Home Renovations Part 2

So if you been reading, we are putting tile in our kitchen. Um...shall I say... I want my house back!! We are basically living in 1 room downstairs and I have a makeshift kitchen-a large skillet and water from the upstairs bathroom. We are washing dishes up there too-ugh!! But it's worth it.
 My hubby and sons have been working their butts off! Yesterday they worked from 1:30 until almost 11pm!! Today has been an all day project and not done yet.
The only major frustration I had yesterday is they never put up plastic over the doors-ok people, if you ever tile yourself-do this first! I walked in last night (dinner in hand) to EVERY and I mean EVERY surface of my downstairs coated in dust....now that's gonna be fun cleaning up!
Anywoo...here are some pics!

(I'm sorry, but that man is sexy while he's workin' and no-your not allowed to look at him like that!)

The tile! (some dust and all, that is why the pic is fuzzy)

Hopefully we will see the finished product by Tuesday!! Yay! Can't wait to have my kitchen back!!

(Or home for that matter!)

p.s...so proud of my men!

Home Renovations are.....

NO fun until you're finished!

We are beginning the process of fixing up our house to sell.

Our first to do is: new ceramic tile in the kitchen. I can't believe the steal deal we got on it either! It was normally $1.59 a tile...multiply that with what we needed and it was going to be around $400.00 for all of it. We happened to go to Home depot the other Friday and found this tile for $0.20 cents a tile (Yes, folks, I am not exaggerating!)!!! We paid $50 bucks for ALL of the tile to do the kitchen, downstairs bathroom, pantry and coat closet!!! Unbelievable!!! That is totally a God thing!!

Hubby started his destructive  renovations Monday and it's to my demise, I tell you! I have no dishwasher, staples in the floor I've had jabbed up my foot multiple times just today, a fridge and stove that are in the middle of the kitchen, and I've run out of trash bags! Ugh...home renovations.

I happen to ask when he thought he'd be finished at which time he responded "Do you want our whole tax return spent on this kitchen or can you be patient?"...UM...yea, I think I can shut my mouth for the time being!

Although, I will not be asking anyone over for the next few weeks until this tile work is done, I figured I'd share the before and after photos (ya know, when he is done) with all of yall! Aren't yall excited to share in my mess right now?!

So here are the befores:

Lovely floor...huh??

I know it will be great when he's done! He did our hardwood floors and they are beautiful...so this is going to be just as lovely! He's going to place them in a diamond pattern so the kitchen will appear bigger...selling point!

I'm getting excited about what God is doing and providing (just like the tile). It's going to be great...just a BIG CHANGE....that's needed. We want to be where God wants us-the right place.

At a loss

 The last weeks have been purging, beautiful, painful and wonderful all at once. I can't explain it. The more I cut off the noise and listen, the sweeter His voice becomes. The more sure of His plan for us that I am. The more I pain at the thought of what is to come-and yet excited for what is to come. Make any sense?
 Oh well. I just know that it's a lot sooner than I thought...the change. Right now, I am so emotional. Selling the house...that's one emotion. We've lived here seven years, babies have been born here, raised here, loved here. There names and their heights are written on doors and that will be erased...(or shall I just steal the door-yea, that's what I will do...:) ). The fears that try to arise in the midst of the peace He alone can give.
  The more I look to the future, I am amazed at what God is doing...how could I doubt the one that placed the stars in their place and the sun in the sky...how? My flesh. My flesh is weak, but the spirit is willing...so the flesh will become obedient. Obedient to His plans, His thoughts toward me. The ones I don't think of myself. Oh, how awesome is He? How holy is He.
 When you get a moment, just sit and ask Him to come near. Ask Him to fill you with His presence....and you'll be at a loss. A loss for words, words to tell how good, wonderful and lovely He really is.....Holy.

Show us your life-Exercise and Weight Loss

Over at Kelly's Korner, she is having Show us your life, Exercise....so here is mine:

Initially, we purchased the Wii Fit. I thought it would be great. It is good for weighing yourself and keeping track of the calories you lose. However, the exercises/aerobics don't challenge me enough. The other thing is if you are an overly sensitive person, it can certainly hurt your feelings. I got on it and it said things that were true, but rude...so be prepared. And expect your Mii to adjust to what it assumes you look like... So I am using that to play games with the kids, keep myself active and track my progress.

I go every Monday night to aerobis at our church. They have it three days a week, but because I work, I can't go the other nights.It's free and they are trained instructors who really push you. I love it there. All the women encourage each other and know when you miss...so they keep you accountable.

The last thing I am doing is the 30 day shred with Jillian Michaels. It kicks my butt!! I can't believe how much my legs hurt! It's on three levels, but it's good intensity and keeps you moving. I am doing that 2 days a week.

Food wise, limiting sugar intake. No sodas, except on occasion. Eating healthier....that's my goal. I have 45 pounds total to loose and I have already lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks. I am well on my way.

It's a lifestyle change though. Making an effort to eat healther and workout. It's for Me though, not for anyone elses' enjoyment. I need to get fit!

Happy Life Changing!!

Blog Award

 I just got this award from Jami over at Life with the Rehms!!

Wow...I couldn't believe it! Thanks!

And along with it, I have to tell 7 things about myself......here goes:

1. I love Chocolate:any kind please...ya know, like Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino!

 Yes, Mam!

2. I love to bake. Cakes, cupcakes...you name it. I first thought I would have a business in it, but God steered me in a different direction!

3. I love pink. I am certainly a "girly girl" by every bit of the word!! I love frilly things, I'm just that kind of girl! My girls are that way too!

4. I am a worshipper. God created me that way (**maybe that should have been first**). I love to sing. I love worship music. I really into Brian and Jenn Johnson and Jesus Culture right now! It's awesome! Go listen if you have a chance.

5. I Love Fuzzy Socks. (yea, random I know). I have like 10 pair!!

6. My favorite Flower is the Calla Lilly

7. And most of all, I love my Savior, Jesus Christ. He saved me. He is changing me. This coming year is going to be awesome with Him! Can't wait!

And here is who I am tagging for this award: (***Pay attention**)

Three Kids, A minivan, and lots of Love!

Krystyn

4Men and Girly Twins

Now, you go and tell us about yourself!! Can't wait to hear!

Cardboard Testimonies

This is an awesome thing that church did on Sunday...check it out!

What is YOUR testimony? Care to share?

Today is my Birthday!!

Yes, that is correct! I am getting older today! I'm not telling you how old..but old enough for me to feel it!

I woke up this morning really early. I had an appt at 8:30 (ugh-i know) and was greeted with this:

I was quite shocked and had to take a step back!! (hello...it was 8:20 in the morning!)

And this:

And then got into the car to this:

this:

and this:

This goody bag along with some wrapped gifts from the hubby!!

This is what was in the bag:

(Um..can you say, can't wait to dive in?? Chocolate, Starbucks gc, fuzzy socks, bath goodies and so much more!!)

This was all just from my BFF girlfriends!! What amazing friends I have!!

When I got home, I unwrapped what hubby gave me and was estatic! This is what I got:

Yes, that is correct, I got a bible cover AND a Spirit Filled Life Bible!! Hello, can you say Excited!?

And this picture I have been wanting since the day it arrived in the bookstore!!

I am so blessed!!

My bday celebration (and Hubbies) started on Friday, we went to see Blind Side. It's a MUST SEE!!

Saturday night was also part of my birthday out with my girlfriend, Susan. We went to see Leap Year! Great girly movie-which all girls need! Then we went out to eat! Wow, what an awesome start to 2010!!

Happy Birthday, My Love....

My husbands birthday is today. He's not much for parties on his behalf (espescially since we are fasting-no pizza in sight here.) although, he is certainly ready for that when this thing concludes! We did spend Friday together seeing "Blind Side". Awesome movie!!! We shared good talks which we needed and long for when this life gets so busy with the kids.
  I love this man. I mean, I really Love this man. He is my anchor when all seems lost. He always knows what to say-even when he doesn't realize it. He is a man of faith-serious faith. Who would go to the ends of the earth so that someone wouldn't be lost without Jesus. He's shown me so much courage and zest for life-I'm often breathtaken. Simply breathtaken.
  God has brought us far. I have to look back what He has brought us out of and it's amazing. It doesn't always feel amazing-but it's certainly been worth it! And where we are going isn't too shabby either...

To my man of Faith. To my man of Love. To the father of our children. To the one who loves me unconditionally. I love you so much. More than any human could. You are amazing. An amazing husband, father, friend, son-Man.

Happy Birthday, Baby!

(what could be more adorable than Daddy and his girls?)

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(So thankful these boys have someone to follow after)

For all the times you make me laugh....Thank you.

Love, Your Little Lady

Thursday Thirteen-{W} edition

So I am joining Kimber and Izzy and Emily for Thursday Thirteen {W} Edition

1. Winter-I hate cold weather! I would rather be on a beach in Cali instead of this cold junk!

(this is where I'd rather be...)

2.Whole Wheat Pasta (or anything else whole wheat for that matter)-I am sick of you. I want good old Wonder Bread back in my diet....

3.Wife- I am becoming a better one day by day..

(plus...lovin' that man makes me so much better-He's so good to me!)

4.Waitress-I was one at Aunt Sarahs for a year-and I never eat there now.

5.Warm Weather-Oh how I long for you...Summer please come quickly..

6.Water-you have become my best friend over the last few days-espescially with lime!

7.Wii-I thought I'd love you-but you made me look fat as one of your Mii's, so we are in a love-hate relationship now. I'm not feeling the love.....

8. Window-I love my kitchen window, in the morning when the light comes in...

9.Worms-slimmy little suckers...yuck.

10.Wal-Mart-The one I live by is ghetto, with a capital G. That's all I'm sayin'

11.Washing Machine-I  love you. I love that you are new and you get everything so clean!

(This is crazy for the girl who hates laundry!)

12.Waist-Let's just say that the Wii doesn't always lie.

13.Wonderful Conselor-Oh how I need you Lord, every day!

That's the W's in thirteen! Wont you join us?

Out with the old...in with the New!

So here goes to the new blog name...It was http://gdramacity.blogspot.com. Now it's http://framedbygrace.blogspot.com!! Don't forget to check your dashboard to make the change!! Thanks!