I just had to share this video that was sent to me today! (Thanks Lisa!) I was so touched by this young man and his testimony of God and Jesus Christ. How many times do we focus on what we don't have or what we have lost? And our Father gave His son for us...He understands! He will always understand!
The work on the kitchen continues......(I know you must be getting tired of hearing updates but it's our life right now-and it's almost done!). We found a treasure that is a perfect addition to the atmosphere we are trying to create. When I was growing up we had this great old wood burning stove. Now, Jared and I happen to want a wood burning stove for the kitchen. An old one, with lots of character. Wha La!!!! Here it is! After 17+ years, Mom and Dad still have the old stove. It is just what we wanted! Thanks Mom and Dad! And, Jared shows me one more time.....that he can fix anything! From the cold, wet wood shed to the bright, warm kitchen!
One step closer.....to completing our rustic, family kitchen!
Well, I re-decorate the bulletin board! It's all about employee "engagement!"
Our kitchen floor is down! Jared and Brady worked so hard to get it finished. For the next three days the finish work will be completed and we will be able to put the kitchen back together! Hooray! How we are supposed to function for the next three days is a mystery to me but I am sure we will survive. Here are some updated pics.
Last night I went to visit the newest Nielsen (whose name happens to be Maxfield). Angie and Dave have added a new precious spirit to their family. Xander David Maxfield! Born January 10, 2009. The first January birthday for the Nielsen's. I must admit I am a bit disappointed in myself.....I was not the first auntie he met! Life has been crazy for us for the past few weeks (now there is something to blog about) so I didn't make it over until last night. But I did promise him that I would feed him candy for dinner someday when he comes to visit me! Here is a quick shot I took with my phone...
He was all dressed up in his big boy clothes cause he went to the doctor! Angie is such a cute mom! We are so excited to have little Xander in our family!
It is a lot of hard work and Jared is so amazing! Now I really want it all finished! I can't wait to eat our first dinner in our new room! If we only had a table.....
