Woohoo- one project down!

Hi friends-

I am excited- have to share my pics! My mason just texted me a photo of my finished chimney... check it out...

Turned out great. I am stoked to see it in person when I get home from work next Thursday :)

New Progress!

Wow- I can't believe January is almost over! Hope everyone's New Year is off to a great start :) It's been awhile since I put anything on here, so I figured I'd put up a picture of my currect project- my chimney remodel! Yay- the rock I ordered last December finally got here, so the new rock face is underway...

...should be done this week :)

Happy Holidays!

I have been SOOOO busy, but I really want to take a moment to let anyone who is reading this know that I am so blessed to have them in my life! I am incredibly thankful for all my wonderful friends and family, and am grateful every day for my job, the fact that I live in a free country, and the fact that I was lucky enough to have a family that taught me about God and our Savior Jesus Christ. I may have had a few bumps in the road, but nothing will EVER break my spirit of love, joy, and thankfulness that comes from all the many gifts in my life :)

Love you all,

Sarah

Oh yeah... I got approved!!!

Wow- it's been awhile since I've posted anything, so I should probably get caught-up!!! First off, I DID get approved for my condo loan- Nov. 30th, 2011! Yay! That said, I've been coordinating remodeling stuff ever since- from the Slope no-less! Haha; it's been a little crazy, but I'm making progress, and I am just so grateful for all the blessings I have in my life :) I got my new fridge, stove, and microwave installed last weekend, and have gotten the entire place re-painted, so it already is starting to look good. I'm gonna wait to post more pictures (I want the whole before and after effect!), but here are my new kitchen goodies...

Now all I need is some time-off so I can try 'em out! ...My company finally did find someone that may be my new alternate though, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel :)

Yeah- Moving Forward!

Well, I am happy to say that I can officially tell you all with confidence that I am on my way to being a first-time home owner! I am in the process of purchasing a condo in Anchorage, AK; and I couldn't be more excited! Here are some pics; I am hoping to close by the end of this month, so keep your fingers crossed for me... I can't wait to get in and do some remodeling :)

Building Exterior

Security-Enabled Building Entry

Living Room- I am going to put rock veneers on the chimney column and

replace the carpet with hardwood laminate flooring...

Kitchen- blue wall is gonna go ;)

Master Bath

Guest Bath

Where am I?

Haha- sometimes that is how I feel when I'm at work! I've been up north for 3+ weeks, and (for those of you who don't know already, I don't have an alternate now) I really don't know when I'm going to get to go home... But honestly a long tour at work is actually helpful for the time being, because I am working on buying a condo in Anchorage! My goal is to have a place to land by Christmas; wish me luck!

The Next Chapter...

For those of you that have been wondering about my re-design... I broke off my engagement about a week ago, so that is why some of my pictures are different now. SO, I am doing the best I can to move on with life and enjoy the many blessings I do have. Love you all!! For now, I am staying at my cousin Tara's cabin in Sterling; it's super-cute, so it's been ok so far ;)



Note: I keep my 9mm handy!