Thursday, July 23, 2009

Progress!!

We are making progress on the house--but if you know me well you know that I wanted it done yesterday! But considering everything that we have done, I think it is going beautifully! I am learning sooo much about construction & about myself all at the same time.
Here are some things that I have learned about myself & quite a few kinda scared me:
1) I am extremely impatient
2) I hate not being in control
3) I like things symmetrical
4) I hate when people make excuses
5) I like clean water & water pressure

I know it may sound crazy that I could realize these things about myself through construction & remodeling a house but sometimes God shows us things about ourselves through unexpected circumstances. Through all of this God is showing me how to give it all over to him & not sweat the small stuff (even though he cares about the small stuff too--he's got it in control & I don't have to be in control)! Enjoy the pics of the progress :)


I was all smiles when our new vanity arrived--got it on ebay!!

French doors that were added to master bedroom

Sheet rock finally goes up

what it looked like before sheet rock (bare bones)

Monday, July 20, 2009

Father's Day on the Flint








We decided to go canoeing on the Flint River for Father's Day. And oh what a beautiful day it was! We all had a blast just being together as a family & enjoying what God created. Believe it or not none of us flipped, although there were a few times we got stuck on rocks. But for the most part it was just a lazy & relaxing day.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Welcome home Chad








After what seemed like forever Chad got to come home (for 2 weeks)! And it was awesome to welcome him @ the airport & spend time with him. Wow it is amazing to see Chad change before our eyes!!! We are all so proud of him & can't wait to watch & experience this new chapter in his life.

Demolition

This is not a good sign to find your well like this (notice the Clorox--NOT GOOD)!






Well a lot has been happening @ the house since my last post. We have been working our tails off trying to get one side remodeled before school starts back. But as you can tell by the photos it is quite the job & taking a little longer than anticipated. I mean I watch enough HGTV & it only takes them 1hr so I figured it would take us a little longer maybe 4 or 5hrs (HA HA HA just kidding)!!! We are having a blast doing this together as a family & we are learning soooo much (a lot more than a 1hr HGTV show can teach ya that's for sure)!!