Pictures are near...

At this point I know I am basically writing to myself but it keeps me that much more motivated. And honeslty I haven't shared this blog with anyone so should anyone out there view this, thank you and come back anytime. :)
To the point, I have been holding off on taking updated pictures of my house until I bought a new camera, which I finally got this past weekend. I had the same Canon for 5 years and it just didn't do my rooms justice, or anything for that matter. SO, as soon as the decorations from Christmas come down I will begin the before, progress and the now (after) showcase. Probably throw in some other pictures too.

Annual Denali Christmas Picture

Hello December!

Wow, what a weekend! As you may know, Friday 11/30 was my 30th birthday. Yep, my 'Golden Birthday'. My family (mom, dad, siblings, nephews and boyfriend) went to a cuban restaurant, ate way too much then gathered at my house to include Denali (my Mastiff) in the celebration. After getting settled in we planned on diving in to the delicious pumpkin roll (my birthday cake) but were too full, so we just sat around, talked, laughed and I made a craft with the boys. Saturday morning Matt and I packed up and went (a bit) up north to a little town called Brown County where we shopped, enjoyed a tasting at a winery and kicked back in a secluded cabin (which had a hot tub and fireplace) until noon on Sunday. So Cozy! The only thing that could have made it better would have been some snow. ;)

Holidays and the 'big' 3-0

With holidays comes the reality that another year is coming to a close, with that there are many emotions, and for me they are all over the place. I am very pleased with the past year and all I accomplished, and I am grateful everyday for good health for me and everyone in my life, for having a job and a home to rest in every night. Of course, as noted in the title, the ‘big’ 3-0 is this Friday and that is what lead me to the feelings above... I have been thinking alot this week about where I’m at in my life. There is so much gratitude, anxiety and eagerness all in one though… However I am not going to cry that I’m 30, because I’m ready for what God has in store.

Cheers,
Amanda

Time to play catch up

My how time flies! When I started my blog I was knee deep in the reno and let this blog come to a hault. To sum it up a bit, I bought the house early 2011, been busy ever since, and though it's not done (still need to install baseboards and tackle some major work, electrical and siding) we moved in, in August 2011. Stick around for all of the pictures and other projects...