My house is falling apart

Ok, not really, it is being somewhat taken apart, and put back together. We have been in the house almost a year now! I can't believe it. Time sure does fly when you are having fun! So, we had our 10 month walk through which is when they go through and see little things here and there that need to be fixed. They do it at 10 months because it has been through all 4 seasons for the first time and shifted a little. (Most people call it "settling") So today is the day they are fixing everything.
Most of it is small touch ups. I had a small part of my island that got some water damage because it wasn't sealed correctly. So the counter top guy is installing a whole new one.
Kind of crazy entertaining 3 kids while random guys are walking in and out of my house. But, my kids have been SO good today. And the weather is fabulous so they have been playing outside a lot!
So, my sink is in my garage and the plumber may not be able to put it back until tomorrow. Oh well, we have other ones!

I walked in the living room after being away for a moment and saw this:



One of the cutest things ever. Jonathan was reading a book to Katelyn and Jacob!They were all three looking at the book! Katelyn looked up as soon as She saw the camera of course! I love my kids!

40 bags in 40 days

So, I've been trying to simplify things around here. And I have come to the conclusion that if I have less STUFF, the easier my life would be, because it would be easier to keep my house clean. So, I saw on another blog a woman was getting rid of clutter and got rid of 40 bags in 40 days. I am going to do that. I know what you are thinking, my house must be packed with junk. Well, its not. It did sound like a lot to me at first. But then I realized my garage would probably be like half of that! And when you think about clothes, toys, stuffed animals, it is doable. And my house will be much more neat and tidy. So, here I go. Wish me luck. At the end of this (April 4th!) I will have a lot less clutter, and my garage will be totally clean and I will be able to park in it!! And so I am starting with my master bedroom closet! yikes!

My Valentine

I love my valentine! I got to see him for about 3 minutes today! That is about 3 minutes more than I thought I would. He is hot. I love him so much. I can't believe I am so blessed to be his wife!



This was taken in January of 2008 at his OCS formal! I love you babe!

6 months old!

I can't believe my baby is 6 months old already. Time sure flies by! She is getting so big! Sleeping through most nights, rolling over, grabing everything she can reach, and getting up on her hands and knees! She also woke up with a tooth poking through yesterday(ouch) I literally checked the day before and felt nothing, now there is a little white tooth. And she really hasn't even complained that much. What a rockstar!
She is a doll and I love having a little girl! The boys love to help out and take care of her!
I know I have a ton more to blog about, we just got back from a two week trip to Texas. It was awesome! Very relaxing, which is exactly what I needed. So I will post pictures about that soon!

I can't believe 2011 is here. Time sure flies by. We had a great Christmas! I was so bummed because we weren't able to go to Texas. Joe couldn't get off of work. So we kicked it here in "the lake". But, we all got sick, so maybe it was better that we were able to be sick at home. The boys had strep throat, Katelyn had ear infections and a bronchial infection. And Joe and I had something, but I was so sick of taking people to the doctor, I didn't go for myself. But we are all over it, and doing well. We had a mellow Christmas with our little family.

Here is Jacob checking out his loot!




Poor Jonathan didn't even want to finish opening presents, he was running a fever.


And here is Katelyn in her Christmas shirt!



Here is everyone sitting down for our Christmas feast!




We were at the ER Christmas eve, Christmas day, and then at the doctor 3 times the following week. But Everyone is fine now! Thankfully!

The next day we woke up to this!



It was awesome! But since the boys were sick they only played outside for a few minutes. And when I say played, I mean stood and looked around!
I'll post more later. I've got grumpy kids that need dinner, baths and bedtime!!

Pictures!

My wonderful friend Anica took pictures of us after church on Sunday and they turned out fabulous! I love them!