Home Projects and our Birthday Boy!

Over the past weekend Brian and I were both keeping busy with projects around the house. Brian installed our new sump pump which he has been wanting to do for awhile. And he also got the battery back up running (just in case!).

I was busy painting. My project right now is Justin's bedroom. We haven't done anything to it since moving into the house and making it the official "nursery." Although I've been wanting to give it a little makeover for a little while now, I'm finally putting my thoughts into action! While away in Lancaster a couple weekends ago, I stopped in at the Pottery Barn Outlet and found a cute sham cover for his bed (for $1.50!) which led to the inspiration. It had all of the colors that I wanted to include in his room (blue, green and red), and as well was the style I was looking for (it's a quilt pattern with patches of all different patterns/colors). Here's a pic of the sham to give a better idea ... So, on Saturday I headed to Home Depot to get a few needed things (mainly paint!) and as well a few things for Brian (I've become a pro at buying PVC ... sometimes even multiple times in one day!). I'm paiting Justin's room 2 different colors ... blue on the top and green on the bottom. As well, I painted a head/foot board that we were given (Thanks Grandad!) the blue color, and 2 shelves for his wall the green color. On Saturday Brian and I put the first coat of blue on, and then decided it needed another coat, so I did that this morning while Sydney napped (and believe it or not, Haiiley and Justin did a great job playing ... with toys ... for the entire hour!!). Now we have to wait 24 hours before we can put the painters tape on the blue paint before doing the green on the bottom. I'm hoping to paint it tomorrow, so we'll see! After I paint the green I'll be sure to post some pics! I still need to find a solid red comforter for his bed ... but it's slowly starting to come together very nicely. Justin is very excited about all of these changes to his room which is neat.

Speaking of our little buddy ... he is 3 years old today! We are so thankful to God for blessing us with Justin. It has been a joy to watch him grow and mature over this past year, and we are so excited to see how God will continue to work in his life over this next year. It's hard to believe that a year ago he wasn't even talking. Anyone who spends time with Justin now knows that it's a little bit different these days! Here's a recent pic of the birthday boy (photocredit goes to Aunt Krista!) ...

My parents and Matt came for a visit on Sunday and stayed until Monday. It was wonderful having them here and spending time with them. Last night after volleyball we got a quick game of spades in before they left to head back home. The guys gave us girls a beating ... but it was still fun getting to play (we'll take them next time Mom!) and have great fellowship with them.

Thanks to all who prayed for our family last week ... by God's grace no one else got sick all week and this week everyone's healthy. It's kind of the Lord to give us reminders of our daily need for Him ... it's so easy to take the little things for granted.