DIY Home Improvement Projects - 2010

Ever had the urge to change things around the house? Me, too! Sometimes my ideas are small and require minimal effort. However, from time to time, the plans are much grander. Here is our list of 7 home improvement projects to complete before Thanksgiving.

1. Enlarge our patio area.

2. Turn closet near kitchen into a pantry.

3. Remove pantry cabinet in kitchen and replace with base cabinet and perhaps a wall cabinet. The pantry cabinet will be repurposed in the computer room or Bob's shop. Cut pass through in wall between kitchen and great room.

4. New countertops for the kitchen! WooHoo!

5. Remove carpet in great room, hallway and computer/workout room. Replace with tiles that resemble wood flooring. Since we cannot match the tiles currently in our kitchen and entry, we will remove and replace those as well. These tiles are not costly and easily replaced when I decide (in a few years) to change!

6. Remove cabinets over toilets and replace with smaller ones. Paint vanities (any color but WHITE)! The cabinets we remove will be used in the laundry room.

7. Paint for great room and kitchen, possibly the hall as well.

My hubby is a great handy man and number 2 on our list is already complete and he is working on number 3. I love that man. I will be posting pics as we complete each project!

We Love Mr. Bob.......

Bob's birthday was April 8th. Around our house birthdays are celebrated but not in a huge way...usually we dine out with the Birthday Boy or Girl selecting the restaurant. There are gifts involved, too but nothing extravagant. This birthday turned out to be something really special. Let me fill you in.........

After leaving the workforce in 2008, Bob took care of the house and our family while I worked. He did an amazing job but missed the routine of a regular job. In August of 2009, the Redland Elementary School (RES) opened its doors. The men of our church directed traffic the first few weeks of August. It soon became apparent that traffic control would be needed each morning, so Bob now had his job! The school and its faculty and students soon became very special to Bob and he to them. So on the morning of his birthday, he was greeted with a HUGE sign, plus lots of birthday wishes. After traffic duty was over, he was given a tour of the school and visited every classroom. There he was showered with gifts, cards, songs and so much more, pure LOVE!

In the end, he came away with more Snicker bars and cokes than anyone should need plus lots of gift cards for food and fishing gear. It is quite clear that RES loves Mr. Bob, and I do, too!

Life List........

This has been an emotional week for me. I'm not sure why......... Perhaps the death of a relative has caused me to reflect on my own mortality or perhaps it's just me being female. However, I'm determined to be thankful for all things God has supplied.

A Savior

A loving husband (After 33 years, he's still my best friend)

Children and grandchildren

A loving family (blood relations and my adopted family: Adam Family - take note)

Special friends (especially Lisha, who keeps me sane and on track)

A wonderful work environment and great partners in ministry (who wouldn't love working at Mulder?)

Even though Bob will lose his job by year's end, we are trusting God to supply all we need. We can't let the uncertainty of tomorrow guide how we live our lives. I firmly believe God has His hand in all things that are affecting my family. I choose to celebrate all things...find joy in all things.....and praise Him always!

Random Ramblings..........

PTL - We are finally in the new facility at Mulder. More and more people are hearing about God's Church here on this hill in Redland, so the space is definitely needed. I wish I could tell everyone I know how awesome it is to be able to serve God in this place. I'm blessed......

VBS is just around the corner and my friend, Lisha, is doing a great job getting everything ready. I hope she doesn't stress about the process. It always works out great and to the Glory of God! So Lisha, here is your mantra until June 13, "God is in control and He will be glorified in all we do". Bring on those 300 children........

Baseball is in full swing. Richard is having a ball (pun intended) and has 2 homeruns under his belt. Many thanks to Mark, Craig, Bruce and Kit. They are all great coaches......

My husband is the kindest man I know. We've been married a looooonnnngggggg time, but I seem to love him more each day!

Wednesday Supper is almost ready. Joan is a wonderful cook who takes great care of our members by preparing these good meals. Mexican tonight!

Adoption Day is scheduled for June 17 at 9:30 am. While Richard has been with us his entire life, we've never made the situation permanent. Praises to God for allowing the process to go so smoothly.

No matter how badly things go, I am always reminded of God's ove for me...............................