Okay, a real post this time!

The kids are in bed, the hubby is down the street playing basketball at the neighbors and I finally have some peace and quiet. What better way to spend it then to finally post some pictures. I think I will just post a bunch from the last few months.

This is the most recent picture I have of the house and it is before we moved in. I have been waiting for them to finish the yard (every week they promise that "it is happening this week"). That is the one thing that I have been frustrated with, but what can you do. I am just happy that they are putting in the basic yard. Tonight I went out to take a picture--forget the grass. And literally, the second I pushed the button, my camera battery died. So this is the best you get for now. It doesn't look much different except the door is black and the sprinklers are in and the yard is ready for sod.

When we first moved in, we didn't have a table for the first few days so we were having a lot of "picnics" until our neighbors took pity on us and let us use their folding table and chairs until we moved everything out of the storage unit. This is our dining area and family room.

Nick unlocking the door the first time we came "home" after signing the papers. I don't have any other pictures of the house, and since it takes me years to decorate, I probably won't be taking any pictures for a while. If you want to see something, I guess you better come visit me.

Today I went to visit my grandma (I adopted her as my grandma anyway) and the kids LOVED her tire swing. She has this wonderful huge tree in her front yard. I love that tree!

The following pictures show why I will never have a clean house as long as Sam eats. If this is what his face looks like, imagine the floor. This is when he decided he wanted to lick the tarter sauce off the plate and he missed his mouth.

I think this was Lucky Charms. And from the look he has, they may have been spiked....

Who knows.....maybe peanut butter? Or maybe something with cheese. As long as we are on the subject of cheese--Sam has learned that anytime a camera is pointed at him, it is proper to say "CHEEEESEEE"

Speaking of food, I am so proud of these. I know they may not seem so great to anyone else, but I have the WORST luck with making anything with yeast and I was so proud that these actually worked. We had Nick's dad and step mom over for dinner on Father's Day and I decided I would at least try to make some rolls. Yea me!

Nick and Seth putting together some shelves. I loved that Seth insisted on wearing his safety glasses the whole time.

We went to the park last week and Seth was so proud of himself for climbing up pretty high on this little contraption.

I have such great friends. My friend Allyson made this for Nick for his birthday (per his request). It is no small task and it was delicious!

Sam has no idea what is about to happen!

Look at Seth's expression. Not even a hint of remorse. That boy is going to give me a run for my money.

Sam had to get tubes put in his ears. He was nice and happy before he went in. Not so much when he came out.

Nick and Seth went on the Father and Son's camp out. They slept in the van and had a fabulous (if chilly) time. Seth still talks about it constantly.

On our last trip to Parowan, Seth got to help Grandma with planting the garden and help Grandpa shovel stuff out of the truck. I have the best parents who are always so great to let the grandchildren be involved in their project--no matter how busy they are.

I wasn't able to do my semi-annual spring trip to St. George with my friends this year, but I was lucky enough to have them come up here for the weekend. We had a great time and had a nice little slumber party in my family room. It was so theraputic to spend time with them. Too bad this is the only picture I got of the weekend.

So that is a basic overview of our last couple of months. Terribly exciting I know. We are so happy in our new house. We love the house and it has felt like home from day one (probably because we walked through it almost every day when it was being built). We love being in a cul-de-sac and that is why our children are still alive--they are in the street constantly. Seth is so happy. He has a lot of kids his age around and he is constantly playing with friends. We have wonderful neighbors and spend so much time visiting outside. Like last night we were out with 2 other couples on the lawn (neighbors lawn, not mine as I have NO GRASS--but I am not bitter about it) eating treats and playing on the guitars until 11:30. It has been a great move for us. I miss our old neighborhood, but where I was on the corner of a busy road, I didn't feel comfortable being outside with the kids much. This has been a wonderful change.

We would love to have visitors so if you are in the area, come see us (even if you just live down the street--hint hint JoAnn, Cheryl and Heather).

Yea, I finally have a weight lifted off since I have been feeling the need to blog for awhile now. I can go to bed guilt free tonight. Until next time.....