Painting - the ladies!

Ladies, please forgive me! I did not mean to leave you out!

While the men were painting the foyer/stairs, the ladies were painting Brianna's room...you can see pictures on Candace's blog: http://daughterofdelight.blogspot.com/2009/03/just-for-fun.html (pictures 6-11).

There were SO many folks that came to help that we don't have a whole bunch of them captured in pictures...I think when all was done 15+ folks had been there...It was amazing! Even Ryan came at 11pm after working ALL DAY AND NIGHT at the garden center!

Did I mention it was AMAZING???

You guys rock! You are going to need a crown in heaven JUST for the jewels you're earning by serving our family! Thank you for setting the bar high, and for impacting the next generation...who was here watching you the whole time!

We love and appreciate each of you!

Where things are today...paint wise that is!

Like I said, there is still a lot of detail work to be done...but you get the gist...

Actually, I took these pictures in the middle of the night after the gang went home...and some things have already been done...in the doorway to the living/dining room what you see as unfinished cedar is now painted white...I'm going to paint the trim above the entry into the kitchen dark brown as well as the unfinished strip on the wall leading in to the kitchen...



We have now painted the door dark brown...it looks great!


Like I said before, I'm going to paint the stairs dark brown as well...just waiting until the rest is done...

We love it!

Let the painting begin!

The day finally came, and the painting began! As a matter of fact, it began for over 12 hours! There is still a lot of touch up to do, that I have barely touched in a month, but the bulk was done and I LOVE IT! And, in God's kindness and mercy, so does David!

Here are some pics...

Nick taking down David's beloved picture...because once again he chose to prefer his wife!

Nick and Justin rolling the walls...

Parker, Luke, Kyle and Nate working on the wall opposite Nick and Justin...

The power roller that we couldn't get to work...oh well!

Kyle rolling while David watched his walls change before his very eyes...

My David,

Thank you so much for how you lay down your life for me...even changing things that are near and dear to your heart. I am humbled by your example of selflessness...what a daily reminder you are to me of what it is to be like Christ...and of how He loves His Bride so much that He gave Himself up for Her. When I wonder what I ever did to deserve you I start to think Mary Reel might have been right when she told me..."The Father likes you better..." =D

I know He doesn't...but He sure does love me lots...He designed you just exactly for me...Thank you for choosing me! I love you!

Prepping for the party...

Here we are at about 11pm the night before the painting party...

David let me take up the carpet on the stairs, cutting it off at the top of the stairs, so that we can eventually paint the steps dark brown...

My husband didn't realize how handy I can be, and has now dubbed me "in charge of all household projects". I can do demo, I don't know about anything else!

Anyway, I really did have fun pulling up the carpet, pad, tacks and staples. It took about an hour, and I smiled the whole time!

Then My David came and swept it all up and away...What a team! =D

Party at the Moores...

A painting party that is! The amazing singles of Grace Covenant Church came to help us make a HUGE dent in a painting project...The walls of our foyer, up our stairwell, and into our loft/family room were all unfinished cedar paneling. A dream for those who love a rustic atmostphere...not so much for the city girl. Once again, my husband put aside his preferences (having never seen these walls any other way...this part of the house was built when he was 2!) and let me paint! YES! I really am that loved and spoiled! =D

Anyway, here are the before pics: