Sometimes I don't post because I can't get to my blog. Sometimes I'm too tired or too depressed. Sometimes I have nothing to say at all that would interest anyone, including myself.

Today is one of those days-I am suffering from one of the above. Work is ongoing on the new house to the point of insanity-I didn't understand why people were looking at me funny (admitted I was in glasses and with no makeup and that can scare anyone) until I saw myself in the mirror-I had been painting ceilings all day and somehow bumped my head up against it while painting it, so I had a perfect white stripe right down the center part of my nearly-black hair.

I was Pepe LePeu's more American cousin.

Embarrassing.

So I give you a few house pics, and an example of all the help we are getting while we rebuild the Barbie Dream House.

First off, the lovely house.

Me doing the important things.

A before pic of the fugly kitchen, which has been painted and is already looking different.

A pic of the germ warfare 1970's carpet that exploded, thereby exposing us to Mad Cow or the like.

And Mommy's Little Cupcake

He has already learnt how to sit. My God our dog is brilliant. BRILLIANT. He decided to apply his brilliance and would help Angus.

Of course, his kisses aren't very helpful.

And then everyone got involved.

Hard to believe we haven't finished the move with all the help we're getting.

See you Monday, by which time I will have turned 32.

-H.

PS-it's our tradition, isn't it? Happy birthday, Mitzi!

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1 Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Posted by: Mia at March 31, 2006 06:40 AM (qgEKB)

2 Happy Birthday Helen! Gorby is too cute!

Posted by: Lee at March 31, 2006 07:56 AM (fu97t)

3 Happy, happy birthday, my friend. I hope your weekend is filled with cake and champagne! The new house looks lovely, by the way.

Posted by: rp at March 31, 2006 09:48 AM (fWrQ6)

4 Happy Birthday! I'm happy to see the helpers are getting along so well. Gorby is absolutely adorable. I love his pink & black puppy nose.

Posted by: selzach at March 31, 2006 12:53 PM (YWfZK)

5 The birthday here is very low-keyed this year, but good all the same...Hope yours is filled with only the very best things!! (Including kisses from Gorby!)

Posted by: Mitzi at March 31, 2006 12:55 PM (Vp6CN)

6 Have a happy happy birthday!

Posted by: donna at March 31, 2006 01:48 PM (pNcYp)

7 Happy birthday dear Helen-32 is wonderful! I am saying goodbye to it this year, but looking forward to 33. I know the coming year is going to bring all sorts of fantastic things to you. The pic with Angus and Gorby-the kiss-is priceless. Made my day.

Posted by: Teresa at March 31, 2006 01:59 PM (zf0DB)

8 Aww...daddy's little helpers. Now if you could teach them to use a belt sander, you'll be all set. Happy birthday, Helen!

Posted by: Jenn at March 31, 2006 02:14 PM (fx1A8)

9 Happy Birthday!! I'm in love with your dog. I was hoping you would have posted a shot of him today, when I opened up your page.

Posted by: Donna at March 31, 2006 02:56 PM (2r5TM)

10 I hope you have a very happy birthday. I'm sure the puppy and kitties will help you celebrate!

Posted by: kitty at March 31, 2006 03:41 PM (cyfSY)

11 Happy Birthday! What a lovely house and lots of happy helpers... a bright future I see!

Posted by: sue at March 31, 2006 03:43 PM (WbfZD)

12 Happy Birthday! May all your wishes come true... Hey...is that round indentation way up high above the door (as seen in the first house pic ) potentially a WINDOW?! Wouldn't it be cool to design a piece of stained glass to put in that spot?!?!?

Posted by: Serena at March 31, 2006 04:03 PM (jU/ey)

13 The picture of Gorby tucked under Angus' chin is so adorable, I just made a puddle on the floor. Don't hit me with the rolled up newspaper!! I'll clean it up!! Happy Birthday, darling girl. This is the beginning of your best year, yet. P.S. Give my love to M&M. And make them love on you a little bit from me.

Posted by: Margi at March 31, 2006 04:26 PM (BRtaN)

14 Happy birthday, hon!

Posted by: Lisa at March 31, 2006 05:04 PM (08mlm)

15 Happy Birthday! My pyschic powers tell me that your 33rd year will be the best year ever! So I hope the rev-up is just as good.

Posted by: That Girl at March 31, 2006 05:26 PM (QzfsY)

16 Happy Birthday!! It seems to keep getting better and better.

Posted by: Broken at March 31, 2006 05:30 PM (wypb3)

17 Happy birthday, Helen. May your the joy in your life continue to grow.

Posted by: physics geek at March 31, 2006 06:06 PM (Xvrs7)

18 happy, happy, happiest of birthdays helen. omg, your pup is so adorable!!! and what a great pic of him with your angus, too cute!!! wishing you a year of (more) dreams come true. xoxoxo

Posted by: kat at March 31, 2006 06:53 PM (xJGrF)

19 Have the happiest of birthdays! I don't see how you can fail to - what with Blackberries, Angus, Gorby, Maggie and Mumin - you can't lose!! I can't wait to see all the after photos.

Posted by: Judy Carrino at March 31, 2006 07:01 PM (2+7OT)

20 Happy (almost) Birthday! Hope you have a great weekend! Glad to see the furry freeloaders are pitching in!

Posted by: Erin at March 31, 2006 07:04 PM (zw8QA)

21 I nearly spit out my coffee thanks to Gorby and Angus! Happy Happy Birthday! MWAH!

Posted by: caltechgirl at March 31, 2006 07:31 PM (/vgMZ)

22 Every time I get the chance to check your blog you've written so much, I wish I were as prolific. Where do you find the time to write with all you've got going on? Anyway, the madness shall pass and soon you will be basking in the glow of your finished house. Puppies aren't very good with tools but they are cute.

Posted by: Donna at March 31, 2006 08:28 PM (Aanzg)

23 Happy Birthday!! and i want an "i heart Gorby" t-shirt. I would soo wear it all around town. heh

Posted by: Amy S. at March 31, 2006 10:04 PM (XQ7n7)

24 "Fugly"? Helen! You've been stealing my vocabulary again! Shame on you! BTW Happy Birthday! Hope you get lots of presents, sweet goodies, doggy kisses, screaming orgasms, and all other good things that go with birthdays.

Posted by: diamond dave at March 31, 2006 10:21 PM (4Dz9q)

25 I'm sending armloads of birthday wishes and new home juju across the pond, intended solely for you. The house is fab, Helen. I can't wait to see the after pics, replete with your personality painted all over them. Many happy returns! And I hope Angus carried you over the threshold. Because, just, well...duh. :-) xoxoxo

Posted by: Jennifer at March 31, 2006 10:32 PM (y4DOI)

26 Happy birthday Helen! The house is gorgeous...what year was it built? I love those English houses and am always interested in their history.Your puppy is gorgeous and Im so glad your all in such a good space.

Posted by: butterflies at March 31, 2006 11:34 PM (cM8JX)

27 Happy April Fool's Birthday, sweetie pie, all the way from sunny South Africa. xxx

Posted by: redsaid at April 01, 2006 11:06 AM (hSCXM)

28 Happy Birthday, Helen! I'm so happy for you, Angus, the girls and the new little prince. I honestly feel like you're all part of my family and I'm just so glad that you're getting all the good things that you deserve

Posted by: Lindsay at April 01, 2006 03:48 PM (tQdSu)

29 I absolutely love your house...and while all feels chaotic now, you will be so in love with it once you're done. I simply love your BRILLIANT puppy. Such a doll...

Posted by: Dana at April 02, 2006 02:56 AM (EmSR+)

30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you have a fabulous day and a wonderful year ahead!

Posted by: Christine at April 03, 2006 08:33 AM (g5yVi)

31 Hope you had a great birthday

Posted by: Jadewolff at April 03, 2006 02:19 PM (75szC)

32 Happy Birthday! Great progress on the house, and Gorby is adorable as well as brilliant and eager to help.

Posted by: Lisa at April 03, 2006 03:07 PM (ELUjU)

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