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About Charmadawn

Jesus lover 💜 Wife of Steve for 39 years 💜 Mom to 2 grown kiddos 💜 BB to grandsons Jack, Luke, Patrick Joseph and Benjamin and granddaughter Abigail Dawn 💜8 years ago we purchased, Rescued and Restored a 121 year old farmhouse and we live together as a multigenerational household. Come follow our crazy. Isaiah 54:7

Flexibility is necessary

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Charmadawn

If owning a 113 year old is not enough, trying to reimagine it’s new life is really hard. Yes, we had an architect Yes we have a permit Yes we have a plan, Yes we have wishes and dreams. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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A girl with a saw

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Charmadawn

Me. I used the chop saw. It was fun. I think Steve must have been desperate for an assistant. I have a shameful thing to admit. I can’t read a ruler. I am good with 1/4, 1/2. 3/4 and the … Continue reading →

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The view will improve

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Charmadawn

We spoke last week about the restoration of the original windows. The restoration is in process as we speak. They are being removed, stripped, scraped, sanded, primed, wood filled and sanded again. We have 6 windows currently at the glass … Continue reading →

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The glamorous life I lead

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Charmadawn

I thought you might like to know how I spent my day today. You might think a spa day or a day shopping with a friend. No, not quite. I started my day in long sleeves and a hoodie. After … Continue reading →

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We are not alone anymore

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Charmadawn

We have worked and worked and worked some more for this day……The subs have started!!!! Plumbers are first. It might not seem much to most people but to see pipes popping up through the floor and numerous men wandering around … Continue reading →

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Looking pretty bad

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Charmadawn

There are 37 windows. 14 will be replaced with new/old looking windows and will be delivered next week. That leaves 23 old, thickly painted over and over again, broken 113 year old windows. There were many conversations regarding the 23 … Continue reading →

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The Front Doors. notice the plural

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Charmadawn

Currently the front porch has 3 doorways. 2 doors and one previous door that is now beautiful plywood. OOOOOOOOHHHHHHH AAAAAAAAHHHH This doorway was the previous door to the grossest ever apartment #4. I mean the grossest. The windows are broken, … Continue reading →

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Safety First

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Charmadawn

I said “hey dad, maybe you should take some time off the ladder.” Well he got off the ladder…… and onto the roof…… Yep, sounds like something I would do. Love, Like daddy, like daughter (don’t tell me what to … Continue reading →

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I’m going to be a Mom again

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Charmadawn

Oh come on really???? You actually let your brain go there??? Our girl got engaged. Justin popped the question and it was something you see in the movies. Justin was playing in a Christmas/Worship Band downtown last Sunday night. It … Continue reading →

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I think I might be sick

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Charmadawn

Not sick in the way you think. I have a chair sickness. I like chairs. When we moved, my chair disease was the talk of the movers. I believe at last count there were 40ish. That did not include the … Continue reading →

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