"It was the best of times, It was the worst of times."

The worst of times:

If your close to me you know my little family has been through hell and back.
Sometimes we feel like were dangling waiting for the next big kick.
Seriously, we get kicked in the groin so often I have resorted to wearing a cup..no joke!

Dryer dies...I have a clothes line! Then it rains a week straight.
Fridge dies, We have a new and better one! But it doesn't fit.
Aaaaarrrggghhhhhhhh.

But through it all God shows us there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I am far from being graceful during the hard times, its easier to whine and say "Why us?"
"Why now?"
But I have to say through it all I do feel closer to my family, closer than I have ever felt.
And Nick and I are so blessed to come from such a wonderful set of parents.
Things that may have bothered Nick and I in the past now seems petty.
We live to survive in the now.
We love our boys and cherish every moment, even when they drive me to insanity (which happens alot as of lately).
Walks in the park and saving for a special day now seems like the norm, we don't take sit down restaurants for granted.
Home made gifts are a must and I love making them.
We love creating at home and savoring meals cooked together.
This would have to seriously be the best of times in my book.

Well like I mentioned our fridge didn't fit.
But did we have to spend money on costly repairs?
Nope, Deb the builder came to knock down my wall....check her out guys what a woman!

During the process the boys became antsy so I stepped aside and we made putty.

They really loved it!

It's only 2 TBSP white glue and 1 TBSP of Liquid starch, add any color you like.

I'm not too sure about his recipe though...its pretty sticky.

Will report if I find a better one.

Being silly with Pop's. I tried to get a pic of him, he wanted to pose as Mr. Broom.

Then the big boys came in to do some sawing.

Pa-Paw pondering???

You did awesome! Thank you, I know you worked all day and were so tired.

I will forever be grateful to you and Deb.

TADA!!!

My fridge where it's supposed to be!

When Deb gets back from vacation she'll tape and bed, texture and I can paint.

And you know the best part?

I now have ice and Z doesn't have to get up from the table and move when I want to open my fridge!! :)