A New Look for Kojak!

Our naked pup, doesn't he look goofy!?  We like that he's not shedding huge fur balls everywhere now, so we can deal with goofy;o)  I think he likes it too, especially with the warmer temps here!

A Sad Day, Post # 2

Today, I'm asking my dear blogging friends to lift my Grandma Evon up in prayers.  She has been taken back to the hospital by ambulance due to her blood pressure dropping and fluid in her lung.  She's not recovering as quicklyor as well as we had all hoped.  We are all waiting to hear news on what's going on, as they are admitting her again.  I still believe that she didn't survive that heart attack for nothing.  I just want to see her back in top shape.  I've been talking to her on the phone this week, and she was sounding better finally, she was in good spirits and laughing more.  She still has a lot of life and fight in her, and I'm praying this is not something serious, and if you all would too, it would mean the world to me.  I really feel like our family has been under attack for a while now, and without the Lord, things would've, at times, seemed hopeless.  I'm so thankful that we have our God to lean on in times like this, He is so good, and I know He is with us all right now.

A Sad Day

Well, today hasn't been a great day.  I'm feeling so sad right now.  Sad because my great grandmother is suffering, sad to see her finally lose her fight, sad that she hasn't remembered us for a while now, but I have to be happy that she is finally going to be with our Lord and with her husband, my Grandaddy and Uncle Skip, among many others who have gone on before, in Heaven.  She's had a long, long life, and her last several years have been hard.  I think she's ready, though.  Like I said, she's not remembered many of us for a few years, and the fall and the broken hip was the last thing her frail body could handle.  She surprised us so many times before and pulled through when no one thought she would.  But this time, it's time.  Her breathing has slowed to about 1 breath per minute, and they have told the family that she will pass at some point today.  I pray for a peaceful passing for this dear, sweet lady.

I remember growing up, the house we lived in was right across a field from her house.  Grandma Jordan, as we fondly called her, always welcomed visits from us.  She was usually out in her garden, pulling weeds, growing beautiful fruits and vegetables, or tending to something around the house.  She also always had something good to eat, just like grandmas do.  Fresh baked bread, or cookies.  And if she didn't, she'd pull the stuff out to help us make some.  She was a wonderful cook!  Many a time, I would set out for her house, stop at the cherry tree in the big field between our houses, and then take off for our afternoon visits.  Her house was also the place I would "run away" to.  If I was mad at my parents, and threatened to "run away" in my childish anger, they knew where I was going, and would call ahead (which I learned of later on).  Grandma would always be waiting on me once I got there.  She would run and chase me and Ashley in our younger years, and she could keep up!  She had a pecan tree and a really cool shelling machine that she always let us "help" her with.  She loved playing board games with us.  She loved animals, and I never, ever saw an animal that didn't adore her.  Her faithful companion, Scamp, was her dog and best friend until she couldn't care for him anymore.  She survived a house fire, even though she forgot in the midst of it, that her house was on fire.  She reminded us everyday that she wanted to go back to her house, back to her home, once she had to go to assisted living.  She was persistent, and stubborn, and fiesty.  She had that fire all the way up to her last days.  She was all those things, but she was also understanding, sweet, loving, and hard working.  She used to have her own drapery shop when it wasn't popular for women to even work, she worked in a bakery (no wonder she could cook so well!), and every afternoon, she laid down on the floor and took a nap.  She loved her soap operas and the Wheel of Fortune.  She never could remember Jason, Matt, or Austin, but she still loved them.  She loved babies and kids, and Austin would just sweetly sit by her at family gatherings.  She took a liking to Jason, and he ate it up.  She always talked about how handsome he is, and how he has such "broad shoulders".  I'd tell her, "well, Grandma, that's my husband", and she'd say what a catch I had;o)  He offered to take her on numerous dates, and she would always answer, "well, anytime, honey!"  Most of these memories are mine, a few have been added from stories I've heard of her.  There are so, so many, and I could never put her life into words.  She was a wonderful grandmother, and I know I'll see her again one day as she will be waiting with the rest of my sweet loved ones at the pearly gates. 

I love you, Grandma Jordan.  I'm glad you are finally going "home" and will no longer be in pain.

Another Decade

Welcome 2010! The start of a new decade! I really can't believe it. I have big hopes for 2010, and we are praying for big things to happen. After a long week this week, with my grandmother in the hospital and having open heart surgery after suffering a heart attack Christmas night, we are celebrating the start of this year with her still here! She came through surgery like a champ, and we are so blessed to still have her with us. Come to find out, she has coronary artery disease, and with that, the doc said, most people don't survive the heart attack. She's a fighter, that is for sure!

So, I wish all of you a very Happy New Year. Here we come, 2010!

Merry, Merry Christmas!!

Reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas and thanking God for sending his perfect son to save me from my sins. Jesus Christ, the reason for this celebration, He's my Lord and my Savior, and there isn't a better gift anywhere! How truly blessed we are to be loved by God so much that he would make that kind of sacrifice for us!

Here's wishing a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Snow Day Fun!

December 19, 2009

Dresser Makeover

Remember this old wood dresser from our house before the one we live in now? It served as our master bedroom dresser ever since we got married.

When we moved, and got new bedroom furniture, the old piece settled into the garage, and kinda became the catch all for storing things. Sad, isn't it!?The knobs were coming off, and the finish was slowly but surely peeling off. This piece belonged to my dad when he was growing up, then followed him to his family where it was my parents dresser for a while, then became Ashley's changing table when she was a baby, and finally found a home with me and was my dresser for years. I took it with me when we moved. It's a solid wood dresser and is still standing strong after so many years. I would never think of trashing it or giving it away, soooo....
We revamped it! It now lives in our "shabby" guest room. We went with a robin's egg blue.

We replaced the old broken handles with crystal ones.

And, creatively, banged it up a little, so it has that shabby chic look.

Complete with some new "shabby" decor and picture frames, I think it completes our guest room PERFECTLY! We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our dresser makeover! Old furniture can be as good as new furniture!

And Last, But Not Least!

Here is our master suite, walk in closet (that I am in love with), and bathroom:

You Guessed It...We're Still Touring the New House!

Our Guest Rooms:

One more to go, y'all! Next..the master suite!

Happy Birthday Honey Bunny!

I am SO happy to have you home in time, not only for Christmas, but for your birthday! You are my soulmate, you truly are, and God has blessed me beyond measure with you as my husband, and I thank Him for giving you to me to walk through this life with, hand in hand. I love you so much!!! You are my prince charming, my knight in shining armor, my hero, my best friend, my support, my rock, my one true love. And I honestly don't know what I would do without you. Thank you for being everything I always wanted and needed.

Welcome home, babe. My world is complete again. Happy Birthday, sweetie. I hope it's the best one yet!

A Little Break from the House Tour

We came home last night. After word that home was getting lots and lots of snow, there was no stopping Jason from getting us here. He missed our last much anticipated snow since he was in Iraq, and he was NOT going to miss another one;o) We got here at about 12. AM that is. . We had lots of rain up until about Durham, and it started turning to ice/slush/snow. It was an automatic halt of everyone on the highway..65 to 30ish. We were still doing pretty good until Greensboro, and then things slowed again. Not for the tractor trailers though, they scared me SO bad! One flew by us so fast and close that we could've reached out the window and touched it! I screamed. Probably didn't help Jason's nerves! It also didn't help that we have a weak-tummied dog, who puked twice before we even got to the highway. I was not a happy girl. Thank goodness for Benadryl..we knocked his tail out. When we FINALLY got to our exit, we had seen several people wreck, cars that just given up and pulled over just to get snowed under, and many a car tangled up in the guard wires. We talked with God alot during our trip, and He delivered and got us home safely. Thank you Lord! Our exit was covered with ice and snow. The roads were completely white. We drove the rest of the way home at about 15 mph. A 7 minute drive took about 25 minutes, but we got there! Ashley and Matt were patiently awaiting our arrival and helped us get unloaded. We hit the sack at about 1:15.

It wasn't completely decided at first for us to come home, but we all figured out how to get us HOME! Matt and Jason will head back tomorrow for Jason to work a half day and check out for leave, while Matt will be working at a bank in a nearby town. Jason will get his car and hit the road back here Monday afternoon, and Matt will be back Tuesday.

We had a very eventful day of sledding at the school across the road, got some great pictures that I will share soon. Then we came home to a cozy fire, shared (and laughed) at the pictures, ate a warm lunch courtesy of Momma, and then all crashed for naps. We are now rested, awaiting the baking chickens, and will all snuggle in for goodies, hot chocolate, family time, and maybe a Christmas movie tonight. We are all spending the night at Daddy and Momma's. Things couldn't be better.

The House Tour, Continued...Again

Our bonus room at the top of the stairs (a.k.a. the craft room, Kojak's bedroom, the military room, and extra sleeping space for big family get togethers!), our laundry room, and the guest bathroom.

If you are still hanging with me, the next group will be of the guest rooms (hopefully one will be a nursery in the not too far off future *praying and crossing fingers*).

The House Tour, Continued

Welcome to the Dining Room and the Kitchen. This is where the food happens:)

Next up on our tour, the upstairs!

A Much Anticipated Post:)

That's right...our new house! First on our tour...the foyer and living room. Hope you enjoy!

Stay tuned...next will be the dining room and the kitchen!