So, I’ve had this set of table and chairs for awhile. I bought it really, really cheap about 5 years ago. I told some friends that I bought it for $20 but the more I think about it, it might have been closer to $40. Anyway, it was CHEAP! It was a sturdy set but I didn’t like the look of it at all. I had big dreams of refinishing it and re-tiling it and 5 years came and went.
Well, we finally did it! Michael and I worked on it together but I have to admit, my primary role was designer. He did most of the tough work. Though, I did get out there with a chisel to help break up the tile, and I did some painting/distressing. Michael did a great job with the tile work. He gets all the credit for that!
I meant to take a proper “before” pic but Michael got started breaking out tile before I could do that so here’s a quick pic from the driveway.
And, here is the results of our labor! I’m rethinking the distressing, but overall I’m very happy! And, I can’t wait to tackle all the other projects-in-waiting around here!
I’m trying to get my blogging mojo back! My friend Stephanie does this on her blog so I’m going to be a copycat and do it too. Hopefully, I won’t stop after two weeks!
Anyway, I LOVE this song. It’s so fun to listen to but the lyrics are powerful too. “We’re all one phone call from our knees.” This is a tough, fallen world and tragedy can happen to any one of us. It’s so good to know that God is there to walk us through the tough times. Often, it’s in the hard times that we are drawn closer to him.
I haven’t blogged in a month of Sundays! But, I’m feeling inspired again. My pregnancy was so hard and to be honest, I got sick of talking about myself and my complicated pregnancy. But, now things are getting back to normal and we have SAM to share! Everyone is asleep right now so I’m going to take advantage of it and go to bed but I thought I would share a picture. Talk to you soon!
My little man is doing so well. Today they classified him as Level II, feeder/grower. That means that he just needs to learn to eat and put on some weight. He can be moved out of the Level III NICU into a less-intense Level II.
He is breathing on his own, the fluid that was around his heart is gone and he is tolerating his feeds very well.
I’m so thankful!
My blood pressure is still pretty high. I’m praying that will be resolved soon so that I can get back to normal. Otherwise, I’m feeling pretty good, just recovering from the c-section still.
Abby is doing great! She’s still not sure about Sam though. I have no doubt she’ll love him when he comes home.
I have soooooooo much to share but things have been a whirlwind since Sam was born last Friday. I’m going to carve out some time soon because I want to tell everyone everything!
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These are some of my favorites, right now. I love music and my ipod is one of my favorite possesions. So, I have new favorites all the time. And, I’m always looking for new songs so leave me a comment and share your favorites!
#1 Downhere – How Many Kings They play this on KSBJ and every time I listen, it makes me tear up a little.
#2 Brooke Fraser – Deciphering Me I listen to Brooke’s latest album all the time. I just can’t get enough of it!
#3 Jonas Brothers – Burnin’ Up I should probably be embarrassed but I do love this song. LOL What can I say? We watch a lot of Disney Channel. LOL
There are SO many things wrong with this picture. But, I decided to take some tips from Liz and use my self-timer to take a pic of me. She’s a pro at it. I am not! Next time, I don’t know if I’ll use my 50mm as I had a terrible time getting far enough away for my camera to focus. Everyone has to start somewhere and this is where I’m starting.
I’m knitting socks for the first time. I love, love, love the self-striping yarn. It’s sooooo fun. Once I finish this project, I wonder if I’ll ever knit another pair of socks? Considering this is me I’m talking about, I’m gonna say no. lol
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