When Life Hands You a Lemon.... Houseclean.

This past weekend we were handed a lemon. We had made plans to travel with some great friends to Michigan to enjoy a weekend with more friends! However, some of the younger kids caught some winter bugs and Dad was also a little leery of the forecast. So, we decided it was probably best to stay home this time. It was a disappointment. 

Life had given us a lemon: It was time to make lemonade. 

Actually, we didn't literally make lemonade in this instance - instead we reached for the Lemon Oil and set about shining up the house :). Mom has had a list of housecleaning jobs that has been collecting dust itself for quite a while. She pulled it out, Dad gave everyone a job, and by suppertime things were in tip-top shape! Dad, Jared, and Lily tackled the living room and dining room...

does she look sick to you? :) she was...

their coffee break - Dad says every real housecleaning day has to have a coffee break :)

I took over my bedroom ...

it took way longer than it should have, but it's a satisfying feeling :)

And Mom and Kenan worked diligently cleaning out kitchen cupboards (along with Marcus' help).

                                         

does he look sick to you? :) he was...

Once we had accomplished what we had on our list, Dad put together a delicious Italian feast for us:). Oh, and guess what we had for dessert?! Lemon Meringue Cheesecake :) You know, in my opinion, that's even a better way to use a lemon :).

Housecleaning wasn't what we were anticipating for this weekend, and of course being with friends would have been better, but all-in-all it was a pretty good day! It was enjoyable to work together as a family, we got a good amount done, and Lemon Cheesecake was a great way to top it off :). -Faith