ABC's Extreme Home Makeover

One of my close friends was chosen by ABC's Extreme Home Makeover Edition
to be the next family to receive a new home.

To add to the excitement; my friend Sue Cramer asked me to write an article for
Praise and Coffee Magazine about mine and my friends experience with ABC
and the building of her new home.

The Article will have pictures of the inside of my friends new home along with candid thoughts about her families experience during the process and mine
as one of the many volunteers on the build.

My article can not be published until my friends episode airs on ABC latter this spring. Until then, I have include two "Before" pictures to give you an idea of what their
new home looks like.

This past Saturday was so beautiful here on the Island that we decided to take a short drive to Bluffton to check out their down town area. We found so many treats...

One of my best friends in FL has a daughter named Brooke Dean. I had to take this picture. Maybe it's more than just a sign.

One of the "outdoor" galleries in down town Bluffton. Nice guy and nice art!

Love this convertible. It was fittingly parked next to our Durango. I can so see Sam and I riding in this or the 68 Mustang I have dreamed of owning since I was 16. One day soon!!

One of the houses for sale on the main road of the historic downtown area.

James and Bill at the restaurant.. I caught Bill mid sentence.

James in the Durango.. He is such a cutie!

This is Mrs. Caroline Noble. She is from England as well. Only she still has her accent.
Caroline has the cutest little shop called "Madhouse Vintage". Walking in reminded me of my Grandmothers home in England. And this before I knew where she was born. If you live in SC and haven't been to her store, you need to check her out. She has the sweetest vitage outfits for even sweeter prices. She is so worth the drive.
When I loose my 35 lbs, Mrs. Caroline is my first stop to shop! I am so excited!!

My Sammie girl and I at the Mexican restaurant. James couldn't wait for dinner and I need to work on my Spanish as I prepare for my trip to Honduras this June!