Upholstering Giant

I, Karen, have once again tackeled the love seat for here in the 2nd Year office. I want it done for two reasons; 1) to make our office look nicer with a updated looking loveseat, and 2) to be able to teach an upholstering class for PTC. It is a good skill to know, I think, as missionaries.

Well, the Giant is making my adventurious spirit weaken. It is a bit daunting to go next door and begin scratching my head as to what to do next. Today's progress was to cut patterns from the cloth I took off of the loveseat, and to cut big pieces for the rest of the love seat that I will not bother trying to re-duplicate. It is too complicated for my amature knowledge and experience. This afternoon I will head to the local upholstering place to ask some advice and to pick up some cardboard strips, nail/metal strips, and some padding that I kind of discabobilated in taking it off of the love seat. Tomorrow I hope to tackle the stapling and re-assembling.

Here's one of the pictures I took to document my every step so I would know how to put it back together! : )

Karen to the Andrew's Salon

Back in October, I, Karen dyed my hair black for a missions conference in Goderich to fit into what we would be sharing with the children. I enjoyed the color, but with my natural color coming in, I started stripping the color this past Friday - Jan. 6th. I came up with orange (a very nice orange I must say...) and very blond roots. I had a brown hair colour to finish the job, since I was not sure what to do about the duel colour, I wanted some advice. So, in heading to Tim & Kathy's to paint, we swung by our good friend's, the Andrew's for Wayne's advice. Well, Wayne went ahead and coloured my hair for me! We had a wonderful visit with them, and I left a browner, brown head with orange highlights. (* Wayne was once a beautician, but now a strawberry farmer among other things.) : )

The Paint Crew

Tim & Kathy were gone for a few days, so Shane and I took our last weekend of break to finish up their main kitchen cupboards before they returned! We had so much fun working together, listening to music, and seeing the doors hung before we headed out. We aren't done yet, however, for which we are glad. It has been GREAT to spend time with Tim, Kathy, and the kids in giving them a hand in remodeling their place while they are on furlough.

Elizabeth's Tea Room

Mom Whatley, Rachel & I enjoyed a nice afternoon tea and scones, mom's last afternoon here. It was a real nice time of talking and laughing, and just enjoying being together.

Christmas Family Gathering

We enjoyed the company of Scott & Brenda (and kids) on Christmas day, as they are all part of the 'Whatley' Family. Nathan read the Christmas story for us, then we took turns and passed out our gifts to the people whos name we had. There is so much to be thankful for this Christmas Season.

My Birthday Boy

The best day to squeeze in Shane's birthday celebration was December 23rd with Nathan and Tim & Kathy being gone by the 27th. What a day it was! We headed to Tim's by 8:30 A.M. to work on his place, back by 3 P.M. to give me two hours to make dinner and get everything ready for 5 P.M. We ate, had cake, and opened presents to leave by 6 P.M. for Owen Sound to see Narnia! I think that was the quickest birthday party I have ever been to!

Sights of Durham

Here are a few pictures I took around town this week. It gives you just a little glimps of what can be found in our town of 2,500 people. : )

Stampin' Up Night

FINALLY! After cancelling two times, I finally was able to have my party. : ) My friends from church, Phyllis and Hetty, came and one other student from here who goes to Clifford Community Church was there as well. We had a lot of fun and laughs! Here are a few pics.

December Update Photos

Out of the three cute little boys, can you tell which one is my wonderful husband?? : )

December 3rd Snowfall

This is what we awoke to this morning! Isn't it pretty! : ) Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....