House Pictures

Some of you wanted me to post some pictures of the inside of our house. We are still trying to get stuff put away and figure out things out. First, I have to clean up all of the construction dust--I have never seen so much dust in my life!! It is literally on every inch of the house right up to the walls and ceilings. Oh brother!! Anyway here are a few pictures. This is the master bathroom. It looks like there's a window in the shower, but its just the reflection from the window over the tub.
This is the kitchen. Try to imagine a face plate over the fridge--its coming.

This is the living room--still needs some work as far as decorating goes.
This is the family room. It is right off the kitchen. I stood in the family room when I took the picture of the kitchen.

This is the entry from the living room. The room with the french doors is where our piano is.
This picture of the entry I took standing in Brett's office. The front door is to the right. You can see into the piano room better from this angle.

Anyway, we are really excited to finally be in even though there is a lot of work left to do (mainly dusting). The ward seems really nice and the kids know other children in their primary classes which is nice. (It's nice that we only moved 4 miles) If you want a really good look come and see us! We love company!

Past, Present, Future

I was tagged by Alison to do this fun "remembering game". It has been great to think back and its been good exercise for my brain!

20 years ago. . .1988

1. I was in the 8th grade
2. I had big bangs and a spiral perm
3. Got in my first (and last) "cat fight"
4. Got my braces off!
5. Life was no worries and fabulous

10 years ago. . .1998

1. Moved into our first house after being married 3 years--it seemed so huge!
2. Had baby number 2, Brayden
3. Brett graduated from ISU
4. Got into scrapbooking
5. Quit working as an RN to stay home with the kids
6. Life was simple and sweet

5 years ago. . .2003

1. Had baby number 4, Nate
2. Called to serve in the cub scouts
3. Brayden started kindergarten determined to "out do" his older brother at everything
4. Got new carpet in our house :)
5. Run my first 10k fun run
6. Life was not as simple, but still sweet

3 years ago. . . 2005

1. Had baby number 5, Kacie
2. Still in cub scouts
3. Turned 30! Aaah!
4. Our house doesn't seem so huge anymore. Started looking for land to build a house
5. Life was busy and sweet

1 year ago . . .2007

1. Had no babies!
2. Bought land to build a house on
3. Nate and Kacie discover they are the best partners in crime ever!
4. Took the kids to Disneyland
5. Still in cub scouts
6. Life is a blurr, but sweet

6 months ago . . .

1. Building on the house has started
2. Zach is getting ready to start middle school (now I feel old)
3. Discover the wonderful world of spinning and I am addicted!
4. The family goes to Cancun--Ole!
5. Still in cub scouts
6. Any control of life I thought I had before 5 kids has flown out the window--but it's sweet!

So far this year. . .

1. We moved into our house!
2. Haley was baptised
3. NOT in cub scouts
4. New motto--Live your Best Life!

This year I hope to . . .

1. Potty train Kacie--its about time!
2. Get a yard put in
3. Go on vacation
4. Get settled in this house!
5. Make new friends
6. Celebrate 13th wedding anniversary
7. Live my Best Life! :)

Ready to Move!

We are packing up the rest of the house and getting ready to head over to the new one this week. My guess is that we will pack the computer soon so I wanted to make one last post before we pulled the plug. I'm not sure how long it will take us to get the computer going at our new home. So, I hope everyone has a great week and valentine's day!--"until we meet again!"

Haley's baptism day

Haley was baptised on Saturday by her dad. We are so proud of her and her decision to be baptised. (even in cold water--Brett thought she was going to turn around and walk out. We're glad she didn't!) We are so grateful for everyone who braved the snow and icy roads to come and show your love and support. It meant a lot that you would share part of your busy and precious Saturday to be with her. And to those who were there in spirit--thank you , you were missed!