in case you haven't heard....

We're having a baby!! Due date Aug 3. I'm 7 wks along, I've been to the doctor twice, saw a strong heartbeat, and everything is looking good.

And here is a note on wrote on Friday documenting our crazy day.


December 12...I've dreaded this day since last April. Today marked the due date of my first baby that we lost. For the last several months I kept thinking about this day. How will I feel? Will the pain go away? As the day approached the sadness overwhelmed me. That was going to be the day (or around it) that I should have met our baby. Well, the Lord had other plans and we just didn't know it.

A few weeks ago we were shocked to find out I was pregnant again! Fear just shook me. What if I lose this one too? I can't tell anyone because how embarrassing if I had another miscarriage. I've walked through a cloud of fear for weeks. When I called my dr to schedule my first appt they said "We can get you in on December 12 if that works". Ok, this is going to be a really really good thing I thought or possibly a heartbreaking day if we don't find a heartbeat or see a baby in there. "Yes the 12th works great I said" In this last week I've listened to the song 'Your Great Name' countless times. Casting out the fear and proclaiming God's name in spite of my circumstances or fear. I just needed PEACE.

This morning I woke up with a mix of emotions. The original birthdate of my first baby, and the confirmation of a healthy pregnancy was just hours away. Zach and I headed to my dr appt rather nervous. They did an ultrasound and as clear as anything there was the little peanut and a heart beating about 160 beats/minute. PRAISE GOD!!!

Today will always be a day I remember. The end of a valley of darkness and pain, and the beginning of a new journey- another LIFE! A God ordained life that has been created!

-krista

12 inches gone...

I love my hair. It's the one part of me that I really like. Maybe that's self-centered but I have less than the ideal body for a 24 yr old. Seriously! Never had a flat stomach. I used to be called thunder thighs. And I've had birthin' hips since I was 13! But when I see my hair I really think it is beautiful. Ha! It's naturally curly so it takes a whopping 5 mins. to throw some gel in it and I'm ready to go! I have always wanted to donate my hair at some point in my life. I had been thinking about it and since I hadn't even trimmed it in 10 months I thought now would be a great time. I made the impulsive decision last Saturday. I got on the Locks of Love website and saw those cute little kids with their bald heads before and their wigs in the 'after' pictures. My heart melted. I closed my laptop, grabbed my keys, phone, and wallet and was off to find a salon. Since I usually just go to Great Clips for the 9.99 hair trim once every two years I figured I'd go a little more upscale. I ended up at Pink Mullet Salon in Franklin with a rockstar stylist. I didn't tell anyone I was doing it, not even my husband! So check out the before and after! I miss my hair but it'll grow back. And to think some little girl will have long blond wavy hair just makes me smile:)

Before Picture-this was taken a few months ago so it was actually longer then this.


After!

I'm Back!! And the FLIP IS DONE!

Lovely Master Bedroom


Cozy Den with wood burning fireplace!


Living Room


Kitchen


Kitchen


Eat-in kitchen overlooking backyard


Dining Room (with dirty floors!)


I listed it for $300,000...pass along the info if you know of anyone looking in Franklin!

Bedrooms are Finished!!

Master Bedroom




Bedroom




Bonus Room








And THIS is what I look like now. Flips wear me out and cause me to look like a real mess.

3 Years!!

We are celebrating our 3 year anniversary today. I can't believe how time has flown in the last couple of years. I sure love my Zach. 

Tiling a shower

This shower had a dated look to it so we took it out.


We put in a new tub and Zach put up the backerboard.


I said "quick Zach, photo-op!" hehe...I do all our tiling and zach does the tile cutting.


The 'after'...but i haven't done the grout yet. I LOVE the look of tiled shower surrounds.

Landscaping!

My brother helped me with the landscaping so I have to give him the credit! Cody did an awesome job and I have no idea what he planted but I love it and the before/after is very dramatic!

its been awhile

Here are some more pictures of our flip. We have been so busy and I've had some major life issues going on. We are hoping the house gets done in the next few weeks.

Master bedroom ceiling before


Master bedroom ceiling after


Master bedroom before


Master bedroom after


Just a bedroom I redid...don't have a before picture though.

Before+After

Before living room


After living room


Before Entry


After Entry


Before hallway


After hallway


we have floors so i can finally have bare feet while i'm working!

i forgot what day it is?!?!

We had a busy weekend. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure...or boredom..either way you see it!


Prepping the counters for the granite tile.


Zach making a mess cutting out the backerboard for the new counters.


Z+K :)

My favorites...before + after!


Dining Room before any paint


Dining Room after paint! New chandelier will go up this week.


Formal Living room before


Formal living room after


You can see the new paint color on the left.