we had a very quick weekend

quick but productive

El Padre de Marco or Papa Luigi

(as Charlie like to call his father)

came in town to lend a helping hand on the downstairs bathroom.

some other projects developed over the course of the weekend

(please excuse the complete lack of make-up here and the nappiness of my mane)

several trips to Home Depot later

we had a new light for the kitchen and a fresh coat of paint

on the ceiling

a few hours and a little paint war later...

...we've got fun track lighting in our kitchen!

Thanks Papa Mark for a wonderful anniversary gift!