So Much Happening

To begin...Erik still has a job! Many know this because I posted it on facebook. My SINCERE apologies to blog followers who were left in the dark for so long. We are thankful to God for His provision and peace throughout the entire process.

And now for the news from Bangsundland this week. We are in the midst of the busiest, craziest week of our lives! We started a pretty major remodel project this past Saturday. It involves modernizing and updating our stairwell and about two-thirds of our basement. If you've been down there, you know the need! The family who lived here before was simply in LOVE with fake wood paneling. It's everywhere. To say nothing of the home made structural features installed by the man of the house, who worked as a police officer for the city for thirty years. Good cop. Bad builder. We have heard our contractor say multiple times, "Huh. That's interesting." This is code for, "That is simply the weirdest way they could have done that." We are so happy to have professionals doing an awesome job for us. They even let us save money by doing a lot of the demolition work! Erik is having a blast ripping things apart. I'm not sure it will be so fun when the time comes to scrape that 1970's popcorn textured sparkly ceiling. Any volunteers?

At the same time as all this, because apparently I need more excitement in my life, I'm hosting a garage sale this weekend. My good friend Holly needed to rid her life of some clutter and experience God's grace and freedom in that area of her life. My garage is going to be the BIGGEST SALE in town this weekend! Come on by! We have books, kids clothes, toys, more books, MORE kids clothes, and some killer knick knacks. :-) I'm so happy to be serving her in this way and I know that God is using me to bless her family. That is the best thing ever!

At this exact moment Dan, The Coolest Electrician Ever, is working hard to rewire our basement while my boys attempt to nap. I don't really care if they do because bedtime comes really early for boys who can't sleep during the day. Harder afternoon? Maybe. Worth it at 7pm when my children pass out. Completely.

Pictures? Um...how about some from the 4th of July! I'll have remodel pictures later...when my husband shows me where the cord for the new camera lives!

Paul shoots the fire hose at the annual block party.

Luke smiles for the camera while checking out the bunnies.