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02.08.15 Fun with Madisyn, white trim and yellow siding!

I attended church today at River Rock Church in Loranger with our granddaughter Madisyn and her mom Liz.  For those who know our past, don't be so shocked, yes we sat together in church and the building didn't fall down around us!!! We both know that it's in Madisyn's best interest for us all to… Continue reading 02.08.15 Fun with Madisyn, white trim and yellow siding!

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01.31.15 Electrical, outside lumber clean up, return air space and Grannie Madisyn

Friday, January 30, 2015 - Yesterday evening Roy and I enjoyed a major bonfire burning everything we could burn.   I have to share these precious picture with ya'll.  Our granddaughter Madisyn dressed up as a Grannie for the 100th day of school.  Her outfit reminds me so much of what my mama always wore… Continue reading 01.31.15 Electrical, outside lumber clean up, return air space and Grannie Madisyn

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01.28.15 K-LOVE, framers and wrong windows!

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - A  nice lady who follows our blog thanked me for including the words to "You are my all in all" in the blog.  She said she needed a pick me up and that it made her day.  I was so happy to hear that from someone because I hope so… Continue reading 01.28.15 K-LOVE, framers and wrong windows!

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01.29.15 Electrician, tub/shower enclosures, attic stair relocation

Thursday, January 29, 2015 - Not a huge amount of construction going on today.  Our electrician, Jerry Joiner, is here a day early (I'll never complain about that) putting up electrical boxes for switches, outlets, lights, etc. I found out from our contractor that he asked for a rush on the new windows so hopefully… Continue reading 01.29.15 Electrician, tub/shower enclosures, attic stair relocation

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01.26.15 “You are my All in All” and more house framing!

Sunday, January 25, 2015 - During our Worship Service this morning one of the songs we sang was You are my All in All.  The lyrics for the verses are below (without the chorus) You are my strength when I am weak You are the treasure that I seek You are my all in all… Continue reading 01.26.15 “You are my All in All” and more house framing!

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01.24.15 Cabinets and counter tops on order…. and our new campfire pit!

Friday, January 23, 2015 - The rain Thursday night and this morning was heavy enough to stop the framers from working today.  It was also very cold and windy. Roy and I headed to Hammond for our follow up cortisone shots in my shoulder and his knee.  We always wait at Dr. Chaisson's office far… Continue reading 01.24.15 Cabinets and counter tops on order…. and our new campfire pit!

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12.26.14 Christmas Day Campfire, trench digging and applying for electricity!!!!

On Christmas day, for the first time in a while, we didn't have to go anywhere. Roy got up early to set the post and put our new mailbox together for Dora.   I wanted a pretty mailbox and he wanted one big enough to hold packages he seems to always be receiving!  Roy found just… Continue reading 12.26.14 Christmas Day Campfire, trench digging and applying for electricity!!!!

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08.26.14 Here’s what happens when you put the cart before the horse! Huh????

The broker's open house for our sticks and bricks house just wrapped up.  In total 14 agents came through so hopefully that will pick up interest in the house.  They all loved it, especially our huge garage workshop.  The right person has yet to tour it but I know they will soon!  It's been a… Continue reading 08.26.14 Here’s what happens when you put the cart before the horse! Huh????

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08.18.14 Westward Ho – What to Seeeee?????? Recommendations wanted!

Friends have asked about where we will be going when we leave here and the answer is still west. Whether it's south west, mid west or north west depends on the time of year we head out.  That's mostly because we want to go where nice weather is after being in the heat of the… Continue reading 08.18.14 Westward Ho – What to Seeeee?????? Recommendations wanted!

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06.19.14 Frankenstein staples, Raising Canes and Godzilla!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - I’m sitting in the surgical waiting room while Roy is in surgery to remove some lumps from his chest and back. I just ate a delicious meal of baked spaghetti casserole and green beans for only $3.20. Food at North Oaks Hospital is always very flavorful and plentiful. They took… Continue reading 06.19.14 Frankenstein staples, Raising Canes and Godzilla!