Home Depot

Today Scott and I thought we would expand our homeowner skills. We attended a tiling class at Home Depot. It was very informative and now I don't think I ever want to do a tiling project. The man teaching the class was wonderful! We learned a lot and I think I could do a tiling job if my life depended on it, but man you have to have a lot of patients and time. We plan to attend a closet organization class next weekend at Home Depot. I am for sure we will soon be flipping houses...NOT!

Fireproof...the movie

Scott and I had our monthly date night Fri. A local chruch was showing the movie Fireproof for free! My brother and his wife saw this movie and had great reviews. So we thought what a great activity to do that was also free. We loved the movie. It is so moving. I recommend that everyone, no mater what stage of life you are in, you needs to see this movie. There was not a dry eye in the crowd. We also bought the Love Dare book. The pastor of this church is also having two follow up bible studies focusing on the book and this movie. We are going to try to attend them too. I think the DVD is coming out soon!

Painting

We have been spending most of our free time working on our bedroom. It is amazing how much prep work you need to do before you can actually begin painting.
We have done the following:
removed the wallpaper
scrapped the popcorn ceiling
primed the ceiling
retextured the ceiling
painted the ceiling
took off all the base boards
primed the walls
and finally today put on the first coat of paint...and I must say with all the work and sweet it looks great! I will post pictures (before and after) once it is all done!
I am thinking should Scott and I flip houses....no, it's not worth it! I have to say I have learned a lot in this process and have applied some tricks I have seen on HGTV. Good thing I watch a lot of t.v.

Soup...for a cold day

Since it is freezing everywhere I thought I would share a soup recipe Scott and I love. It is super easy! Enjoy
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

1 small onion chopped
1 (16 oz) can chili beans
1 (15 oz) can black beans-drained
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn- drained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (12 oz) can or bottle beer (we have substituted with chicken broth)
2 (10oz) cans Rotel (mild or regular)
1 package taco seasoning
1-2 cans chicken (depends on your liking)

Place all above ingredients in your crock pot. Set slow cooker on low for 5 hours.

Ideas to top with: shredded cheese, sour cream or tortilla chips.

Weekend Recap

This past weekend Scott and I headed to Omaha to throw Jodie a surprise birthday party! Jodie's family and friends were invited to come to the Texas Roadhouse at 4:30. We were all there waiting for her. When she walked in the door we jumped from behind the chest level high wall and yelled surprise. We got Jodie good! She was totally surprised. The adults then went to the Funny Bone Comedy Club for a night of laughs. J. Medicine Hat was the comedian. He had people come to the stage to be hypnotized. So me being a good sport and since it was Jodie's birthday, I took one for the team and got hypnotized. I guess our group loved seeing me up there. It was a great weekend getaway. It was also so wonderful to spend time with my best friend!

Bedroom Makeover

We have decided it is time to start the year off right with some home makeovers. We are working on the master bedroom! So far I have taken down the 80's country blue wallpaper. I am now working on taking off the popcorn ceiling! I will keep you all posted on the progress!

Janessa

I just had to put this picture up of my niece! She is so much fun! All my nieces and nephews are so great. Today, my other niece, Jenna, stayed with my mom and asked to call me today! I treasure these precious moments!

2008 was Great, but 2009 is MINE!

This is my slogan for the year!
Highlights of 2008:
planned a wedding
married my amazing, wonderful husband
had a awesome honeymoon
traveled to see see family and friends

Have a blessed 2009! I know 2009 will be amazing for everyone, remember In God We Trust! God has wonderful plans for all of us! He loves us more than we can ever imagine!