Merry Christmas & Happy New Years

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What a fantastic year this has been! We have seen

our dreams take shape and are happy to share

that we are now living in our new home. Thank you

for your thoughts and prayers throughout our journey.

It's OFFICIAL - Certificate of Occupancy

I can't believe that I actually have such amazing news to share before Christmas - we received our Certificate of Occupancy today. We were dreading our final inspection since all of our other inspections had been "treats." Brian and I have teased eachother for about a month that all we wanted for Christmas was our final inspection to pass and receive our C.o.O. As we grew closer to Christmas we didn't have high hopes...especially when we didn't pass the final electrical inspection the first time around and being hit hard by uncommon snowfall. We asked for prayers that we'd have a laid back inspector and since it was snowing that he'd come out during it. This would help us pass on the erosion control that they might have otherwise desired - often they require seeded/sodded/hayed yards. Since he couldn't even come close to seeing our ground, he didn't say a word. In total he was only here about 5 minutes, asked Brian a couple of questions and asked for a document or two and then SIGNED us off. I was standing in the kitchen and felt overwhelmed with emotions. What a journey this has been and it feels like we hit the finish line (although we know there'll be some work in the spring, such as painting and final landscaping).

I apologize that I haven't been around for awhile. As the Christmas season hit with colds, craft fairs and seriously cold weather, I went into hibernation. Over the next couple of weeks, I hope to get my scraproom in order and get back in the swing of things.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Dream Home Pictures

Finally, I uploaded a ton of pictures of the house. Here are just a few.

Digital Scrapbooking - Photo Book

To cheer me up after having to decide not to participate in the fair because of the boys being so sick, I decided to create a free photo book at Snapfish (Oprah's special). Of course, you know things are never free, lol. I had to purchase a couple of really cute scrapbooking kits from The Shabby Shoppe to create a one of a kind, uber cute photo book. At the final minute last night I finished the book, phew...and now I can't wait to share the finished project. :)

Couple of notes:
The picture of Blakes feet are on the first page of the book (smaller photo) with the caption, "Enjoy the little things in life...for one day you will look back and realize they were the BIG things."

The back of the book has a smaller picture of his feet with "Create with love by Christine David - 2008" under it.

To view a larger version, click on the slideshow.

Hassle Free Holiday Bazaar

This weekend I was supposed to be a vendor at the Renton Hassle Free Holiday Bazaar. However, since both boys are beyond sick, I had to evaluate my role as a Momma and decide that they need me. Don't you love it with both of your kids are sick at the same time. My mom says she nevers remembers my sisters both being sick at the same time. Or am I the only lucky one that seems to happen to?

Even though I won't be able to be there, please be sure to stop and support the vendors. I'll hopefully get my items up for you to see and maybe even purchase.

Hassle Free Holiday Bazaar
November 21: 11am to 6pm
November 22: 9am to 5pm

Renton Community Center
1715 Maple Valley Highway

Call 425-430-6700