Life Update
I hope I will always look back on the Holiday Season of 2007 as the busiest I ever had. I do not wish to repeat such busyness or break that record another year. I worked many late hours. We had seven family events in eleven days! I wish some people would decide to celebrate Christmas in June or something. Despite that, it's been one of the most wonderful holiday seasons. I was so blessed to be a part of the church band as we "performed" the "Behold the Lamb of God" musical. Performed is not the best word because it was so worshipful, and musical is not the best word because it wasn't one in the traditional sense. It helped me focus on the message of Christ and his being born into this world to live a sinless life, take the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross, and then rising again to show his victory and power over death. It was incredibly moving.
Christmas was great. Jason got a used pair of drums that his brother no longer uses. I got tickets to see Dancing With the Stars when they come to Cincinnati on their tour. My Mother and Grandmother also got tickets. I was shocked and thrilled to receive this gift. At my in-laws house there was a pogo stick competition, due to the discovery of an old pogo stick in the basement. We watched Elf for the millionth time. I crack up every time 'Buddy' sings.
We closed on our house the 28th. I enjoyed meeting the sellers. It was an estate and the sons sold us the house. Their parents had the house built, and they were raised there. I wanted so much to ask them all about their parents and basically hear their life story. They emailed me the before pictures and wow! It was old people central. There was retro wallpaper in every room. The kitchen cabinets were hideous. I wouldn't have looked twice at this house if they had not stripped it of the wallpaper and painted everything. I'll post the pictures here when I have more time.
Today we ripped up all the carpet and were delighted to see that the hardwood floors are gorgeous! They are in wonderful condition. They won't need much work at all. I spent four hours on my hands and knees pulling out staples before I had to take a break. Everything aches except my face. Hopefully I can get out of bed tomorrow! I can really tell that I'll be 30 in six months! Members of my family and Jason's family are all helping out. August, my unofficially adopted little sister, is also helping out.
We'll be in Knoxville next weekend, and we will pick up some paint from the paint store we used to work at. We know they'll treat us right and give us a good discount. It'll be great to see them again. We'll visit with so many others. I can't wait!
Usually I read over my posts several times and edit and set up links, but I just don't have the energy or time. I apologize for any offensive typos and my lack of links. Happy New Year!!
Christmas was great. Jason got a used pair of drums that his brother no longer uses. I got tickets to see Dancing With the Stars when they come to Cincinnati on their tour. My Mother and Grandmother also got tickets. I was shocked and thrilled to receive this gift. At my in-laws house there was a pogo stick competition, due to the discovery of an old pogo stick in the basement. We watched Elf for the millionth time. I crack up every time 'Buddy' sings.
We closed on our house the 28th. I enjoyed meeting the sellers. It was an estate and the sons sold us the house. Their parents had the house built, and they were raised there. I wanted so much to ask them all about their parents and basically hear their life story. They emailed me the before pictures and wow! It was old people central. There was retro wallpaper in every room. The kitchen cabinets were hideous. I wouldn't have looked twice at this house if they had not stripped it of the wallpaper and painted everything. I'll post the pictures here when I have more time.
Today we ripped up all the carpet and were delighted to see that the hardwood floors are gorgeous! They are in wonderful condition. They won't need much work at all. I spent four hours on my hands and knees pulling out staples before I had to take a break. Everything aches except my face. Hopefully I can get out of bed tomorrow! I can really tell that I'll be 30 in six months! Members of my family and Jason's family are all helping out. August, my unofficially adopted little sister, is also helping out.
We'll be in Knoxville next weekend, and we will pick up some paint from the paint store we used to work at. We know they'll treat us right and give us a good discount. It'll be great to see them again. We'll visit with so many others. I can't wait!
Usually I read over my posts several times and edit and set up links, but I just don't have the energy or time. I apologize for any offensive typos and my lack of links. Happy New Year!!
posted by Jennifer @ 2:24 PM
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