Our New House

So I figured I better post at least one picture of our new house so everyone could see. We are really enjoying having our own home, since it has been 5 years since we owned our own house. We love being able to plan things to do and to truly get settled and yes throw away every single box that has moved us for the last five years. John keeps asking me if I am sure I want to get rid of ALL the boxes, and I just answer yes without a doubt. I am done moving for a long time. We truly feel blessed to have such a beautiful home and hope that you can all enjoy it with us. You are all welcome anytime.

Snow much Fun!!

The kids and I all bundled up yesterday and went out to check out the snow in the back yard. I know, we have been here for a month now and this is the first. What can I say I am a slacker and have been trying to get my house put together first. Anyway, Lexie even got bundled and came out with us. We found that there is a little bit a slope and Brady was taking full advantage of it. Hallie however wouldn't even get on the sled, even with me offering to go with her. Lexie wasn't sure what to think at first, she really didn't like the sled. Then I got on and we went down the hill. She didn't mind it too much after that. We had a lot of fun and I'm sure we will be out there again soon.

December started off being a busy month. John and I went to Hawaii and spent 9 days there with Matt and Monica. We had a lot of fun. The most enjoyable part was at the end when we took a 5 1/2 hour trip on a Catamaran. We were able to see dolphin, a monk seal (only 1000 left), and some humpback whales. We were sad to leave but ready to get back to our kids. Then 3 days after we returned from Hawaii John and I closed on our new house. So we were able to be in it for Christmas. We truly enjoyed being in our own home again. If you didn't know we were living with my parents until we found a house. We ended up being with them for 2 months. They were great, but we were all ready to have our own stuff again. The first thing Brady said when we spent our first night, as he was climbing into bed, was, "I sure missed this old bed." I couldn't have put it any better. I will post pictures of the new house later.

As for the kids they are doing well. Brady is doing really well considering he as been in 3 different schools this year. The first day was hard at the new and final school but after the first hour he was excited and was fitting right in. As for Hallie, she is keeping me on my toes as usual. She had her third birthday before Christmas but still insists on doing everything Brady does, much to Brady's dismay. Alexa is now 10 months old and is really changing fast. I still can't believe that in March she will be a year old. I will post more pictures of the kids later. Hope everyone is doing well and miss you all.