Oh My Goodness...An Update!

OK…Yes I know…I’m terrible at updating this blog. I don’t journal well either. So, let me catch you up.

August and September saw more projects completed with the Frisco House. The girls spent a couple of days with us and helped us build this awesome ottoman.

So the living room is finished except for pillows, pictures and accessories.

Before & After:

We even found a place for Hubert (alias Steve). This trophy represents the THREE sailfish the guys caught on our 2007 Florida Keys Adventure. They were all over 80 inches.

We finished the dining room with this really cool 4 step faux painting technique.

Before & After:

We hung this cool chandelier and antique mirror and it just looks great.

We also changed out the light in the entry to match the one in the dining room.

We still have a lot of dressing up to do but we’re knocking out the big projects. AND, so far we’ve done ALL the painting and installations ourselves! Who knew?

We are also full swing into Football Season. GO WOLVERINES!!!
Michael is #74 and playing Center this year. The coaches depend on him to lead the O Line and he does a great job. Like his Daddy, he’s a natural leader.

Kristin and Dusty have bought a house and are settling in nicely. I’ll have pix later. She’s still going to school and working at the bank and Dusty’s still with TXU.

Ryan is having fun at Starbuck’s. He’s freaking out that the Tornado will not be playing this season so he won’t have that added income but he’s done a good job saving so he won’t starve. Like Mama Cola would let her baby starve!

Kenneth and I are still running back and forth. We survived Hurricane Ike with minimal damage. Just lots of limbs down and a little water at the doors but the towels we put down soaked it up so the hardwoods are ok.

Kenneth has been asked to speak at church on Laity Sunday. He’s preparing to talk about his history with the church and what it means to our family.

I am involved in an intense bible study called “Disciple”. It’s a 34 week program and we’ll cover about 80% of the Old & New Testament. This is the first of a series and I am soooooo excited to be in a structured program. I’m learning so much about who God is calling me to be and really lovin’ it.

Have you read “The Shack”? READ IT!!!

The coolest news is WE HAVE A NEW GREAT-NEPHEW!!!!!
This is Aven Chase Ivey
He was born 10-9-8 (even his DOB is cute)
You’ll see lots more pix over the next few months, I’m sure.

So, that’s not even close to the whole story but it’s the core of our current existence. Check back again to see if I’ve gotten any better at blogging. Doubt it, but…you never know!

Love to you all and May God Bless Your Day!