New house update...

I know...a house update is long overdue. ALOT has gone on and ALOT of decisions have been made, mostly on the spot!!! Things are moving well and we are well on our way to a late January-early February move in date...hooray!!! As of today, the exterior rock, paint, stain, roof are all complete and looks FABULOUS!!! We have stained and sealed concrete floors inside, insulation is going in all this week, all lighting and plumbing fixtures are on order and/or here, cabinets are soon to be ordered and this week's main goal is interior paint and tile selections (fun fun for me!!!) Lots of juggling, but very rewarding to watch it come together...have a look.

awnings up

view from the ridge
awning detail

prepping for the stucco

stone selection...absolutely my favorite so far!!!

roof ready

more stucco prep

Granden brought his "bobcat" down and Caleb moved ALOT of debris and dirt...plus fun for the kids!!!

fireplace in

balcony doors upstairs

back view...stucco and painted

more fun!!!

another back view

shingles delivered

and they're up...rock delivered!!!

metal roof goes on

close up of rock

and...a few pics of life in the "shop"...Carrys' bath in the sink

Doc finds new ways to spend his free time...tea parties!!!

I definitely need to take some more to remember this phase with all 5 of us living in the shop. Will get to that soon!!!

Kids' Praise

This year Colten participated in Kids' Praise at our church. This year's performance was titled "Acorns to Oaks". The kids rehearsed for 10 weeks, on both Wednesday evenings and some Sunday afternoons. Colten was not too enthused in the beginning, but ended up really enjoying the practices and performance. The 1st graders sang many parts to the songs and did a great job!!! Colten and a few 1st grade "buddies" had a special part in the beginning of the show. They dressed as roosters and opened the musical. Singing is definitely not one of his favorite pastimes, especially in front of a crowd, but he did great! We wanted him to participate one year and then after that it was up to him. Caleb also helped with the rehearsals and performance as an assistant to Ms. Sharon. It was a rewarding experience and we ALL now have the "Acorns to Oaks" CD memorized!!!

before the show

the roosters
different songs

at the end of the performance

Way to go kiddos...GREAT job!!!

Halloween 2011

Halloween was great fun this year. We got together with some of our very good friends in our old neighborhood. It was strange, but so familiar to be back with people we have grown so close to. It was a great night. We started off with yummy goodies and food, then got all the kiddos dressed and headed out. There was a great crowd of trick-or-treaters and lots of houses to stop by. The kids had a blast!!! Cambry walked and walked in her Snow White shoes, not complaining once of how uncomfortable she was!!! Colten had a great time with his neighborhood buddies and stocked up on the candy. Carrys just took it all in and went along for the experience!!!

Halloween morning

fun treats...

for everyone!!!

photo op with Carrys

Wolverine, a pumpkin and Snow White

prettiest Snow White by far!!!

our little pumpkin!!!

fierce, but fun Wolverine!!!

eating dinner in style

about to head out

first stop

enjoying the festivities

lots more stops...

Both kiddos got mounds of candy. It was a great night with great company. Hope yours was the same!!!

Fall fun!!!

We've had lots of fun so far this fall. We've gone to the pumpkin patch, attended Colten's fall fundraiser at school, gone to Llano for the weekend, played more football games, and Cambry had her fall parade at school. It's been fast and furious so far, but lots of fun as well. With the change in the weather, it definitely feels like fall and we're loving it!!!

at the pumpkin patch

bounce houses at Colten's festival
Cambry loving the slide

obstacle courses

racing through

running on the hay bales in Llano

the "grandgirls"

Colten racing to get the flag

sweet girls "helping" me with laundry

Cambry as Snow White at her fall parade

she had a great time and REALLY loved having Oni and Granden there!!!

walking a little too good in her heels!!!

Mrs. Marshall and her "Mighty Moose" class

we LOVE Mrs. Marshall (aka Mary Poppins)

LOVE my Snow White!!!

yummy...pizza at her fall party

playing games

Halloween yet to come....