Sidney Patten
October 2, 1923-June 15, 2011
My Grandpa Patten went to be with the Lord last week. He was a man of integrity and humility. I have so many sweet memories such as homemade waffles & raspberry jam, his passion for gardening, his quiet spirit, his laugh, the fact that he never forgot to send a birthday card and eventually anniversary cards. He is rejoicing with His Savior as you read this post as well as reunited with my Grandma Patten who preceded him in 2008. He certainly left a legacy behind him, along with 9 children, 32 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. It saddens me that our little girl will not have the chance to meet him on this side of heaven, but Nathan and I will be able to share with her what a wonderful man he was!
Baby Girl Fries
Our baby girl is right on track for her expected arrival date of September 5th which ironically happens to be Labor Day... She is close to 3 pounds and never stops moving, kicking and elbowing! I am fairly certain that I have internal bruising, especially on my diaphragm. It is such a blessing to feel her leaping within my womb and we just imagine what she will look like when she finally joins us! Nathan and I are thoroughly entertained by watching her movement cause my stomach to roll. She very much favors laying on the right side which often times causes my stomach to be a bit lopsided!
NEW HOUSE
We moved in our first home on Sunday, June 12th! We had lots of help from faithful friends and family! The unpacking process is slow but it is fun to find a place for everything. Thankfully, the kitchen was the first room completed and other than not being able to find the alarm clock, we are as settled as we can be. Here are pictures of the house empty before we moved in...
LIVING ROOM
KITCHEN
Bedroom #1: NURSERY
Bedroom #2: GUESTROOM/OFFICE
Bedroom #3: MASTER BEDROOM
BATHROOM
MUDROOM/ARTS & CRAFTS CLOSET FOR AMANDA
BASEMENT
1/2 BATH in BASEMENT-eventually full bathroom with shower hopefully!
BASEMENT
BASEMENT-Laundry Room
CLUBHOUSE IN BACKYARD
BACKYARD
BACKYARD PATIO
There is one more room in the basement that I didn't get a picture of before we filled it with stuff...it will eventually be a family room. We are very excited to get the walls painted upstairs so we can officially be moved in! We currently have our bed set up in what will be the nursery so that we can paint the office/guestroom and master bedroom first. We are so excited to own our first home and look forward to getting settled and making it our own!
More blogs to come with updates as we paint and unpack!
