sunni has stopped by to get Chang.  He has been working late for the past few weeks and he promised to leave at a reasonable hour to spend some time with the girls.  He has been leaving so early in the morning and returning so late at night, that they have barely seen him.

"So have you been keeping crazy hours, too, since they started this new project?" (Sunni)
"No.  I've had a little overtime, but nothing to complain about.  It should calm down pretty soon.  It's usually this way when we first start a project."

"Daddy, are you coming with us?"
"I sure am.  So what did you do at school today?"
"We did numbers, and we colored.  Ummm..."

Amaya continues telling her dad about her day.  I am still decorating Chang's office.


Rick and Darius are finishing up some paperwork in the conference room.

"Well Rick, I will have Chang send these papers and the blueprints off first thing in the morning.  I like what he has put together so far."
"So do I.  Let's just hope they like it." (Rick)
"I'm going to hit the road.  I promised Nikki we could go out tonight for dinner."
"You definitely don't want to stand her up.  Could make for a very long night."


This is Ian's kitchen.  It's nice and quaint.

He has a small table that seats two.  In a pinch it can seat four.

This is his living room.  Oh and look.  He has a labrador retriever.  He is the first person in Morristown to get a dog.  That is thanks to my blog friend Marta.  She frequently features dogs and cats in her dioramas.  It always remind me that I have a ton of animals at the Morristown pet center that are waiting to be adopted.  Poor animals. 

Her name is Goldie. She's a real sweetheart.  Right now she is wondering why Ian isn't taking her for her after work walk.

Ian is actually watching a little TV to wind down after a long day at work.  He also wants to grab a quick nap before he showers for his date with Raven.

His place is in desperate need of a woman's touch.  Some curtains, throw rugs, and pictures will definitely warm up this place.  I am just glad that he finally has his own little place.  It's small, but it's perfect for him.