More house and kid pics...

The kids love to race in the basement. (Drives me crazy how this won't center under the pics)

Concrete is poured and appliances delivered.

We will be in our new home in 2-3 weeks. It is official. I am calling the movers today and scheduling the move in date for Monday, September 11th. Our builder said the house will be done by next week but we have to wait for the appraisor and actuary to finish up their paperwork as well. We are so excited and so ready to make this house our home. More pics to follow tonight.

Wonderful weekend...

We had such a nice time in Bardstown this past weekend but I am so sad that I have no pictures to show. I brought my camera but forgot the memory card that goes in it so I missed out on so many great photo opportunities. Donuts from Haydorn's, the kids playing the organ, swimming at Big Jule's, Will playing with his cousins, dinner at Chili's, and our first trip to Zappos. It was a non-stop fun weekend. With so many people to visit in different places, it is nice to at least stay one night so you aren't running around like crazy that entire time. We got to spend more quality time with everyone. Next time, I am bringing both cameras and an extra memory card. :)

First Day of Preschool

So, today was Will's first of preschool in Indiana and he did great. He was excited about going and never batted an eye. He didn't act shy or scared when I dropped him off. The only person who had any issues at all was Sissy. She cried like a baby because she had to leave "my bubba". She kept saying, "I unna play wif Bubba. I stay wif Bubba. No mommy." She was so sad to leave him. They have spent soo much time together this summer that I am not surprised she took it so hard. THey are so crazy about one another. Love those 2 kids. Love my little family. My heart swells when I look at them. I have always longed to be a mom and I am so grateful to be theirs.

Another good-bye...

Tracy, Sadie, and Doug are official Alabama residents now. So sad to see one of my best friends move further away from me. I have said way too many good-bye's here lately so I am changing my persective and trying to think of this as a new place to visit and something to look forward to. So funny looking back to the first time I met Tracy. She had this kindergarten-like-affect on me. From the second I saw her, I wanted to be her friend. It is so silly to say but so true. I even remember what she had on (is that normal?). A blue and white striped shirt and white capris. (I have the same exact outfit which is probably why it struck a cord with me.) All the Beaumont math teachers were sitting at the same table and I secretly hoped she would sit beside me. (Ok...now this is getting creepy.) Well, she did sit beside me and I was so happy. We instantly hit it off inspite of the fact that she put me to shame with her TI-84 graphing calculator skills. I could barely turn mine on and she was whipping out all these fancy little graphs. Super smart, super sweet, and super loyal. I am lucky to call her friend....or as my dad calls her...Jackio O. Looking forward to many 1/2 way trips in Nashvegas.

More house updates...

The countertops are in, the brick is done, and the drive way is about to poured. Home stretch!!!

Still need to finish the soffits and grade the yard. They will stain the front door next week.


Still need to install the plumbing for the sink and pendant lights over the island which are on back order .
We are so pleased with the color of the granite countertops and again so glad we went and picked out the slabs ourselves. Worth the time and energy.

And a full rainbow appeared as we were driving back to the town home. The kids were in awe.

Meet the teacher night..

Last night was meet the teacher night at Will's new preschool. He was surprisingly ok about going...talked about it several times that day to Sissy...but became very shy and quiet as soon as walked in. Brian and I found ourselves getting tickled when we noticed that we...the parents...had huddled into a little corner by ourselves with Will and Abby while everyone else was walking around. You wonder where he gets it?? :) Will did eventually open up and had a fun time playing with all the toys. Sissy did too. I am hoping it will be a good year for him.

We also stopped by the house before we went to Will's school. Here are some pictures from the evening. The house should be done in about 3 more weeks. The last coat of paint was put on today and the countertops were installed. Super excited to go see the new changes. Pics to soon follow.