The Will of God

In Honor Of Jack Berry And The Yankees

Today is Jack Berry's birthday. At lunch Dadio was trash-talking my Yanks saying they were going to get beat today. I reminded him that today is Jack Berry's birthday and that the Yanks wouldn't lose on his birthday. In honor of his birthday I had tomatoes and macaroni ..so good! Always makes me think of my Grandpa and Grandma!  

Love and miss that one of a kind, Jack Berry!

Table And Chairs Refinishing Project Update

Getting closer...

House Update: Paint, Garage Door, AND My PURPLE DOOR

 Pantry

 Crown molding in the master bedroom

 Finished walk-in closet

 Newly painted walls!

 I finally have a purple door!!!

Garage door is finally in!

Who Are These Crazy kids?

Best Buds

September...A Blur

I kept thinking I'll be more consist in updating my blog but I suspect that until my house is finished life will continue to be stressful and crazy. This month has been a busy blur. Full of running house errands, work mtgs and travel, and then as per usual dealing with my less than perfect physical body. On the 24th I had my quarterly botox injections...my doctor was amazed she could get the needle in the concrete muscles. That day I did fairly well, given we had to drive to and from SLC, UT for the injections. The next day wasn't so hot. I ended up with a migraine that lasted through the night. (My daily chronic headaches have been giving me a run for my money). Thursday I had an occipital nerve block done for my headaches. This consisted of eight burning shots in my head...I must be tougher than nails or just crazy. Needless to say I have been a human pin cushion this week...literally. Thankfully, I've had no more headaches since Thursday!  

It is weeks like these that I'm reminded just how much help I need at times and how grateful I am for all who selflessly help take care of me. Particularly one, Mama Berry, who sacrificed a lot of time this week nursing me back to health. Not feeling well consistently is frustrating and at times very despairing, but also very humbling knowing that the Lord always is placing willing helpers in my path. 

Below is the random recap from the last few weeks...

 I considered buying one of these HOT purses but opted for orange Born flats instead...

 My Saturday morning helper

 I love and miss DP...as of a couple weeks ago I've got to be caffeine free per doctor's orders. But on special occasions I'll still enjoy a warm, flat DP! 

 The twins "hard" at work while golfing in a tournament with my folks...

 After botox injections we got to stop by and meet Miss Mia for the first time! I'm so excited that my PA family has moved closer!!! Isn't she a doll!

 For almost a full glorious month I had a bowl of these amazing peaches every day...at least once a day. Awesome perk being back in Idaho!

And just this afternoon was welcomed by this muddy mess after my nap. 

Table And Chairs Refinishing Project

First, let me just say that when wanting to refinish table and/or chairs, use spray paint. Do not use paint brush method...it takes forever! 

Second, I recommend that you have two working limbs to accomplish such a task. If not then you better be like me and awesome at delegating my projects to a wonderful family. Mama Berry, Dadio, Sam Jam, Amie, and Susie Q will always have a place at this table after all their hard work. Thanks so much! This project reminded me why HC gave me the "QC" nickname. I am the master at quality control. 

Third, we (Team Jess minus the Jess) are almost finished. One more layer of sealing glaze and then we need to re-upholster the chairs and then it will be complete! I am in love with the fabric I found...stay tuned for the finished product. 

House Update: Trim, Closets, Doors

The house is finally looking like a house...the trim is finished, the doors are in, and the closets built. The next update the house will be painted and the exterior will hopefully be close to being finished. It's looking like end of October and it will be completed...here's to hoping! 

 My crown molding in the master bedroom

 This is blurry but we are trying to emphasis how freaking big my walk-in closet is...and yes I've already purchased a step stool to reach the shelf Amie is touching in the photo. 

Jess Berry Quote Of The Day!

Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.

Winston Churchill