A Taste of Wine... And Murder!

This past weekend we had the privilege of joining 3 other couples for a Murder Mystery Party. It was hosted by another couple that goes to our church. We had a terrific time and laughed a lot! We didn't know a lot of the people very well, so we enjoyed making new friends.

Chad was "Bud Wizer", the FBI agent appointed to solve the murder. I was a Scottish tourist who was there when the body was found. We hit up "Good Will" and "Africa's Child" consignment shops for our costumes. It is truly amazing what you can find there!
Everyone did a fantastic job with their costumes, and we had a blast. Thanks Karl and Tracey for hosting such a fun evening!

Discovery Toys Winter Sale

Discovery Toys is having a WONDERFUL sale right now with 26 items up to 50% off. They offer top-quality, educationally based toys for kids age 0-12 years. You can check it out with this link or visit my website to view the entire catalog.

If there is anything you'd like to order, please send me an email at ck.dejager@gmail.com or order right online by clicking here.

Still Here

The past week has been extremely busy but with no real great issues to blog about. Chad was in Mexico for 9 days with the Seminary and came back to the States on Wednesday. I am NOT very good at being left home alone, so I was EXTREMELY excited to have Chad home. He had a wonderful trip complete with a case of sickness due to water. He's feeling mostly better and is happy to be back home as well. (I wasn't the only one missing time together) :)

Chad starts classes tomorrow and I am back in the full swing of the teaching life. In order for Chad to graduate next January (a semester early), he must overload his course load this semester. Therefore, we are both a little apprehensive about what the next 3 1/2 months will look like. He has been doing a phenomenal job in school, so we know he can do it, but a lot of things we love get put on the back burner in the process. I am almost done with my masters program at Grand Valley and am also in a class there. Between teaching full-time, coaching, and my grad class, life is pretty busy for both of us. Prayers for a smooth semester would be much appreciated!

The COMPLETELY finished basement

Here are the final pictures from the basement remodel. My mom came over tonight to help me move furniture and re-organize. It looks GREAT!! It's so cozy and makes the basement so appealing to hang out in.

The Finished Basement (well, almost)

The remodeling at our house has been a work in progress, but it is finally ALMOST done! All we have to do is move the furniture back into the basement to complete it. Here are some pictures of the basement with new paint, carpet, and ceiling tiles.

I'll post some new pictures once the furniture is in place and everything is officially "done"!