Monday morning. . . people all over Louisiana are waiting out hurricane Gustav to come and go. Some in New Orleans have not fully recovered from Katrina over 2 years ago. The supermarkets were packed yesterday. The streets of Ruston were busy. Passing vehicle after vehicle with bags packed miles high on top of them. Everyone trying to escape what could be a tragedy and only memories left from the previous. What usually is a fun filled relaxing long weekend for most, is just a long agonizing time this year. Prayers are with all of the families enduring the storm.
Onto happier thoughts. . . the Rush household had fun visitors. Dana, our friend from Memphis, and her dog Toby came to visit on Saturday. Their plans were to stay through Tuesday but due to the storm and traffic contra flows already in place, their trip was cut short. Craig grilled some steaks and we caught up on movies. Great time with good friends, and definately good food! Dana we love you & miss you already!
Monday, September 01, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
August Fun
It's been a couple of weeks since our last post. We have both gotten back into work full swing, and all the summer fun is coming to an end. Dan, Bethany's brother, made a visit to Louisiana for a week. He started a new job with a golf course in Sarasota, FL the second week of August, so he had a little down time in between. Dan went from being the Asst. Superintendent for Baco West Golf Club, to being the Superintendent at Laurel Oak in Sarasota. This was a big deal for him. He has been out of school a little over a year. Most supers are assts for at least 3 years before making the promotion. Dan is good at what he does, and more than that he LOVES it! We (Craig & Bethany) surprised him by picking him up at the airport. But little did he know, that mom had planned an even bigger surprise. Shanna, one of his good friends, and contacted all of his college buddies and they started arriving at mom & big Ed's house shortly after we made it back. I think the last of his friends pulled in around 11pm. Then out on the town for the night of fun! It was a great week for him and we really enjoyed getting to catch up. Hated to see him go, but he was ready to start the new job!
As for life on the homefront in Ruston, we have ended this year's teaching adventure with the 6th graders at Cook. It is always fun to see the kids turn into preteens and move up to the youth, but it is sad too because we have invested so much time and life into them the past year. The girls ended this year with a sleepover at the Rush residence! 9 6th graders and me(BK) for a night of fun! They were great. We made homemade pizzas, painted toes and nails, watched movies, and played with the dogs. All in all, they were out like lights around midnight and I was shortly behind. Made pancakes Saturday morning and parents started arriving around 10am. I would call my first sleepover a major success!
So, that's it for now. I am on to cooking and cleaning! Till next time, have fun!
As for life on the homefront in Ruston, we have ended this year's teaching adventure with the 6th graders at Cook. It is always fun to see the kids turn into preteens and move up to the youth, but it is sad too because we have invested so much time and life into them the past year. The girls ended this year with a sleepover at the Rush residence! 9 6th graders and me(BK) for a night of fun! They were great. We made homemade pizzas, painted toes and nails, watched movies, and played with the dogs. All in all, they were out like lights around midnight and I was shortly behind. Made pancakes Saturday morning and parents started arriving around 10am. I would call my first sleepover a major success!
So, that's it for now. I am on to cooking and cleaning! Till next time, have fun!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Back to the grind from vaca. . and boy does it hit hard! Craig and I took off to the beach for a few days with a couple for some relaxing moments on the beach. Poor Craig burned even under SPF 58, an umbrella, and a t-shirt, but he still enjoyed sitting under the umbrella and reading a good book! As for me, I truly enjoyed the sand, sun, and the ocean. We found a place to eat, Gulf Shores Steamer! If you have not tried steamed seafood, I highly recommend it! And of course, had to stop at Foley Outlet mall!
Me, after a fun day at the beach!
Craig sporting his Panama Jack Hat & Aviators!
I survived my first week of Boot Camp! Thought it was going to be a lot worse than what it was, but thankfully it was great! Legs a little sore, but after the burn wears off it feels great to see muscles shaping back up! Now if I can just keep it up even after Boot Camp is over!
Here are a couple of pictures from Gulf Shores!
Our Favorite place to eat, Gulf Shores Steamer
Me, after a fun day at the beach! Craig sporting his Panama Jack Hat & Aviators!
Our dear friends Robyn & Dustin St. Andre
Monday, May 26, 2008
Happy Memorial Day
I guess you could say that I am not the greatest at this posting thing. . . looks as if it takes me about 4 months in between to recover from my previous post. Life around the Rush Residence has been busy but nothing major out of the ordinary. Craig is still busy with Bodie's Furniture and I am staying busy with Peach Tree Dental. Our house has come along great. Over the past couple of months we have totally reworked our front flower beds. Expanding and adding new shurbs and flowers. We also added 3 magnolia trees. Two are doing great, and one is in shock from being transplanted. It looks as if it's going to die but when Craig scratched the bark it was bright green underneath. . this means there is hope and should bloom next year!
We are really blessed with the neighbors that we have met and really amazed at how small of a world we live in. Our neighbors to the left of us is a couple from about an hour and half from here. Funny thing is, the guy played football for Alabama Crimson Tide! ROLL TIDE! Couple to the right of us is from Oklahoma City. Amazing couple and good friends! No kids and they love to have fun. The couple across the street is originally from Florida, but he played for Auburn and is now coaching for TECH. Come football season, the rival will no longer be Tigers vs. Tide in our home it will be a block rival between all three. Tide vs. Auburn vs. Tigers!
Happy Summer!
We are really blessed with the neighbors that we have met and really amazed at how small of a world we live in. Our neighbors to the left of us is a couple from about an hour and half from here. Funny thing is, the guy played football for Alabama Crimson Tide! ROLL TIDE! Couple to the right of us is from Oklahoma City. Amazing couple and good friends! No kids and they love to have fun. The couple across the street is originally from Florida, but he played for Auburn and is now coaching for TECH. Come football season, the rival will no longer be Tigers vs. Tide in our home it will be a block rival between all three. Tide vs. Auburn vs. Tigers!
Happy Summer!
Friday, February 01, 2008
It's Time!
After 4 long months of waiting and making decisions, it is finally coming to an end. . . or should I say a new beginning! As one of my friends has said, opening a "New Chapter". I will begin moving in all the "Itty Bitty Pretties" tomorrow & Sunday Craig and one of his guys from work will start moving in all the furniture! Closing should occur on Monday and hopefully have the fence completed by the end of next week! The girls will be so excited to have a yard to play in, but I am sure they will not understand why they can't come inside. That's right, we will be back to a dog free home. . .
That's it for now. Hope you have enjoyed the jounrey with us. We are very thankful that the Lord has blessed us with 2 great jobs, our health, and a place to call our own. We are excited about the new opportunties our place will bring. The neighbors we have already begun meeting and sharing our Lord with the ones we come in contact with on a daily basis!
Signing off for now!
~ The Rushes
That's it for now. Hope you have enjoyed the jounrey with us. We are very thankful that the Lord has blessed us with 2 great jobs, our health, and a place to call our own. We are excited about the new opportunties our place will bring. The neighbors we have already begun meeting and sharing our Lord with the ones we come in contact with on a daily basis!
Signing off for now!
~ The Rushes
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Rush Resident in Progress
Here's the latest on the house. The attic insulation has been blown, the tile around the fireplace has been completed. They have started doing all the little touch up work around the baseboards and what not. The columns out front have been set and the vinal siding has been completed. Only things left now, are the finish the touch ups, stain the wood on the counter tops, paint the columns, seal the floors, and lay the carpet in the 2 guest beds. The carpet will be done very last because I picked "perfect lace" or WHITE carpet! Enjoy the pictures
This is a picture of our bedroom and the doorway leads to our bathroom and closet. I dont know the exact name of the color anymore but it is like a light celadon green color. Very relaxing and our new furniture is a dark expresso wood finish!
Pictures of my kitchen. The stove goes underneath the microwave ventahood and it is already in place. Just haven't gotten a new picture. 
These are pictures from both baths. The one on the left is off the cabinet in the guest bath and one on the right is the vanity in our bath. Same color stain on the cabinets and same countertop in each. It is similar to the kitchen but the cabinets are darker and the countertops are lighter. Same colors as in the corresponding beds. 
The fireplace without the grout. Picture is an upclose look at the tiles.
Columns have not been painted and once we close on the house a different door will be added. The door I have selected is a four pane glass and wood door. It will be a cherry stain. The shutters are black. Last thing for them to do is the landscaping
This is a picture of one of the guest beds that will actually be used as a guest bed. This picture was taken sometime ago so all the wood work is not completed in this picture. The color is "Bronzed Beige". The 2nd guest bed will be Craig's office/study with a club chair and ottoman, TV, and his desk.
This is a picture of our bedroom and the doorway leads to our bathroom and closet. I dont know the exact name of the color anymore but it is like a light celadon green color. Very relaxing and our new furniture is a dark expresso wood finish!
Pictures of my kitchen. The stove goes underneath the microwave ventahood and it is already in place. Just haven't gotten a new picture.
These are pictures from both baths. The one on the left is off the cabinet in the guest bath and one on the right is the vanity in our bath. Same color stain on the cabinets and same countertop in each. It is similar to the kitchen but the cabinets are darker and the countertops are lighter. Same colors as in the corresponding beds.
The fireplace without the grout. Picture is an upclose look at the tiles.
Columns have not been painted and once we close on the house a different door will be added. The door I have selected is a four pane glass and wood door. It will be a cherry stain. The shutters are black. Last thing for them to do is the landscaping
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Sheer Anticipation
So I have been extremely occupied with work and house stuff that I forget to post anything on this blog anymore. I do have picture updates, but I am too lazy right this second to get the camera and upload them. . so you'll just have to wait until I get a minute.
The latest on the house. .
* Walls are all painted and completed
* Kitchen cabinets and countertops are completed
* Bathroom cabinets and countertops are completed
* Shutters have been hung outside
* All the plumbing is completed
* All doors hung and hardware in place.
Only things left. . .
* Blow the insulation in attic
* Seal my stained concrete floors
*Touch up little things
* Lay the carpet in the 2 guest bedrooms
Anticipated closing date: end of next week!!!!!
Look for more soon!
The latest on the house. .
* Walls are all painted and completed
* Kitchen cabinets and countertops are completed
* Bathroom cabinets and countertops are completed
* Shutters have been hung outside
* All the plumbing is completed
* All doors hung and hardware in place.
Only things left. . .
* Blow the insulation in attic
* Seal my stained concrete floors
*Touch up little things
* Lay the carpet in the 2 guest bedrooms
Anticipated closing date: end of next week!!!!!
Look for more soon!
Monday, January 07, 2008
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
New Year. . . New Day
2007 has come and gone. . . and now 2008 is ready to start a fresh! We have ended 2007 with a full last month. I have been working in S'port with Dr. Walker while both of his hygienist have been out on maternity leave and Craig has been crazily busy at Bodies. We spent our 2nd Christmas together in Boyton Beach, Florida. Dan was not able to come home for Christmas, so we took Christmas to him. The three of us had a great time just relaxing and loving the 85 degree weather! Not what you would think of as the Christmas season!
Now for 2008, we are looking to move into our new home sometime around the beginning of February. I started packing things up yesterday and have left just the bare necessities for cooking! I start teaching Preschool at Temple on the 8th and I am still working with Peachtree Dental mainly on Fridays. I have a couple of additional contract hygiene jobs that I am going to be doing in S'port. Bella and Abby are looking forward to their yard at the new house, but I am not sure they are aware that they won't be able to join us inside! We are looking to add another family member once we move. her name is Prissy and she is my 6 1/2 year old Rat Terrior/Whippet. My aunt and uncle have had her since I was in hygiene school. Three female dogs and a wife. . . I think Craig is out numbered!
Until next post, stay warm and Happy 2008!
Now for 2008, we are looking to move into our new home sometime around the beginning of February. I started packing things up yesterday and have left just the bare necessities for cooking! I start teaching Preschool at Temple on the 8th and I am still working with Peachtree Dental mainly on Fridays. I have a couple of additional contract hygiene jobs that I am going to be doing in S'port. Bella and Abby are looking forward to their yard at the new house, but I am not sure they are aware that they won't be able to join us inside! We are looking to add another family member once we move. her name is Prissy and she is my 6 1/2 year old Rat Terrior/Whippet. My aunt and uncle have had her since I was in hygiene school. Three female dogs and a wife. . . I think Craig is out numbered!
Until next post, stay warm and Happy 2008!
She's a Brick House . . . .
Brick is done, siding almost complete.
Beds & Baths have been painted.
Just waiting for cabinets and all the little bitty stuff. . .
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Little behind time!
Sorry for the delay in posting new pictures of the house. Alot has occurred since the last post. The roof is on, half of it actually has shingles, the driveway has been poured, all the duct worked is in, all the electrical wires have been run and boxes set. Next thing should be bricking and vinal siding! Here's the latest picture! Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
The house has been framed, and we are praying for no rain the next couple of weeks. Looks like things are starting to move along rather nicely. We have been looking at color samples, trying to pick out countertops and cabinets for the kitchen, and trying to decide how we would like the bathrooms to look. Oh yeah, and before anything else needs to be selected we have to select the brick and vinal siding we want to use!!! So many decisions but so much fun!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Fun Finds!
We now have plumbing and a slab. This building thing is alot of fun. . . in the process of looking at siding and materials for our fence, we discovered some really fun finds. . one of which made it home with up. Couldn't have found a better deal than a box of mosaic tiles for a grand total of $3.90. Think I might use it as a backsplash in my kitchen! Enjoy the pictures!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Creekwood Estate
Ok, so 2 posts in one day! YEAH! The house was officially started today. Ground was broken. Framework laid, dirt work done, and plumbing to be put in tomorrow, Wednesday. Here are some pictures to follow the progression of the house!
Before our lot was cleared. . .
After our lot was cleared and framework laid. . .
Long Time. . . No Post
By looking at the date of the last entry, it has almost been a year since I last posted anything. Guess I might need too. Since November of 2006, Craig and I have had our first wedding anniversary, added two new additions to our family, and are getting ready to break ground on our very own first house!
Bella is our first child. She is a golden retriever and was born March 8, 2006. Some of Bella's favorite things are crawling up in her daddy's lap and having her belly scratched. She also loves to eat ice cubes and grapes. Bella knows how to play fetch and really enjoys eating bones and rawhides! Bella's little sister Abby is a britteny spanial. Abby was born April 2006. Being the baby, Abby is always seeking attention and does everything she can to push her sister out of the way when mommy and daddy get home! Abby also likes ice cubes and grapes and managed to take Bella's bones and rawhides away and eat them as well as her own. She is a hyper dog and pretty small for her size. But don't let her size fool you, because her bark is big! Both girls love to take walks and they are both looking forward to moving into their new house at the beginning of the year. This means they will have their very own backyard with lots of room to play!
That's a little about our girls. Craig is still with Bodie's Furniture in Ruston, LA. He has recently returned from High Point, North Carolina where he and Bodie bought this years furniture. They got alot of really pretty things! If your in the market, stop. And if you want to browse through the internet world check out http://www.bodiesfurniture.com/. Thanks to Josh Vaughn out of Montgomery, AL Bodie's Furniture launched it's very first website September 2007. As for Bethany, I have been keeping my hygiene skills up to par while working part-time with Peach Tree Dental practice in Ruston. Along with that I randomly do temp work for other area dentists and of course spend lots of time working with the Children's Ministry at Cook Baptist. We have been teaching a 6th Grade Connect Group for a little over a year! Through this the Lord has blessed us with an amazing asortment of youngens' we like to call our own. He has also been molding us into becoming parents of our own! Starting a family is something we look to be our goal for 2008.
The Rushes
(Craig, Bethany, Bella, and Abby)
Bella is our first child. She is a golden retriever and was born March 8, 2006. Some of Bella's favorite things are crawling up in her daddy's lap and having her belly scratched. She also loves to eat ice cubes and grapes. Bella knows how to play fetch and really enjoys eating bones and rawhides! Bella's little sister Abby is a britteny spanial. Abby was born April 2006. Being the baby, Abby is always seeking attention and does everything she can to push her sister out of the way when mommy and daddy get home! Abby also likes ice cubes and grapes and managed to take Bella's bones and rawhides away and eat them as well as her own. She is a hyper dog and pretty small for her size. But don't let her size fool you, because her bark is big! Both girls love to take walks and they are both looking forward to moving into their new house at the beginning of the year. This means they will have their very own backyard with lots of room to play!
That's a little about our girls. Craig is still with Bodie's Furniture in Ruston, LA. He has recently returned from High Point, North Carolina where he and Bodie bought this years furniture. They got alot of really pretty things! If your in the market, stop. And if you want to browse through the internet world check out http://www.bodiesfurniture.com/. Thanks to Josh Vaughn out of Montgomery, AL Bodie's Furniture launched it's very first website September 2007. As for Bethany, I have been keeping my hygiene skills up to par while working part-time with Peach Tree Dental practice in Ruston. Along with that I randomly do temp work for other area dentists and of course spend lots of time working with the Children's Ministry at Cook Baptist. We have been teaching a 6th Grade Connect Group for a little over a year! Through this the Lord has blessed us with an amazing asortment of youngens' we like to call our own. He has also been molding us into becoming parents of our own! Starting a family is something we look to be our goal for 2008.
The Rushes
(Craig, Bethany, Bella, and Abby)
Friday, September 15, 2006
One More Wedding
Hello webland. . . I am finally updating this thing again. It's finally Friday, for our household that normally feels like a Thursday to most since Craig works on Saturdays, but this weekend is a little different. We are headed to Natchitoches tonight for my brother Payton's rehearsal dinner. He is getting married tomorrow to Tracey Tousek. They went to high school together and have been dating for over a year. I will post some pictures when I get some back. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I will post again soon! TaTa for Now!
Friday, August 25, 2006
updates
I'm not the best at updating this thing, and I don't know why. But here it is. Craig and I have been just trying to get plugged into our "new" church. We joined Cook Baptist Church a couple of weeks ago, and we have also joined the choir. It's pretty neat, because our music minister is a guy that my dad sang in a group called "The Shades of Light". This was like back in the 70's. Brother Dave's wife was also one of my dad's best friends growing up and now Craig and I are having the opportunity of getting to know them but also their children that are around mine and Craig's age.
We have also started a seminary extension course through the Concord Union Baptist Association. It meets once a week on Tuesday nights and we are studying ISaiah. Man, you think you are familiar with the Word of God, but taking a class like this really opens your eyes to see how much more there is to learn and even how scripture applies to today's world.
Well, nothing much is really going on here in the city of Ruston. I need to get going. We have our Choir "Christmas" party tonight and I am hopefully going to get to talk to a lady about a J-O-B today! Whoa!
Hope all is well with everyone that reads! Let us hear from you! And Becky - the Abner family has made the Rush refrigerator! I loved my snail mail and be looking for some in return! Take care!
We have also started a seminary extension course through the Concord Union Baptist Association. It meets once a week on Tuesday nights and we are studying ISaiah. Man, you think you are familiar with the Word of God, but taking a class like this really opens your eyes to see how much more there is to learn and even how scripture applies to today's world.
Well, nothing much is really going on here in the city of Ruston. I need to get going. We have our Choir "Christmas" party tonight and I am hopefully going to get to talk to a lady about a J-O-B today! Whoa!
Hope all is well with everyone that reads! Let us hear from you! And Becky - the Abner family has made the Rush refrigerator! I loved my snail mail and be looking for some in return! Take care!
Monday, August 07, 2006
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