Wordless Wednesday - We have a yard!

These cuties can't get enough of running through our new sprinklers on the new grass - such fun!

God Bless!

Heather :-)

The Driveway Goes In! - Wordless Wednesday

Loving this summer-like weather!

God Bless!

Heather :-)

The Saga Continues and Prayer Request

We were "for sure" closing on Friday.  Our (less than) stellar mortgage guy assured us that we would be closing so that we could move on Friday.  After all, we had the moving truck, moving company, and a small army of volunteers all lined up.  Then, at 1:00 on Friday afternoon, (when we should have been signing papers) the bank asked for clarification on something on our taxes. We responded in less than 10 minutes to their questions.  So, you would think that took care of it, right?  Not so!  Each time the bank has a question, that gives them another 48 hours until they have to deliver their paperwork.  And, of course, the bank is closed all weekend which means they actually have 96 hours.  (((Sigh))) 

Todd's folks headed back to North Dakota. We cancelled the movers.  The rental truck went back.  We called off our volunteers.

The entire house is boxed up, which would be a good thing if we were indeed moving.  So, now, we begin to unpack boxes (((another sigh))) so that we can live in the rental house another week.  I can't stomach another fast food meal.  I took the little kids to Aldi to get some groceries.  I made tacos for lunch and supper is in the crock pot.

Supposedly, we'll be closing "for sure" on Wednesday.  Todd had to cancel his trip for work so that we can sign papers.  Hopefully, we'll be able to get the moving company to fit us in on Thursday or Friday.  Hopefully, we'll be able to rally our awesome friends to help us out.

And, did I mention, that Madeline is being Confirmed at the Basilica on Sunday?  I was really hoping to be settled in the new house so that we could have a nice dinner afterwards.  Looks like we'll be dining out and ordering a cake....I guess that's not so bad, huh?

Here's a peek at the disaster zone we're living in for the next week or so.

Little kids playing "Reading Eggs" in the school room.

The kitchen.

Living room -  complete with building blocks!

Madeline studying for her science test online.

Benjamin eating rice rusks - man can he pack them away!

But, in the midst of all of this, I received an e-mail asking for prayers for a Wisconsin family. The father died when their car was hit by a deer as he was driving his family to the hospital to deliver their 8th child. His wife gave birth shortly after the accident. The other 7 children were in the car, but only sustained minor injuries.  This could easily be my family.  The father was the same age as Todd.  Their oldest is about the same age as my Madeline. I can't even imagine the tremendous sorrow surrounding the mother at a time that should be filled with joy.  Please pray for them.  Visit their Go Fund Me page and contribute financially if you are able. Being a single, homeschooling mama to 8 children...I can't even fathom that.

As much as these past few weeks have been frustrating to me and my family, we still have each other.  Go give your hubby a smooch...hug your teens....snuggle your toddlers...rock your babies...it's all such a gift.  We must not take life for granted.

God Bless!

Heather :-) 

So close...and yet...

I suppose you're looking for some pictures of the new house and stories about the move.  But, we're still not new home owners. So, I’m asking for prayers for our family.  

As you know, we have been working to get moved  for 5+ years…and we’re about to move into our new home.  We were supposed to close last Friday…then possibly Monday…then Tuesday….you see the pattern here.  There is some sort of hold-up/issue with the bank and our loan.  Please pray that whatever the hold-up is can be resolved so that we can get closed and move in to our new home.  

Todd’s folks came from North Dakota today to help, we’ve got a bunch of friends lined up, the movers are scheduled….you know how it all goes.  Trying to get all the pieces into place is stressful! 

Additionally, Todd is heading out of town next week for a few days and we must be out of our rental on the 30^th.  So, once again, the Lord is putting our trust and patience to the test.  Any prayers you can spare would be greatly appreciated. 

In the midst of all of this, though, I have this little man to brighten my day!

I have been especially short tempered with the children...sigh...I shouldn't be taking my stress out on them. Honestly, the house (and most of their "stuff") is boxed up and they are doing really well.  I just need to step back and know that I am not in control.  Worry less, pray more...right?!

God Bless!

Heather :-)

 

Happy Friday!

We were supposed to close on our new house today....but, sometimes life doesn't go according to our plans.  There was some sort of mix-up with scheduling, the appraiser being on vacation, blah-blah-blah...whatever the reason, we are not new home owners today.  We are tentatively rescheduled to close on Monday.

But, the sun is shining.  The rain and snow have all melted and dried up.  And I've got a lovely bunch of little people to keep me busy.  We still have a ton of packing to do before the official moving process begins on Thursday.  This weekend will fly by and then we'll buy our home on Monday.  It looks great and we can hardly wait to get in!

I'll leave you with these cuties who posed for a picture for me this morning before we scurried out the door to Mass and home school group.

Have a wonderful weekend!

God Bless!

Heather :-)

Our New House! (and other stuff)

After over 5 years of trying to sell, moving, renting, and being in a state of limbo, we are building a house!  We're set to close in about a month and have not begun to pack, although it helps that we never really fully unpacked when we moved into our current rental!

I'm sure I will have more to say in upcoming posts about the house and move, but for now, here is a picture I snapped about an hour ago....so exciting!

Yesterday, I saw Joseph and Peter sitting on the driveway watching the garbage truck - such a boy thing to do!

A Lenten tradition in our house on Fridays is to make cheddar cheese pretzels.  This is the first Friday that it's worked out for us to have time to make them.  This year, I just took out the cookbook and put the big girls to work.  They doubled the recipe and there were none left over.  I guess we'll need to triple it next time!

Eleanor is reading pretty well and is interested in chapter books.  I got the Magic Tree House series from the library along with the audio book for her to listen to while she follows along.  Much to my surprise, Esther is more interested in the stories than she is!

We're having our adopted seminarian over to celebrate "Pi Day" this afternoon.  We've got Chicken Pot Pie and Ham Pot Pie for dinner and Peanut Butter Pie and Chocolate Pie for dessert.  Should be a good time!

Enjoy your weekend!

God Bless!

Heather :-)