Finally- the end is in sight!

Since ohh... we broke ground on Thanksgiving of 2007, Jer, James, Justin and at times our family and friends have been hard at work building our first home. I'd say it has been anything but short and pretty, but the end is in sight and we couldn't be more excited!

It's looking like we will be packing up and moving into 3434 Golden around the end of February! Hooo-rahh! Jeremy and I spent last week picking out cabinets, shakers, and rock. Meanwhile the Rowsell guys (plus Devin one day) have been siding our lil home. Here pretty soon we are going to take a day and finalize our appliances, tile, carpet, and fixtures. Exciting times are happening here in the Rowsell home! The sheet rocker, Mike, who is by the way the only sub we have brought in besides my Dad and Lane, should be done with the sheet rock this Wednesday. Then it's time for the girls to come in and paint. It would be nice if I had chosen some colors, but I can't make up my mind! I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit stressed. I've had a long time to think about what I want, but as of now- no idea what it's going to look like. I personally like some pretty weird colors and Jer thinks I'm crazy. We'll see...

Here are a few brags about my lovie and what he has done...

• He passed all of the inspections on our home first time, no problems! (Except plumbing, but that was what my dad did for us...so it doesn't count)



• The Lead Inspector for Pocatello told him that our home was the best home owner build he has seen in twenty years! Whoot- whoot for JER!



• And finally, it's amazing to have a home built by my lovie from the ground up, just for us, while he is also working full time while I finish up my schooling and practicums! He's the best. Oh and a lil whoot for me, I will finally be done with school this semester! Hoo-stinkin-ray!

What I am THANKFUL for...

Over the Christmas holiday Jer and I spent some time with his family in Bear Lake. On Christmas Eve we all shared what we were thankful for. I've decided this is something I should start doing more than just once a year. It's really powerful to share with those you love how much they mean to you and how thankful you really are for their love and friendship.

I have already told my husband but: you are the best thing that has and could ever happen to me... I LOVE YOU, too much! To my Family: thank you for always being so good to me, I can't imagine not having ALL of you in my life. There is nothing more important to me than my family. Jessie: You are my bestest bud and I am thankful for you friendship for all of these years! I am so proud to call you my best friend! I am also so thankful for your healthy baby Jentri. (you two sure scared me there for awhile) You are one of the best people I know. I luv ya!

Besides being thankful for my wonderful husband, family, and friends I also want to say how thankful I am for my being able to do my practicum at Head Start. I have met so many wonderful children, I know they will stay with me forever. They have taught me so much and I love them all. I can not even begin to say how thankful I am for all of the teachers, managers, and family advocates, they are so good to all of the kids and they give so much of themselves. I want to thank all of them for taking such good care of my friends! I also want to thank anyone who donates to those who are in need. I have seen first hand what a big difference your kindness has made in others lives. I hope you know how wonderful you are and how thankful someone is for you...

Jentri & Addelyn

Two of my friends have been very lucky this year to each have healthy and beautiful baby girls. I just thought I would post some of the pictures I have of them and say I hope to see all four of you alot more and I can't wait for all of the fun times us girls are going to have together!