In what feels like another life time (before kids) I worked in a real estate office and had the opportunity to hear some crazy things and see some even crazier things from houses in the area. I was amazed to find this site online and just had to share! It is pictures from home inspections across the country. If you are feeling overwhelmed about some projects around your house or think that your house has some quirks have a look at these houses and you will feel much better!!! There are several gallery’s so enjoy!

One of the most exciting parts of my day is getting Charis out of her bed in the morning. She is usually awake bright eyed and bushy tailed. She will smile and start kicking just ready to start the day and so excited that you came to see her even though you never left her. Sometimes after I have picked her up out of her crib she is still a little tired and will lay her head on my shoulder for a few moments. That warms my heart and is a sweet moment. Generally though she is up looking around and ready to eat. The Lord has really used Charis to teach me so much about how He loves me and this is just another instance. The Lord has shown me that every morning He is there waking me and I can choose to greet him with a roll over in the bed or an joy to meet with Him and spend time in His word. It would crush me if I went to get Charis from her bed and she rolled far away from me refusing to come with me and venture into our day together. How many times have I rolled over not wanting the adventures of the day that God has given me? A lot! He longs to meet with us and to feed us spiritual food (His word)! He longs to let us lay our heads on His shoulder when the day seems like too much and when we are too tired to make it. What a sweet sweet picture of His love that He longs to give us all. He wants to be with us

My brother Scott bought Brad a Su Doku book for Christmas. I thought it was a great idea for Brad but I was not too interested in it. I really got intrigued by it the longer it sat around the house though. I had Brad explain it to me (the direction reader of the fam) and I do not think that I have put the book down yet. Brad keeps asking me not to work all the puzzles and to save some for him but that is very hard as I am quite addicted! I think that a lot of people think that it is a math game but trust me if I am playing it, it is not a math game! Everyone should try it just once but be careful because you will become addicted! Thanks again Scott for Brad’s Christmas gift!!!

www.sudoku.com

I made my first bag!!! I am not so talented at sewing but I really wanted to make a little diaper bag for Charis. I have had my heart set on this for some crazy reason for quite sometime. I found a super easy sewing pattern at Wal-mart and decided to really attempt it and with Brad’s help I actually did it! Brad is the instruction reader in the family and a WONDERFUL explainer! He is not so much for sewing but he was very patient to help me understand.

Okay, so the holidays slowed me down a bit on the blog. Brad and I do not share the computer so well when we are both home. I hope that everyone had a sweet Christmas. I also wish you a very Happy New Year and a not so dusty blog!