Mom and Dad came to visit and we put them to work! We're terrible hosts, we make our guests work for their dinner. Not true, but really having Mom and Dad here was just awesome! First, they were our first visitors from my family, second, they helped us get so many things done, and third and most important we had so much fun! While they were here, we weeded the flower bed I forgot we had, we painted our guest room, finally purchased some decorations, discovered that I can be creative too sometimes, attempted to figure out our electricity problem, and organized the garage. WHOA. We also had time for fun. We took them to the sites of Austin, Mom saw the Heart Hospital, they were able to go to church with us, and spent a day in San Antonio. It was a busy 7 days! Below are some pictures!
This is our pride and joy. We were given that shelf as a wedding gift, and we found those plants at IKEA for so cheap! It's perfect. We now have a clock in the kitchen too. I love it. I know these are small things, but it makes the house more homey and lived in.
Ok, so there's a story with the garage. Between our house and the Mullin's there is a home with a perfect little yard with a swing in the tree, and a garage that is the definition of ORGANIZED. Every day that Shauna and I walk, or Brad and I go for a walk, I look into that garage and think "man I need to get organized, if only we had some peg board." I know that may not sound like a realistic thought, but it's sadly so very true. So our goal for when my parents were here was to get our garage door working, and build Brad a bench for the garage. We ended up with a garage that works, new lighting in the garage, an organized garage (almost), and PEG BOARD!! That guy down the street better watch out, he's going to have some competition for the most organized garage award someday soon when I get the last of the books and things put away. Pathetic? 
Above our washer and dryer we had a shelf that I couldn't reach, and at some point when I was talking to Dad he said, well Lowe's will have a cabinet you could put in really easily by yourself to fix that. (Why didn't I think about that?) So while I was working Wednesday, the three of them picked a cabinet out for our laundry closet and we hung it later in the week. The picture of the three of us is a replay of how we looked putting it together. I say this because I told them to make it look hard for the picture, but then I smiled, and then I got lectured about smiling when I was supposed to be making it look tough. So, it actually was much more difficult than this picture displays. We now have a cabinet for storage though, and that's all that matters.
While in San Antonio we came across this blown glass shop that had the most beautiful pieces. We couldn't help but take a few pictures. These artists must be so talented, the glass was just gorgeous.
Then we made a stop at the Alamo, but the line was OUT OF CONTROL so we chose to stroll around, just not through the Alamo itself.
Then off to the Tower of the Americas. I think that is just the neatest thing. Plus, they have a 4-D movie, I think it's adorable, Brad thinks it's cheesy. We still went, and I think Mom and Dad enjoyed it. It's awesome. Come to Texas we'll take you there. 
From the Riverwalk, we ate lunch on the Riverwalk, then took a boat tour. It was a great day. 
On Sunday after church, we headed to the Hula Hut our #1 favorite place to eat here in Austin. I think they enjoyed it. After that, we went to Mount Bonnell. It's so pretty up there, God's creation amazes me. 
On Tuesday, before they left, we headed to the state building and took our own little tour. Next time I think we'll go on the guided tours, I think there is so much interesting history in that building. It was fun! Then off to the airport which was not as much fun due to the whole saying goodbye thing.
This visit just further reinforced to us that we are meant to share our home. We love company so come on down.
Now back to real life with jobs and such, but life is great. The Lord has truly blessed us in ways we just don't deserve and are each day amazed by down here. We have friends we just love, and a church that we are so excited to be serving in, and we are both growing in our walks with Christ. Sometimes I know I complain too much about our schedules and how busy it is, but who am I to complain and why would I when I can see His hand in our lives and know that He has lead us to where we are right now. I've been so convicted lately to be a testimony in every circumstance, not just those that are convenient. Our father is so good. Take care all, have a great week.
This is our pride and joy. We were given that shelf as a wedding gift, and we found those plants at IKEA for so cheap! It's perfect. We now have a clock in the kitchen too. I love it. I know these are small things, but it makes the house more homey and lived in.
Ok, so there's a story with the garage. Between our house and the Mullin's there is a home with a perfect little yard with a swing in the tree, and a garage that is the definition of ORGANIZED. Every day that Shauna and I walk, or Brad and I go for a walk, I look into that garage and think "man I need to get organized, if only we had some peg board." I know that may not sound like a realistic thought, but it's sadly so very true. So our goal for when my parents were here was to get our garage door working, and build Brad a bench for the garage. We ended up with a garage that works, new lighting in the garage, an organized garage (almost), and PEG BOARD!! That guy down the street better watch out, he's going to have some competition for the most organized garage award someday soon when I get the last of the books and things put away. Pathetic? 
Above our washer and dryer we had a shelf that I couldn't reach, and at some point when I was talking to Dad he said, well Lowe's will have a cabinet you could put in really easily by yourself to fix that. (Why didn't I think about that?) So while I was working Wednesday, the three of them picked a cabinet out for our laundry closet and we hung it later in the week. The picture of the three of us is a replay of how we looked putting it together. I say this because I told them to make it look hard for the picture, but then I smiled, and then I got lectured about smiling when I was supposed to be making it look tough. So, it actually was much more difficult than this picture displays. We now have a cabinet for storage though, and that's all that matters. 
While in San Antonio we came across this blown glass shop that had the most beautiful pieces. We couldn't help but take a few pictures. These artists must be so talented, the glass was just gorgeous. 
Then we made a stop at the Alamo, but the line was OUT OF CONTROL so we chose to stroll around, just not through the Alamo itself. 
Then off to the Tower of the Americas. I think that is just the neatest thing. Plus, they have a 4-D movie, I think it's adorable, Brad thinks it's cheesy. We still went, and I think Mom and Dad enjoyed it. It's awesome. Come to Texas we'll take you there. 
From the Riverwalk, we ate lunch on the Riverwalk, then took a boat tour. It was a great day. 
On Sunday after church, we headed to the Hula Hut our #1 favorite place to eat here in Austin. I think they enjoyed it. After that, we went to Mount Bonnell. It's so pretty up there, God's creation amazes me. 
On Tuesday, before they left, we headed to the state building and took our own little tour. Next time I think we'll go on the guided tours, I think there is so much interesting history in that building. It was fun! Then off to the airport which was not as much fun due to the whole saying goodbye thing. This visit just further reinforced to us that we are meant to share our home. We love company so come on down.
Now back to real life with jobs and such, but life is great. The Lord has truly blessed us in ways we just don't deserve and are each day amazed by down here. We have friends we just love, and a church that we are so excited to be serving in, and we are both growing in our walks with Christ. Sometimes I know I complain too much about our schedules and how busy it is, but who am I to complain and why would I when I can see His hand in our lives and know that He has lead us to where we are right now. I've been so convicted lately to be a testimony in every circumstance, not just those that are convenient. Our father is so good. Take care all, have a great week.
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