Birthdays and Kindergarten
Can I honestly believe how old I am. Wow. I just got done registering Gabe for Kindergarten. I have a kid entering the public school system. Craziness. He was so brave for his evaluation and had no porblem answering all the teachers questions, I am so proud of him for not being scared. And then, a few weeks ago, Hiett turned three. Another crazy event to make me realize that time passes so quickly. And.... Tait is now two months old. It doesn't seem like it has been that long, but it in some ways it seems like he has always been here. Insane I know.
Anyway, for Hiett's birthday he wanted to go on a picnic and a hike and then the say after we had a friend party for him, themed after pirates. We had so much fun and only a few minor gliches which really are so funny now. The glitch was mainly the dog eating the birthday cake 15 minutes before the party started. Luckily, my dad and mom were here and my dad ran into Cedar to buy an already made cake that we just stuffed the pirate stuff into. I was so mad... but I didn't cry. And then when we went on oour hike, we didn't realize how steep a climb it was and almost lost a child here or there- I was crazy enough to let Tait come too. Hans carried him while I corraled the boys up and down the mountain. But we had so much fun, and I am so glad that we are still a complete family, and will be fore eternity no matter what happens!
WELCOME to our new home
We got moved in settled a few weeks ago, but it has taken me longer than I thought to get back into my groove. I hadn't realized that I HAD a groove, maybe it was more like a rut, but anyway, I am comfortably back into it and that is that. So, I am sure that you are all curious to see what exactly we moved into. You have to promise to not be jealous!!! Really.... everybody seems to think that I mind terribly our new home, but I don't mind it that much. I am with Hans, the boys have their dad and unlimited roaming space and so much more family close by, I would make the trade again anyday. Not to mention the projects that I am planning that will keep me busy for quite some time. Ready?
Well, the power plant pays for all of their employees to move within 40 miles of the plant so they packed us up and shipped us off. This is the truck arriving. It was huge! Our stuff only took up about 1/3 of the truck!
Hans and I are still in debate about what is happening with the exterior of the house. I want to get some paint and paint it, then get a good color match and do the shutters differently. The porch will be fixed- it sags in the middle and threatens to collapse whenever you step on it. I want to put a little roof over it, a simple little peak that stretches back to the trailer, that would hopefully break up the ugliness a little bit. we will probably be here for 21/2 to 3 years so I want to make it look like a home for us.
OK- let me explain that roof looking thing. Nevermind- can't explain it. But I am going to try to put little support strut things off from it to support a new piece of wood that will make it look like a beam instead of a chintzy shingled roof inside of a house. And that is faux brick paneling. he he he. I have never seen it before. I giggle when I see it. The next pic is the kitchen dining combo. The floor is newish lineolium, so that is good to stay. But the wallpaper is falling off and so I am going to practice my tiling and do a medium dark greyish tile and then strip the cupboards and paint them a white. The door knobs will be replaced too. Hopefully this will work with the mustard yellow stove- this trailer is 30 years old, so it is very 70's with the wood paneling EVERYWHERE!!
UNGH. The paneling is sooo dark! This hallway could use a coat of paint. Hans' grandma is skeptical of us painting the paneling, truthfully I am too, but this is so drab I have got to do something! The light fixture is going to be replaced so my dad doesn't hit his head everytime he comes over. Well, for that matter, most of the light fixtures will get to be replaced soon.
I saved the best for last!!! Our bathroom is horrid! Seriously- I don't mind it, it just makes me laugh it is that ugly. The floral nasty green print coordinates with the yellos tub, toilet and sink. The linoleum is the same shades and that crazy design you could sit and stare at for hours trying to figure out the pattern. A new sink is already in the works. A new shower curtain already bought, and so many plans floating in my head. Wall paper off, new linoleum, tiling another backspash, paint the walls, build a frame around the mirror to make it the focal point. So much to do. Will I get it done in my 3 year time limit?? Oh and the kicker, the washer and dryer are in the bathroom! Convienent!!!
We had such a fun Halloween! It got kicked off with an adult( that sounds naughty!) Halloween Party which was fun as it always is to get together with all of everybody. I love seeing all the costumes and wish I knew which file Hans put them uner so I could post them. Beau and Bonnie won my prize for best dressed- Beau looked hot in that eyeliner and black nail polish. Anyway, then on Halloween we had a bunch of the kids over for a little party and had a great time- I did anyway, I hope the kids did too. We went trick or treating in the "old ward" just to say hi to some folks we hadn't seen in a while. The boys had a great time. Tait slept through it all in his comfy bear outfit and Hiett only fell down two sets of stairs with his AWESOME hoomemade batman mask. I don't know how much longer I will get away with homemade costumes but until then- $6 always beats out $20-40 in my opinion, and I think the kids have more fun being "creative". HA ha. We had a great time and the candy is almost gone already- I swear I haven't helped too much!
7 comments:
What great pictures!! I am very glad you didn't lose a child on your hike, cuz that kinda would have put a damper on Hiett's b-day celebration=) That is kinda funny about Tonks eating the cake, sorry, but if it was me you would be laughing too=) Thanks for the update, I was wondering when I'd get to see pics of your hadsome boys! Love you tons!
Happy Birthday Hiett!!! Love the pirate hats...you look so cute with all your boys :)
How fun! what a great mom!
LOL, I have to say I find it very funny that your dog ate the cake. Did you get pictures? :-) Sorry about it, I would have been mad, too, but it does make a funny story.
And don't think you still need to be a kid to have fun--I already think you're one of the funnest/happiest people I know. You're always laughing and smiling, and I just love to be around you!
What fun times together. You always have to have at least one thing to make your birthdays memorable. Sorry it had to be the cake.
You going to be in Oak City for Memorial Day?
Shell - you are an amazing mom. I have 3 boys and I just survive (barely) the experience. You embrace it. I am so lucky to have you as a sister! Love you tons!
I will be planning a birthday in 6 months, can I call you for tips. Those pictures...I love it! If I would have realized being a mom meant getting to play with some of your best friends all day I might have done this a while ago. Your kids are some of the cutest ever!
You know I loved the dog and cake..I can see it happening in this house!
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