House Update: 25 July 2011

Nathan is working on a BIG project at the house this week. We have to insulate our duct work in the crawl space and fix the concrete step and sidewalks in front of our house. You see, we have several projects that need completed before we can hang the siding. 

My sincere hope is to not go into another winter with the outside of our house looking like this:

I currently have no step at the front door.  My brother, Seth, and Nathan worked to bust up all of the concrete and then we haven't really had a way to haul it away.  This part of our project is kind of "pay as you go"...kind of makes things happen on a timeline different than what I had previously imagined.  HOWEVER, I'm just thankful we are still making progress and love our little home.

Yesterday Nathan was able to haul away the piles of concrete.  Now we can make plans to pour the new sidewalks and front step.  

Outfit Post: 25 July 2011

outfit details:

dress, shabby apple

brown belt, gabriels

silver watch, new york & co

brown booties, f21

 I'm feeling a little bit of whiplash from the weekend.  We didn't have a lot planned, yet I still feel like it left me whirling.  Friday evening was low key at home.  Saturday was VBS (Vacation Bible School) prep with my church and swimming at the in-laws.  Sunday was busy with church services, pitch-in dinner and time with friends.  Monday seems to always come around WAY TOO quick!

Thanks to a new policy at work, I have quite a few vacation days over the next few weeks.  I'm thankful for my 4 day work week and extended time with family over the upcoming weekend.

Welcome Home!

I was so excited to be able to welcome my brother and his family back to the USA!  They flew in on Thursday and they sure had a crew at the airport to welcome them.  They had been traveling since the morning of the previous day...tired was an understatement!  However, we had a great time visiting and enjoying a nice dinner with them.

the 'welcome home' crew :) 

Click here to read more about their journey to Cameroon.