Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Christmas At Home




We had our Christmas at home on Christmas Eve. We were going to leave for my dad and step-mom's house on Friday, after Christmas. Thursday was the only day the weather looked like it would be decent. We had our Christmas, and then when Jack was in bed I packed and cleaned just in case the realtor would call for a showing while we were gone. It was a little stressful. :)

More Fun In The Snow






Jack has already outgrown the snow boots I bought him this last fall. This was a Saturday before Christmas, when it was snowing heavily. He wanted to go outside so badly. I really did not want to go to Wal-Mart because I knew there would be a crowd. I tried a consignment store and Farm and Fleet and did not find boots. I did end up at Wal-Mart. I knew it was bad when the door greeter told me they were out of carts. I hurried to the back and picked up the last pair of boots in his size and back to the Express Lane where I waited for about 20 minutes. By the time I got home it was getting dark. We played for a while anyway. He loves snow!

Last Day of 2008

I can't believe we are a few hours from 2009! We had a great Christmas. I know we are all tired. I will share more pictures and details tonight after Jack goes to bed. I have been working the last couple hours on editing all of our Christmas pictures (Jack and Craig always have red eye.) While editing pictures I have discovered: 1) how much Jack doesn't look like our baby anymore and 2) how much I can't wait to get the treadmill that a friend is giving us :) I don't really make New Year's resolutions but do enjoy the feeling of a fresh start! I'm looking forward to 2009 and what it holds for our family. Happy New Year!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Caution: Hyper When Tired!!!


Jack The Carpenter







Tonight, while I was getting supper, Craig took Jack to the basement for the first time. Craig has been trying to build a work bench. Jack wanted to assist. Our house was built in the 1800's and the basement is basically a cold, damp, cellar. I don't really like to go down unless the tornado sirens are sounding. I could hear Jack laughing and I could hear lots of pounding. I went down to see what was happening. Jack was having so much fun! He was pounding and pounding. Every time I asked him to smile, he smiled with his mouth but then squinted or closed his eyes. Craig knows that if he goes to the basement at all from now on while Jack is awake, he won't be able to go alone!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Busy People

I've heard that busy people get more done. I think it might be true. I don't have any lessons this afternoon, which gives me the rest of the day to get a lot accomplished. I'm having trouble getting started. See, I'm not as busy today and I'm not getting a lot done. Jack is napping which is why I should be working at lightning speed. I'm hoping to get out and run some errands when Craig gets home as we are supposed to get 4-8 inches of snow tomorrow. I like being snowed in!

Jack is just so fun! He is learning new words everyday and often surprises us with something he will say. He loves to go to church and Kidzone. He is often busy playing with cars, balls, legos, and Play-Dough. He loves Barney, Franklin, Elmo and Curious George. He is very sensitive. Usually when sitting in time-out he cries and cries. We can tell he is very sorry. We always talk about it when he can get up. I always say, "You have to obey Mommy and Daddy," to which he will reply, "Yeah!" He then gives us hugs and kisses. He's so sweet. I think he is going to be neat and tidy as he always wants to put things away and help Mommy and Daddy with household chores. I'm still trying to decide what to get him for Christmas. I think I better decide soon!

Sunday, December 07, 2008

Our Helper



Jack was glued to Craig all day today. He helped Craig take out trash, put a lamp together and clean bugs out of the light fixtures (which is what he is doing here.) He was so proud of himself. He insisted on wearing his pajamas all day today. Each time I changed his diaper, I would say, "Let's put your clothes on." Each time he said, "No, no!" He knows what he likes :)

Saturday, December 06, 2008

Our Tree

For Sale!




Great Room/Living Room and Dining Room

View from the dining room to the living room

Four Seasons Room/Toy Room

Bathroom

Main Floor Bedroom/Den/Office

Open Staircase

View going up the stairs



Jack's Room



Our Room


Our house is for sale as of Tuesday, this week. I am excited to be able to move to a house with more space, definitely more storage, room for more children, a yard where Jack can play, a little less rowdy neighborhood, parking for our guests, room to have company for meals and overnight stays and the list could go on. I will be a little sad to leave our house too, if it should sell. This is the first house we bought after we were married. This is the house where we brought home our first baby. We have spent a lot of time, trying to improve it and make it our home. Craig says he won't miss it at all. :) (I just realized I don't have a picture of the kitchen, but I just made lunch and need to clean up the mess before I take a picture)

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Gone To See Willie

Craig is in Waterloo tonight, with his long-time friend, Mike, at a Willie Nelson concert. They had front-row seats! I'm sure they are having a great time. I am trying to catch up on paying bills, replying to emails, ordering some Christmas presents, etc. I am craving junk food, so I'm staying clear of the kitchen. It must be the weather. :)

Just Being Jack



First Play In The Snow



Sunday night, Craig took Jack out in the snow. He had so much fun! He kept saying, "More, more!" He has outgrown his little sled from last winter. We'll have to do something about that soon with all the new snow we got today!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Weekend

We had a very nice Thanksgiving. Yesterday and today I have been working on decorating our home for Christmas. It's always a lot of work, but I LOVE it when it's done. My goal is to get the tree up tonight after Jack goes to bed. Craig is finishing projects so that we can list our house this week!!! I will put pictures on when it's listed. This will be a major accomplishment for us. I haven't been putting many pictures on lately because, 1)Our computer is so slow and 2)I honestly forget about it with everything else going on right now. I will try to post some pictures sometime this weekend.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Monday

Jack is well. Craig and I, not so much. Craig has a bit of the flu bug. I also chilled in bed last night until about 3 am. I just have a sore throat, which is manageable. I'm using lots of Lysol in the hopes of keeping Jack well since he just started feeling better. Craig and I rarely get sick. I guess it was time. We made a lot of progress on the house this weekend, although you might not think so if you stopped by. It looks like a tornado hit our house. I don't have much energy at the moment, so it might be like this for a while. I truly am thankful for a house, clean water, my relatively, healthy family, food to eat, clothes to wear and the list could go on and on. Just so much for which to give thanks this year!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Lately

There is a lot going on, but probably not anything, anyone else would find to be too exciting. Jack had the flu yesterday. I thought he was better this morning and now he feels warm and is laying on the couch. I hate it when he is sick. Craig just called from work and said he isn't feeling great either. Wonderful. We have been working like crazy to get our house ready to put on the market. We were hoping to get everything finished up this weekend. That won't happen if Craig isn't feeling well. I have been looking at houses with the realtor and we have found one we really like. We were going to wait until spring, but a couple houses on either side of us are for sale or will soon be for sale. We are predicting several rentals close by. That along with several other things in the neighborhood prompted us to go for it. We'll see what happens. This was definitely not the time of year I would have picked to move. That's how it goes, I guess. Now I'm trying to decide if I should go to all the work to put up the tree and all decorations now. I know it will help the house feel homey, it's just a lot of work and will be that much more to pack if we would move in December. That's what we're up to right now. :)

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Just Plain Busy!

This week has been crazy. There really is too much going on right now. I've reached a point tonight where things look dismal. Maybe 7 hours will change things.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Oops!




I forgot about the eyeliner pencil I had left in the diaper bag after Halloween. We had used it for Jack's whiskers. He found it. :) When I saw his face, I asked him if he was trying to look like a lion. He said. "Yeah." I'm not sure what the green highlighter on his face was for. Thank goodness for eye make-up remover.

His Size


I let Jack look at my piccolo during a lesson the other day. He was trying to blow into it and play while I played with a student. I'm not sure Craig will approve of Jack playing the flute.

Whenever Possible...




Jack wants to look like Daddy. :)

A Few More From Halloween




Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween


This is one of my favorite pictures of tonight. I will have to post more tomorrow. Too tired now.

Monday, October 27, 2008

Run Around Day

Today is one of those days when I know I am accomplishing something, but it feels like a lot of running around or running in circles. I ran a few errands this morning, had lunch with grandma, and have been filing, making phone calls, scheduling and rescheduling appts., answering emails, etc., etc., and you get the idea. Just chipping away on those things that have to be done sometimes.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Fall Fun





Sunday afternoon, we spent a lot of time outside. Craig raked up piles of leaves and Jack would jump in them, roll around, throw them, and swim in them. He loved it!