3290. Gluten free brownies!!
3291. Gluten free granola bars!!
3292. Gluten free bread, and chips, and spaghetti noodles!!
3293. hearing Buddy-Ro pray and say, "Thank you, God, for letting Mama find me good food that I can eat. Please help her to find more." -- a gluten free lifestyle is a change for all of us, but we are adjusting. Being dairy free seems like no big thing any more, so I think that we will eventually get there with being gluten free.
3294. the house under progress and being painted
3295. 31 days and counting until we are new home owners
3296. beginning a little math (Birdie) and reading (Buddy-Ro) as we try to get some sort of schooling started...because we won't be able to go in full swing until we move and have all of our school supplies and curriculum. ;)
3297. good, real books to read with the kiddos
3298. my kiddos' love of The Andy Griffith Show
3299. quiet times during the days while Peanut naps so that I can get some things done
3300. an afternoon out of the house to spend with Mere just hanging out and catching up...without kiddos ;)
3301. an unexpectedly cool late-July day
1 Chronicles 16:8, "Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!"
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Another house update
We went by the house yesterday evening because they had started painting and the kiddos were anxious to see their rooms. Well, the boys were excited because their room was painted. Birdie's room was painted, too...just the wrong color. She was so disappointed, but we assured her that they would fix it!
They should start painting the main level today, so it will be exciting to see how it transforms with new paint. The ceiling in the living room should really pop with the coiffured trim!
Scott designed the trim in our entire house -- the crown molding, the doors, and windows. It is so beautiful!! And he even did the dining room himself. It's so special to have his hands all over our house as it's being built.
Front doors are in! Covered by plastic so they won't get paint on them, but still in!
And the outside -- brick and stone are complete, just waiting on exterior pain to be done and shutters put on. The dumpster has finally been moved from the front of the house!! Yay for a family picture on the front porch. :) I'm pretty sure landscaping will make a huge difference. ;)
Yay for more progress!! 31 days and counting. Hopefully!
They should start painting the main level today, so it will be exciting to see how it transforms with new paint. The ceiling in the living room should really pop with the coiffured trim!
Scott designed the trim in our entire house -- the crown molding, the doors, and windows. It is so beautiful!! And he even did the dining room himself. It's so special to have his hands all over our house as it's being built.
Front doors are in! Covered by plastic so they won't get paint on them, but still in!
And the outside -- brick and stone are complete, just waiting on exterior pain to be done and shutters put on. The dumpster has finally been moved from the front of the house!! Yay for a family picture on the front porch. :) I'm pretty sure landscaping will make a huge difference. ;)
Yay for more progress!! 31 days and counting. Hopefully!
Monday, July 28, 2014
House Progress
I am way behind on updating the progress of our new house, but I have pictures that I've taken because lots of work has been going on!! These first pics are from about a month ago.
The view from our back porch. Ahhh, I foresee me spending LOTS of time out here with this view. :)
Before the steps were built for the back porch. Looks very far down and makes me nervous!
Photo op on the front porch.
And in the front windows.
Inside progress.
And these pics are from two weeks ago. There's been so much going on since these pics were taken, but they've been painting so everything is covered up. I'll have to go over in a few days to get updated pics.
It takes a long time and a lot of work to build a new house. But it has {mostly} been fun. We are definitely looking forward to it being complete and settling in. But of course that requires moving again...and that was hard work!!
The view from our back porch. Ahhh, I foresee me spending LOTS of time out here with this view. :)
Before the steps were built for the back porch. Looks very far down and makes me nervous!
Photo op on the front porch.
And in the front windows.
Inside progress.
And these pics are from two weeks ago. There's been so much going on since these pics were taken, but they've been painting so everything is covered up. I'll have to go over in a few days to get updated pics.
It takes a long time and a lot of work to build a new house. But it has {mostly} been fun. We are definitely looking forward to it being complete and settling in. But of course that requires moving again...and that was hard work!!
Monday, July 21, 2014
Multitudes on Monday
My goal this week is to do at least one "real" post. Life has been crazy around here. While living with Scott's parents has been better than expected in most regards, not having my own routine and space has really hindered me from sitting at the computer and blogging, or even editing pictures. But, crossing my fingers to make time this week. On top of that, Buddy-Ro has been diagnosed with Celiac disease which means that any extra time I can find is dedicated to researching gluten free recipes and lifestyle. To say that I am OVERWHELMED is a slight understatement, but it is worth it if it helps our sweet boy feel better.
3280. a good doctor's appointment with answers {finally} as to why Buddy-Ro has been having so many tummy issues for the last two years.
3281. Buddy-Ro's cooperation to try new foods and new recipes -- he is so ready for his belly not to hurt that he doesn't mind being cooperative right now. Sweet fella.
3282. gluten free pancakes that were a hit
3283. how much the kiddos love their new Build-a-Bear animals
3284. the fact that the Peanut's dog has 3 hearts because we all got to put one in for him :)
3285. making a journey to the Laser Show to celebrate Kathy's birthday -- such a fun adventure!
3286. how our painfully shy Buddy-Ro will come alive with dance moves that could possibly make him famous and not notice that anyone is watching
3287. Birdie's sweet heart for her littlest brother, how helpful she is when he is trying to do something new
3288. Peanut's ability to learn and memorize new things
3289. getting excited about our curriculum and upcoming homeschooling year together in our NEW house!!
2 Corinthians 2:14, "But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere."
3280. a good doctor's appointment with answers {finally} as to why Buddy-Ro has been having so many tummy issues for the last two years.
3281. Buddy-Ro's cooperation to try new foods and new recipes -- he is so ready for his belly not to hurt that he doesn't mind being cooperative right now. Sweet fella.
3282. gluten free pancakes that were a hit
3283. how much the kiddos love their new Build-a-Bear animals
3284. the fact that the Peanut's dog has 3 hearts because we all got to put one in for him :)
3285. making a journey to the Laser Show to celebrate Kathy's birthday -- such a fun adventure!
3286. how our painfully shy Buddy-Ro will come alive with dance moves that could possibly make him famous and not notice that anyone is watching
3287. Birdie's sweet heart for her littlest brother, how helpful she is when he is trying to do something new
3288. Peanut's ability to learn and memorize new things
3289. getting excited about our curriculum and upcoming homeschooling year together in our NEW house!!
2 Corinthians 2:14, "But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere."
Monday, July 14, 2014
Multitudes on Monday
3265. hearing the little fella say "Ashy Toes" when he's asking for pistachios :)
3266. filtered water to drink all day, every day when I know that it is a luxury that many do not have all over the world
3267. calendars with pictures from last year to remember back to fun times
3268. no cavities at our dental appointments today
3269. beginning the countdown for our new house to be complete
3270. fun new furnishings waiting to be put in our new home
3271. Birdie choosing her new bedding for her new room
3272. hearing the boys talk about sharing a room and being excited about it (we chose to make 4 bedrooms upstairs into 3 larger rooms and have the boys share a room to build their relationship stronger - hope that works out for all of us!)
3273. Cedarmont Kids DVDs to entertain the little one in the van, and hearing the bigger kids sing along songs that hide Truth in their hearts
3274. apples and peanut butter as a snack...or as lunch on a busy day
3275. an appointment for Buddy-Ro to have him checked for specific food allergies to {hopefully} provide answers for his tummy troubles
3276. hugs from friends that come as soon as you see them
3277. driving 1.5 hours to visit Meredith and her kiddos and that it's always worth the drive
3278. introducing Birdie-girl to The Cosby Show and laughing harder now than I did watching it 20 years ago
3279. reruns of old quality TV shows when there is not much worth watching (definitely not with kiddos) on these days
2 Corinthians 2:14, "But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere."
3266. filtered water to drink all day, every day when I know that it is a luxury that many do not have all over the world
3267. calendars with pictures from last year to remember back to fun times
3268. no cavities at our dental appointments today
3269. beginning the countdown for our new house to be complete
3270. fun new furnishings waiting to be put in our new home
3271. Birdie choosing her new bedding for her new room
3272. hearing the boys talk about sharing a room and being excited about it (we chose to make 4 bedrooms upstairs into 3 larger rooms and have the boys share a room to build their relationship stronger - hope that works out for all of us!)
3273. Cedarmont Kids DVDs to entertain the little one in the van, and hearing the bigger kids sing along songs that hide Truth in their hearts
3274. apples and peanut butter as a snack...or as lunch on a busy day
3275. an appointment for Buddy-Ro to have him checked for specific food allergies to {hopefully} provide answers for his tummy troubles
3276. hugs from friends that come as soon as you see them
3277. driving 1.5 hours to visit Meredith and her kiddos and that it's always worth the drive
3278. introducing Birdie-girl to The Cosby Show and laughing harder now than I did watching it 20 years ago
3279. reruns of old quality TV shows when there is not much worth watching (definitely not with kiddos) on these days
2 Corinthians 2:14, "But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere."
Monday, July 7, 2014
Multitudes on Monday
3251. for Daddy who typically handles bath times at night
3252. strong legs for running on summer evenings
3253. fresh squash and zucchini from the garden in the back yard
3254. Scott's craftsmanship that allows us to have beautiful trim work in our new home
3255. Buddy-Ro's PJs now worn by the little fella
3256. snuggling in the shade with a napping baby boy
3257. watching Birdie and Buddy-Ro jump off of the top of Mimi's dock
3258. Buddy-Ro's confidence as he swims in the lake without a life vest (for short periods!)
3259. visits from Little Ricky and his family
3260. enjoying fireworks two nights in a row
3261. the freedom that we celebrate each year as a country
3262. Advil for nights when a headache just won't go away
3263. alcohol to put in ears that are water-logged after swimming and playing hard in the water all weekend (talking about Mama's ears)
3264. progress on the house, little things each day, that make it feel more and more like our future home
Psalm 95:2, "Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!"
3252. strong legs for running on summer evenings
3253. fresh squash and zucchini from the garden in the back yard
3254. Scott's craftsmanship that allows us to have beautiful trim work in our new home
3255. Buddy-Ro's PJs now worn by the little fella
3256. snuggling in the shade with a napping baby boy
3257. watching Birdie and Buddy-Ro jump off of the top of Mimi's dock
3258. Buddy-Ro's confidence as he swims in the lake without a life vest (for short periods!)
3259. visits from Little Ricky and his family
3260. enjoying fireworks two nights in a row
3261. the freedom that we celebrate each year as a country
3262. Advil for nights when a headache just won't go away
3263. alcohol to put in ears that are water-logged after swimming and playing hard in the water all weekend (talking about Mama's ears)
3264. progress on the house, little things each day, that make it feel more and more like our future home
Psalm 95:2, "Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!"
Monday, June 30, 2014
Multitudes on Monday
3237. thunder showers on hot summer afternoons
3238. watching fire flies light up the evening sky out of the windows of Scott's parents' house
3239. hearing how much fun the big kiddos had at Mimi's over the weekend
3240. spending one-on-one time with the little fella who loves to get out and about and run errands with his Mama
3241. hearing Peanut say, "ittle bit" when he wants just a little bit of something :)
3242. how every day brings new words and sentences from the tiny one who surprises us daily
3243. Buddy-Ro talking about school during the summer and how much he enjoys it
3244. the anticipation of moving into our new house and having our new school room organized and set up for lots of at home learning
3245. the ability to relax and have a fun summer
3246. pool dates, movie dates, field trips planned for this week to keep us busy on these HOT days
3247. waking up feeling alive and refreshed after a good night's sleep
3248. Peanut {finally} wearing his cute.as.can.be sandals to church (the kid loves his socks and it has been so stinkin' hard to get him to wear his sandals...b/c I draw the line at socks with sandals!)
3249. laughing at Birdie's antics as she puts on a "show" for all of us each evening
3250. time with Scott in the early morning before he leaves for work
Psalm 79:13, "But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise."
3238. watching fire flies light up the evening sky out of the windows of Scott's parents' house
3239. hearing how much fun the big kiddos had at Mimi's over the weekend
3240. spending one-on-one time with the little fella who loves to get out and about and run errands with his Mama
3241. hearing Peanut say, "ittle bit" when he wants just a little bit of something :)
3242. how every day brings new words and sentences from the tiny one who surprises us daily
3243. Buddy-Ro talking about school during the summer and how much he enjoys it
3244. the anticipation of moving into our new house and having our new school room organized and set up for lots of at home learning
3245. the ability to relax and have a fun summer
3246. pool dates, movie dates, field trips planned for this week to keep us busy on these HOT days
3247. waking up feeling alive and refreshed after a good night's sleep
3248. Peanut {finally} wearing his cute.as.can.be sandals to church (the kid loves his socks and it has been so stinkin' hard to get him to wear his sandals...b/c I draw the line at socks with sandals!)
3249. laughing at Birdie's antics as she puts on a "show" for all of us each evening
3250. time with Scott in the early morning before he leaves for work
Psalm 79:13, "But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise."
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)