149 Days

It's finally done. The mudroom is an official living space in the house...FINALLY!!! It still needs carpet, but the walls are up and painted and the trim is up and painted. It's a wonderful feeling to know we did this all ourselves. I will admit, it was kind of overwhelming when we started tearing into it and then looking to see all the work that we had to do. But in all reality, it wasn't really all that hard. It was just very time consuming. But, it's finished!! Which means of course, we have to start on the back room now. But the back room, we hope, won't be as time consuming. As of now, (mind you, we haven't taken all the paneling down to see what's behind it), we just have to do one whole wall and repair some holes. If that's all that we have to it will be wonderful. Although, this will be my most favorite room to work on. = ) Daniel says we can make it the nursery!!! I've already got the paint and border figured out. Although, I've had it figured out for a long time now. = ) My idea is to paint the walls half and half, yellow and green of course and with either a farm themed or tractor themed border. Go figure right, who would have thought that?!?! I'm super excited to start on that room nonetheless. Here are some pictures of the finished product = )



Well, I may have some big decisions to make here in the near future. My friend, Reggie, has been trying to get me out at her workplace for a while now. I had filled out an application for Bay Turf and Tractor long before I got fired from Gails, but nothing ever happened. Well, she texted me today and asked if I still was interested and of course I said yes!!! Right now she is trying to get a second secretary out there because they are really busy during the summertime. So earlier today I was thinking, this will be awesome, I hope something happens soon!!! Then I go to Bug's baseball game and Marty, the President of Genoa Bank, asks if I had called the Human Resource Manager at all this week. I had just called her on Monday and she said there was nothing open yet, but she will call me as soon as it does. So he tells me to call him Monday and talk to him. He said he thinks they are going to have something by Monday. So after I get that thrown at me my mind starts racing. What do I do? Genoa Bank would be an awesome job, but so would Bay Turf. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad something is finally happening, but why all at once?!? I'm not the best decision maker, especially when it comes to something this big. I mean this is my life and the future we are talking about!!! I'm really trying to weigh the pros and cons of both jobs right now. Genoa Bank has excellent medical benefits. I'm not sure what Bay Turf has. I'm not 100% on the pay at either job. The only thing that is better, as of now, about Bay Turf is that I will be able to sit down. Genoa Bank I will be up on my feet for 8 hours. But, I can't just base my decision off that. It's not like it's hard work at Genoa Bank. And I think I will chances at job promotions at Genoa Bank. At Bay Turf, I'm sure I will be a secretary and that's it. Ugh, I have no idea. I'm just so scared to make the wrong decision.

We finally set a time for our wedding. 2:00 P.M on October 2nd. BE THERE = ) Please = ) We have all the invitations stuffed, stamped and sealed. They are sitting here ready to be mailed next month. I think they turned out very nice for doing them at home. It's actually a much cheaper way to go, at least I thought so. I have an appointment at David's Bridal on May 15th. I pray and hope I find the "right" dress that day. Once I get a dress, so much stress will be relieved! After that, we are going to call the cake lady and set up a time to go and talk to her. It's unbelievable how fast the BIG day is approaching. So many emotions I'm feeling at once. It's a little overwhelming. But having my love and best friend next to me the entire day makes things a little easier.

Well, I guess I'm done rambling on for now. Till next time my friends....