Category Archives: Cinderella Project

July 13, 2016 I wrote this blog post As I peek through the window We were weary and anxious to live in our old/new home. I still remember the long nights as we prepared the old house for its occupants. Almost … Continue reading →

Phase I was making the main house inhabitable Phase II was renovating the carport into garages Phase III is creating an outdoor oasis. Phase I and II are not complete and that’s ok. We continue to plow forward however we … Continue reading →

Dear Jack, What a month it has been! 10 months old and so many new things are happening. You went from a slow moving little baby unsure of his movements to a wild man. Fearless and excited to see the … Continue reading →

As I enter the garage each day, Dad’s presence is so strong.  It is a blessing to have all of his things surrounding me each day, while sometimes it’s suffocating and I run. I know that all the emotions go … Continue reading →

When a renovation the size of ours happens, the big stuff seems to take the lead. Little things like hanging pictures and organizational stuff just doesn’t make it to the top of the giant to do list. My jewelry has … Continue reading →

Hospitals are the worst Yes they are. However they are necessary and I am grateful for times that they provide care for the the ones I hold dear. My cousin, more like a sister has been in a New Orleans … Continue reading →

I have been told that my face says it all. Happy 😃 Sad 😞 Mad 😡 Annoyed 😠 Whatever the emotion, obviously I am an open book. The 7th cranial nerve controls facial expressions. Mine must be huge! (Info learned … Continue reading →

I can get easily get overwhelmed. I don’t have a stressful life…..at all and some days I have zero things on the calendar. Today however was a full day and it’s currently only 12:47pm I am taking time from this … Continue reading →

In the early months of 2015, we approached my parents about a house we wanted to buy. Now it wasn’t just any house, it was a great big, really gross, in need of major renovation house. Would they be interested … Continue reading →

The stairs in the old house were a big deal. The were dangerous and disgusting. When we purchased the old house, the stairs were located just in side the left front door. Yep, two front doors. No wait!!! There were … Continue reading →