Change...

I'm sorry I have been neglecting this blog lately. Life has been interesting. We are in the process of making some extreme changes. I haven't had the emotional energy to blog. I don't even know where to start with everything. Basically, my husband has been seriously thinking of changing jobs. Which is a HUGE thing when you have your own business. He's just wore out. Being an employer is not as easy as some people might think. It's a very exhausting role. He has taken on so many different 'roles' and 'jobs' for the business that it has just gotten to the point of ridiculous. He is not a natural salseman and yet he's been having to sell. He's not a natural designer but he's been having to design (even though he thinks up very creative things). He's not a natural finisher but he's been having to finish. Now, don't get me wrong he is good at everything he does- he just can't do it all. He is just better (to the point of AWESOME!) at being creative in the shop. His real talent and passion is creating custom cabinets, millwork, ect. He is also very good at installing. His attention to detail is meticulous. He is a perfectionist and it serves him well in the industry he works in. He's an artist.

He has decided that now is a good time for change. The business is slow (to the point of pathetically sad) and they need to move equipment to a different shop anyway-if we were to continue with the business. So we have been sending off resumes left and right. It's quite an impressive resume too! He has gotten one offer on a job. It seems pretty impressive too. He'd be making almost twice what he's making now, getting good benefits and doing what he loves- making things 'custom' and 'unique'. The only downfall is that it is a good 1 1/2 hour away. We would eventually have to move and the real estate is quite a bit more expensive there then where we are living now. So, we are still keeping our eyes open. It's so hard to be patient! I hate not knowing what we are doing! I just keep trusting the Lord will show us something. Please pray that my husband will find a job suiting to him. He is optimistic about a change but also feeling a little like a failure because he couldn't make the business work. He really could use some encouraging news.

So that's our change. May not seem like much to some people, but to us this is major! He has had this business for 16 years and it's hard to say good bye to something that been a part of your life for a decade and a half. It was his passion. We would greatly appreciate your prayers as we try to follow God's leading in our lives. Please pray he'll give us a definite answer. I'll keep you updated on th whole job hunting process- something Tim's only done one other time in his life (he's not a quieter- can you tell?). Thanks so much and have a wonderful day! =)

Wordless Wednesday- 'Goodbye Grandma!'

(Watching my mom leave Sunday...)

Tag...I'm it!

I got tagged by Laura
to do a 'Five Things About Me Meme'.

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.

2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.

3. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read the player’s blog.

4. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.



What were you doing five years ago?

1. Chasing around my first-born- he was almost a year old.

2. Living in the basement apartment underneath my in-laws. There were pros and cons to this.

3. I became a Mary Kay beauty consultant- it lasted under a year. Just not for me- I didn't believe in the product. I also felt too 'pressured'.

4. Got my first washer and dryer set! It was so much fun doing laundry for only three. =)

5. Tried to support my husband in his business. It was a tough year financially.

What are five things on your to-do list for today (not in any particular order)?

1.Do school with Jonathan (this is our last week!!!!)

2. Excerise.

3. Do my devotions.

4. Take my shower and get ready.

5. Go grocery shopping and mail Netflix movies.



What are five snacks you enjoy?

1. Hummus with corn chips. I just made some homemade last night. I had my husband try it and he said it tasted like what he'd imagine baby puke to taste like. I think he's crazy! It's so good- I ate a plateful! =P

2. Pretzels.

3. Chocolate chip cookies. MmmmmMmmmm.....!

4. Kettle corn.

5. Fresh cut fruit- especially watermelon.

What five things would you do if you were a billionaire?

1. Buy a house. Nothing extravagant- just something nice and large but modest.

2. Buy another vehicle.

3. Set aside money for future weddings and college funds.

4. Give to those who were in need. I would love to be able to just buy someone a new car or a house...or something....! It would be so cool to have that ability!

5. Give to medical research. Especially to ALS research and CF research. Two diseases I've seen the devastation of firsthand.

What are five of your bad habits?

1. Nagging my hubby.

2. Procrastinating.

3. Checking my e-mail repeatedly throughout the day.

4. OCD when it comes to the cleanliness of my house! It's never as clean as I'd like it- see #2!

5. Making paper piles on the computer desk instead of just going through it and putting it all where it needs to be! It drives my husband crazy!

What are five jobs you’ve had?

1. Babysitter to various families.

2. Student. Ha!

3. Wife.

4. Mom.

5. Cook and live-in maid.

(As you can probably tell I've never had a 'real' job. By the world's standards that is...!)

What five people do you want to tag?

1. Courtnie

2. Brittany

3. Morning Rose

4. Amy

5.Becky

Wordless Wednesday 'Cool'!

Tackle it Tuesday- carpet cleaning!

Yesterday I 'tackled' cleaning our carpet. I borrowed my brother-in-laws handy, dandy little carpet cleaner ( I think I've been watching too much 'Blue's Clues') and went to town! I took me a few hours but it was well worth the effort. I was able to get allot of the stains out. The only downsize is we had to walk around on wet carpet all day...
Noah decided he wanted to help me...take note of the wet pants.

Can you believe that was in our carpet? Can you say, YUCK?!

Yay...a menu plan...exciting stuff!

Monday~ Burgers on the grill and corn on the cob

Tuesday~ Salmon on the grill and a berry spinach salad (with poppyseed dressing)

Wednesday~ Chicken or steak tacos with all the fixins

Thursday~ Spaghetti and berry salad (maybe some garlic bread too)

Friday~ Steak on the grill (was told to eat more red meat...) and berry salad

Saturday~ Pizza and movie night

Sunday~ Grilled chicken and berry salad (what else???)

Okay, as you may have noticed I love grilling out and I love spinach salads (especially with some kind of berries- I'm going to buy strawberries and blueberries this week!)! Salads and grilling out are some of the best parts about summer! You just can't get the same flavor from broiling, frying, or baking your meat. Nope...there isn't anything quite like grilling!

What color are you?

I am~

GREEN

You are a very calm and contemplative person. Others are drawn to your peaceful, nurturing nature.

Find out your color at QuizMeme.com!

Even though I wish I were PINK...sigh...