Remodel..and re-remodeled

Pinnacle informed me that May 12th was my lucky day! I would be graced with the presence of 4 men in my house speaking Spanish and installing new light fixtures in every room. They were at my house from 9am-4pm. Don't get me wrong they were pleasant and only doing their job. But, you see after they took down all MY light fixtures they then had to install THEIR light fixtures. Then after they left at 4:00pm I had to take down most of THEIR lights and re-install MY own lights.

MY lights that Pinnicale took down for me.

This is the new glowing ball in the Dining room from Pinnacle.

New ceiling fan..sigh... No offence Pinnacle, but I have much better taste in lighting fixtures.

The lights I had to re-reinstall.

I was excited when Crissi told me they were going to add a can light. Until, I saw where they added it! I asked the electrician why he didn't center the light above the sink. "uh, there are studs in the way, this was the only place I could put it" Okay, I get it. But, honestly! It looks so stupid! I like to think of the can light as the star that leads the sheppards to baby Jesus since my nativity is still on the shelf. As I told hubby, "We don't take down baby Jesus just because Christmas is over. Baby Jesus gets to stay up year round in this house!"

The new light in the bathroom are okay. However, they are really really bright. I think if someone was prone to seizure these lights might set them off. Of course, the bathroom did not look like this when my helper men left. They actually put back up the medicine cabinet with the vanity lights.
After they left I took down the medicine cabinets and found mirrors around the house that worked better. I think the bathrooms actually look nice now.

They put the same ceiling fans in the living room as the bedrooms. I don't have the energy to take down the bedroom ceiling fans yet. I might leave them because I hadn't changed out the bedroom lights yet. Only bummer was the in the baby's room they had to disconnect the fan part because I had installed a dimmer and the two where not compatible. Sorry baby Mac no fan for you. Last of all they added new outside lights. For this job I have no complaints! I think they did a decent job. I would have picked different lights, but I think they were trying to get the most bang for their buck! So, beware if Pinnacle comes a knocking at your door there are going to what to change all your lights!

Farewell J and BA

J's fini flight. This is the last time he will be flying the T-1 despite several attempts to double FAIP him. Pulling in! Hey, you better watch out!The tradition: The wife gets to spray Champlain all over her hubby! BA you did a great job!
Just when BA thought the battle was over, J gave her a great big wet hug! Oh isn't that sweet. BA I thought you said J wasn't affectionate!

"when you're the best of friends"

J and BA have officially checked out of Laughlin AFB. Do I blame them for leaving me behind? No, not really. But, I will miss BA terribly! Not only did I talk to this chic everyday, but we usually saw each other at least every day. It is only every now and then when you really find someone you totally click with and really like being around. BA is truly a best friend. The friendships that we developed reminds me of Michael W. Smith song "A Friends a friend forever, if the Lords the lord of them" And, that's is as cheesy as I get! Much love to BA. Can't wait to talk to you soon.

Lambies

The before and after of lambs

Mom found these Home Interior for Kids Lambs at Goodwill a few months ago. I wasn't necessarily planning on a lamb theme in the baby's room, but I really liked them. Plus, Mom also gave me a little stuffed lamb that plays "Jesus Loves Me". The only thing that I didn't like about these lambs was their color.

So, I changed them a little bit. I added a light edging of glitter paint to their coats. Then, I painted their faces pink. Last of all, I painted their non realistic blue legs to grey. I think they turned out a lot cuter than they started.

Welcome Home

The newest member of the family! Born April 8th 2009 at 11:44pm. Weighting in at 7lbs 6 oz and 20 inches long! We are so blessed to have another healthy baby in our family!

Proud Momma and baby.

And, this is where I started crying! So sweet. Here is Great-Grandma Donna and Great-Great Grandma Goldie holding little Aubriana.

Happy Birthday Erin

I finally finished a project that I wanted to do in December. I wanted to make all my sisters aprons, but I didn't anticipate working full time and all other activities that December brings. I decided, since I am a bad sister anyway and I had not done a thing for my sisters b-day back in March, that I would finish this apron as her birthday gift. It's reversible!

I somehow have a whole box of stuff going to Ohio.

1. Stephaine's shopping cart cover

2. Erin's apron

3. Jess's farewell gift from the OSC!

That's right Jess you weren't forgotten!!

Same kind of different as me

Book Number 2.

Feel free to join the book club in another great read. I think you will like this book. It came recommended by Nicole and I am looking forward to starting it soon.

A book review I found online, may help you decide if you want to read this book. Please check out: http://www.challies.com/archives/book-reviews/at-a-recent-con.php

Another Shopping cart cover

I was able to finish another shopping cart cover last night.

This is one I was making for Lyn and Hezekiah.

You kinda have to use your imagination since I didn't have a spare shopping cart lying around the house. But, I think the general idea is there. I also added the pocket this time. I think it looks weird but maybe once it is fitting to a shopping cart it will make more sense.

Was it a morning like this?

Was It A Morning Like This
By Sandi Patty

Was it a morning like this
When the Son still hid from Jerusalem?
And Mary rose from her bed
To tend the Lord She thought was dead

What is a morning like this,
When Mary walked down from Jerusalem?
And two angels stood at the tomb,
Bearers of news she would hear soon.

Did the grass sing?
Did the earth rejoice
To feel you again?

Over and over like a
Trumpet underground,
Did the earth seem to pound:
“He is risen”
over and over
in a never ending round
“He is risen, alleluia, alleluia!”

Was it an morning like this,
When Peter and John from Jerusalem?
And as they raced for the tomb,
Beneath their feet was there a tune?

Was it a morning like this,
When my Lord looked out
On Jerusalem?
He is risen, alleluia, alleluia.

20 weeks

Well, after much bugging from friends and family here it is.

A fairly conservative "belly pic". We ain't showin no skin!

However, If you look closely you can see my battle wounds.

Ouch!! Opps, I did it again. I passed out at bible study! I was smart enough this time to walk outside so I didn't have to make a scene like I did in Junior High. I just got too hot (or overcome by the spirit), and I kept thinking, "I am going to pass out!" So, I got up and walked outside in the cool air and thought I would be okay. I sat down and tried to relax but, then I woke up on the concrete with a skinned up knee, eye and ankle. Thank the good Lord I didn't pee myself!

Can't believe I passed out again, but I was due. It had been about a year, since the last time! Uncle Tom, please don't try to pull this scab off, you know what happen the last time!

Baby Mac and all his stuff

I thought since most of my family won't get to see baby Mac's room in person I would keep you all posted with pictures along the way. His closet is getting pretty full and he is only 20 weeks gestation. Somewhere in this closet are the two uber cute diaper bags from Grandma Etta. Little shoes! I remember buying Daniel a pair of these shoes when he was born. Also, Huge HUGE thank you to Chris and Mabi who have almost single handily supplied Baby Mac with clothes up to 24 months! You have to love family and hand-me -downs!

Mom found these lambs at Goodwill. I am going to change them a little. I would like the blue to not be so dark and the grey to be black. I might make one a "black sheep", because, I love the nursery rhythm "Ba ba black sheep have you any wool?... "

This is the high chair I found in Ohio at an antique mall. I have half way stripped it down. To my surprise it was a lot harder than i thought it would be. Finally, I gave up and stopped at this stage of stripping. I need to finish it, and paint it black.

His little hats!

The side board that Gran-T gave us is going to be converted into his changing table. But, I plan to use all the drawers for his stuff too. Such as: bibs and socks!



0-3 month onesies
3-6 month onesies

Blankets, quilts and crib sheets.

Shopping cart cover

Latest project completed! This is a shopping cart cover that I made with the intention of giving to Stephanie. But, I didn't get it done in time for her shower. So now if she still doesn't have one, she gets it. But, Steph truth be told I don't sew like my Mom yet. There are some imperfections, but it shouldn't fall apart in the wash!

Hope you like it! I have the material and intentions of making another one soon.

This time for a boy.

No place to sew

I have been working on a few sewing projects and with much frustration because I felt like the house was a total disaster. In fact the only real disaster was in my dining room from my sewing projects, the rest of the house was cleaned up.

I was telling Mom about my dilemma and need for a place to sew like my sister just created for herself.

" I just don't have any extra space to make a sewing area like my sister"-me

"Well, she just took an area on her wall and made it work,"- Mom

"I don't have any wall space left." Looking around my house I spotting the chuck wagon table.

The Aw Ha moment! I knew I had to first figure out what to do with the junk inside. Although, a lot of dishes were piled up in there it didn't take long to find other places for them. Then, I got right to work and filled the chuck wagon table with all my sewing goodies.

It really makes a huge difference to have everything in one place.

And, now instead of storing all my sewing stuff in the to be baby rooms.

Baby Mac's has a closet all to himself.

A clean stove makes a happy home

The other day I realized our stove was horribly dirty.

I started scrubbing aways, and I was getting pretty tired.

It was hard work. Then I noticed the burns detach from the gas pipes.

So, I took them off and washed them in the dish washer.

It did an amazing job! I was so impressed!

Now our Magic chef is magically cleaned!!

Baby McClain

Sono Pictures9 weeks 11 weeks

13 weeks

14 weeks

14.5 weeks Baby parts!

Here are two legs and something in the middle.

Now we are not 100% sure yet.

But, this is looking very suspiciously like a boy!

Me? I should to start a book club?

Ok, so I feel totally like 3rd grade starting a "club". Should we have a secret hand shake?

Here are the thoughts behind what I would love to see for this Book club. This is an opportunity to read a great Christian inspired book at your own leisure We will have no formal meetings and all correspondents will be through email. My idea is to pick one book every two weeks or so, (depending on how long it is) and as a group read it together. If anyone has questions, insight, or anything they would like to share just email the group. This should be a non-stress and enjoyable time for all. If you wish to be involved please email me back, (lap2173@aol.com) also feel free to email other friends who you think would also enjoy a good read.

The first book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis"Screwtape is an experienced devil. His nephew Wormwood is at the beginning of his demonic career and has been assigned to secure the damnation of a young man. Their letters are one of C. S. Lewis's most brilliant imaginative creations".

We will begin reading at the beginning of next week to give everyone a chance to find a copy.

Baby McClain 14 Weeks

Presenting Baby McClain!!

Now 14 weeks and three days!