SC House Update

Okay, okay. I just went back a read an old post and realized I never posted pictures of the new additions to the house. Well, here are the pictures and a few other changes.

Myron installed a ceiling fan on the back porch. It is nice to have a breeze on the warm nights.

The swing Myron hung on the back porch. We ... well Myron has really enjoyed this addition.

The new dining room fixture.

I never said I was a good photographer. I just enjoy taking pictures. I never could get a good one of the fixture, but you get the idea.

When Myron started taking the cabinets out of the kitchen, he found something behind the wall. We have no idea what it is or why it is there, but he did find something of interest ... just scroll on down.

He found an old newspaper dated ??nday, October 30, 1955.

Here is an add for automobiles.

There was an ad for a mattress set ... OMgosh!!! Look how cheap!!!

Here is a shot of the nastiness after the cabinets were removed. YUCK!!!

A shot of the stove area.

Here are the new cabinets that were installed on Monday.

Stove area.

Today, the guy came to template for the counter tops. I have no idea when these will get done; hopefully, next week. I would love to get the cabinets primed and painted before they are installed, but I will not hinder the progress of this transformation.

Well, I guess that is all as far as this house goes. It seems our renovations comes and goes in spurts. I am very glad to finally be getting a descent kitchen to function in.

Make sure to check back in a few weeks for more pictures of the kitchen. I will try very hard to keep the suspense to a minimum, but I canNOT make any promises.

August Update

You know, I really do think about blog updates on a daily basis. I just don't take the time to type one out. There is so much to tell of course. I will try to keep it simple yet informative.

The beginning of the month started out with the girls and I traveling to Opelika to attend the Whatley Family Reunion. They wanted this year to be a great turn-out because it was the 200th birthday year of the Founding Father, Simeon Whatley. AND boy, was it a GREAT turn-out. There were SO many people there. The girls got to meet some distance cousins they have never met before. They had fun playing on the playground and were so cooperative when I said "Let's take a picture!"




The following weekend we had visitors: Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Kathy. We had a fun-filled weekend. They came up on Wednesday. Thursday we took them downtown and enjoyed lunch at Smoke on the Water ... yummy!!! We then walked around in Falls Park. It was quite warm that day and Greenville does offer the water area. Of course, the girls were told to NOT get wet ... just their feet. Sarah is the only one who listened ... hee hee. But I know, Bethany felt good afterwards.





That night was Open House at the school. It was an opportunity for us to meet the teachers, drop-off supplies and sign up for volunteering (well, at least for me to sign up). Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Kathy tagged along since they had never seen inside the school before.

Friday, all the girls went shoe shopping while Myron and Grandpa installed my new range hood. Now I can burn dinner and not set off the smoke detector ... LOL!!!! They also hung the doors to the laundry closet.


Saturday found us bowling ... Bowling? It has been a while since some of us have bowled. And let me tell you, it is nothing like bowling on the wii.

Monday, August 16th ... The first day of school. Bethany started 4th grade and Sarah started 3rd grade. We were headed to the car when I remembered ... "Oh my gosh!!! I almost forgot to take pictures!"



August also brought along soccer for Bethany. She has been asking to play soccer for a while now. I finally took the plunge and signed her up. She has been playing so hard. This past Saturday they played a practice game against the 10-11 year olds. They didn't score one goal but those 8-9 year olds gave the older ones a good run.

The following pictures were taken during practice before the practice game.
Does she look like she is having fun? I think the picture says it all.

That is Bethany's coach in the background ... Coach Gary. He has been awesome with the girls and very patient with the new ones.

That about raps up the highlights of the month for the family. I do have some house updates to share, but I will put them in a post of their own.

Weekend Update

There have been a few changes in the house. Myron hung a swing on the back porch a few weeks ago. I need to take a picture to post. This weekend, he hung a new light in the dining room and finally hooked up the vent in the girls' bathroom. We also started prepping the kitchen for paint. We didn't get far because after we primed there were these brown spots that started bleeding through. Myron scrapped them out and then had to spackle. Always one step forward and two steps back.

It seems that every time we make these plans to work on a project, something gets in the way. It happens every time. Oh well, it will happen when it can. Myron would rather the project be done right.

The cabinet guy is back off vacation. Hopefully, we will hear from him this week regarding the kitchen cabinets. I would really love to get those installed sooner rather than later. Can't get new counter tops until the cabinets are installed.

What else? Nothing is going on with the NC house. No lookers; no interest; no nothing. The downer (if we can even go lower), is that there is a foreclosure in our neighborhood and it is CHEAP!!!! I know it will all happen in God's time. It has been over a year. I would really like this burden to be lifted. Please continue to pray that God will send the right Buyer.

We have exactly 2 weeks until school starts back. I'm happy and sad about it. I do not look forward to the homework and projects; yet, I know the girls need the structure.

I will try to get some pictures posted of the new additions to the house soon. Until then, Good night!!!!

Puppy vs. Kitty

The first day we introduced Butterscotch to Babycakes, it wasn't too pretty. They didn't seem to like each other at all. But after a few days of smelling and checking each other out, they decided being friends was going to be okay.


The only bad thing is Butterscotch bites on Babycakes something fierce and she does nothing in reciprocation. Babycakes is a very sweet and loving kitty. She just takes it. We have to get onto Butterscotch to make him stop. I am hoping that socializing with the cat will cut down on the biting (fingers crossed).


Potty training is going much better this week. I cooked up some extra turkey bacon on Saturday and tore into tiny pieces to give Butterscotch as treats after he goes outside. He LOVES, LOVES, LOVES some turkey bacon. OMGosh!!!! He goes balistic when he smells that turkey bacon. Yesterday, he actually whined a little at the door and then went outside. The problem I have now is knowing when he actually has to potty versus just wanting to play with kitty. He really enjoys being outside which I try very hard to limit because I do want him to be an INside dog.

Suzuki Violin Camp at Furman

What a week!!!! BUT so worth it. The girls had a blast!!! I didn't take very many pictures; although, I had my camera with me. I wish now I had done a little filming especially on the first day.

One of the classes the girls participated in was Beginning Ensemble. On Monday, they were given some sheet music and told to start at measure 5. The conductor held up her baton and started counting them off. Most of these kids have not learned a whole lot about reading music. For instance, Bethany and Sarah have had little training in this area. By Friday, they sounded like they KNEW what they were doing. It was fabulous.

Myron and I sat up in the back so we would be able to see the girls in the back row of the ensemble. So, the filming is a little blurry because I had to zoom way in. I just hope the video does the music justice. When we got to the third piece, I was able to zoom in on the girls. If you want to know where they are sitting in the ensemble, watch Hairy the Spider first.

Melancholy Waltz


Dragon Slayer


And one of their favorites....
Hairy the Spider
Some of the conductors colleagues felt this piece would be too hard for the beginners to learn. BUT she had confidence in them, and they did it. It was amazing. I was so very proud of all the hard work these kids put into this performance.

July 6, 2010

I awoke at 4 a.m. and realized I had not heard Butterscotch at all during the night. Then I laid there anticipating him waking up.
Myron's alarm went off at 6, and we still hadn't heard him. Finally, I got up and went to check on him. He was just sitting in his crate waiting for us ... so sweet. At least I got to spend some alone time with him. Every time I get him, one of the girls comes over to play with him. I guess I will have to get my time in the mornings.
I think we are all enjoying having a new addition to our family.

July 5, 2010

What a much better night we had!!! Butterscotch was up only twice during the night (2:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.). He did whine for a few minutes when we put him back in the crate at 2:30. The second time we got up, Myron gave him to the girls and we went back to bed.
I slept on and off for about 3 hours. It felt so good to just sleep.
Potty training: I thought we had it down ... until. I took him out and he peed. I guess I misread the signs. He kept going in and out of the door like he wanted to be both places. Finally, he stayed in. After I closed the door, I turned around and he was gone. He usually stays right by my feet. Then I heard Bethany, "Mom, the dog is pooping in my room!" What???? UGH!!!
After that, he went to bed.