angels

We are still finishing out the basement and trying to pin point where we are in our 'budget'. The bathroom is going the be the last finished room I think. Just because it's the most expensive. And I'm pretty sure we've exhausted our credit limit with Pic A Dilly! :D

Yesterday Jeff said to me that I need to go to Canadian Tire. I said why? He said to pick out a vanity light and a wall sconce for the hallway. I was all yeah yeah yeah, ha ha whatever. Then he throws down this $100 gift card for Canadian Tire.

... speechless ...

We don't know who gave it to us just that they felt lead to.

So now we have all of our lighting.

Thank you mysterious giver.

We are humbled and appreciate you!

hidden meanings

Today I am seriously wondering if there is some sort of hidden meaning in this situation.

I don't know if it's just me or if everybody does this.

I love to crochet. I am not a gramma, I just love to crochet!

The thing is I have a hard time finishing projects.

I start something and get all excited about it and want to see it completed...

and then I see a new pattern...

and then I see new yarn...

and then I have a new idea that I just can't wait to try out.

So I stop production on first said project to start a new one.

I think I have 4 or 5 projects on the go and none of them are close to being finished.

Now I'm thinking all deep and stuff and wondering if this is who I am.

Am I just a 'starter'. Can I not see things through until the end. Do I have no self discipline at all. I'm trying to see the good in this but I just can't find it right now.

Reading this over it sounds silly, but I feel better!

And I think I'm going to get my buns away from the 'puter and pick up some yarn.

(to finish an existing project of course)

tired

Today I feel tired. My body is tired. My brain is tired.

So...

I take pictures of the happiest person around.

All she has to do is snuggle up next to me and say...

'Mama, let's just have a nap on the couch.'

Yup. Sometimes it's good to be tired!

heart day

We don't 'celebrate' Valentines' day at our house.

We never really have. Sometimes Jeff has got me some flowers or something but we've never made a big deal out of it.

I actually don't really like v-day.

It's too cliche and I don't need any teddy bears or chocolates.

I think that you need to show the people you love that you love them everyday. It's just copping out to leave it all on one day and slacking off for the rest of the year!

Today I feel so loved.

There is nothing that I can do so that Jeff will fall out of love for me.

I know that there is nothing that I can do so that Jesus will fall out of love for me.

He loves me right where I am.

Seeking His face...

Trying to be Holy...

Living out what I believe...

Being real and honest...

Not claiming to have all the answers...

I love to be loved.

This song is the best song ever.

And sums up how everyday should be lived.

Thank you Michael W. Smith for penning these words and singing this song.

i can't help myself

I have to post pictures now that the boys have moved downstairs into their very own, brand new rooms! Yes, we still need to install doors and baseboards. But it's almost done and that's the point! The kids have never enjoyed their own rooms, they've always had to share. It hasn't been a problem and I think that they are closer because of it.

We've been separating their toys, which has been fine, with no fights. Now we need a couple more toy boxes or organizers. I hadn't thought about that!

Anyhoo....

Here are some pics of our super awesome basement. Keeping in mind that it's still in the process of being moved into and organized.

Here's my laundry room with all of the freshly painted doors in it...

Here is our TV room... minus the TV for now...

Liam's room color is "Dill Pickle" which will match his new bedding perfectly...

Connor's room color is "Desert Twilight" which also matches the new bedding perfectly...

The bathroom... minus toilet and sink for now...

(I love the flooring though!)

And that's the tour for now.

When it's completely finished there will be more pictures to view.

You can count on that one!