Changed world

Hello blog world!! Long time no see.  =) My summer has been filled with lots of excitement, projects, traveling, family time and much more.  I can't believe the summer is over but I welcome the fall with open arms.  The world has been changed physically, house projects, and spiritually over the summer.  Many great things have happened at New Life UPC and blessing have come personally.  I can't thank God enough for all He has provided and blessed.
The hubs and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary in June!  Hard to believe it has been that long but wouldn't change a minute of it.  We have been blessed with two wonderful children, we are doing good works for God's kingdom and loving it. We both have wonderful jobs and a beautiful home.  My life is exactly how I want it to be!

The kids started a brand new school this year. Their old school was overflowing with children so last September, they started building the new school.  I can't believe I have a 4th grader and a 1st grader.  Seems like just yesterday I was bringing them home from the hospital! 

So...............many who know about my house projects have been asking for some before and after pictures. I have worked hard all summer long on projects and I think I am coming to an end!  FINALLY! I have a couple bedrooms that just need to be finished up but I think I am on the final stretch.  So without further ado, here are some before and after. I apologize about the color and clarity of some. Still learning my camera and need a tripod!

dining room before

Items done:

~ walls painted

~ new curtains

~ all trim painted white

~ my table I bought off of craigslist for $70. I sanded, primed, painted and stained. I also recovered the chairs

Entryway before:

Items done:
~ walls painted
~ all trim painted white

Kitchen before:

~AFTER~

Thanks for reading today.  Stay tuned for more project pictures and happenings in the Whalen Adventure!