Photos of our house

Last week I finally had a proper tidy up (I had some friends coming over) and it was so nice to sit down and not be surrounded by mess that I took photos :) I'm glad I did, as the clutter is creeping in again now!

This is our living room. We've actually got used to the clash of khaki, apple green and sage!

The kitchen, taken from the dining room. On the left at the end of the kitchen are patio doors, and on the right, the washer and dryer and shelving.

The dining room, taken from the living room. There's a little corridor to the left, which leads to the stairs and downstairs loo. Front door on the right, which comes straight into the living room.

Sid's prayer request board. Esther did the artwork, and Sid posts up things that he'd like her to pray for that day. I wanted her to be able to help daddy, and learn more about prayer, and this fits the bill.

Our baker's rack in the dining room. (This was $25 delivered to our door!)

One side of the kitchen. Note the can of Raid strategically placed on top of the fridge, so I can find it in the dark if necessary! (we've had about 1 cockroach per week wander in a bit lost, and this stuff is great at getting rid of them)

Esther's art wall. Every week she comes out of her class at church clutching armfuls of things she's made!


Upstairs is barred to photographers right now! But as soon as it's been beautified (or even just plain tidied) I'll take some pics.

Give thanks

I decided this week I want to devote more time to this blog. I enjoy writing about our life in Austin and whatever is on my mind! So I planned to do 3 entries per week, starting with today.

It's been a really busy and tiring day and with 20 minutes until bedtime, I just didn't feel like it. But one thing I really hate is being dictated to by my feelings, and whenever I realise that's what's going on, I try my hardest to stand firm against them! So despite the day I've had, I decided to write this, because life goes deeper than feelings.

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.

(Psalm 105 v 1-4)