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It's been several days since I've had a post. My grandmother called to ask why I hadn't had a blog post since January 7th. So, I thought I better write one! (Love you, Grandma!)

We have been SUPER busy in our house. We painted the kitchen, painted the living room, painted and installed wainscoting in the foyer, moved my youngest son out of shared room with older brother into guest room, and installed beadboard in youngest son's new room. And of course, with all the rearranging, that meant we had to redecorate oldest son's room and youngest son's room. Whew! That was a lot! So, I have a lot of projects to share, but every time I wanted to write a post last week, I couldn't help but think of the devastation the people of Haiti are experiencing. Like many have said in the blog world, it just felt futile and insensitive to talk about anything besides Haiti. When I was stressed trying to finish up projects and get my house back into some sort of order, God reminded me...you have a HOUSE! It's amazing how easily we can forget how blessed we are. When thinking of Haiti, a line from a song that our worship leader wrote keeps coming to mind...

"I see the poor and I see the broken. How can I sit here and do nothing?"

Yeah, I'll get back to posting about diy projects, decorating, recipes and just plain life, but Haiti will still be on my mind.

A desk for my girl

We did some rearranging in the house this past week and needed a new home for this old desk. I bought it about 6 years ago at a yard sale for $15. It's solid wood and I love it because it is very small and can fit almost anywhere. It also has great storage! After I bought it, I painted it red. Loved it for my oldest son's room for a long time!

Well, my daughter decided she wanted a desk in her room, so that is where it landed. I didn't think she would have enough room for it, but we made it work.

I couldn't let it stay that red in her aqua and pink room, so I pulled out the paint I used on her dresser. It may be too much pink in the room, but I thought it would definitely be better than the red!

I put the same silver knobs back on it and I think it looks sweet sitting in her room.

She even decorated the desk. Now is it the way I would have accessorized? No, but I have to keep reminding myself that it is HER room and I need to let her be creative and have her hand in it! It doesn't have to look like a page out of a magazine!

I just love that she loves it!

I'm linking to Transformation Thursday and Furniture Feature Friday.

PS- I realized that I'm only 4 posts away from my 100th post!! I may have to do a give-a-way! But what??? I'll be thinking!

The BEST Cheeseburgers Ever!!

It's really easy! All you do, is take your regular old patty and once it is almost done, sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese on it and ALL around it.

Then, you let it melt.

And get really brown!

Put that baby and all it's brown, crispy cheese on the bun and add the condiments of your choice.

I'm telling you, it's awesome!

My husband and I have been busy doing some DIY projects around the house. I can't wait to show them to you!!

New Thru 30

I am so excited about something that my small group at church is doing. We are going to read the New Testament in the next 30 days. I was a little nervous about doing it at first because that is a LOT of reading!! I am not a big reader, so I wasn't sure I could pull it off. To be honest, I'm still not sure about that, but then, I thought, even if I don't get the whole things read, how can it hurt to try? I mean, if I only read the first 6 chapters of Matthew (did that today!!), how beneficial would that be to my life and my walk with God! Don't be fooled, though, I haven't given up before I've begun! I'm very determined to do this!! Want to join me? Go to www.youversion.com where you can access the reading plan and connect with other people who are doing the same plan! If you do, follow me- vanessadolberry and we can encourage each other!

Befores and Afters of 2009

$15 hutch

Old lamp

$10 Chair

$1 Tote

$15 Side Table painted to match its twin!

Another Old Lamp Revamped

$7 Mirror

Old Dresser ($100 5 years ago)

Can't wait for more in 2010! Posted to Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday!

Best of 2009

Here are some of my favorite posts of 2009:

A day at home with the kids

Revamped Dresser

Our Yard

Lamp revamp and a Chalkboard

My favorite

2009 was a great year! I pray that this next year God is glorified in me and my family!

Happy New Years, everyone!

An Organized Pantry

This time of year, we all think about cleaning out and getting organized. There are so many areas in my house that need this! Here's one that has been tackled! This is my pitiful little pantry.

Now, most people would be happy with a pantry at all, but you see, I used to have one l that was about 5 x 5 feet, so this seems VERY small!

My mother in law had the great idea to use some baskets I had to organize things better, so here's the final result!

Aaahhh!

So much better!

I did spend about $5 for these racks that I installed on the inside of the door. It was so worth it though! Now, if I can just keep it that way and keep the little guy in the corner of the pictures out of it!!

Posted at Kimba's DIY day!