The New House - The Den

This room has seen the most change of any of the rooms. We had some wonderful friends, Rick and Larry, who came and did the work for this room. This is the den - where we spend most of our time. We have really enjoyed it and can't wait to get the fireplace working!

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The New House - The Dining Room

Here is the dining room. We painted and took up the carpet in this room. We really have enjoyed having this area and it has been made even more special to us with my Nana Willis' dining set and china cabinet.

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The New House - The Kitchen

One of my favorite rooms in the house is the kitchen. We did not do much to the kitchen - just a fresh coat of paint. I have always loved Coca Cola things. I am not a huge Coke fan as far as drinking it is concerned. I have my weekly or monthly Cherry Coke but that is it. My Grandmama Whittle, though, was a HUGE Coke fan. She would keep the 8 oz. Coke bottles at the house and would have one a day. Having the Coke things also allows me to keep some of our sports memorabilia in the house. Without further adeu, here is the kitchen.

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My friend, Sandy, made this tile for me. I love looking at it while I cook.

The New House - Kids' Bathroom

This is the kids' bathroom. I redid it in a nautical theme for two reasons. One - I have always loved sailor things and the ocean. Two - I had the most precious pictures of the kids I wanted to use! We just painted this room and add the lovely things Mrs. Jacquita gave us!

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The New House - Laura Beth's room

Laura Beth's room has the least done to it (well, besides our's where nothing has been done). She could not decide what she wanted done with it so we just repainted it white for touch up reasons. The carpet was pulled up and the floors redone. We will just wait until later to do her room up the way she wants - if she ever decides!!!

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The New House - The Cove

This part of the house is what I call the Cove. It is the only hallway we have and I love that! I am not one for "wasted" space. This is just a little area where the front living room, kids' bathroom, their bedrooms and the dining room all come together. I took the before pictures after Damon had taken down the border, so imagine there is some hunter green border at the top of the walls! Again, Damon took the carpet up in this area as well and refinished the floors!

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I am working on trying to get more black and white frames to go in this area but for now this will do.

The New House - Carter's Room

As promised and since you have all been waiting so patiently, I decided to post some pics of the new house. It has been crazy and we are still working 90 to nothing getting things put in their "proper" places only to be moved 10 more times!!! Carter's room (for the most part) is done. We were not going to paint his room right now but Grandad and Uncle Chuck decided to take it on as their project! They did a great job! Carter loves his room but still won't keep it clean! All we have left in his room is to put his pennants around the top of his wall.

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All teams are represented in the room from Cowboys to Titans to Braves to Rangers to Red Sox to Duke to Spurs. However, he was most tickled when he first saw the room because (to quote him):

"My room is BURNT orange!! Hook 'EM!"

A Change in Thought

If any of you read my Thanks, Texas! post, you will know that for a while we were hoping to take out a loan and head to Miami for the National Championship game - Texas vs Alabama. However, thanks to Oklahoma, Texas Tech and Florida those dreams are dashed!! Therefore, we decided to instead take out a loan for a house instead. So, today we closed on a new house - new to us - and we are so excited!!!! For those of you who do not know, due to various circumstances (the housing market in Henderson being a main one!) we have been living with my parents for almost 5 years now. It has been good for all of us - you make the most of your situations. However, we are now the very proud owners of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living room, kitchen, dining area, office (SCRAPBOOK/CRAFT room!!), and a HUGE fenced in backyard!! (Katie, this is your old house) We are right down the corner from my parents and from my Grandfather Whittle. So, now we are in the process of painting and tearing up carpet. I am sure I will be posting before and after pictures coming soon!!
We have been waiting and praying for this for a long time and we pray that we will use this house to further God's kingdom and for His glory.