Why is it that we get so attached to our first home? I mean, this house has never really functioned for this family. The closets are too small, the utility room is basically in the kitchen(and you guys all know how my laundry might stack up occasionally), and the closets are too small. Did I already say that?

BUT, since we sold the house, every time I pull into our driveway a bit of sadness overtakes me. This is such a fun, cute house filled with tons of character. It doesn't help things when the inspector that does both houses comes back from our new house and the first thing he says is, "WHY are you moving from this house again?"

We are moving because we can't live in this house forever just because it is incredibly "cute" and "adorable" and "has so much personality". Our family has outgrown it. The new house, when we are finished will be give us an additional 1000 sq. ft. The best part is a HUGE basement! The storm freak that I am can't wait to ride out the first storm with the kids in the comfort of our own home.

Can you tell that I am trying to talk myself into loving the new house? Because the truth is...I don't. It needs a TON of updates and remodel. We will be living in our RV for the duration of the remodel. I know. Doesn't that sound exciting? Two adults, 4 kids, and a Great Dane pup in an RV for at least a month, probably more.

I am nervous that I will not love the new house like I do this one. Will it be as "cute" as this one? Do I really know what I'm doing to make this house beautiful?

I just realized that I am talking about our home like it is another baby. Will I love it the same as my other children? SNAP OUT OF IT AMY, ITS A HOUSE, NOT A BABY!!!!

I'll keep you posted. Good, ol fashion, before and afters are coming your way. We close on Tuesday.

And another chapter begins.


THIS is the #1 reason packing has been so miserable. Samson is so much fun, but he is driving me crazy. He is INTO EVERYTHING!!! But look how cute he is...

This is his new favorite thing to do. He LOVES toilet paper. He will unroll the entire roll all over the house before I even realize he's missing.

Then when I find his mess and go to look for him I usually find him here. Yes, that is my bed.

Every time I sit down on the floor to clean out a cabinet this is what happens...

And here is proof that progress IS actually being made. In fact, I have packed almost this entire house with only the help of my amazing 11 year old. Jason is a little frustrated that we have pack so well. He needed Advil last night. Packed. A real spoon. Packed.

When he left for work this morning he stopped at the door and said, "Hey, would you mind leaving out my underwear when your packing today!" HAHA, babe, you are SO funny.

To be continued...

I just have 4 things to say...

1. Swimming will be much more fun than packing boxes.

2. Kooper tried to put liquid hand soap in the washing machine today. I don't think he's ready to wash clothes.

3. R.I.P. my beloved Southern Living dry erase standing plate thingy. I will love you forever.

4. Samson is like having a toddler. Today, he strung toilet paper all over the house AND chewed up my new flip-flop.

I'M NOT HOMELESS!!!!!!

I just wanted to check in to inform the most awesomest blog friends EVER that we are no longer homeless!! THANK YOU for all your prayers!! Especially YOU, SHar-la!! How do you do that? It was beautiful!! I love you girl!! You're amazing!

So, long story short. The financing (of the person that ripped the house right out of my hands) fell through and THEY called us about 3 hours after my pity party @ my blogspot! Hmmmm....funny how that works!

The contract has been signed and I was even able to buy her beautiful new RED washer and dryer for a GREAT price!!

Anybody know where I can get some nice sturdy boxes?? What kind of floors should we do?? Know of a good, cheap place to get little girl's twin beds?? How bout teen bedding??

SO MUCH TO DO!! SO LITTLE TIME!!

I'll keep ya posted on all the excitement!

guess who's 11 years old today

Happy Birthday, Kate!!

Am I really that old???

reality...

I try very hard to keep this blog happy and upbeat and fun. But ladies, I'm struggling. My heart is heavy and I just can't hold it together. It seems like anything that can go wrong, is going wrong right now.

I'm sure you guys already know that we have sold our absolutely adorable home to an even more absolutely adorable couple. They have two children who are equally adorable. I just LOVe these people. It makes me so happy that I can hand the keys to this place over to someone that loves it as much as I have!! They have been so sweet and kind throughout this whole ordeal.

You also might already know that after signing the contract with the new owners of this home, the contract on the home Jason and I had fallin for fell through. I'm not exactly sure of all the "crooked" details, but lets just say after jumping through hoop after hoop and then some more hoops, she signed another offer about 5 minutes before our FULL PRICE, LESS THAN 30 DAY CLOSING THAT THE SELLER THREW A FIT WANTING was ready to be signed. We were told on more than one occasion that the offer had been accepted, but it just wasn't getting signed like it needed to be. There was always just "one more thing" the seller wanted that caused for a whole new set of hoops.

Needless to say, I am heartbroken. In 21 days we are closing on our house and we have literally looked at every house in town. I know that those of you in cities cannot fathom a house search being so impossible. But, let me assure you, in small towns like Childress, good homes are VERY hard to find. When I say EVERY HOUSE, I mean EVERY HOUSE!! There are about 5 in our price range and size and they all take a complete gut or addition.

I know that God has a plan. The details of the whole thing are just too strange. I KNOW HE MUST HAVE A PLAN. I'm just really struggling to figure out what it is.

The tears in Hortonville have been flowing since we stepped back into this house Sunday night. I just can't shake it.

Please, PLEASE send up a prayer for my family today.

I really NEED something to present itself. I'm not sure the RV is a place I'd like to call home sweet home!

13 years and a bunch of kids...

Jason and I are at an age when it seems like everywhere we look more of our friends are struggling in their marriage. My heart breaks for every single one of them. I can't imagine not being happy in my marriage. Satan attacks in the most cruel ways.

Today, it is on my heart to give Jason a big shout out. I adore this man and everything he stands for.

13 years ago today, my life changed forever.

I have never deserved to be loved by this man. He overlooked so many flaws and "stuff" when he fell in love with me. Thank you, Lord, for your plan.

Jason is my best friend. He has been the one and only person that I truly share every aspect of my life with. He knows me. And I know him. Thank you, Lord, for your plan.

Jason can make me laugh at the most inappropriate times. Especially when I am mad. At him. How does he do that? Thank you, Lord, for your plan.

Jason is a leader in every aspect of his life. He has been since high school. It comes very natural to him. He leads this family closer and closer to Christ every day. Thank you, Lord, for your plan.

Jason is such a great daddy! He strives every day to be even better. He works very hard to maintain a great business AND a great family! Thank you, Lord, for your plan.

Jason is handsome and strong and generous. Thank you Lord, for your plan.

And he has the most amazing green eyes!

I love you more than yesterday, but less than tomorrow. I am a blessed woman! Thank you for choosing me!:)

If you need me....

I'll be here...

or here....
or here...

or here...

because THE best hubby ever surprised his bride with an anniversary getaway this weekend!!

Because I know you want to know the randomness in my head...

1. Today I have HAD it with stupid people selling houses. STUPID! I don't like her and I am angry. Sell the house, or don't, but let's get this done one way or another. I don't have time to waste waiting. (deep breath)

2. Today, my o. so. cute new pup that I seriously LOVE pooped on my o. so. cute. brown and cream zebra print rug that I HEART (alot) and proceeded to bark at it until I came and cleaned it up. I am going to take that as a good thing. Apparently, he doesn't like poop on his floor either.

3. Today, my growing ever more clumsy by the minute daughter, Kenna Mae walked straight in the door from lunch tipped over my coffee mug from breakfast (that was still out) and while calling out my name to come clean up her mess, knocked the knocked over mug off the table onto my floor breaking the cutest orange Starb*cks coffee mug ever into 1 thousand pieces.

4. Today, I found the perfect bedding for Kenna Mae's new room (if she has a new room...note stupid seller comment above) but I think I might need to add the cost of it into our new mortgage so it can be broken up into 15 years. Apparently, it is S.P.E.C.I.A.L!!

5. Today, I am going to attempt another one of Stephanie's(otherwise know as the aerobics instructor that tries to kill me) aerobics classes. Jason will probably be angry with me over this because last time I did Steph's TONE class, he had to literally boost me into our camper while on a camping trip. He very sternly informed me that I was to NEVER do it again. HAHA! I'm not very good at following rules around here!!:)

6. Today, my littles are taking a nap so that I can have a little quiet time. I'm pretty sure I would have needed to be committed if they had not fallen asleep.

If a picture is worth a thousand words...

...then I think I might have a 1/4 million for ya!!:) LOTS of pictures, SORRY!



And, for anyone interested, I was contacted by some weirdo by email to inform my readers that there is a "wonderful article informing the world about modern day pirates blah, blah, blah". Stupid google!! It just kinda creeps me out when I receive emails like that. Especially when my blog is involved!!



sO, what have we been up too? I could probably go to any blog on my list and find the same kind of pictures! I've been doing the same thing you have....

Baseball! Koop is playing catcher in this pic. He switches back and forth between catcher, pitcher, first base, second base, and short stop. Hmmmm...I guess you could say he is well-rounded!!:) It's been a strange season!

My Case has officially graduated from Sonshine Preschool. I can't believe it. Just when I felt a big swell of tears in my eyes, his sling popped off mysteriously and he began yelling for Mrs. Angie to help him. RIGHT smack dab in the middle of a cute song about ABC or months of the year. So instead of crying, I ended up pointing at him really mean and mouthing, "stop interrupting Mrs. Angie or I'm going to have to spank you!" Good times and good memories, people!!:)

Case and 4 of his best buds.

This is his, "I'm Mr. Charming" look that he gives his momma 23 times a day. Dang, I love this kid!!:)

Case with Mrs. Angie, who is the sweetest, most patient woman I have ever known!

Kenna's new career goal is "supermodel". I think she is practicing here!

Curtsy...

Miss Kenna with her favorite person.
It seems like I have alot of these pictures lately!! Kenna at play day with Kate and Koop.

Run, Kooper, Run...

Ava giving me her new smile. The fake smile phase is so fun, UNLESS it's your kid!!

Kate getting ready to run..

This is what Samson does 90% of his day...sleeps on someones lap. I'm thinking it's not gonna be so cute when he weighs 160 pounds. He is the most fun dog we have ever had. I love, love, love his personality!! He's lazy and bored and lazy. Awesome!!! His only form of exercise is when he is working out his jaws chewing on everything from my dining room table to my laptop.

This is the awesom-est ever surprise from my hubs. I've been eyeing this painting for a few months and Jason brought it home to me yesterday, in the middle of the afternoon!! YAY!! Can't wait to hang it!

I have lots of other random things floating around in my head today. But, I'm too pooped to put it from head to hand. So, I'll close with a quote from my SIL...

"Loud children are happy children!"

I think mine must the happiest kids on the planet today!! I'm off to put the little monkeys down for a nap!:) Maybe I can catch one too!

tiny update and prayer request...

Just dropping in to give a little update on the fam. Things are crazy around Hortonville with only a week and three days until school is out! WOO-HOO!! Summer here we come!

On another note, Mr. Case is having a hard time of it! As you all know, he fell from a horse in full gallop a little over a week ago. He is feeling much better. BUT, today we went in for another xray and to get his hard cast and his doc felt uneasy about the progress of his break. She referred us to an orthopedic surgeon later this afternoon. After yet another set of xrays, he decided that Caser dude needs surgery. We are taking him to Altus in the morning for another set and 2 pins. Bless this kids heart. Please pray for the surgery to go well. I am VERY nervous about him being put under, not to mention the IV and blood draws. It makes me want to do it for him.:(

Hope you are having a great week!