An ache in my bones

There is something in the deep places in my heart that is stirring. Like an ache in my bones. Please excuse the dramatics, it is not normally in my character. I am caught in this place between indecision, restlessness and just feeling tired. Not a great place to be.
To what am I called? A congregation? [...]

The things that can happen in 6 weeks…

6 weeks ago it was still Summer in Fairbanks.
6 weeks ago all the leaves were on the trees.
6 weeks ago Mike & Karina weren’t married.
6 weeks ago Kali wasn’t in China.
6 weeks ago school hadn’t started yet.
6 weeks ago our house had just been started.
And now school is in session, the Beifuss’ are married, Kali [...]

Light Problem Solved

This never happens in Fairbanks.

Thanks for all of the good advice and help choosing a light for our dining room. However, we chose none of the contestants. (SORRY!) We decided there were a lot of good lights out there the weren’t so expensive and we should take a look at some. So we went to [...]

I love lamp.

I saw a lamp like this from IKEA so I went out and found a drill bit for glass, bought a VERY cheap vase from WalMart and a light kit… and

 
TA- DA!

Andy and I also started painting the interior of the house… there are photos in House Updates

Quick & Belated Post

Andy passed his first test for his new job on Friday. Apparently he was the “talk of the Seattle office” on Monday morning because he scored so well and finished so quickly.
Two more tests to go (easier ones I think) and those should be done in a couple weeks.

I need help…

This is not life-changing, earth shattering problem solving…
However, I DO have a decision to make. We are picking out some last things for the house… we have three lights to choose from for over the dining room table (like a chandelier)…
Contestant #1 Has been our fave for a while (most expensive)

 
Contestant #2 Simple, old fashioned [...]