I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s "It's for your good". It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…
Power Plight
And here’s the long version to our recent power plight. The electric man came out last Friday. All was a go. With the land being “heavily wooded” they would cut the trees – for free! Furthermore, since there are so many trees, it might have been cheaper to go underground. Also, for free. But it…
7 Quick Takes – 6/29/2013
Up this week: Could it be... Electricity?!, sweet trees, cheater cooking while staying cool and a note to just jump.- 1 -Oh Lawdy lawdy, what a ride it has been, this power thing. Or lack of, for better understanding. Off grid, generator issues galore, making do, getting by and thriving still. The electric company…
7 Quick Takes – 6/21/2013
Up this week: A week in a powered home, lots of pinteresting researching, lazy homesteading and a solar cooker! - 1 -Whew, let me just say, an unplanned stay in a powered home for a week is like vacation yall. AC, wifi, PS3, a REAL kitchen - with a dishwasher and a fridge! The children…
7 Quick Takes – 6/16/2013
Happy Father's Day!!Up this week: PhotoDump of BabyGirl's cute face, flooring and bed score, I love the view from up here, and just to make you feel better - I'm showing how much crap I can shove into one room, my OCD tendencies with organization, the downsizing I have been working on all week! …
It’s For Our Good
At this point I am shaking my head chuckling. The alternative is curling up in the fetal position while rocking in the corner.It will all make sense in a moment. You may even laugh a little.After writing up that lovely I'm a sell out post yesterday. We load up in the truck, on a mission…
Unofficially official – I’m a sellout
I will admit it. I've been the holdout, the strong hold against grid power. I don't like relying on something so temperamental to outages, with no choice but to accept whatever rate increases and fees they want, when they want. I just don't.But we can't continue like this.And I am only slightly upset.Maybe if things…
The Metal Roof Goes Up!
Can I just say how incredibly blessed we feel? I know we shouldn't be, but we are both just so amazed at the people the Lord sets around us and how we come together. Here is another example. Not one, but two couples!, from church get why we are doing what we are doing. Course…
This one’s for all you OCD’ers or PP’s out there
And Lord help you if you are both like I am. Or married to one. Love you Mr.! {Smooch} Now we all know that OCD is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Well, I’m not sure PP is an actual disorder, but it’s a term I often use to describe myself as well. It’s a Procrastinating Perfectionist. What?! How…
Reflecting on the First Year
A whole year yall! What a milestone – what a journey! I added a brief One Year Update overview on the "About Us" page. This is probably part one of a more reflective look at the last year.I, for one, am amazed we have made it this far given the rollercoasterness (yea, I just totally made…
Together Simply 