Apple Blossom Time!

I can't believe how busy we have been....!!!!

Check out Austin's first day of pre-school!!

Thus, I haven't posted in awhile...it's like my laundry and definatley on the back burner. Saturday we enjoyed the kiddy parade with Chels, Chris, Cohen and Wendy. Sunday we all got the flu, but the worse one was Alyssa...POOR BABY :*( As any mommy knows it's no good when your kiddos are sick. The drywall is finished and we're starting to pain the inside of our house. All of the colors are chosen and we're rocking and rollin.


*Did I ever mention that I am color challenged??*


Getting myself dressed in the morning is scary enough, but ME....choosing the colors for a whole house....well it's just about devistating.





Tomarrow we're off to Spokane. I rented a car so we can get our master bath tub home. We'll get to see the beloved Niece and Nephew......maybe hit a little Olive Garden Who knows.!?!?


Hope this finds everyone healthy and happy :)

Chocolate Cookies!

Yay for Chocolate Cookies!


Auntie Megan made some DELICIOUS cookies while she was home this weekend and we have pictures to prove it! Even this morning I caught Austin being sneaky and climbing up on the counter to take a bite out of one of these yummy cookies!!

Matt has been working VERY hard on the house lately, and I don't know where he's pulling this from. He's up early out at the house, then goes to work, and then goes and works until late! It will be sooo refreshing when this is all finished!! We miss our daddy!! Things are still in progress at the house, the drywaller's started and have most of upstairs done.

Becca is such a Blessing and has offered to watch Alyssa tomarrow because it's a BIG day for the house! Our Curb is getting cut, our appliances are arriving, garage doors installed, and lot's and lot's of work! I can't wait for us to be in! Barbeques, and parties are in our near future!!

What I love about Thursday!!

Well today has been an exceptional day! I have always said with the kids we either have a REALLY good day, or a really BAD day. And today has been wonderful!

Here's 5 things that have happened today!

*Austin started his first day of Pre-school!!

(He was so ready for this, and did terrific! He didn't even cry. He just said, Bye mom, see you in a bit and gave me one of those gigantic hugs that I have grown to LOVE!!!)

*The Insullation company has about wrapped up their job at our house, which once again means things are moving along.

*ok, this isn't today, but last night. I thought Austin was taking a nap and I heard a HUGE thud. So I snuck upstairs and when I reached the top of the stairs I had an overwhelming smell of Vick's Vapor Rub. I went in Austin's room and it looked like he had caked Lard in his hair! Needless to say 5 washes later, we ended up cutting his hair. See pictures!!

*We finally came to a decision on our hardwood floors....and they are BEAUTIFUL

*Shana called for a playdate, and I forgot to call her back and tell her that Austin was spent! I am sooo sorry Shana. See you Monday though?? I am so lucky that she respects what a FLAKE I am!!

Okay well hope everyone has a wonderful day!

A world of our own

Well Craig and Mary started off on their two week Journey last Friday. Hitting Rome, Tuscany, and Venice, and we're really excited for them.
It's been nice being the only ones home for awhile, and I have actually stayed home almost all day everyday with the kids.
Our house is starting to move forward finally. We had our electrical inspection on Monday, and that passed with flying colors, and then our framing inspection was on Tuesday. Unfortunately, that inspection did not pass. After a few hours of being a single mom, and Matt working major overtime. He was able to get everything done last night for another inspection this morning....and this time we PASSED!!! YAY! So insullation is getting ready to go in today! PROGRESS!!!
Austin went to check out a pre-school yesterday and he absolutely loved it! He jumped right in with the kiddos and even got to visit with a Komodo Dragon or A komo dragon as he puts it. Pretty cute! He starts pre-school tomarrow and we're really excited for him!

Happy Easter!!

Well hello and Happy Easter!! Today has been a busy day filled with Church, Easter Baskets, Lot's of goodies, good food and our family! What a day, what a day!
Here's a sneak peek at what we've been up to......

Saturday during the day we went and saw Eric Herman's concert for the GWPCP
Saturday night we colored our Easter Eggs...
Sunday we did church, breakfast, and a great Egg Hunt at Grandma and Grandpa'S
Then we went to Mimi and Papa's for some Easter Dinner
Followed by some more playing with Preston and Mia (boy they are cute!)
Tomarrow we get to pick up Branden and Brionna and possibly Ben. We are sooooo excited to spend some time with them!

Hiya!
Well it's Tuesday and we're starting off as busy as ever!!

Alyssa is f inally back to her normal self, and I can hardly keep enough food in her. Everytime I turn around she's wanting to eat something else. On the flip side it is definately a nice change to having to force feed Austin everytime!!

We are really looking forward to finishing up this household project, and getting in. Then we can start having some quiet family time, and start planning our summer. I know we will definately put in some camping time.

I just put in my Pampered Chef order and I am sooo excited. I love love getting new kitchen supplies. It also doubles up as my birthday present from Matt. So.....Thanks honey, you're the best! And Thank you Brooke for letting me order from you....and to all of the other wonderful people who put in an order.!!


What we did today:
Breakfast with Papa @ The Country Inn
Played with Mia and Koren at McD's
Reading time at the Public Library!!
And now the kids are sleeping....ssssshhhh

I think we're going to go see Horton Hear's a Who tonight, maybe tomarrow night!

Here we go!

For those of you who don't know.....this has most definately been one "crazy week"

*Alyssa spent the night in the hospital to get rehydrated after a few days of being pretty sick. Luckily she is feelin better and is starting to finally smile again!
*A lot is going on with our house and we just got confirmation of our cabinet and appliance arrival! Yay! This is a good sign for us, and shows us that things are actually progressing. Cross your fingers for the next couple weeks. We're hoping they go smoothly and some loose ends get tied up!
*Today we had a great playdate with the Walton Family! Thank you again Shana for having us up! It is always very refreshing to let the kids run out a little steam!
*Yesterday evening a woman who we have always called Grandma was found dead in her house! It really hits home for me because once again she was a grandma to our family. My real grandma is the same age, and I can quite honestly say it makes me want to spend any free time we have with Grandma Vickery. You never know when our last day is going to be, and I am trully going to make every effort I can to spend more time with her. The services for Grandma Ruffle should be in the beginning part of the week......she has touched so many lives!! I am sure she will have a wonderful service.

*I don' t know why anyone has said that kids have the terrible 2's, cause for us 3 takes the cake! Austin is so much smarter now, and is definately tryin to get away with anything he can. If anyone has any advice for us, we'd greatly appreciate it!!

Well that's it for now. Hopefully we are able to make this a nightly attempt!