We are just a normal family that desires to live as debt free as possible and be a blessing to others. This blog is about part of our journey to get there. Come often and view our progress as we take the plunge with our "dream" home. Oh, you may see it as a nightmare but sit back and watch as our dream becomes a reality. A reality where we can enjoy the company of those traveling through as they stop and enjoy a good nights rest and some old fashioned home cooking. If by chance you live in the area or are traveling through, stop in and see for yourself what we are doing as you sit a bit and enjoy a glass of sweet tea. If nothing else, just come often and watch as this dream of ours unfolds right before your very eyes.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

operation odds and ends

Surprise!  I am back already again today.  I really do mean to get these photos uploaded at least on a weekly basis but as you already know, it doesn't usually happen that way.  I promise to try and do better!  Yesterday the girls and I started the painting of the tongue and groove wood for the bathroom that will be off the livingroom.  The walls will be antique red wood and the ceiling will be antiqued in white. That whole process takes a while as each board has to be sanded and then painted twice.  Once that is completely dry in a day or so, then I will sand it down in several spots and put varnish over the paint giving it an old barn look.  I have only don't this with furniture so I am hoping I get the same results with walls.  Then we will decorate that bathroom with Mickey and Minnie Mouse.  It will be a little bit of fun for all visitors.  David worked on the getting the lines in so that we can have indoor toilets.  We are really excited about the possibility that we will have them in by the end of the week!  Yeah, no more going outside and accross the yard in the pouring rain all the while wondering if the wind will blow us away once we get to the port a potty.  Jonathan worked most of the day digging for the pool area to be leveled and put up.  Jireh sanded the bird bath that I purchased out of someone's yard the other day and Jasmine smashed all her cans.  We worked a good long hard day!  Enjoy!

Red wood for the Mickey/Minnie bathroom

Ceiling for the Mickey/Minnie bathroom

Toilets on their way!  YEAH!!!!

Sanding down the birdbath

Making money!

The pool site

Leveling the pool ring




Jasmine's creation as she was shoveling dirt, steps!

















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