Yep, we're 27 weeks along, and only three months away from our due date! Baby #2 is coming in 13 weeks (or so)! Wow!
We're also 3-4 weeks from moving into our new home! WHOA! Time's flying, that's for sure!
Tomorrow's our "Christmas" at home. I can't believe Christmas came so quickly!
-{lkr}
Friday, December 23, 2005
Friday, December 16, 2005
Trim
I got to go out to the house today, to meet a guy about our closet shelving. While I was there, I got to see the progress - some trim and doors are up, and the vinyl flooring is down. I took some pictures, but the ones I took of the windows didn't turn out well (because of the light, duh Lacey). So, I'll just post the interior shots.
The opening between the dining room and living room is trimmed.
The doors and trim in the hallway between kids' bedrooms.
The entryway coat closet, trimmed but with no door yet. Grace thinks it's just the right size for her to play in.
Our pretty vinyl flooring in the kids' bathroom.
Our new garage door keeps the warmth inside a little better.
That's all for now, folks.
-{lkr}
The opening between the dining room and living room is trimmed.
The doors and trim in the hallway between kids' bedrooms.
The entryway coat closet, trimmed but with no door yet. Grace thinks it's just the right size for her to play in.
Our pretty vinyl flooring in the kids' bathroom.
Our new garage door keeps the warmth inside a little better.
That's all for now, folks.
-{lkr}
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Ouch!
We're 26 weeks along already! WOWSERS! And yesterday I had another doctor appointment, the infamous "glucose test" appointment. Basically, for those of you who haven't gone through this process before, they make you drink this nasty, sugary liquid (I picked orange-flavored) and then prick your finger an hour later to check your blood sugar levels. If it's 135 or above, they make you go in later for a 3-hour fasting blood test. No fun. When I was pregnant with Grace, my blood sugar was pretty borderline (right around 135, I believe), so they made me do the long test. YUCK. I was kinda assuming since I had to do it last time, I'd have to do it again, but NO! I passed! WOO-HOO! It was 130 - so, close but just low enough. There's still only one diabetic in this household!
Also, things are moving along on the house. Here's the update for the week so far: Monday, the priming was done and the ceilings were painted. Tuesday, our trim carpenter started. Now our interior doors are hung and he's working on casings and other "stuff." He might be done-ish (besides the cabinetry and countertops) after tomorrow. Today, our flooring guys laid our lineoleum/vinyl in the mudroom and bathrooms, and our garage door/opener will be installed. Then next week painting will be begin! WOW! Sometimes it seems so slow, but right now it seems like it's moving right along.
I'm thankful for Terry and Jason. Terry is our painter, and also a friend from church. Jason is our trim carpenter, the guy that drew up our blueprints, and definitely a Christian. Both of these guys are really competent and willing to work around our cabinet mishap. And they're just nice!
The countdown is on...Four weeks and one day until move-in! I hope we can make it happen!
Oh, and tonight is the PCS Choir Christmas Concert. To those of you who are in it or get to go, have fun! We're sorry we'll be missing it, but can't imagine the four-hour drive tonight. So, enjoy it for us!
-{lkr}
Also, things are moving along on the house. Here's the update for the week so far: Monday, the priming was done and the ceilings were painted. Tuesday, our trim carpenter started. Now our interior doors are hung and he's working on casings and other "stuff." He might be done-ish (besides the cabinetry and countertops) after tomorrow. Today, our flooring guys laid our lineoleum/vinyl in the mudroom and bathrooms, and our garage door/opener will be installed. Then next week painting will be begin! WOW! Sometimes it seems so slow, but right now it seems like it's moving right along.
I'm thankful for Terry and Jason. Terry is our painter, and also a friend from church. Jason is our trim carpenter, the guy that drew up our blueprints, and definitely a Christian. Both of these guys are really competent and willing to work around our cabinet mishap. And they're just nice!
The countdown is on...Four weeks and one day until move-in! I hope we can make it happen!
Oh, and tonight is the PCS Choir Christmas Concert. To those of you who are in it or get to go, have fun! We're sorry we'll be missing it, but can't imagine the four-hour drive tonight. So, enjoy it for us!
-{lkr}
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
A few cute pictures
Grace's size 4 and Daddy's size 14
Grace in the snow! (Not sure if she likes it or not.)
There's a sweet smile!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
I don't need a cell phone; I have the Lord!
The Lord was looking out for us today.
Grace and I were on our way out to the house today, driving along on the freeway at a nice 70mph clip, when our back right tire decided to blow. At first, I wasn't sure what happened, because it was just a weird, loud noise coming from the back. Then I saw smoke. (Yeah, yikes!) I was only about a mile from my exit, so I thought I'd try to slow down and make it to the exit. But thankfully, two people in a car behind me saw the smoke, noticed that I had a baby in the car, and pulled off in front of me. I parked behind them, and a woman and man got out to look at the tire. Turns out they live in Lowell - same exit as us but north instead of south. And he used to change tires for a living. So he pulls out his hydraulic jack and a nice tire iron and changes out the dilapidated tire for the spare. THEN, after all that, they followed me all the way to our road to make sure I got there alright. I was blown away not only by their kindness, but also by how the Lord provided for us! Amazing! I shouldn't be shocked that He would take care of us like that, but it was so COOL.
We did make it to the house, where Luke and Pastor Jeff were working on our laminate floor. They did as much as they could without the kitchen cabinets in place. It's BEAUTIFUL.
Our entryway. Don't worry - the red paper is just temporary, to prevent primer from covering our pretty floor.
The hall next to our bedroom. This hall will be bright, because we have FIVE can lights above it. Luke says he's going to put 10-watters in them.
Our entry closet. This is where your coat will go when you come to visit us. You'd better come visit us!
That's all I have for now.
-{lkr}
Grace and I were on our way out to the house today, driving along on the freeway at a nice 70mph clip, when our back right tire decided to blow. At first, I wasn't sure what happened, because it was just a weird, loud noise coming from the back. Then I saw smoke. (Yeah, yikes!) I was only about a mile from my exit, so I thought I'd try to slow down and make it to the exit. But thankfully, two people in a car behind me saw the smoke, noticed that I had a baby in the car, and pulled off in front of me. I parked behind them, and a woman and man got out to look at the tire. Turns out they live in Lowell - same exit as us but north instead of south. And he used to change tires for a living. So he pulls out his hydraulic jack and a nice tire iron and changes out the dilapidated tire for the spare. THEN, after all that, they followed me all the way to our road to make sure I got there alright. I was blown away not only by their kindness, but also by how the Lord provided for us! Amazing! I shouldn't be shocked that He would take care of us like that, but it was so COOL.
We did make it to the house, where Luke and Pastor Jeff were working on our laminate floor. They did as much as they could without the kitchen cabinets in place. It's BEAUTIFUL.
Our entryway. Don't worry - the red paper is just temporary, to prevent primer from covering our pretty floor.
The hall next to our bedroom. This hall will be bright, because we have FIVE can lights above it. Luke says he's going to put 10-watters in them.
Our entry closet. This is where your coat will go when you come to visit us. You'd better come visit us!
That's all I have for now.
-{lkr}
Monday, December 05, 2005
Figures
It's hard not to be pessimistic about the house.
Things were going smoothly and looking like they'd stay on schedule (for once). Then BAM! I talked to our kitchen cabinet place and "oops" they never ordered our cabinets when they were supposed to place the order FOUR WEEKS AGO! So, now, instead of coming in today like they were supposed to, they won't come in for at least two weeks. And our trim guy was supposed to install them next week. WONDERFUL. Right now I'd like West Michigan Forest Products to disappear. Or give us a really big discount. That might make my feelings hurt less.
GRRR.
-{lkr}
Things were going smoothly and looking like they'd stay on schedule (for once). Then BAM! I talked to our kitchen cabinet place and "oops" they never ordered our cabinets when they were supposed to place the order FOUR WEEKS AGO! So, now, instead of coming in today like they were supposed to, they won't come in for at least two weeks. And our trim guy was supposed to install them next week. WONDERFUL. Right now I'd like West Michigan Forest Products to disappear. Or give us a really big discount. That might make my feelings hurt less.
GRRR.
-{lkr}
Friday, December 02, 2005
Best buddies
We had a great visit with Melissa, Karl, and Kade last night and today. They came down for a wedding this weekend (Karl's a groomsman), and ended up staying with us last night. It was fun! I was happy, 'cause I didn't expect to get to spend that much time with them. I like 'em.
Grace had tons of fun with Kade, too. She even missed her morning nap and didn't get cranky at all until after they left. What a good kid. Below are some pictures of the two kiddos together...
Kade pushed Grace on her toy. What a good helper.
As they got ready to leave, we noticed that Grace and Kade have the same winter hat - Kade's in blue and Grace's in pink. How fun!
Goodbye hugs!
We also got a visit from Emily today. She's almost done with classes forever! (Or until she has to take more to keep her teaching certificate valid, but we won't talk about that right now.) We gave her some Splenda cookies to keep her going during her study times. Yum yum.
-{lkr}
Grace had tons of fun with Kade, too. She even missed her morning nap and didn't get cranky at all until after they left. What a good kid. Below are some pictures of the two kiddos together...
Kade pushed Grace on her toy. What a good helper.
As they got ready to leave, we noticed that Grace and Kade have the same winter hat - Kade's in blue and Grace's in pink. How fun!
Goodbye hugs!
We also got a visit from Emily today. She's almost done with classes forever! (Or until she has to take more to keep her teaching certificate valid, but we won't talk about that right now.) We gave her some Splenda cookies to keep her going during her study times. Yum yum.
-{lkr}
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