ongoing project

The fireplace is coming along well. We only had one mishap and I pray no more.

While working on the roof doing some sawing for the chimney to go through J cut his finger and had to go get a few stitches! Ouch! Of course he didn't want to go get it looked at but his mom talked him into it(she's a nurse thank goodness) and I pressed the issue. I would hate for it to have been left and then gotten infected or something. Ten days and the stitches will be out. It looks a bit nasty right now but Lord willing it will heal quickly with no problems.

They are up to placing the stones on the front and the mantel is up. He is being very particular about the placement of the stones and I am grateful for that. It is like watching an artist at work. He places each stone and then decides if he wants that one or maybe a different one would look better or fit better. I will definitely be posting a picture of the finished project. Maybe a few of it as they went along.

Til next time,
blessings,
Denise

a little snow and a little fun too

Thought I'd share a few pictures of what we have been doing lately.
We had a nice snowfall last week and it looked like snowman snow. We ventured out, one of us on foot and as you will see, one of us in the nice dry (well we put a towel on the seat) car.
I just happen to be the power behind this vehicle and she enjoyed having me push her around.





She wasn't to thrilled to have me stop and get the pictures but being a sweetie she humored her Mimi.

After tiring of riding around we moved on to the swing. Another use for the towel!



While she was swinging I was taking some more photos. Our arbor looks a bit lonely for a nice Spring day when the grape vine will cover it and someone will be sitting inside sipping iced tea or lemonade. Maybe enjoying the new sprouts of plants and flowers bursting through the ground to blossom and show off the beautiful colors and greenery.




This little area is on the other end of the yard. I thought it looked so pretty with the snow covering it all.




Looks pretty forlorn now that all this snow has melted and today we are back to green and brown.

Hope all you dear friends have a blessed day no matter where you are or what your weather.
til next time,
Denise

First day of the new year.

The last day of last year was quite trying. First we had all planned to go to a dinner and worship/communion service last night at church. Ah but plans don't always go the way we think. Myself and the two youngers left with crockpot and dessert in hand and J would meet up with us there later. Had something he needed to take care of first. So we head out and get there on time for once. Had the meal and as I was heading into service I noticed I had missed a call from dd #1. She was calling to see what to do for the little one as he had become sick. In the meantime she had called her her mil and got some good advice. Told her if it wasn't too late when we got back I would call and check on him. Well, we were quite late so I didn't hear till this morning. He is doing better today.
So, into service we went. Not long after it started I got another call. So embarrassing in the middle of church. Anyway it was J and since it was so late he said he wouldn't get to the service before it would be over. We stayed after has they had a time of fellowship playing games and having coffee and dessert. It was a fun time and we made it home about 11:45 so we were all here together to bring in the new year.
There is nothing better than having the ones you love with you on the special days.
So we all eventually headed to bed, think it was around 2am when I finally got there.
Everyone was up fairly early this morning and as we are expecting company and I needed to get some cleaning done we plunged into the new day.
So all is pretty much in order and I am ready for a nap but alas it will soon be time to start our meal for today.
I am going to try and get the pictures of our new fireplace posted either this evening or tomorrow. Which ever time allows.
I hope each of you has a year full of blessings from God's hand and a life overflowing with the peace of His love in your hearts.
til next time,
Blessings,
Denise