WET PAINT!

Finally!!!!

I have been waiting to paint for forever! We painted the living room, hallway, dining room, and kitchen all in one day! I of course had help! Rachel, Jeff, John, and I spent all day taping, painting, and then painting some more. I was so excited to see the finished product. So here are some before and after pictures!

Dining Room Before....

Dining room after...

Living Room before...

Living Room After...

Kitchen before...
Kitchen After...

Hallway after... (no before pictures, you get the idea- it was white!)

Here are some fun shots on paint day...

Completed #74 & #75!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful day Sunday. We were able to spend some time with my mom and nephew on Sunday. After Church we went to lunch at Johnny Carino's and then hung out for a while...
We got my mom this beautiful orchid for Mothers Day. She loves flowers...


A belated birthday gift... I have been wanting to brag about the little pool/beach bag that I put together for my mom's birthday, but I had to wait until I gave it to her... I hope she enjoys using this on her vacation to Florida this summer!

I just snapped this shot of my nephew with John. He is getting so big. We played sonic on the Wii with him on Sunday and it was so fun. It was nice to just sit with mom and watch them play. I can't wait til they come visit!!!

Bryce and John...

B-E-A-U-tiful wedding...

We had a great time at our friends' wedding on Saturday. Our friend Andy married Heather, who is just so fun. We can't wait to have them come visit us in Roanoke. Here are some fun pictures from their special day.
The couple Mr. and Mrs.....

One of my favorite details of their wedding... The wedding was simple but so beautiful...
They had amazing cakes... (note the little motorcycle was not part of the cake table-it belonged to a little boy who thought it looked cool there!)

I loved their flowers. The Bridesmaid bouquet had little pearls in it to match the necklace...

Me and John... (I don't know why I am making that funny face... but check out the shoes-they aren't flip-flops!)

Jeff & Rachel...

More friends from ETSU... Greg and his fiance, Chelsea...

Jeff, Andy, John, and Greg.... We know Andy from ETSU. He was always the dependable guy with a good heart and would do anything for you if he could.... We are so happy he found Heather...

Their adorable Groom's cake. Him and John share their passion for fishing...

We can't wait for Andy & Heather and Greg & Chelsea to come visit...

Fireproof Finale...

Last Sunday, (I know I am a week behind), we went to our last Fireproof group meeting. I am going to miss seeing this weekly meeting. It was nice to sit and learn about relationships with our significant other and with God. We hope to meet still and just work on learning more and laughing and funny enough, we are thinking about doing Bible drills. Ya know, like teenagers and younger kids do. It sounds silly but we jokingly talked about it and did a couple drills and it was really fun. Okay, so anyways, I have some fun pictures to share.

This is the gang after the meeting enjoying strawberry shortcake and brownies. From Left: Greg and Maryanna, Sandra and Lynn, John and Mary, Kristi (me) and John.

Greg and Maryanna with a little bit of John on the side...

(this was after we tried to cook a grape in the microwave.) Sandra and Lynn... (Sandra cut her finger so she hasn't been able to play softball. I hope it is heeling so she doesn't have to keep going back to the clinic-sketchy place)

Mary and John... The sweetest couple ever... John is the slightly older version of my John-he took notes on how to 'cook' grapes and make 'big' sparklers!)
This is Greg and Maryanna's dog Libby. She loved the attention and I loved sharing some love with her and scratching those big ears...

God's plan...

(Sunset from our front porch)

Sometimes God has something planned for you, that you just don't foresee. John and I didn't make it to the Strawberry Festival and Chili Cook-Off here in Roanoke last Saturday. Instead, we made it to Augusta, GA to be with our dear friends Jeff and Rachel. Jeff's step-dad died in a car accident last Wednesday night. God has a reason for everything. Whether this be as simple as to bring Jeff and his mom closer or something we just don't see right now, he has a plan. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and thank you to all of you who kept us all in your prayers for safe travels down and back. We love Jeff and Rachel like a brother and sister and wish we could lift the burden from their heavy hearts. Glenn was an amazing man. He was talented, smart, brave and a great step-dad to Jeff. He will be missed.

No matter what you have planned or hope to get to do in the future, I pray that you make God a part of it.