I'm in SO much trouble!

So Savannah decided she wanted to be a Rodeo Cowgirl Princess for halloween. And so I told her I would do her face all up with makeup. She is a knockout! Nic said it made her look just like me. All you boys beware, Momma's gonna have a gun sitting by the front door for any boys that come a calling.

I made Halloween treats. 4 dirts and 1 sand. (My Dad isn't a big chocolate fan)

(I did 3 new posts today. So be sure to scroll down for the others. Thanks!)

Progress

It's coming along great! It's almost time to move in. Yay! After 2 years of working, we're finally going to be able to enjoy. Well sorta. We still have to finish the upstairs. But I'm ok with sleeping in the living room for a couple weeks while we work upstairs.

Our propane heater. Beautiful. Only looks like a wood stove. ;)

I've got a fridge!! Woohoo!

My range. And a little counter.

The kitchen. Not the biggest, but I own it free and clear. (There will be a pantry cupboard ont he other side of the fridge)

Nic was warming his booty.

Pumpkin Carving

Savannah got to carve a home grown pumpkin this year. My Dad grew them in his garden, then picked them and put them in the window to ripen. She had fun carving it with her grandpa.

Family

This is my new niece, Lexie. I got to meet her yesterday. She's such a little doll. So precious! Couldn't resist taking pics.

Had to get a pic with Evelyn and Lexie. They are 3 months apart. Lexie made Evelyn look SO big.

Evelyn was getting some love from her Uncle Jeryme.



Helping Granpa

So me and the girls have been staying at my Dad's house while we are finishing our own. And as a result of my Dad's large garden in the summer, he does A LOT of canning and freezing. So the past week they've been doing different things with tomatoes. And in preparation for this, my Dad bought a really cool tomato juicer. Which Savannah has been having a blast helping him with. These are a few pictures of her being her Grandpa's big helper.

I am blessed.

I have wonderful children. I keep being reminded by my daughter. I'm sure that all parents have moments when they wonder if they are raising their kids right, or if they are screwing them up. I have these moments a lot. I started my family younger than most people. And there are people who thought I was crazy. But then there are moments like today that remind me that I'm not crazy. I'm blessed. Today as we were driving Savannah asked me when Jesus was coming back. Well all that could be said was, 'not right now'. 'But he'll come someday'. And to this she replies, 'well I hope he comes soon, I wanna see him'. She makes my heart melt. She can drive me insane, but at the same time, she warms my heart. She is a beautiful spirit. The Lord had given me wonderful girls. I'm sitting here watching Evelyn sleep, and all I can think is how beautiful she is. And I went in a few minutes ago to check on savannah, pulled the covers back on her and thought the same thing. How is it I got so lucky? The Lord put these spirits in my home. He gave them to me to call my own. I get on my knees every day and thank the Lord for these gifts. I think about what they will become. And it's also kinda scary knowing that who thEy are is a reflection of me and what I've taught them. Scary. I'm a deeply flawed person. How do I make sure I raise them right? How do I keep theirs hands held fast to the rod? But also, how do I raise them to be good people? Kind people. Loving people. How do I make it through the teenage years? Holy crap, I remember what I was like. I've got 2 girls. I've heard girls tell their parents they hate them. I never did that, but what do I do if my children say those words to me? Does that then mean that I've failed them? I love my sweet babies with all of my heart. They are my everything. I pray everyday that I can be the mother that the Lord would have me be. To raise my children in his image.

Craziness!

Oh my goodness it's been hectic. We're making progress on our house. But like all things, we had a bit of a set back. We got all the mudding, taping, texturing and priming done. Yay! And we went in and got everything painted. And it looked so good. And we turned on the kerosene heater, so the paint would dry, and went to the store. While we were gone, the heater malfunctioned and started smoking. Putting a nice layer of soot everywhere! So we spent yesterday washing everything. My arms ache! But last night Nic was able to re-prime, and tomorrow I'll go and start re-painting. I just keep thanking the Lord that the house didn't burn down. Looking for the silver lining. :) It could have been MUCH worse!
But I'm very excited for my colors. I've lived my whole life with white walls, and I told Nic that everything will have a color. I'm tired of white. Unless it's the ceiling. Luckily, Nic agrees with me.
Although he did make fun of my choice for the kitchen. It's called Amethyst Prichon. Purple. He came in while I was painting and said it looked like a little girls playroom. I smacked him and said it is a little girl's playroom. Haha. Our propane stove is supposed to be in this week. This weekend we will finish the bathroom and start on the kitchen. Nic got the water house almost finished. So a little longer and we can move in. We will be sleeping downstairs in the living room for a bit while we finish the upstairs, but that's ok. It's our home. And that's what matters. I'm just excited to get into it. I'm living at my Dad's with the girls and he's staying with his brother. And I'm looking forward to living together again.