Bonnie's Blog

Good Morning! I'm in a rush to get back to the Junction to finish painting the 3rd bedroom. ( Only one more to go!) But it's been so long since I posted, I thought I'd better give an update. Someone told me to renovate an old house will take twice as long and twice the money you expect. I have a grudge against negative people, and I resented this statement. Well, in this case, it turns out they weren't being pessimistic, just accurate.

The CHA guys are on their 5th week here. It was supposed to take 2-3 weeks. We still have no hot water, which makes showering SO much fun! And only one toilet is running. STILL we ARE making progress. Painting is about 75% done, and the crop room is looking FABULOUS! David did a marvelous job on the Pergo, and the paint is bright and fun. It looks like a totally different room! I want to roller skate in there.

My sister and fam came down on Mother's Day and spent a lovely weekend pulling out old toilets and flooring. (: Thanks guys!! Nothing like putting the company to work. My 14 year old suckered in 2 friends to spend the night and paint their little hearts out. Thanks Autumn and Kate! This project is taking a village, but it is SO worth it. This house is going to be incredible! I can't wait to get some scrappers in there. You are going to have the time of your life!

We are taking a much needed budget vacation to FL next week. Packing all 3 kids in the back seat of a Honda Civic. (Hey, 40 mpg!) Pray for us!!