Celebrating Christmas.
3 years ago
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
It's a Wet, Wet, Wet Summer
Our new house is nearing completion- they say when your cement is poured you're on your way... your drive way. ha ha.
Here are three of the kids enjoying a very wet time at the splash pad and park right next to our new house. Calle felt it was more of a lounge-in-the-shade-with-mom-and-read-a-book time, more than making a wet and crazy fool of herself like her younger siblings.
(Note: We're thinking Lincoln is the real Percy Jackson. Evidence: we have to literally pull him away, kicking and screaming, from any water fountain, full bathtub, and yes, the splash pad. I don't even take him to the older kids' swim lessons, whoa... that would be epic disaster.)
Our pit stop at the Maverick the other day afforded us something icy cold and wet to drink. This is a new Maverick to us, just down the road a half mile from our new house. I have to say it only confirmed for us that we're moving to exactly the right spot- they have Wild Cherry Pepsi ON TAP! Ahhhhhhh!
(Note: Notice on the cup what it says.... Adventures Fi
rst Stop.)
Here are three of the kids enjoying a very wet time at the splash pad and park right next to our new house. Calle felt it was more of a lounge-in-the-shade-with-mom-and-read-a-book time, more than making a wet and crazy fool of herself like her younger siblings.
(Note: We're thinking Lincoln is the real Percy Jackson. Evidence: we have to literally pull him away, kicking and screaming, from any water fountain, full bathtub, and yes, the splash pad. I don't even take him to the older kids' swim lessons, whoa... that would be epic disaster.)
Our pit stop at the Maverick the other day afforded us something icy cold and wet to drink. This is a new Maverick to us, just down the road a half mile from our new house. I have to say it only confirmed for us that we're moving to exactly the right spot- they have Wild Cherry Pepsi ON TAP! Ahhhhhhh!
(Note: Notice on the cup what it says.... Adventures Fi
rst Stop.)
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Moving- The DOs and DO NOTs
DO...list your home with the right agent, for the right price and at the right time for you. Note: No time is ever a good time to move your entire life!
DO...pick the right moving/storing company for your budget and your sanity level.
DO NOT...get the false impression that you have ENOUGH boxes. You will never, never have enough boxes/containers for all your crap. In our case, 12-15 years of crap to be semi-exact.
DO...stock up on some of your favorite treats. When your sanity is gone...and it will, unfortunately, vacate the house LONG before you do, it will be the only thing left to get you through the: "Not another box! Can't I just go to sleep now!", or "What! I thought I packed that closet!". (note: the pictured treat/product does include a disclaimer about eating it unbaked, oh well)
DO...find a new house that you absolutely love, is in your budget and preferred area.
DO NOT...be fooled into thinking your new house would be an existing home.
As you can see, our new house is not exactly finished, and technically down the road and around the corner from our preferred area, but we are very excited!
DO NOT...underestimate the help and support of family and friends who will be there for you during this long, long, long, long, long process.
We love you all!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
All Signs Point to Yes!
Here are the numbers:5 days on the market
1 great agent
Hours upon hours, and even more hours of cleaning
This equals... SOLD!
(many prayers of gratitude!)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
How Big is Your Bed?
It really started with Daylight Savings weekend (are we still doing that???). Larkin started not wanting to go to bed at her appointed time because the sun was still "awake". She wanted to go to sleep when the sun went to sleep. This idea of hers is actually in direct conflict with "I need a night light". There has been several discussions/whining sessions about the night light suggestion.
Anyway, this morning at ohhhhh 3:30 AM!!! she woke up crying/screaming as she sometimes does. I got her some warm milk and put her back to bed. She was looking longingly at the window and asked: "Is the sun awake yet?".
Lia's thoughts: I was like...you only wish.
Lia said: "No, the sun is not awake yet. He's still sleeping".
Then she made a statement only a small child would make that almost made getting up worth it (I said almost).
Larkin said: "He has a big bed doesn't he, Mom?".
Lia said: "Yes", I said, "he has a very big bed".
(Me walking back to my room, smiling and shaking my head, thinking I've got to remind her of that when she grows up)
Anyway, this morning at ohhhhh 3:30 AM!!! she woke up crying/screaming as she sometimes does. I got her some warm milk and put her back to bed. She was looking longingly at the window and asked: "Is the sun awake yet?".
Lia's thoughts: I was like...you only wish.
Lia said: "No, the sun is not awake yet. He's still sleeping".
Then she made a statement only a small child would make that almost made getting up worth it (I said almost).
Larkin said: "He has a big bed doesn't he, Mom?".
Lia said: "Yes", I said, "he has a very big bed".
(Me walking back to my room, smiling and shaking my head, thinking I've got to remind her of that when she grows up)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
A Sign of the Times
So, we're feeling like it's time to sell. Our first home, our 'starter' home of almost 12 years is now very cramped with all six of us. It seems like the kids' toys and paraphernalia is like a whole other person or two.So it became official today and we've got the 'sign' to show it.
Very weird though...thinking about moving your whole life somewhere else.
If it happens- GREAT! If it doesn't... well, let's just say we wouldn't be grossly disappointed to have to stay on our street with the best neighbors and in the best ward a family could have!
Friday, April 09, 2010
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