what works for us

August 24, 2009

dining room. done.

Lest you think I had a leisurely weekend, what follows is proof positive that I worked my hiney off. Well, not off. Not even a little bit off. But I did work pretty darn hard.Without further ado... our dining room.BEFORE. Then after. Just so you know.Please forgive the very poor photos. I took them on my iPhone, I cannot seem to use my Nikon in the house for anything larger than a dinner plate.Thankfully my kid's heads are smaller than dinner plates.Onto the pictures!I know. Beauty, isn't it? The border? The coordinating upper and lower wallpaper choices?So... so... … [Read more...]

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June 17, 2009

it’s ours!

They accepted our offer! Chris and I were both somewhat shocked as we thought there would be a bit of back and forth... but God provided bigger and better than we expected! We were able to get our little house for almost $25,000 less than asking price!Without further ado, meet our newest abode...Isn't it charming? I really am so excited, it's a bit smaller than our house now, but I really think it's going to be perfect for us. And with the $ we didn't have to spend on the house, I'm going to tackle a mini re-do on the outdated kitchen.It was owned by an older couple … [Read more...]

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June 9, 2009

salsa, old school style

I'm just gotta say it. I am a lazy cook. I always almost always take the easy, quick route, if possible. Rarely do I deviate from this methodology, it just works for me.Unless you're talking about salsa. During tomato season.I saw these beautiful Romas the other day at the grocery and I couldn't resist. I can only make salsa a few times each season, it's so laborious, but my taste buds could hold out no longer.I bought 'em. And brought 'em home.Then I chopped them up before making them endure more cruelty in the food processor.There are certain unnamed people in my … [Read more...]

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February 29, 2008

Dear Anonymous

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Questions.... more answers": I want to know how you are getting child after child from china… Basically 4 in four years, when some couples have been waiting two or three years for their FIRST referral. Something about it just doesn’t seem right (nor fair) to me. Well hellooooo, Anonymous. You are correct. We began this journey in July of 2004 and by the time Shepherd comes home this summer, we will have grown our family by four blessings in 4 years. And we praise God for that! God has truly opened doors … [Read more...]

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