The Oliver's

Everyday Cricut

2010-05-02T14:48:00.004-05:00

Hello just another quick post to let you know that I have come across a great blog called Everyday Cricut. Right now they have a fantastic give away in celebration of National Scrapbooking Day!Everyday Cricut.

Beary Scrapy Gals

2010-04-21T22:19:00.004-05:00

Hello everyone just a really quick post to let you know that I have come across a great blog called Beary Scrappy Girls Design Team. Right now they have a fantastic blog candy to give away! The Beary Scrap Design Team.

Cricut

2010-04-21T22:04:00.009-05:00

After getting my Cricut, which I love, I have decided to post sites that I find helpful and provides free files!

Fossil Rim

2010-04-18T00:36:00.000-05:00

Josiah's Visit

2010-04-15T00:30:00.000-05:00

We had such a great time! I'm glad I was able to spend some one-on-one time with him!

The Beautiful Snow

2010-03-21T23:26:00.000-05:00

Dublin Dr. Pepper

2010-02-21T23:19:00.000-06:00

Mom's Birthday

2009-12-13T19:46:00.000-06:00

Georgia

2009-12-13T19:42:00.005-06:00

I don't know what was in the air, that only got to Mom and Eddie, but whatever it was it made them silly!

BJ hit a Black Friday Sale!

2009-12-01T16:18:00.002-06:00

After leaving the motel at 5, BJ decided to stop at Home Depot and check out the sales! He said they were amazing!

Kitchen Decorations

2009-12-01T16:15:00.001-06:00

BJ and his mom went shopping and got some cute stuff for the kitchen! It was a very nice surprise. (Yes, I know you can see junk in the mirror)

Decorating Our Kitchen - In Progress

2009-11-25T19:42:00.002-06:00

BJ working at home....

2009-11-16T15:29:00.002-06:00

BJ's new job is definitely more stressful than his last!!!

Upgrade

2009-11-16T15:26:00.002-06:00

I finally decided it was time to upgrade! I got the little tv for my 13th Birthday! I've gotten lots of use out of it, but it's time to get something I don't need a magnifying glass to see across the room.

Cuddly kitty

2009-11-16T15:25:00.002-06:00

Bahamas

2009-10-24T14:44:00.002-05:00

Schlitterbahn 2009

2009-07-28T15:11:00.003-05:00

Schlitterbahn and beach 2008

2009-07-28T14:51:00.004-05:00

Memory Verse Week 13

2009-07-27T07:15:00.001-05:00

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,...I can do everything through him who gives me strength. -Philippians 4:12b-13

Memory Verse Week 12

2009-07-20T07:14:00.000-05:00

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" -Isaiah 6:8

Family

2009-07-15T23:17:00.000-05:00

Memory Verse Week 11

2009-07-13T07:13:00.000-05:00

He must become greater; I must become less. -John 3:30

Memory Verse Week 10

2009-07-06T07:12:00.000-05:00

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." -Romans 10:13

Memory Verse Week 9

2009-06-29T07:11:00.000-05:00

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! -1Corinthians 10:12

Memory Verse Week 8

2009-06-22T07:09:00.001-05:00

"My grace is sufficient for you,for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me." -2 Corinthians 12:9

11 Days!

2009-06-15T19:26:00.002-05:00

I'm really excited! Lorena won concert tickets, for the same weekend I will be visiting for my nephew's Birthday party!! I can't wait to go and hang out with my sister. Looking forward to my visit even more!

Memory Verse Week 7

2009-06-15T03:08:00.001-05:00

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11

Memory Verse Week 6

2009-06-08T03:06:00.001-05:00

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. -Colossians 4:5

Red concert

2009-06-06T14:34:00.003-05:00

The Pool

2009-06-06T14:07:00.005-05:00

This has been a 2 month process, cleaning it out and then filling it up! BJ worked really hard at getting it cleaned up (in May). He got it cleaned up and it rained every weekend after that, so we just recently got to drain it again and then fill it up! My friend Isa's husband is on the volunteer fire department and offered to come fill it up for us! Yay! The pool guy was over working on it as it was being filled up. I also got to see my nephew and nieces. Of course it was fun hanging out with Isa too!

Sweet husband

2009-06-02T10:02:00.002-05:00

My husband is so sweet and thoughtful! I came home from a stressful day of testing and he had though of me. I had a nice new soft pillow! As well as a new kitchen appliance! I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life.

Classes

2009-06-02T09:58:00.001-05:00

I am now registered for summer and fall classes! Yay!

Memory Verse Week 5

2009-06-02T09:56:00.001-05:00

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. -1 Thessalonians 4:7

Memory Verse Week 4

2009-06-02T09:54:00.002-05:00

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind';and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself." -Luke 10:27

Memory Verse Week 3

2009-05-17T19:52:00.002-05:00

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand."
-John 10:27-28

Memory Verse Week 2

2009-05-11T19:49:00.000-05:00

Whoever loves money never has money enough, whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.
-Ecclesiastes 5:10a

Memory Verse Week 1

2009-05-04T16:17:00.001-05:00

[He] is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
-Ephesians 3:20

Ignite 2009

2009-05-03T16:56:00.002-05:00

On our way to the concert!!
BJ and I were sitting under the bleachers waiting for the storm to pass, so I pulled out the camera and snapped this cheesy picture of us!
They packed half of us under the bleachers and the other half went to the gym. Unfortunately the storm interrupted Sanctus Real and I didn't get a chance to get a picture of them, they were really good though!
Flyleaf
Kirk Cameron, amazing speaker. He talked about the movie Fireproof. Luckily BJ and I had seen it so we knew what he was talking about!
Francis, he spoke to the lucky half of the people in the gym! We just happened to be in there! The entire gym filled up before it was over with....and the other half was still under the bleachers. So many of us there!
David Crowder Band. He pulled out some old school instruments and played some 80's music. It was so much fun!
I love this picture, with Chris Tomlin he had candles set up all over the stage. The big picture is of the orchestra and the one man standing was the director, it sounded awesome!

Chris Tomlin, he's such a funny guy. He got so excited with the crowd. It was an amazing concert. BJ and I found out about it at 11:45 in the morning and it started at 2! Tickets were going to be pretty high, but when we got there we found someone who had a stack of them for cheap! I'm so glad we got to go. BJ really likes Flyleaf and has always wanted to me to see them live. It was an AWESOME day and we are so blessed that we were able to make it.

April 17th

2009-05-03T16:41:00.004-05:00

I made a spontaneous visit to Oklahoma. What fun! I sure did enjoy seeing my sister, nieces and nephews. Jeremiah is growing so fast it is unbelievable! Josiah is always funny, he comes up with some of the cutest stories ever. While I was there I got assigned "baby duty" what a TERRIBLE duty! I had to entertain the baby when he wanted it...it was so much fun to play with him and see him blow tons of spit bubbles! Lorena and I took all 4 kids to the bowling alley for Josiah's first trip to the bowling alley. He had so much fun and wanted to keep bowling. Lorena and I got a chance to break away from the busy business and go to one of my favorite stores, Gordman's. We laughed so hard and had so much fun. Who knew shopping would provide so much entertainment when mom wasn't there wearing an old school life preserver! haha. I also got to see and help work on my brother-in-law's new awesome shop! It is in such a great location and they have made some MAJOR transformations to 2 rooms. I'm anxious to go back to see how it turned out with everything in it.

Schedule

2009-04-11T18:42:00.001-05:00

Monday 11-2
Tuesday 11-2
apt 3
Wednesday 6-9
Thursday 6-9
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11-2

The Porch

2009-04-11T15:52:00.002-05:00

Today the porch got some much needed attention! What a difference a coat of paint can make! Now, I want the entire thing painted! haha

Orange Flowers

2009-04-07T09:23:00.002-05:00

Mom had BJ and I over for dinner Sunday night, surprisingly I didn't have to cook it! haha...Dinner was so good, I really enjoyed it. While mom was slaving away I made this cute pot of flowers. The pot is white with orange and green on it, it matches our colors really well in the house!

Birthday shoes

2009-04-07T09:10:00.001-05:00

I just love the shoes that Mom got me for my Birthday! She sure knows my style! hehe...I can't wait to wear them! Thanks mom!

Today's the day...

2009-04-02T08:49:00.002-05:00

Why I'm not taking any phone calls from mom....

2009-04-01T13:04:00.004-05:00

Well, today is April 1st, and my mom has a bad history of getting me on this "holiday". Therefore, I am left guarded with everything mom says on this day...wondering is it truth or is it a joke?! I do have some funny memories of some good times. I have to admit I was not laughing years ago when one of these particular pranks was pulled. I don't remember how old I was, probably in middle school or elementary when I came into the kitchen eating a poptart (my favorite) and I don't remember her exact words, but she said something like, "I can't believe you're eating those after the mouse was in that box." I think I spit it out and probably screamed in disgust my fright for little furry creatures or moths, or any bug of any sort just about made my heart stop when she said that!

Another of mom's favorite April Fool's jokes (this one was kind of a special treat, I didn't mind) is she would always pack our lunches for school and on April Fool's she would pack plastic "toy" food in my sister's and my lunch boxes and then bring us Subway after we had a chance to worry we wouldn't have lunch.

I have never really pulled any good ones...BJ and I did one together the first April Fool's we were married (it had been 4 months since we got married) and we called his gullible mom and told her that I was pregnant. I don't remember why at the time it would have been such an awful thing for me to have been pregnant besides the fact we were newly weds....I think something else was going on, but anyways, she was quite surprised and asked us all sorts of questions about it. She was really going, I think she even told Jerry and they were both on the phone talking to us. It was funny though when we said April Fool's.

I'm just kidding mom, I'll take your call...but beware if I don't believe you.

Adorable Flowers and Pot

2009-03-31T19:20:00.000-05:00

This was such a cute idea! I love how simple and quick it went together and how adorable the end result was. Mom and I had fun putting these together today!

Funny faces

2009-03-30T18:37:00.005-05:00

Uncle BJ told Josiah to make funny faces! Together they had some pretty funny ones!

My handsome hard worker

2009-03-30T18:34:00.004-05:00

I love how green it has turned here! BJ takes good care of our lawn!

Birthday workout

2009-03-25T09:50:00.004-05:00

For my Birthday my sister gave me a wonderful present, a Tae Bo dvd, she said she really enjoyed it and thought I would too! Well, I did the entire dvd two days in a row. It was so much fun, the time just flew by! The 45 minutes was so packed of moves and sweat! Yesterday while I was doing it, I had a hard time continuing my buns hurt sooooo bad! Today it was painful to get out of bed! I really want to get at it again today, fight pain with pain! Thanks for the fun dvd!

Table & chandelier

2009-03-23T17:14:00.001-05:00

BJ and Richie worked hard at getting the chandelier up! It looks really good!!

Schedule

2009-03-23T09:54:00.001-05:00

Monday 11-2
2:30 apt
I'll work on the blog later today too! We had an exciting weekend to post on!
Tuesday 11-2
Wednesday 6-9
Thursday 6-9
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11-2

Schedule

2009-03-16T16:52:00.001-05:00

Well, Spring Break is over, back to the old regular schedule!
Monday 11-2
apt. 2:30
Tuesday 11-2
Wednesday 6-9
Thursday 6-9
Friday apt 2:30
Saturday
Sunday 11-2

Before & After Kitchen/Dining Remodel

2009-03-14T22:49:00.006-05:00

I thought I would post an order of progression for the remodel we did for our kitchen and dining. From before we started to finish. What a big job it has been but we are proud and Shantyl can't seem to stay out it cause she loves it so much. I've gotten more home made food lately and I love it! Glad my baby enjoys her new kitchen.

I could not have done all this w/o the help of friends and family. Thanks everyone!
-BJ

Before Picture of what the kitchen use to be.

Demolition has begun, the thin sheetrock ripped off and getting ready to tear out the 8' ceiling and separation wall that closed in the kitchen area.
8' Ceiling and wall has been removed and I am safely breathing the dirty air.Pulling down sheetrock and lots of nasty dust that has built up over years and years.

About to rip out the existing window.
Rotten floor joists torn out and new ones in. Now Its time to put in some new plywood..
Bathroom door getting ready to be removed.

Getting after it with the sheetrock!
Window on the right is the replacement for the one mentioned above, and a brand new window cut out on the left. Sheetrock Primed... and ready to be done with it all by this point for sure!

We can see the end of the tunnel... new kitchen/dining.

A clean picture w/o all the mess.... not quite done but you get the point.

Our trip to Winstar

2009-03-14T12:14:00.006-05:00

Mom's happy whether she is winning or losing...she likes to play those machines!

Mom and Eddie were really nice and took BJ and I gambling! What fun we had! Of course the stories in the car are always hilarious as well as mom's theories and strategies on how to win....Our Friday the 13th trip turned out to be not very lucky for me! I think the machine just ate my money as soon as it sucked it in! BJ won a few dollars out of the deal, but other wise it was just a good fun trip! Thanks for taking us!

Kitchen

2009-03-13T09:05:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I finally managed to get all the base and crown molding painted! We are so close to being finished with the kitchen! I'm so excited! I have spent so many hours in the kitchen just enjoying it! Plus I have really enjoyed cooking!

Crown Molding

2009-03-08T17:26:00.003-05:00

So, I guess catching BJ sitting in most of my earlier pictures wasn't nearly as funny as catching him laying on the job this afternoon!

I love the way the crown molding looks! I'm really excited that the guys are getting it put up, not only because it looks really nice, but because it means a lot of the tools will find homes elsewhere!

Schedule

2009-03-08T17:22:00.003-05:00

Here's my schedule for this week:
Monday 11-2
Tuesday 11-2
going to Ft. Worth with Christy
Wednesday apt 10
hopefully spend the afternoon with mom
Thursday working on my school stuff
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11-2

Friday

2009-03-07T14:13:00.002-06:00

It was such a nice day, I just relaxed most of the day. I did exercise, so I managed to do something productive. After talking about making Chicken Enchilada's for a week I finally made them. They were so EASY and cheesy! I used a shortcut method which took several steps out of making them and it only took me 20 minutes or so to get them prepared and go into the oven. They turned out really delicious. Joe really liked them (sure he was just glad it wasn't hot dogs). One of BJ's friends wanted to go to the movies, we went at 9:45 to see Watchman. That has got to be one of the worst movies have seen in a long time! Wow, it turned out to be half porno and half gruesome bloodiness. I thought it was over after we had been there an hour and a half and then it continued....same thing happened several times, thinking it was over and it kept on going! At 12:30 it finally ended! We had a good time even though only 1 of the 4 of us really enjoyed it!

The perfect setup

2009-03-05T12:00:00.002-06:00

I just love my new kitchen! It is the perfect setup to study in! The last few days, while preparing for midterms I have been pretty much permanently stationed in the kitchen, working at the bar. It has really given me time to admire the beautiful work that was done in here! It gives me an excuse for being out here too! I think BJ thought I was weird when I would tell him I was just standing in the kitchen admiring it...now I have a great reason to be out here, when I'm not cooking. B.G. loves it too!

Schedule

2009-03-01T20:06:00.002-06:00

Wow, it's hard to believe it is already March 1st!!! Here's my schedule for the week:
Monday 11-2
3-6 studying
Tuesday 11-2
3-6 studying
Wednesday 6-9
am studying
Thursday am studying
6-9 midterm
Friday- day with mom?
Saturday- day with BJ
Sunday 11-2

Valentines Day 2-28

2009-02-28T21:45:00.002-06:00

BJ and I celebrate Valentines Day a little bit late this year....that's okay, it was a great day! I had a semi-busy Saturday. I met a friend for lunch, had an eye appointment and then BJ surprised me and said we would go shopping for my Valentine's Day present and go out to eat. The first store we went in, the first shoe I picked up, I thought was adorable! They even had them in my size! The heel wasn't quite as tall as I planned, but they were too cute! BJ has been wanting to eat at Macaroni Grill, so we ate there for a special treat (since I generally don't eat out, because of outrageous calorie intake). We had a delicious meal and I thought they were going to have to roll me out the front door! I was so full when I left! I had a great night with my loving handsome husband!

My sister and nephews visit

2009-02-28T21:39:00.003-06:00

I really enjoyed seeing my sister and nephews! Josiah was so much fun to play with! We had fun building a bus, chair, and random things with waffle blocks (a set of blocks my sister and I had as kids). Of course we played dirt bikes in his moon sand and I got to watch him ride a bicycle with no motor! I enjoyed my holding my nephew and seeing how big he has gotten in the last couple weeks! It was really nice seeing my sister again and watch her take pictures on her "mini photo shoot" her work is amazing! As usual we had many laughs and a lot of fun. I was so excited to show off my beautiful kitchen and cook in it for everyone who came over for a wonderful evening. I'm so glad they were able to come to Texas for a visit!

A nice surprise!

2009-02-28T14:05:00.000-06:00

I just found out that I have company coming!!! 2 nieces, 2 nephews and my sister!!!! I'm really excited that they are all coming to visit!!!!!

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I hope Karissa gets feeling better!!! Sad that I won't get to see them after all! It sure was a nice thought!

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I just found out that I have company coming!!! 2 nieces, 2 nephews and my sister!!!! I'm really excited that they are all coming to visit!!!!!

Confusing hu?! Great news!!!! Karissa is feeling better and so now they are on the road headed my way!

Time to get serious!

2009-02-21T21:43:00.001-06:00

Tonight was full of laughs, the guys decided to get serious....about the xbox! So, I saw BJ move the tv out from against the wall and heard Joe, "Can we hook up the BIG speakers? Please? Please? It'll be so cool!" It cracked me up, just like a little kid! I think he was part teasing, but when you get two serious xboxers together, weird stuff happens and you get sound meant for a stadium of people in your very own living room!

The kitchen

2009-02-21T21:38:00.001-06:00

Yesterday, BJ got the stove, sink, microwave, and dishwasher all hooked up!!! I was able to cook for the first time in 3 months in the kitchen! I was so thrilled! I didn't even mind making brownies at 11:30 at night! Today, I have been making up for lost time with the dishwasher, I'm FINALLY down to the last load of dusty dishes. I really have enjoyed being in the kitchen!

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-18T13:29:00.002-06:00

It turned out so great! It amazes me at how awesome it is! I never thought our little kitchen could be transformed into something so fantastic!

Counter tops- Today!

2009-02-18T08:10:00.003-06:00

I am excited, to finally say, that in a couple hours our counter tops will be here and be installed! BJ and Joe hung up the microwave last night and moved the stove in! It's looking more and more like a kitchen!

Kitchen update

2009-02-16T17:20:00.002-06:00

Well, the guys were working hard again! It sure is starting to come together! Our counter top should be here soon! I'm ready to take pictures that don't have tools and clutter everywhere!!!

Valentines Day

2009-02-16T17:05:00.001-06:00

Sorry, that's got to be the dorkiest picture (either one)!

Well, for Valentines I bought BJ a new game for his little addiction....the xbox!

Schedule

2009-02-15T14:21:00.001-06:00

Monday 11-2
Tuesday 11-2
Wednesday 6-9
Thursday 6-9
Friday 11-2
Saturday workshop
Sunday 11-2

I will be also at the Chiropractor 3 times this week. Hopefully, I will get to spend a little time card making with mom as well!

Flooring

2009-02-09T11:18:00.001-06:00

It looks really amazing!

Gambling!

2009-02-08T11:43:00.002-06:00

I cashed out at $19.90, coming out $4.90 ahead of when I went in!
Mom is definitely a happy gambler. I think all 3 of us had a good time!

Family time...

2009-02-08T11:28:00.002-06:00

Making Rice Crispy Treats

2009-02-08T11:23:00.002-06:00

Fun times at my sister's house

2009-02-06T11:10:00.003-06:00

He loves his grammy, his hands are so busy, he managed to put up the "I love you" sign.
Grammy thinks that Jeremiah was pointing, "I'm with stupid!"

Crazy day....Packing!

2009-02-05T10:32:00.003-06:00

After much dilemma and figuring if the trip was going to work out in the end...I am finally packing and VERY EXCITED to leave!!! I can't wait to get my hands on Jeremiah and play with Josiah and the girls! Of course, I'm always happy to see my sister! Only a few hours and we will be fighting over who gets to hold the baby who gets to build the tower with Josiah, play spotz maker with Karissa, and barbies with Makayla! Look out Grammy, I'm younger and meaner!!! :)

Counter top not too far away...

2009-02-05T10:30:00.000-06:00

This morning the guy came and measured for our counter top! It takes about 2- 2 1/2 weeks to get it cut! We still have a lot of work to do between now and then, but it is finally starting to come together. I am so grateful for all the time BJ and our friends put into working on the kitchen.

EXCITED!!!!

2009-02-01T10:41:00.003-06:00

Only a few days until I get to see my sister, nieces and nephews!!!!!! I am so glad that I am going to make another trip to see them!

Cabinets day 2

2009-01-31T10:29:00.002-06:00

In the above picture...beside the corner cabinet will be the stove an microwave, and where the ladder is blocking the fridge will go!

In between that set of cabinets will be our dishwasher.
Of course, this is the only reason some people love to come over to our house! I'm so glad I got BJ an xbox!!! It's nice having his friends over.

Merle put in about 14 hours working on our cabinets getting them level and looking nice!! We are blessed to have such nice friends come help us out!

hanging...

2009-01-29T21:31:00.002-06:00

By the way, the pictures are crooked not the wall...well sort of...

They are HERE!!!

2009-01-29T14:41:00.003-06:00

I was going to tease y'all and just put pictures of the boxes, but you got lucky, BJ opened a few...I was going to wait til they were installed to get a picture!! Okay, doubt I could have held off with the excitement! Anyways, I think they are beautiful!

Mom's New Year Resolution Tracker

2009-01-28T21:59:00.009-06:00

This year mom made a new year resolution to come to my house more than she did last year...not a hard task to beat, I think she came over 4 times last year! Haha. She went to visit my sister who lives far away like 200 times....so this year she said she would do better. (I'm just teasing her, what I am best at!) Anyways, I am going to keep track of her visits! So far, she has made it over 2 times (3 according to her). January 13th and January 28th. Impressive twice in one month!! February 5th and February 15th! Way to go mom, 4 trips this year, averaging twice a month!

A 3rd trip in February! Impressive- on the 24th.

March, mom finally made a trip over to Tolar on the 13th! It was an exciting trip we went to Winstar with Eddie and her! BJ and I sure had fun!

Mom came over to hang out for a little bit today! Hard to believe that 24 years ago I was born! March 24th visit makes a second march visit!

Uh-oh! No trips in April!!!!

I had to cook in order to get Mom and Eddie to come over tonight! At least they came over! May 17, 2009.

June Mom and Eddie picked me up and dropped me off after a trip to OK! June 25th and 27th! Thanks for the ride!

July 15th- Mom was so sweet, she brought the stuff for dinner and even cooked it while Lorena and I took the boys swimming at my MIL's house. What a sweet mommy. Who can forget the entertainment of Jeremiah's 6 month pictures either....not me?! Mom you crack me up!

August 17th- Mom and Eddie came to get me for our vacation!!!!

God's perfect plan...

2009-01-28T21:27:00.003-06:00

Okay, some people may think this is just luck, but I think it was God's perfect plan today...It all started with a phone call from mom asking if school was canceled today. I told her that the campus would open at noon and so I would have class this evening. She offered that she and Eddie could take me to school, they were concerned that the roads could get bad when it got cold in the evening. A while later she said that she went to work and the roads were dry and she thought I would be fine. At that time BJ called and asked if I could skip classes because he too was concerned that the roads were going to be bad. So, I called mom back and she said that they would take me (unfortunately the ads for her favorite places weren't good) and would come pick me up at 4:30. Well, I had spent the day cleaning house and for the first time was going to use the front door instead of the office door, and go check the mail. As soon as I got back to the door I realized, it was locked when I went out! It pretty much stays locked but you can turn it from the inside and it doesn't feel locked. I didn't have anything with me except my cell phone and a coat on!!! I called and luckily mom and Eddie were only a few minutes away. I waited outside for them to come to my rescue! We were going to try and get in, but I decided I would just see what we could scrounge together...I wound up with a mini notebook and a few pens. Not exactly prepared for grad school. It all turned out great, we don't take many notes and mom didn't try to give me poisoned crackers for a snack. haha Unfortunately they didn't get to come inside and see all the progress that had been made, until we returned. I am so blessed to have a caring and generous family! It is my opinion, God's perfect plan was that mom and Eddie were going to take me to class tonight, otherwise I would never have made it to school on time!!! Thank you so much for taking me.

Mini-Ice Storm in the Tolar Metropolitan

2009-01-28T10:05:00.000-06:00

Ice

2009-01-28T09:25:00.000-06:00

Last night it became pretty icy here, so of course our cabinets are delayed. That's okay, I wouldn't want someone to get hurt trying to bring them on this crazy icy road. They should be here tomorrow! What's one more day!? Just looking forward to tomorrow! Work is closed yet again, not that I work today, but I think we would have been slow anyway. The school campus opens at 12 today, which means that I will have classes this evening...as long as the roads are good enough for ME to drive in! I can't even begin to imagine the Weatherford circle icy, it's bad enough in the best weather conditions! It should be a good day!

Cabinets

2009-01-27T10:01:00.000-06:00

As long at the weather does not delay them, the cabinets should be delivered tomorrow!!!! I am so excited, they are going to look sooo nice!

Finished painting

2009-01-27T09:18:00.000-06:00

I hate that there is a mess in the pictures, but I guess part of that is because we are remodeling. Anyway, yesterday I finished painting.

Painting fun

2009-01-24T21:36:00.000-06:00

After going back and forth I have finally decided I like it. After the initial, oh my goodness, I hate it what were we thinking! Once I got almost done, I decided it was going to look really nice!

BJ's favorite things!

2009-01-24T21:28:00.000-06:00

I can frequently find BJ doing these 2 things!

Graduation

2009-01-24T20:47:00.000-06:00

The last few weeks...

2009-01-24T20:42:00.000-06:00

The last few weeks have been eventful, I feel bad that I don't have pictures posted from some very exciting days!!!

Counter top

2009-01-24T15:44:00.001-06:00

This isn't the best picture, but it was really hard to get a picture without a glare...this is what we bought for our counter top!

Paint color

2009-01-23T20:57:00.000-06:00

Well, here it is, the color of the kitchen will be.....I have the sweetest mother-in-law, I am so blessed to have a great second mom (who happens to live a block away and helps me out time after time)!! Anyway, I asked her to come to home depot with BJ and I she has such a great interior design talent and I knew she would be able to help us pick the perfect color. We took a mug (to color match, well coordinate) and a chip of paint from the living room. She held them both up and moved up and down the isle until we found the PERFECT color! I'm so glad she was able and willing to go with us! Thanks Christy and Jerry!!

Almost finished priming...

2009-01-23T09:40:00.000-06:00

I'm almost done priming!!! The ceiling still needs to be done, as well as the other wall that I didn't put up a picture of and the 3rd picture you can see that I ran out and could not finish the last little bit.

The Remodel!

2009-01-18T16:52:00.000-06:00

I promise BJ is a really hard worker, every time I get the camera out he happens to hand over his tool! Anyways, I was super excited to hear the motor running...they are working on texturing the walls and ceiling! Thanks guys!

Schedule

2009-01-18T16:07:00.000-06:00

To make it easy for everyone, here's my schedule:
Mon 11-2
Tues 11-2
Wed 6-9
Thurs 6-9
Fri 11-2
Sat
Sun 11-2

Sore shoulder

2009-01-18T11:42:00.000-06:00

Well, last night my shoulder was pretty sore after tearing off about 1,000 inches of tape! I worked at cutting and taping from 10:30 am til 11 pm minus a break to go to Wal-Mart to get more tape! I sure am excited to see this project done, it is going to be sooooooo cute!!

Fun with mom & pay backs...

2009-01-16T21:31:00.000-06:00

This afternoon I went over to my mom's we always have a good time when we are together. I have really enjoyed working on this project with her, it has been very time consuming with many tedious parts, but it is turning out absolutely adorable! I really enjoyed cooking together tonight as well. I made chicken fajitas (that my sister taught me to make when I went to visit her) and mom made delicious beans and rice.

Pay backs....the other day mom and I had gone to look for my school since I had never been there and we were getting hungry so she offered me some peanut butter crackers. I ate them (all of mine) and then she offered me her last two. I didn't take them, but she kept offering them to me. Two days later I read on the internet that those peanut butter crackers had been linked to salmonella poisoning and even death!! So, we have been joking that she was trying to poison me. Well, tonight I got my revenge...(it was completely an accident and I felt terrible) but I accidentally tripped her. Thank goodness she wasn't hurt and I didn't die!

From TSU

2009-01-16T21:25:00.000-06:00

Dear Shantyl,

Congratulations on being named a "Distinguished Student" in the Fall 2008 semester; one of the highest honors Tarleton State University confers on students.

This distinction is the University's way of honoring your academic achievements and recognizing your importance on campus. The faculty and administration salute you and look forward to your continued success.

Sincerely,
Brad Chilton

Not only was this a nice letter to receive but, since I received this honor it will be written on my transcript! I will have a couple of those on there now!

Update on the Remodel

2009-01-15T22:16:00.000-06:00

BJ told me tonight that he figures the kitchen will be ready to be painted on Sunday...we still haven't figured out colors yet, so that could set us back (knowing how indecisive we are). We definitely did not like having any brown in there, and I really like red, but think I am going to limit the amount that is painted red since it is expensive and hard to get it to take. I sure don't want to experiment with colors, one color and I want to be done with it! I am really excited that it is coming together. I can't believe how much I have missed cooking as well as having a clean well organized house! I am so thankful to BJ and his hard work as well as all the other guys who have come and helped!!!