We are home in the 'burg tonight. Tomorrow is Mark's birthday. My mom will be watching the kids so Mark and I, (and hopefully some friends of ours) can do something special.
Nathan had his school pictures today. He was able to sit and (kind of) smile. I think it's funny that he can say, "Cheese" and still not end up with a big smile on his face :>) She tried about 10 times and by that point I told her that if he was looking at the camera it would be fine. Honestly, I was just happy that he sat still long enough to get a decent shot.
Today the people started preparing to spray the trim. Next Wednesday, we have a small painting crew that will start to paint Mom's side. If anyone has a passion for painting, please let me know :>) After painting, we have ending electrical work, ending plumbing work, door/cabinet hardware, and flooring. We have decided to go with vinyl and carpet. (Mom's side will have laminate in her living room/kitchen.)
I think I've almost had my fill of politics (and hundreds of Obama ads that fill up most of commercial time) for this election. I fear the outcome. I have been involved in politics long enough to not get really excited about promises made during election time. As of today, I feel I'm voting for the lesser of two evils... and that makes me sad :>( (oh, and just for the record... I'm voting for McCain/Palin). I hope (for the sake of our country) that I am wrong about Obama. However, I will support him if he is elected president. I hope Obama supporters will be able to do the same. Oh, and just in case McCain doesn't get elected.......... HUCKABEE IN 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Saturday, Mark and I are planning to go to Factory Direct to shop for appliances. We're also going to a weiner roast this weekend. I am really glad the price of gas has went down. It makes trips back and forth much easier!
We are searching for local church when we move, but I am a little concerned about whether or not I will be fulfilled during the musical worship on Sunday morning. What if the pastor is great, the congregation seems really nice, they offer alot of great programs for everyone, they seem to care about others, and I genuinely feel unconditionally accepted...... but the minute the organ starts.... I feel depressed :>( I am really trying to keep an open mind. Is complaining about an organ really any different than an older person complaining about a guitar? I think the answer to that is... no. So, I am asking you your thoughts on the question. How important do you think the musical worship experience should be when choosing a church?
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
My latest yard sale find
Well, it was actually Zach's yard sale find. It's supposed to be a cooler, (the head is the lid), but it's simply going to be a great addition to Zach's Star Wars room in the new house. Sweet!
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Nathan's New Doo
Many of you already know the headaches that I have had when it comes to getting Nathan's haircut. I have done everything from having someone come over to my house, to cutting it myself, (yeah.. that was really interesting). But Nathan has really been impressing me here lately, so I thought I would give him a chance at having his hair cut at the "big boy place" AKA the Barber Shop. Zach loves to go the Barber Shop. It was where Zach got his very first hair cut. So, today was Nathan's day to shine.. (or crash and burn :>) I am very happy to report that he did great!!! Here are some pictures.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
life update
The house is close to completion and guess what... both our home and my mom's home are still on the market... surprise, surprise. This scenario has always been in the back of my mind, but it is now appearing to be more like reality. Zach and Nathan went ahead and started school in Odessa, so we have been staying with Mark's folks during the week and coming back to the 'burg on the weekends.
Last week was tough. We have been planning on doing the painting to try to save some money, but was a bit surprised to find out on Thursday morning that the trim would be coming on Monday and the entire house needed to be primed by then.. (oh, and the mudder/taper was still finishing up). I woke up early Friday morning to a completely numb right arm, (I had to actually pick it up with my left arm to move it). Once the blood started circulating, I started to feel extremely nauseus and felt and as though I was going to faint. (I was in the basement of my in-laws house by myself because Mark had went to Warrensburg the night before with Hannah and Nathan). I started to walk up the stairs and it got even worse. I started yelling for help. There's alot of details that I am choosing to leave out so that I don't totally embarrass myself, but long story short..... I ended up at the ER in Independence. All the tests came back fine. It appears as though I am in good health, but I left the ER with a prescription for Ativan and was told that I needed to find ways to "relieve stress". Ativan did the trick. I pretty much slept all weekend long. So much for painting :>(
Mark, his Mom and Dad, and friend from church were able to get the painting and clean up done.. (a big thanks to you!!!). The trim and cabinets came this week. We also got the garage doors and the stone. I am very pleased with everything and feel blessed to be able to build a house that will be a home for my family and my mother. But now the time has come to cut expenses. Our plan has always been for Mom to sale her house and put that down towards the loan. The sale of our home would pay off our vehicle and our final school loan. I still have hope that that will be the case, but I have started to prepare for a very tight budget. So don't be surprised if you come to our house warming party and we don't have very much furniture.. (or food.. or electricity... hehehe, just kidding.. well about the electricity anyways :>)
I still know that God is in control, but I have learned in the last year that sometimes we may not understand exactly why things happen the way they do. I wish that I was better at the "not worrying" part of it, but the truth is... I have a ways to go.
Zach has completely fit in at his new school. That was part of the reason for transitioning to Odessa before the house was ready. It's a whole lot easier to be the new kid on the first day of school versus the middle of the school year. Initially he was very anxious about going to a new school, but today he loves it!!
Nathan started the early education program in the public school system. It has also been really good for him. (and it's given Hannah and I the time to have some mother/daughter "bonding time")
Hannah is my little helper during the day. I was really worried that she would be jealous that Nathan got to go to school and she didn't, but she really hasn't said anything about it. She is such a sweet little girl.... well most of the time anyway :>)
I am taking it easy... ready to move.. and ready to sell my house!!
"Is it really October?", I ask myself.
"Yes, Yes, it is", I reply.
Yet another crazy year for the Christmas letter.
Last week was tough. We have been planning on doing the painting to try to save some money, but was a bit surprised to find out on Thursday morning that the trim would be coming on Monday and the entire house needed to be primed by then.. (oh, and the mudder/taper was still finishing up). I woke up early Friday morning to a completely numb right arm, (I had to actually pick it up with my left arm to move it). Once the blood started circulating, I started to feel extremely nauseus and felt and as though I was going to faint. (I was in the basement of my in-laws house by myself because Mark had went to Warrensburg the night before with Hannah and Nathan). I started to walk up the stairs and it got even worse. I started yelling for help. There's alot of details that I am choosing to leave out so that I don't totally embarrass myself, but long story short..... I ended up at the ER in Independence. All the tests came back fine. It appears as though I am in good health, but I left the ER with a prescription for Ativan and was told that I needed to find ways to "relieve stress". Ativan did the trick. I pretty much slept all weekend long. So much for painting :>(
Mark, his Mom and Dad, and friend from church were able to get the painting and clean up done.. (a big thanks to you!!!). The trim and cabinets came this week. We also got the garage doors and the stone. I am very pleased with everything and feel blessed to be able to build a house that will be a home for my family and my mother. But now the time has come to cut expenses. Our plan has always been for Mom to sale her house and put that down towards the loan. The sale of our home would pay off our vehicle and our final school loan. I still have hope that that will be the case, but I have started to prepare for a very tight budget. So don't be surprised if you come to our house warming party and we don't have very much furniture.. (or food.. or electricity... hehehe, just kidding.. well about the electricity anyways :>)
I still know that God is in control, but I have learned in the last year that sometimes we may not understand exactly why things happen the way they do. I wish that I was better at the "not worrying" part of it, but the truth is... I have a ways to go.
Zach has completely fit in at his new school. That was part of the reason for transitioning to Odessa before the house was ready. It's a whole lot easier to be the new kid on the first day of school versus the middle of the school year. Initially he was very anxious about going to a new school, but today he loves it!!
Nathan started the early education program in the public school system. It has also been really good for him. (and it's given Hannah and I the time to have some mother/daughter "bonding time")
Hannah is my little helper during the day. I was really worried that she would be jealous that Nathan got to go to school and she didn't, but she really hasn't said anything about it. She is such a sweet little girl.... well most of the time anyway :>)
I am taking it easy... ready to move.. and ready to sell my house!!
"Is it really October?", I ask myself.
"Yes, Yes, it is", I reply.
Yet another crazy year for the Christmas letter.
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