Saturday, June 23, 2007

I Did It, I Did It....

I got a job, I got a job. LOL!!!

Let me explain. Dane is 4. We've been talking about getting him into school. Because of his age, he will have to go to Pre-K this coming year. Since moving to our new neighborhood, I've meet a few mother's that recommend Celebration Baptist Preschool. So I called on Thursday & got some information from the director, Patti. The school year starts September 5. They are in school from 9-1 pm. The State of Florida pays for him to go to school from 9-12:30, so there is an extra 30 minutes each day & their school year runs a little longer than what the state pays for. Total program fee is $400. I was making arrangements to come by next Tuesday when Charlie was off so both of us could see the school. While talking to Patti, I jokingly made a remark about getting a job now while Dane was in school. She said she needed some more substitutes. So I meet with her yesterday. Dane is now enrolled for school and I have a job!!! Whenever they need me, I'll work that day. I'll only have to work 8:30-1:30pm. And since I'm on the staff, we don't have to pay the $400!!
You can't imagine what a Blessing this is! I prayed so hard about this on Thursday. Charlie & I had a little "disagreement" about it. I know how hard it is to find a job working just the hours that his is in school. And with no other family/friends, I can't ask someone else to pick him up.
The Lord is so good!!!

And then...our realtor friend, Mary Alyce asked me yesterday if I wanted to make some extra money. She has a new listing & it needs some cleaning. Nothing major, just wiping down the bathrooms & kitchen, some small things. I'm drinking the last of my coffee now, and then heading over there. Maybe I can stop at a few yard sales on the way!!



God made Truth with many doors to welcome every believer who knocks on them.
Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931)

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

Not sure if there are any Men reading this, so I'll tell the ladies to tell their men!!

So, whatcha been up to? It's taken me a while to get back into my "routine". I had a little morning routine that I did & it seemed to start off my whole day (it started in my studio). But when Krystin came, the studio was also the guest bedroom, so I was kicked out!! LOL It was worth it though. I'm planning on having everything back in order by tomorrow.

I've been working on some projects around the house. Krystin helped me paint the hallway a few weeks ago. And this past week, I started on the living room.
Before:

















After:
















Charlie hung the tv on the wall and then mounted the surround sound speakers on two sconces I found at Michael's for $5 a piece. Next, we want to get a cabinet for the wall below to house all of our DVD's (last time I counted we had 240!)
I love the color. It's called Applesauce Cake. And the red is Sweet Spiceberry. I still need to paint the trim moulding. Haven't decided on that yet.

Ciao For Now!

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Too Short


Well, she's come and gone.

My step-daughter Krystin was her for the last two weeks and it just went too fast.


We had a lot of fun together just playing around & visiting.





Not sure who got more paint-the walls or her pants!!

We took a family vacation to Sea World



It all went too fast. Kinda like her growing up :0) She is really turning into a beautiful young lady-inside & out.

Thanks Krystin for a great time! We can't wait to see you again!

Love ya!