Happy Fall 2009

It is becoming apparent, though I've realized it before now, that between work, home improvements and 3 kids that we rarely have time to update this blog. I'm sorry for that but we are enjoying ourselves and the kids which is what is really important.

Here are some pictures from this fall so far.

Apple picking with Nonnie and Papa.

Cole sitting up in the tub for the first time. He had so much fun splashing the water!

All 3 kids in the tub.

Playing in the leaves.

Maddie, Owen, Elias and Josiah at Grammy's birthday dinner.

Spinach!

Little pumpkins!

At the corn maize.

Maddie said "I wanna ride on the really fast thing" and I stupidly said "OK, sure I'll take you". The "really fast thing" was 4 barrels being pulled across a field by an ATV. Hmmm, something is wrong with these pictures... mainly that I'm in them!

Hugs.

Cole already rocking back and forth on his knees! I can't believe that he's already 6 months old. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday that he was born but more often it feels like he's been here forever with us. He is growing so big so fast!

Our new pellet stove!

As always, we hope that you are all happy and healthy and enjoying your fall. Thanks again for checking us out and I hope to keep posting... but we know how that goes.

Kids bathroom

All is well here. I am back to work now. Last week was my first week back. I am working in the PACU (recovery room) 4 days a week, which is nice. The people there are very nice. I think I will like it a lot.

Here are the pictures of the kids/guest bath.

Before:


During:


After:

Kiddos

There are more house pictures coming as soon as I can find the "before" pictures for comparison. For now here are some pictures of the kids!

House Photos: Round 1

Here is the first round of house pictures. We continue to fill our days with home improvement projects... we are having fun but getting tired I think...

Maddie's room: before

and after

As you can see, Owen and Maddie are sharing a room right now... I think this is FINALLY the answer to getting Maddie to sleep through the night! Once Cole is sleeping through the night regularly and Maddie is tired of sharing her room with Owen, we'll move Owen back to his room. But for now... whatever works!

The boys' room: before

during

and after

First set of kitchen/dining photos: before

and during... notice the missing wall

And then finally some relaxing by the lake with family.