animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

back in order

A couple of weeks ago, we intended on getting our basement powder room back in working order. It had been out of order since the sewer project. We got the floor all fixed up and Brian put down new laminate flooring, only to find out that the plumber put the …

insult to injury

Last weekend, we discovered that Jake’s BMX bike had been stolen from our side porch. Then Sunday night his car got egged. Then it happened again Tuesday night. At this point, Brian went to the police station to file a report (about the car, not the bike). And, he installed …

one step closer

Jake is taking his SAT test this morning. College is right around the corner. I’m not sure I’m ready for this. One thing is for sure–it will be a learning experience. I know absolutely nothing about grants, scholarships, student loans, etc. as my dad worked at UPJ when I went …

freedom

Jacob is now an officially licensed driver. He took and passed his driver’s test on Sunday. How did he do this on Sunday, you might ask? Well, he took a driver’s safety course through Brant’s Driving School as they do not offer Driver’s Ed at Westmont. In addition to behind-the-wheel and …

more work

Summer is coming to an end, so Jake started looking for another job for when his summer job ends. Em’s Subs called him last week and he had an interview with them this morning and was offered the job! He starts on the 15th of this month. To top that …