The ChroniCOLE

craziness......

ok life has been crazy - we close on the house tomorrow PTL and things aren't slowing down....we are hoping to buy another house to flip next week so be praying...

here are some updated pix of the cutest boy ever :)

love you all....

Our First Flip?!?!

Many of you that have followed us for the past several years know that we fixed up our first house and converted a 100 year old church into our second home. Well, now we've decided to try our hand at "flipping" a house for the purpose of making a profit.

Last month we purchased a house at sheriff's sale and have all but completed it as of yesterday. With the exception of the carpet (which we had Lowe's install), we were able to complete all of the work ourselves in just under 5 weeks. While still managing to keep our other obligations afloat, we flew through this project (faster than we'll likely do any future flips).

It's on the market, and the ad reads as follows:

"House For Sale By Owner - $99,900

713 Brazos Trail, Lafayette, IN 47909
(off of South 9th St. in Rolling Hills)

This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a full 2-car garage has been completely refinished and is move-in ready. With nearly 1150 square feet and a nice-sized mature lot, this is a great family home with something for everybody. Recent updates include:
Brand new kitchen with granite counters, ceramic tile, & stainless appliances
New vanities, ceramic tile, and lighting in both bathrooms
New paint, carpet, blinds, and ceiling fans throughout

Near Wea Ridge and McCutcheon schools, this house also has central air conditioning, natural gas heat, a washer / dryer included, and automatic garage door opener as well as

a few other bonuses. For more information or to schedule a showing, please contact us at 765-430-4102 or info@tippyvss.com"

The fun part is looking at the pictures...both before and after. Below are some of them that we took...the first four kind of show the condition when we bought it.

Crazy Days.................

Jacob loved it when we went to the zoo here in Lafayette.

His new favorite thing is to crawl up on EVERYTHING.

He wants to be just like Daddy so we let him pretend to drink out of a coffee cup like Daddy.

I guess he also wants to be like Sally Jesse Raphael - if you don't get that it might be because i am old :(

He always wants to give kisses when he is dirty after lunch or supper.

Life has been a little crazy the past few weeks and months.

I like to at least post pictures on here for you guys to enjoy.

We recently bought another house - to renovate and then resell hopefully in the next month or so.

So that has been keeping up busy but we really do enjoy working together like this.

Here are some recent pictures of Jacob.

Jacob's First Hair Cut

Before the haircut.

During the haircut - he isn't sure what is going on here :)

After the haircut - look all handsome.

So we decided it was time to cut Jacob's hair. Troy wanted to buzz it and I just wanted to trim around his ears because I didn't want him to look like a little boy. :( So we compromised and gave him a hair but didn't buzz it. He looks so handsome and yes he looks all grown up. It makes me sad that my little baby isn't a baby anymore.

For your enjoyment.....

God has blessed us so much with Jacob.....He is such a Joy and brings so much love and happiness into our lives....I wanted to share this video from tuesday night with you.

Awe......look who I love :)

Ok - this is my dad being a goof ball! It made us laugh that is for sure :)

This picture was taken when my entire family went on vacation in March. We had a wonderful time as a family. I LOVE this picture and I ADORE my husband. :) I sure am one lucky gal!