The Miracle of the Carpenter by Max Lucado

Loretto Chapel took five years to complete. Modeled after the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, its delicate sanctuary contains an altar, a rose window, and a choir loft. The choir loft is the reason for wonder. Were you to stand in the newly built chapel in 1878, you might see the Sisters of Loretto looking forlornly at [...]

Haven’t been here in a while

Wow, have I really not posted since August of last year? I guess I am overdue! So much going on and time is just flying by me. I think we are finally feeling like the house is home. There will be lots to do once the weather is suitable for working outside – fencing, gardening, [...]

Finally in!!!!

We have been in the house for a little over a week. It still looks like a yard sale blew up in places but the clutter is diminishing. Over the weekend we got the appliances installed and the dining room actually looks usable! I spent all afternoon Sunday installing the master closet organizing system. It [...]

The countdown has started

The mantel is finally finished and the tv installed – and that is a big tv! It’s a 52 inch Samsung… I feel like I’m at the movie theater! The electrical inspection is passed. The plumbing inspection is passed. We just have the building inspector to get our occupancy permit and we can move in! [...]

a day off

Clay and I decided to take a day off and play while the kids were away with Grandma and Aunt Teresa in the Smoky Mountains. Our destination – Eagle and Cumberland Falls in Corbin, Kentucky. We spent the afternoon hiking the trails and playing in the water. Unfortunately, my phone is not water resistant and [...]

details, details…

The mantel is stained, the tile in the master shower is almost done and the grass seeding is well underway. We have to touch up the paint and get our final inspections completed… are we done YET?

Repent, for the end is near!

We are getting down to the details of finishing the house – so exciting!!!! Just about everything is complete with the exception of the master shower. After my allergic reaction and us not knowing whether it was the tile or not, we have decided to error on the side of caution and have someone finish [...]

“Sink” not, my heart

We managed to pack in working at the house AND making a little free time to celebrate Father’s Day and Clay’s birthday. We have been planning for months to buy a flat screen tv for over the fireplace so there was lots of joking about it being Clay’s present for every occasion for the next [...]

Counter tops

The counter tops came in and were installed last night as well as the floor in the MBR finally being down. The insulation was blown in the attic (very poorly done job, might I add!). The fireplace needs to be rocked, the shower tiled and the sinks put in. Day by day.

Helping Hands Weekend

We had a bit of help this weekend! The guys came out to help install the HVAC units, the fireplace and finish the back deck. I was so very appreciative! I installed the vanity lights, made a little adjustment to the flooring under the stove and basically piddled about just seeing if I could help [...]