For My Sister-In-Law:)

Well, my sister-in-law has informed me that I have not updated my blog lately so I decided to write about all the happenings from the past week or so. Thanks Jennifer for reminding me:)

Peter and I are officially moved into our new home. God has been so good and unbelieveably faithful through everything. Peter and I had everything worked out perfectly, but God had a different plan and there were a few snags along the way. It really has taught us both that we need to completely trust Him through the ups and downs of the home-buying process. It can be an absolute nightmere at times. Tons of paperwork, tons of meetings, tons of phone calls and emails back and forth. Basically, if you are trying to buy a house just expect to be super-busy until everything is finalized and you have closed on your home. We are both so thankful for the most amazing realtor and bank that could every come across our path. We have been extremely blessed in that area and would not have been able to get everything completed in a timely fashion and with the smallest amount of stress possible when buying a house without them.

A good majority of guys from Peter's work came over last Saturday to help us move in. They got the truck around 9:30 and they were done by noon. It was so wonderful to have them there to help with all the heavy stuff. I also had a friend of mine help too and it was nice to have a girl's touch and help with some of the little things. Peter and I worked vigourously throughout the day on Saturday afternoon and evening to get the downstairs organized and unpacked before our big SuperBowl party on Sunday night. We were able to pull it off amazingly. We headed to Sam's Club on Sunday morning to get 6 pounds of hamburger meat, tons of chicken, fruit, soda, etc. We had about 15-20 people show up that night and had a blast! It was so great to have the fellowship and of course, to see the Steelers win!!!

Peter has gotten extremely sick with some sort of flu virus or food poisioning. He was home sick the past 2 days throwing up constantly, but seems to be on the mend today. We have a lot of work to do on the upstairs before my mom comes this weekend. I want to get the 2nd bathroom prepared for her so she will have her own space. The house has turned out wonderfully and it has been a blast decorating and making it a home. The knobs the builder put in for us on our cabinets makes a world of difference compared to what they were before. Just the little things seem to make all the difference.

Tomorrow is the official start date of my little women's Bible study. There are a total of 4 of us getting together every Thursday night at our home to start a Beth Moore study. I have not done this since who knows when and am really excited to have this group of women get together. I know some of them from college and one from work. I am excited to have the fellowship of other women...not that I don't love spending time with my husband...but it is nice to have some girl time every once in a while:) Can't wait to see you ladies!

Well, I have a lot to work on tonight before American Idol comes on at 8pm:) I have to work on the 2nd bedroom and meet up with our cleaning lady that is going to clean our apartment for us for final inspection. I am so thankful we have found her!! Have a great day everyone!