House Update

We are so close to moving in! Lights are now hung, most appliances are in, and the floor is stained. Carpet will be installed next week and so will landscaping and then we just have finishing touches. Yea!!! I am looking forward to the building process being done and calling this place home … finally!

My Cute Kiddos

The weather finally cooled down so we headed to the park for a picnic. We had a great time and the weather was such a nice break from the brutal summer.

On a side note: I just love these kiddos - they are pretty perfect!

More House Pics

Just some more house pictures. Tons of updates and we are only 39 days away from closing. Yea!

House Update

Oh. My. Gosh. Are we ready to get into our new home? Ummm .... YES! Well, it still needs a lot of work but we are done with apartment life. Tim is counting the days and has even started our kids on a chain-link count-down as well. Tim cannot stand living in an apartment - he hates the parking, the close quarters, and especially the neighbors above us. For me - I have had enough of cleaning this apartment. I feel like we change clothes and make dinner and the place is destroyed. My kids are probably sick of walking lightly (yea right), using their quite voice (hahaha) and having their own space (I know, I know, I'm soooo funny!). Anyway, only 95 days to go. We got this!

The Govier Casa


South side of the house


North side of the house


Oklahoma ready!

Entry/Staircase

Looking into the living room

Game room

Standing in the kitchen

Looking back at the kitchen

Remembering Granny

On Saturday, July 9th I received a call from my dad that my Granny was being admitted to ICU. My heart sank and I rushed to ICU. Hopefully optimistic that she was going to be okay, I soon learned that her prognosis wasn’t good. On July 12th, Granny received grim news and she was absolutely insistent on going home on Hospice. Granny pleaded to go home – she simply wanted 1 more day at home and she was tired of feeling like a prisoner in the hospital. Although hesitant, we abided by her wishes and made it happen. On July 13th, almost to the minute of her requested 1-day at home, Granny took her last breath.

To put into words how important this woman is to me is impossible. I knew that especially since I was 32 years old and the baby of the family that my time with grandparents would be unfortunately coming to an end probably sooner, rather than later. I however was still not ready to lose her.

If you picture the perfect grandmother, you would picture Granny. Granny was loving and caring - but even better she was ornery and had the best laugh. She liked to go to the casino and play bingo. She enjoyed spending time with family. Growing up, I can remember Granny at every dance recital and at every birthday (even when we lived in Houston). I remember spending some Friday's with her and going to the Royal Fork or Arby's. After dinner, we would go to Kmart to buy plastic dress up shoes and she would paint my toenails. Granny also made ceramic dolls and had a shop off her kitchen. She would always have something for me to paint – I loved it! I remember her catching me up on the soaps. As I grew up and became the loud, outspoken person I am today I enjoyed talking to her even more because we were just alike in that matter. I remember that I always felt comfortable saying what was on my mind and she would usually laugh and say "shhhhittt" because she enjoyed my ability to tell it like it is (we usually saw eye to eye on things). Granny was an amazing woman and a true blessing in my life. I am so grateful for my 32 years with her – she truly made my cup runneth over. I miss her greatly.

Progress ... as promised!

The house seems to change every day. This weekend we made dramatic changes as the framing and decking were finished. I would guess they would start on the roof next as we are still waiting for the storm shelter to arrive. Tim and I have picked out lighting which was a very long process. I am excited to send in the order tomorrow - it feels good to have one item on our to-do list completed. Yea!

Building Our Home

Our new home is really starting to take shape. We have a long way to go before move-in which is estimated to be sometime in late October/early November, but you can now walk through the house to the different rooms. I have recently added a storm shelter and 2 windows in the breakfast nook, so we will not be able to start drywall until those are installed. Luckily, there is still a lot of framing and the roof to be completed so we should not lose any time!?!?

As of last night ...

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From a few days ago ...

Front of house and looking into the living room from entry

Master Bedroom and Butlers Pantry/Pantry/Kitchen

Game Room & Josh's Room

Owen's Room and Upstairs Room

Media Room & My Boys ... Being Boys!