progress report

A LOT has been accomplished this week!

We now have:

BRICK

PAINTED WALLS

DOORS

 and CABINETS

I am SO EXCITED to see it finally coming together!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we aren't sure how much work they'll be doing.  But our contractor says that they've put in an order to have the sidewalks, patio and front porch poured next week.

He also said that, after those things are completed, they usually close within 2-3 weeks.

WOW WOW WOW!!!

I can't contain my excitement.

But I guess that means I better get on the ball and order some furniture... 

or else we'll be sleeping on an air mattress. :)

a Jeremiah 29:11 life

I'll begin by saying... this is random.  Very.

But it's deep.

Have you ever had "what if" thoughts run through your mind?

Sometimes I wonder....

What if I hadn't transferred schools in the 10th grade?

What if I hadn't said "yes" when Jason Perkins asked me out on a date?

What if I had pursued my high school crush?

What if my life had gone in a different direction?

What would I be doing?  sitting at home with babies?  or working a 9-5 job?

Would I even HAVE babies?  What would they look like?

What if our first pregnancy hadn't ended in miscarriage?

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There are so many things you can dwell on in life and think.....

What if?

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But then I'm reminded of this verse:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord.

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It is amazingly remarkable to me that He had this all planned out.

He paved the way before me.  He put me in the right places at the right times.

He sent people into my life for a particular reason.  Others, He let pass by.

He sent my husband at the most crucial point of my teenage years.

And He blessed me with the most precious children.  I can not (and never want to) imagine my life without them in it.

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Like I said, this was a random thought.

But if you ever wonder WHY?  Am I on the right path in life?

Just ask Him.  He has a plan for you.

progress report

I have done a terrible job updating you all about the progress of our new home!!

And in case you missed that.... we are homeless.

We have been for 8 long months.

Thankful for our family who has taken us in.

But we are ALL ready for this process to be over.

It's so exciting to watch it all take place.

However, this will be the first and last house we build.

It's stressful.  And expensive. :)

So here's the scoop:

We began this journey in February.

Finally, at the end of September, we broke ground.

And here we are today.... November 9th, and it's coming along nicely!

We are shooting for the first of December as a "finish" date.  I'm definitely hoping it happens. 

 I would LOVE to have Christmas in our new home!

Here are some Instagram photos of the progress.

I'm going to do a much better job at picture taking and updating now.  I promise.

As of yesterday, the sheetrock was almost complete, as well as the siding.

I haven't made a trip to the site today but will be going by later this afternoon.

I can't wait to see what they've gotten done today.

Some things that I'm sure are coming: roof and brick work.

The materials are there, just waiting to be worked with.

And now comes the fun part... the INSIDE!  I can't wait to see cabinets, molding and paint!

Stay tuned for another update next week!

~ Carolyn

Happy Halloween!

TRICK or TREAT

from the Perkins family.... Jason, Carolyn, Jase & Jett

living a nightmare.... one year later

There are certain dates that bring back memories to us.

Sometimes they are happy memories.  Sometimes not.

October 3rd will forever be a date that I remember as: 

a nightmare.

However, I have chosen to look past the horrible pain & instead see the miracle in that day.

One year ago, my husband and I faced the most terrifying obstacle we could ever imagine.

A day that began so perfectly.  But in a split second, went horribly wrong.

If you haven't already, I urge you to read our story here.

Our lives were turned upside down.

But there's a bigger picture.  There's something wonderful under all that pain.

Just recently, Jason and I were talking about the events of that day.
We both agree that the outcome could have, very easily, been devastating.

BUT...

Before we ever left home that day, He knew we would need Him.

Our Father never left our side.

He sent His son to walk beside us... and He carried us when we couldn't walk alone.

He sent His angels to protect us.

He prepared a way before us.... clearing out all the messy debris.

And for that, we will forever be grateful.  We will forever sing His praise.

And tell our story.

The nightmare of that day

is indeed a reminder of our Savior's love, mercy and saving grace.

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And a BIG "Thank You" to all of our friends and family who prayed for us that day.
You touched us in a way you'll never know.
Thank you for loving my sweet baby and praying for him as your own.

campfires and cooler weather

Okay, so it's technically not a campfire.  But we love Papa's fire pit in the Fall.

It's getting super close to that "perfect weather" here in Alabama.

Last night, we had our first taste of cool Fall nights.  

We had a marvelous weenie roast... and DON'T FORGET THE S'MORES! :)

That's my favorite part.

weekend recap

We've had a wonderful weekend.... and it's not over yet.

I love having my hubby home on Fridays.  He'll soon switch to Mondays off, and that'll be fine, too.  I'll take any day I can get.

We spent half of our Friday around the house...

 followed by dinner @ our favorite of all favorite restaurants: Firebird's.

We were having withdrawals.

a quick stroll through the mall.

Bath and Body Works shopping.

all spent together.

my favorite moments.

The weather has been absolutely divine.

And Papa cranked up the fire pit Friday night.

I was too tired to sit and enjoy it, but I did snap a quick pic.

Today, Saturday, was a fun-filled day with me and my 2 little boys.... hunting season is drawing near so Jason was busy bush-hogging, chainsawing, and four-wheeling.

After Jett's morning nap, the boys and I headed out for a ride.

Chic-fil-a was the lunch of choice.

We found a shady spot on the walking trail and had ourselves a picnic.

Couldn't spend this beautiful day indoors.

made a stop @ Merle Norman.

Lowe's.

and Grandmommy/Pop's house for an afternoon of swing-set fun & football.

roll. tide.

love these 2 more than they'll ever know.

 hoping these nice Fall days go by slowly.

 hope you've had a wonderful weekend as well.  

enjoy your Sunday.

take time to thank Him for your many blessings.