Where We Live

Craft-Tee and Nice-Nephew live in Wyoming on small acreage outside of town.  

 

The term "small" may be deceiving to those of us who live in the big city. Because it is really land, lots of land under starry skies above.   

 

They bought a small farmhouse and have revamped it into a modern, comfy space they call home.

 

 
They added a large addition to house a master suite and living room. With their own sweat and brawn they dug a foundation, poured concrete, built walls, set in cabinets, installed tile, plumbed in a bathroom and upgraded the electrical.

After months and months of home-owner-remodelingitis,  Craf-Tee and Nice-Nephew finally were able to sit down, put their feet up in their new living room and enjoy a night of nothing more than television and idle conversation.

Their new open kitchen accommodates large crowds like our  crazy family. And the granite island is a perfect place to land a case of Bud. 


 












The master bedroom is big enough for a king-sized bed and small enough to feel cozy and warm.

The master bath is vast and open with a walk-in-shower, free standing soaker-tub, dresser and vanity.

 

But most impressive is the large walk-in-closet with a window and a washer and dryer.  What a smart idea.  Choose your clothes, change your clothes and clean your clothes all in the same space.

All the inside doors were finished in the original dark stain, keeping the integrity of the old farmhouse intact. 

 

Pairing charm with upgrades is always a winning combination.

Craf-Tee is a pretty crafty lass.  She designs and sews quilts, as well as purses and totes.  She makes signs and wall art and takes amazing photographs.  

And she always decorates for the season.

She took inexpensive plastic pumpkins, applied a couple of coats of chalkboard spray paint and drew Jack-o-Lantern faces on them. Cute, huh? 

There is another bedroom awaiting a redo in their home.  Right now it serves the special-needs-children who occasionally stay with them on weekends.

But the plan is to transform it into a nursery.   

Craf-Tee and Nice-Nephew are adopting a baby.  

While waiting on the waiting list... the nursery takes shape in their heads and will soon become a reality in their house.... just like their baby.  

Before long Craf-Tee and Nice-Nephew will be singing the song all new parents sing, "Will we ever sleep all night again?"

But for now they are well rested and excited while waiting for the big day in their newly remodeled home on the land that they love.

7. I am grateful for ways parents can become parents, even when they thought they couldn't.

I hope you find time today to walk upon the land.  I hope you have a place to call home.  I hope your deepest desire becomes a hopeful reality, even as you wait.