ALMOST THERE

Yep, We are almost there. Probably within the next 2-3 weeks, we will be in our new home. This will be our last home, and we are good with that. I just can't seem to post pictures and make comments when so many of my loved ones are in pain. I have friends who are grieving for lost spouses and family members for painful situations. Children who need comfort and help, church family in dire need. I love you all, but it just seems right to take a break right here.... And give thanks for what God has given me, to be humble for my blessings, and to ask mercy and grace for friends, family, and me.

Thank you.

TEMPORARY HOME

We moved out of our little cabin on the first day of July. We didn't think we had much to move because we left the cabin furnished. WRONG.
 

I guess we all have so much more than we think. How do you like my organization!!
 

Today, we got our home phone moved to the apartment and Internet re-established. YEA! I sure have missed checking up on my friends and family.

It has been a chore scheduling deliveries of cabinets etc. But all is wonderful!! We are healthy and the house is moving fast. I don't really know where to start.We have rock up .Bathroom cabinets are in. Kitchen cabinets will be by next week. Basement dropped ceiling is in. Most of woodwork is stained and interior doors have been delivered.Here are a few pics.
 

Joe Hammonds, our builder nailing the wood up.


 

Steve Heinbeck is our painter and stains all the wood.

 

This is the hardwood floors being tempered before they go down.

Everything is moving smoothly and we can't wait for everyone to come visit.

ALMOST GOODBYE TO BOULDER DRIVE

The hot-steamy weather has continued for the last couple of weeks. Even then, the mornings and evenings have been precious of the lake. We are spending some of our last few days in our little cabin with the ducks, squirrels, minks, and foxes. Yes, I think we are feeling a bit sentimental. This has been our home through all the seasons a couple of times. We certainly have enjoyed the summers.

And gosh, one can not forget the beautiful, breathtaking winter scenes.


Fall of the year is always beautiful. It is like living under a canopy of color.



Last, but definitely not least is the springtime. It is my favorite season. All things are new again. There is always opportunities to plant new things and anxiously await the perennials to emerge.


John, Jessica, Sebastian and Liza, as well as Ashley and Chris were here and we had a yummy lunch of my Fried Chicken, fresh garden corn, green beans, tomatoes and potatoes. We also had fresh onions and sliced cucumbers.
Here are some pictures of our wonderful summer day.

SAUNA-LIKE WEATHER

We have had a couple weeks of hot, steamy weather. Temperatures in the low 90's paired with KY's high humidity, IT'S A STEAM BATH. Nevertheless, progress has continued at the house. Speaking of hot, check out the colors in the basement. This is the familyroom/play room.

 

Not to be outdone, check out the Guest master bedroom suite.
Not for the faint hearted, I know. This is just one coat so it might calm down when the final coat goes on.


 

But hey, we like it. Love those south-west colors.

Our ceiling has been a work in progress. Our builder was at least a week getting it up. It seemed so slow going up even with 4 workers. This is the final result, and we are not disappointed.

 

Here is a preview of the rock. I hope it blends well enough with the rest of the house.



Comments welcome and needed.
By the way, we closed on our little lake cabin today, so we are going to be homeless in 2 weeks.

We hope the new owners have as much pleasure and healing as we have had for the past 2 and 1/2 years.

This is a special place that one can only know by living here. God bless the new owners.

MEMORIAL DAY 2010

We have had a good holiday weekend. On Friday we got our front door installed on the new house. That was exciting. We don't have the door handle in yet but this is a picture of the doors with a temporary door knob.


On Saturday, Phil worked all day weed-eating and clearing at the lakes edge. It looks really nice. I fishing while he worked. Levi, Lucy and I also cruised up and down the lake most of the day. We rescued him about three and made him quit working. We then took him for a boat ride while he napped and enjoyed himself.

On Sunday, we woke up, made coffee and was on the lake by 5:30 a.m. We cruised to the farthest and biggest part of the lake, drank our coffee and watched the sun come up.
By 7-7:30, the sun slowly shown above the tree tops.Phil captured this picture just as the sun began to pop and just as I woke up!!. Yes, he let me nod off, all snuggled under my blanket. How magnificent it truly was. We watched the fog lift right beside the boat as the sun continued to rise. The water began to glisten and looked like hundreds of sparkling diamonds as the sun caught the ripples. Sorry we didn't take pictures of this, but to tell the truth, it was so breathtaking and special that we forgot.
Phil did manage to take these of me sleeping. He woke me up just as the sun came over the tree tops.
OOH Well, today is June 6th and I am just publishing this post. I thought I did a week ago, but oops, I hit save.

LEVI AND THE LAKE

 
Levi absolutely loves the water. We can't keep him out of it.
 










If you thought this was a foo-foo puppy. Think again.
 






He has no shame. Play is the game. No matter that he was just groomed....










PLAY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME.



Fun is trying to swat minnows.



A tired, wet puppy .....


Had to take a nap on the boat ride home.


Here we are after a nice bath and dinner; Ready for bed.

PAINT AND PRIMER

 
We have primer over the drywall in the garage.

 
The top deck is finished. The paint colors are the countrylane red and khaki. Khaki is on the ceiling, and of course, I put a shiny sheen to it.
 
We can't wait to have coffee at daybreak right here!
 

This is a picture of the main living area as of today.
By the way, my Alaskan bear goes in that large space above!!