Tuesday, October 17, 1995

10/17/95 Journal Entry -- Finally, New house!

10/17/95 Tuesday

What a week!  On Thursday Greg Wood called from the credit union and said $ was available.  We close Friday, October 13 at 7.12%.

Moved Friday night to Saturday afternoon. Unpacked all night.

Ruth came down from Provo and Laura and Ben worked their tails off!  Sunday we went to our new ward.  It is BIG!

Couldn't get gas hooked up until today so we've had no hot water or stove or oven or heat (we don't need that!)

Furnace is broken.  Title co called and said they made an error $1608.92 owed today.  What a joke!  I emptied out our accounts to pay it.

I'm exhausted and frustrated and still happy to have a beautiful new home.

Tuesday, October 10, 1995

10/10/95 Journal Entry - Still no house!!!! But feeling blessed

10/10/95

Still no house - maybe this week.  Haha.

Money ran out of the last issue on the people right before us.  More money may come in at a lower rate.  We'll have to see.

Dallas is really growing up in a hurry. He is crawling very well on his knees, standing up on things and moving while holding furniture.  He's been really fussy this past week.  Maybe a cold or teeth.  I don't know.  I held him on the coucn all night Saturday. he is really a mama's boy and cries when I leave or come in the room.

AJ is also growing up fast.  He's so independent.  He knows what he wants and often gets it.  Saturday Gma and Gpa Griffin were leaving to go home and Aj said, "Where are you going?". Grandma says, "Home to Salt Lake City."  AJ says, "Ok, just a minute I'll get my shoes on!"

He is a really good looking little boy.  I sure am lucky to have such a neat family.

Andy's been busy training Dean Rock.  Last two weeks he doubled his normal take home pay cause he had so much overtime.  Poor guy!  Soon he should be down to 40 hours a week I hope!  Miss the $ but love to get to know my honey again!

Need to lose 10 lbs from Dallas.  Nursing seem to have REALLY increased my appetite.  I walk 2 miles most days but it doesn't seem to help.  Dallas is almost weaned.  1 or 2 feedings is all now so hopefully I'll see a decrease in my appetite and weight.

I feel really blessed.  We paid $600 in tithing and Andy started getting mega overtime and I have found most things I want and need on sale or at yard sales.  I paid another $200 this week. I'm trying to stay on top of it.  I know it's important but it sure is a tuff concept when I think of all that we could use the money for.  I just have to have faith and know that the Lord will bless us if we do it.