Sorry It's Been So Long

I know, I know...it's been awhile since I posted. Sorry. It's been pretty weird this week! We signed the papers and are officially home owners. Then we have been getting things ready to paint this weekend. And on top of all that, I have been working full time for the first time in about 3 years. To say the least, it has been hectic.

My job is going well. Kind of up and down. I think I have it figured out and then there is an "exception" and then an "exception to the exception". I will get it soon. My goal for this week is to not forget anything on one order. Hopefully I can do that!

We started fixing up our new house. The people REALLY thought sponge painting was cool. It's in a lot of the rooms. We wanted to paint our bedroom for sure before we moved in, but then we feel like we can do the rest later. Over the next year, we plan on having the whole house repainted. Inside, that is. The outside is really nice. We ended up priming our bedroom and the "red room" in the basement. The red just couldn't stay any longer. We took pictures. As soon as we finish, I'll post before's and after's and you'll see what we mean.

Ryan and Marcela came down yesterday. Ryan helped Brent out, since they are the "Hessian Painters", and Marcela and I talked. It was nice. Our bedroom is going to look SOOO good! Brent painted a little bit of the blue on the wall. It looks great! We're so excited!

There was also other exciting news this week! Marcela had her ultrasound and they said they think it's a girl. That will be six nieces for us! We love all our nieces so much! We're excited for this little one to join the family!

Last Sunday was the third anniversary of Brent's dad's death. It seems both so long ago and so recent. I know that Brent still misses him every day. I am so thankful for all the things that Dad taught Brent. Right now, I'm especially thankful for his painting ability that his dad taught him. I think Brent really likes using those skills he learned from his dad. It keeps him close.

Ok, here's the picture of the day from Hawaii. This is me and my dad on the Tantalus Loop drive. My dad is definitely one of my favorite people! He has a quirky sense of humor, but that's just my dad. Love ya, Dad!











I'll try to write more this week. It may be crazy though! We have a lot to get done before the "big move" next Saturday!