A few weeks ago I went to my niece and nephews birthday party and got a couch as a party favor. Then last Sunday I went back to that same sisters house for my dad's birthday party and came home with a bag full of clothes. Most with the tag still attached. What can I say I know where to party. :)
Yet again Trent and Lorilee have been kind enough to give us their hand me downs. I know, most people complain about hand me downs but I love them. I think half of my house is decorated with furniture they were giving away. Lets think... I have the dresser in our master and the armour(sp?) in Whitney's room, dresser in Teegan's bedroom and I can't forget our kitchen table. Yeah pretty much half my house. Isn't it usually the other way around the little sister gets all the big sister's stuff?
I love my new couch. In fact there are so many places we could have put it. I am thankful for a sister and brother in law who are so generous. It is not unusual at all for them to give nice things away. Just ask their cleaning lady :). In all seriousness I appreciate their generosity. They are a good example to me. For some reason when it comes time to part with things (especially furniture) I tend to hold onto it. I just move it on down to our "holding area" (that's what Lor calls my basement) but if we don't really need it why not pass it on to someone who does?