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Changes...
We don't know FOR SURE when we are moving. It is all up in the air. People are trying to help us stay here longer. The major kitchen remodel starts Monday and I don't know if I should pack for December or April!

E

January 2

That is the day that we are "hearing" Stephen is to be in Vegas! We are going to pray that it is made a PCS (permannent change of station) so the entire family can go. Here are a few things to pray for with us...that we all move at the same time...the HOUSE SELLS FAST! Just basically that they trasition is a smooth one. I don't move well and moving away from Texas and the friends we have made here will be hard...
Good things are that a certain red head may be in Vegas not too long after us...See there is always a silver lining!

Well I better get stuff done!
E

Just pray...

So here is the latest on the move...
We got a "rip" today for Stephen's training. It has him reporting 5 Jan! Okay so that is A LOT sooner than we expected. It is a TDY, which means temporary duty yonder, so that translates to the family is not included in those orders. I guess that it means the kids and I will stay here while he trains, or dear Jesus we can get our hineys in gear and sale the house then we will live in a hotel wherever Stephen is...Oh all the things to do. I feel very overwhelmed! So tomorrow my sweet Mother is coming to help me pack up the kitchen...Why you ask? So that we can tear it out for the remodel that starts on Monday. Which so happens to be the day I have an upper AND lower gi done...Fun Stuff happening here...

see post below

So for those of you who KNOW me...does this fit?? I think parts of it do but it is funny on some things...


I better get back to working on the list of one million and two things to do before we move!! I think I am on #fourteen!

E

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Remodel

Okay so today Bonham was here and painted patches on walls and did the touch up work in most rooms. We then went to Lowes AND Home Depot.

We bought...
Front door and new locks
New kitchen pulls/knobs
Cabinet for entertainment center
Possibly tile for kitchen counter
Looked at paint for cabinets


OVEN that was 1300 and I got it for 800! It is gas so we have to figure that out but it was a great deal and the gas runs to the area where the oven is now...

I feel like there is so much more to do....BUT we did get a lot done today...
E

The list

Of stuff to do before we move...

Garage sale
Get boxes
Clean out closets
Clean out kitchen pantry and dishes
Paint hall
Touch up rooms
Paint wall patches
Re-do kitchen
Sale House
Figure out what to do with dogs...
Pack
Paint trim in entire house
Go through cookbooks
" Books
" Movies
Paint kitchen cabinets
install new door pulls
install new front door
repair exterior paint areas
plant panseys
re mulch
figure out what school stuff we need and what we don't...like do I really need 14 sets of science experiments or 13 sets of flashcards??
clear out junk
clear out extra papers
declutter fridge

Lot's more but this is all I am typing tonight...more later

Here they are, the most precious babies in the world! We were on our way to a "royal event" for a friend. Merideth's friend 'Mia was turning 3 and her party was a dress up one. It was a lot of fun...we are going to miss 'Mia and her family.

We have a prayer request, yes about the move! We are praying we can delay the move by a couple of months. Originally when the "move talk" started it was always May time frame. With all that needs to get done it will make the transition easier and better. We are just needing the time to finish getting the house ready and Stephen needs the time for some "wing building"! Also it would make more sense with his career, I guess he has a "military career building" review coming up in March. (I can't remember what it is called!)Anyway...Thanks! Also we are excited about the new adventure, we are just a little let down because of how quick it is and also we were told something else was in the "works" to keep us in Texas. I know the Lord is going to use this time to really grow us! I look forward to the adventure. I have never lived in such a HUGE place!!

I better get things a goin' round here!!

E

Finally!

Well we got word today that we will be moving to a place that family and friends will actually want to visit! We will be moving to Vegas early next year! Lots to happen in the next few weeks. Get the house ready...get rid of a lot of stuff...sell a house...get the stuff together to keep...to DITY (do it yourself move)...sell a car...a boat...wonder what will happen to the dogs...LOTS to do! PRAY! Okay so lots to process...we are a little surprised by the early date to move...We are excited about the new adventure!

Love, E

Learning...

I really pray that I learn something from this waiting game we are playing with the AF....I know that where ever we live we are where we are supposed to be...I realize that our Heavenly Father has gone before us...I know all this...I just wish I knew where it is we are headed!!

I am also learning a lot from a great book S gave me. It is "Growing Godly Tomatoes". The concept is that you "stake tomatoes to a pole" so you should stake your kids to you when intense training is going on. When we have done this we get great results. So far what I have learned is that your kids will do better if you spend time with them. They will be like, act like show they spend their time with...It is very convicting and motivating. I have not read a parenting book that had me wanting to keep reading even though I need to clean house, do laundry, proof photos, take out trash, cook, rock the kids, read to them, wash my hair...you get the idea the book is good!

I better go and do all those things...
E

Waiting game...

Still no news on orders. They are saying that it might be the middle of the week.

I had a fun weekend in Shreveport with my friend. It is funny...we went for a girls weekend to Shreveport...Most would assume we gambled. No we sewed, laughed, ate out, talked about goals, home schooling, missed a certain red head, prayed, shared and just had a fun time. BTW the apple dress does not fit...not even close!!

I am trying to get things back in order around here! They did a good job of keeping things clean and kept. Just the little things needed attention...oh and the pile of laundry!

I better get to it!
E

...waiting still

No new information....

Will update when we know...more...whatever it is....

E

Still Waiting...

No word yet....

Stephen missed a call on the way home from work, he was riding his motorcycle and was not able to catch it in time. I am so proud of him for not trying to answer while on the bike...

We still hope to hear something soon...We went out to eat...and shopped...just passing time!

Will keep you posted...
E

Waiting!....

Still waiting for the call on where we are moving! The suspence is killing me!!

We SHOULD know by tonight...

We also thought we were going somewhere and now we are not...maybe we are...don't know...don't have a clue...well maybe...ugh!!

More later!
E

Well I was going to show a photo of what I am making for Merideth. Her Christmas dress should be a work of art, if I finish it! So far I have smocked on the wrong side of the collar...gotten way to worked up about "packing pleats" and have changed my mind about the design about 349 million times! I am making her a "float dress" with a smocked collar overlay. The collar is scalloped in holly berries and will be a geometric pattern with her initial. Pray I finish it!

School went really well today. Dale did great on all his work. He is doing better about listening and sitting while we "talk" about his lesson. I really am enjoying the blessing of being able to home educate our children...

Gotta smock...E

I LOVE Pumpkins! My family grew them for a while and I learned a lot in the pumpkin' patch. I really miss growing them and all...I don't miss the rotten ones, or the ones I left in my trunk!

This weekend is the 12 year anniversary of mine and Stephen's first "date". WOW! We are going camping with the kids and some friends. We are also sailing...pray I am nice...I DO NOT like to sail! I really don't like it at all. Pray I am nice, I think I mentioned that one! Pray we are safe, and that I am nice! I am looking forward to the smores!

I am evaluating the home school stuff we are using. I need to spend more time in the day doing school rather than "planning" school! I was talking to my two best friends, who also home school, and it is funny the weaknesses we each have are so different. And majorly different than what we thought we would have. I do so enjoy it and as we face a new place to live it gives me much comfort to know that school is one area we won't have to worry about. It will be nice to go anywhere, literally, and be able to take school with us! That is one of the blessings in it! There are many more. Tomorrow my goal is to start with Bible, then have a good breakfast, then do the reading parts and some math. Then later in the day, before I start supper read some from "History for Little Pilgrims". I really am learning a lot from the book too. Mainly we just need to be more consistent. I think it will help hearts and minds around here!!

Well I better run...
E

So thank you to C for giving my blog a new look!

We have a lot going on here. Some whoa where did that come from stuff. Like a move. We were thinking we may be moving, were then told, no not for a while...now we are moving. To where we are not sure...we do know that the Lord has gone ahead of us...has chosen the path, and place. We just have to trust. I do know we have some crazy places we may move, as in places we never imagined this family living. Some great for many reasons and then not great for many reasons too. So please pray for us as we wait...wait for the Lord, wait for the Air Force and Pray that we will feel and find peace. And thank you to you know who for listening and listening....oh and calling and listening....Well we will update you when we know...maybe more in the mean time but for now...we wait...

Love, E