What is your Fantasy?

Ok, weird post title I know...sorry.

But seriously. Brian introduced me to this song yesterday and it was really good and thought-provoking.

What do you fantasize about? What do you long for? What do you dream about? In the end, is what you long for, dream about, fantasize over going to be something that lasts or really have meaning?
Take a listen and enjoy. Comment if you'd like.

(This is not an endorsement of the video...just listen to the words, you don't even have to watch the video...i didn't watch the whole thing, just listened.)

2 Timothy 4:8--Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Matthew 6:33--But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

House Update #4--UPDATED!

The house projects continue. When we moved into our house we knew that we'd eventually have to replace the carpet...as in, that would be one of the first things we would want to do, after painting and popcorn-ceiling removal. We're getting closer to completing that project; in the meantime we completed another major project, Hardwood Floors.

I actually thought hardwoods would be something that we'd maybe get installed later down the road, as in several years from now. Just thinking of the time and effort that would go into installation, not to mention the cost, was overwhelming. Brian contemplated installing them himself. Honestly, I was a bit nervous for him to tackle flooring our entire downstairs by himself (with the help of any friends that might be gung-ho like him). I imagined months of no furniture and hours of frustration.

As Brian researched and looked at samples, interviewed installers and priced out different types of flooring I think he realized what a monumental task something like installing floors by yourself would be. He also recognized the value of having a professional install the floors; because it was such a large investment we wanted them done correctly. Also, after some advise from a godly friend, he also determined that going with a professional would probably be better for our marriage!

We also waffled back and forth on whether to do just the downstairs or continue the flooring up the stairs and through the hallway. In the end, Brian convinced me that it would look better and would make everything flow nicely to do the stairs and upstairs hallway. So, we bit the bullet and went for it. I'm so glad he has a better eye for style and design than I! I really enjoy the finished product.

I know you're just itching to see the photos, so here ya go.


Oh, and look at that. I accomplished my goal of updating the blog this week!

Addition, So Simple!

This is what Brian and I are considering doing in our halfbath downstairs after the hardwoods are completed. Let us know what you think!

A lovely nightstand:

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A stylish wash basin:

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An awesome new vanity!

If we end up following through with it, we'll have stolen the idea from younghouselove--a fun blog I peruse when I have time. Pictures of the hardwood installation coming soon. Promise.

Cheers!

It's Alive!

Thanks to Rob...my sister Tracy's husband...my trusty old Dell is up and running again. It has been for some time now, I've just been lazy to post anything. I've taken a lot of pictures since that fateful day my computer zoinked just haven't been faithful to post them for your viewing pleasure. Don't worry, I'll get there.

Anyway, I'm super excited that this came in the mail today!
Now, just picture Debbie & Brian in place of Morgan & Gavin and voila. Our mantle will be adorned :). (Baby stockings not included)

I'll try to post more pictures later of things we've been up to in the last couple months. We're slowly finishing the upstairs painting. Just one bedroom and a lot of trim left to go. We've been entertaining several estimates on hardwoods downstairs and carpet upstairs. I hope to see those installed before the end of the year.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I'm looking forward to the short work week next week!

Computer Crash

Yep, that's right. My trusty old Dell went kaput. That's onnnnnnne of the reasons the blog hasn't been updated, along with all my pictures going bye-bye. I still have the pictures I backed up....a YEAR ago...sigh. Oh well. Guess I need to bust out the camera again and start taking pictures again :). It's just sad to think of how many pics are gone...good thing I blogged some of them!

So, maybe I'll have time to update the blog this weekend. We got Columbus Day off on Monday; a nice treat. I've got painting on the brain--I hope to get our master bedroom done this weekend!

Never fear my faithful few...there will be more posts...I promise...mwahaha.