Monday, October 21, 2013

August


August is still a blur for me. In a matter of a month, we worked through the highs and lows of buying a foreclosure, and sprinkled in a week-long trip to Minnesota in the midst of it. I am so glad to be on the other side of the process. We have been in our new house for almost two months now, and it feels more and more like home with each new day and memory. We have a guest room set up, so come visit us!


Baking at Gamma's


A trip to the Unser Racing Museum



Sibling love

Picking out paint colors for the new house

Our first meal in the new house...pizza!

We're Baaaaccccckkkkk....

I know, I know...we've been on a LOOONNNNGGGG hiatus, but we're back! I am going to try and give you a glimpse into what we've been up to over the last few months, which includes a trip to Minnesota, a big move, and easing our way into fall with fun surprises. There probably won't be a whole lot of detail, but there will be pictures. After all, isn't the best part of the blog seeing those two adorable children grow up through pictures?! Without further adieu. here...we...GO...

Monday, August 12, 2013

More Life Pictures

Here's another quick life update in the form of some pictures...

Taking in a ballgame.

Living at Gamma and Papi's house is exhausting!

She just needs a good book and a cup of coffee.


Xeriscaped fun!

Climbing onto chairs and tables...such a big girl!

We took J on a Mommy/Daddy/Son date to Lowe's, and he built Dusty from the new Disney movie Planes

Cute as can be in that handyman apron!

We're in the midst of "C" week. "C" is for cow. When J gets up from his nap, we're going to make Cupcakes : )

During "B" week, we took a field trip to the Balloon Museum.



Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Insta-Update

We are waaaayyyyy overdue for an update. Rather than try to get it all out in writing, I'm going to attempt an Insta-update...aka: an update full of Instagram photos. For those unfamiliar with Instagram, it's basically an on-line photo-sharing site. I heard somebody say my generation's kids are going to have a photo album (or digital album) of little square photos. I laughed because there is a lot of truth to that!


Best packer around!

I can't believe Mommy trusted me with this ice cream cone.

Ice cream with sprinkles is his most favorite thing...EVER...

Sonic drinks and straws - who knew it could keep a toddler entertained for so long.

Sibling cuddling 

Tower block fun with Daddy


Papi's sidekick


Thankfully, we're years away from seeing this.

Doesn't this look like the face of a princess?!

Makayla's first time getting her toes painted...so adorable!
Enjoying the beauty on an evening walk.



My shadow is documentation that I am indeed a part of the family, even if you never see me in pictures.

Climbing on top of the fireplace...something she's not supposed to do

Taking a trip down the slide together

Monday, July 22, 2013

New House

Well, it's not quite official yet, as we haven't closed on our new house, but we wanted to give you a little preview of the new place.  There is a new link on the right-hand side labeled "New House Pics" that should take you to an album.  Nothing too fancy yet since it's empty, but hopefully a few months from now we can post an update showing everything all moved in, painted, and it will look like a real home.

To update everyone, we had our general home inspection today and the inspector said it was a solid home. A few minor things we'll have to take care of once we move in (like pigeons!), but I suppose small things are to be expected on a foreclosed house that's been vacant for over two years.  Most importantly, the major systems are all working great, and we LOVE the house.  Our appraisal should occur this week, and that will basically be the last big hurdle before we can finalize everything sometime in mid-August (they can't settle a final closing date until after the underwriter reviews the appraisal later this week).

Anyway, I think that is all for now. Enjoy the pictures!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Garbage Truck Excitment

I've mentioned it before, but Friday is Joshua's favorite day of the week. Not a Friday goes by without him waking up in excitement because the garbage trucks are making the rounds. He literally has a panic attack if he thinks he has missed seeing them pass by the house. I finally got a good video of him running out the door to see his beloved truck. And, the driver never disappoints as he always gives Joshua a good honk before driving on...