BLOGGING BLAHS

It seems that life has been so busy around here lately that my brain has absolutely no creative element left for thinking of what to write about. I think I can just say that my brain (& my body for that matter!) is tired. Sometimes even the effort to update you on what's happening in our lives is too much of a mountain to climb that I don't even do that! I don't think I'm the only one, however, as many of my "regular" blogs that I visit haven't been updating near as often either..... hence the title "Blogging Blahs". I think it's contaigous! :)

So what IS happening at the VO household?

We sold our house. Closing is set for May 1st. The goal is to move sometime mid-April, but we'll see if that happens. We HAVE to be out by May 1st, though.

House Update: Countertops are almost finished! If you've never laid your own laminate, you have no idea how STRESSFUL a job that is. You basically have 1 chance to get it right. Evan has done a lot of reading on all the projects that he's never done before, and his work quality, even without experience is amazing. He never ceases to amaze me how he figures out how to do things that he has never done and just goes at it and is usually very successful! This weekend, we plan to make a big hole in the south side of the house and put a 10 foot window in. Another one of those, "how's he going to do this?" projects. It's fun to watch him work. Still to do before we move in: paint, sand & finish the wood floors, bathroom vanity, toilet and flooring (once the paint is done!) & purchase & install appliances. At that point, we can move in and do the rest once we're there. (New doors, trim, finish the basement, deck, entry, school room, roof, siding, corrals, pastures, garden, flowers, etc. etc. etc.)

Joel has officially started Kindergarten! The first unit we are doing is a 10-day creation unit. We are having a lot of fun with it, and will probably take a few months off after this unit is completed -- with both kids -- until we are settled at the new house. I like starting school mid-summer with the kids, and will probably do that once again this year. It all depends on our schedule. Even with a ton of new materials, I'm just not very motivated at the moment. Everything will start fresh once we get moved & settled.

At the moment, Joel's glasses have been found.....

I'm reading this addicting Christian fiction series by Karen Kingsbury/Gary Smalley right now called "The Redemption Series". I can't put them down! They have made me really think about marriage and raising a family -- both in good times & bad, and how trusting the Lord is key in every situation. If you enjoy some good fiction, I would recommend these.

We have one last week in our women's Bible study. It's been a good 10 weeks, and God continues to work in my heart through this study.

That's a quick update for now!