Garage Sale (ooorrr, Driveway Sale)

I know, I know. You're thinking "what?! You just got married, how could you possibly have enough things to have a garage sale?!"  Well, Jimmy and I both lived in apartments before we began living together. That means we had 2 of just about everything. On top of that, we have a lot of loving family and friends that gave us even NICER things as wedding and shower gifts.  It's not a huge garage sale, I just wanted to post the things we have. If any of my LC friends see something they want (which, you probably don't...this is "college kid" stuff) then they can call dibs. :)


Here is what happens when I have a day off from subbing:

Here is the pile of things in our "office."  This garage sale is an effort to make just a little extra cash (not expecting much) but an even bigger effort to not let things pile up. "Horders" is a favorite TV show of mine. I mostly watch in fear.... because of watching that show I tend to go in the other direction and get rid of EVERYTHING!

Coffee table for sale. $5. Could use some refinishing!

We had 3 microwaves between the two of us. We don't need 3.

This coffee maker actually does stand upright. I just don't know how to turn the picture. It works great and served Jimmy well for a year and a half. However, the two of us together drink a combined 7 gallons of coffee daily so we opted for the commercial size coffee pot. (This is four-cup)


Anyway, there are lots of things like this. Not shown:  A lot of jewely of mine, UGG boots (brown, size 8), a little clothing (not much), a lot of picture frames, a lot of Christian CDs and other random things. A food processor, a stand mixer, a crock pot (all work great, we just have too many) and a lamp. 


Waterville's community garage sales will be Friday June 10th and Saturday June 11th.


I am also trying to get rid of white 3x3 cupcake boxes. I have 500.  I have people who just want a few, so I'll be selling them in bundles of 25 for $9 or bundles of 100 for $30.

Two Weeks In

So we're two weeks into marriage and Jimmy and I got to watch two of our good friends get married yesterday! They were kind enough to ask JB to read at the wedding and give the blessing for the food at the reception. There were many different emotions yesterday. I met a lot of new people from his hometown (with a lot of stories that would have been helpful BEFORE I said "yes") Oh what joy when I heard that beautiful man of mine say "this is my wife!"  (I added the exclamation point, he wasn't THAT excited really). How surreal! As we watched the couple exchange their vows I felt a light squeeze on my hand :)  It seems like forever ago that we were promising before God to love and care for each other and it was neat to watch friends experience that same intense moment.  As much as I want to wear my white gown again and have my hair done and professional make-up on, I felt so incredibly lucky to be feeling that squeeze.  The only moment of sadness was when we watched the happy couple cut the cake. It dawned on me that there was never going to be a day that is completely about us again. I realize how selfish that sounds, but after all the planning, last night was the first thought of "it's over." We have been so busy on the honeymoon and then trying to get back into "real life" mode, that we haven't stopped to think about the fact that our wedding was over. As we analyzed their reception (don't lie, you do it too) we had a list of things that we would differently about ours. And we realized that our day was over.  We planned, we tied bows, we hot-glued ribbons, we put endless lite brite pegs into tiny black holes, we smiled for pictures, we danced, and we left.  I had to remind myself of some of the best advice we were given, "It's not the biggest day of your life, it's the first day of your new life."


So here we are, living our new life. Somewhere between applying for full time teaching jobs and Jimmy's FAST, SPRC, AD and FCA (and any other religious acronym there might be) meetings, we've managed to squeeze in a little time to watch our wedding video (can you believe it's done already?! Kudos Jill Proudfoot ... AND with two little guys at home!)  Sitting on our living room floor (we have two chairs and a couch, not sure why we were on the floor), there we were with tears running down our faces hearing our vows to each other. It didn't matter that "thee day" was over. It didn't matter that my dress will be boxed up, probably never to see day light again. All that mattered (and still does matter) is that the person I was crying with is the person I will always cry with.....and laugh with and rejoice with and talk with. Not only are we living our new life, but we are (working on) living our fairytale

My cutie patootie husband and I

April 30, 2011



Happy Mother's Day (Silveus Style)

Well my very first blog is already two days late!  I thought it was fitting however, and here's why: It's the long standing joke in my mom's family that all of the females run on "Silveus Time."  Silveus Time is a valid excuse for anyone from the Silveus lineage at (almost) any time to be running anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours late. (Obviously, my mother and her sisters married incredibly patient men!)  Very rarely is there a family gathering, event or holiday that the phrase "she's running on Silveus Time" is not used.

As my first blog, I wanted this to be simple since I'm just getting the hang of this. I was just once again reminded on Mother's Day of how truly blessed I am.  Not only did our family get together for our Mother's Day celebration on Sunday after church, but it was an extra special day since this was the first event that Jimmy and I were able to attend as husband and wife.  I think I was maybe a little over-emotional as it was difficult for me to go home with him and not my parents.  They always say "you never know what you have until it's gone."  I know that my mom is not "gone" but it was a big step to be getting married and officially moving out of my parents' home.  Anyone could tell you that my mom and I did not have the easiest relationship (let's just say the nut doesn't fall far from the tree, we tend to "butt heads").  Even though there were days when we lived together that we would barely speak, I found myself longing just to be in her presence. There is nothing like "mom."  I'm sure you all know what I mean.

Aside from having my own mother who would do anything for me (this is not just a saying, she would, and she has!)  but I looked at my family and saw how many mothers I really have.  My aunts are my second and third mothers that I would (and have) gone to for anything from fashion advice to relationship advice to "what kind of sunlight do these lilies need?!" advice.  I look around at so many who have lost their mothers too early in life and I almost feel guilty for the many aunts, grandmothers and of course my mother that I have surrounding me all the time. They are always one text or call away and I too often take it for granted.

This "simple" first blog has turned into tears and thanksgiving, but it was much needed on my part.   I hope that each one of you has felt this grateful for SOMEONE in your life!  Someone that has loved you even through all of your uglies.  I certainly did nothing to deserve all of these wonderful women in my life.

I look forward to blogging more...I'm really not even sure that there is anyone out there who gives two hoots about what I have to say, but this seems like an exciting opportunity to meet others and share my ideas and thoughts on my new life as a wife (that sounds craaazzzyy)!