Update on House...

Okay..the house came to a virtual standstill for months. The last pics I took..there was snow on the ground. But things are finally moving again...so I thought Id update. The house now has a front door (a nice homemade plywood..so the real one doesnt get wrecked) and the missing window is now installed. The black wrap is going on so the house will be sealed! Finally...no more rain inside! It really got my goat to go in and have puddles everywhere!! We are just finishing up some last minute framing details and framing in the basement. Then a couple electrical changes and we are ready for insulation and drywall. We have been told..once drywall goes up..things really move! I wont hold my breath..this whole house building thing has been soooooooo slow! I lost the house race with my younger sister who gets her keys Today (so jealous) so now Im racing my older sister who just bought a few weeks ago..and already has drywall!! Ok...Michelle...lol..the race is on...but Im already losing this one too! Dang....

SCHOOL's OUT!!!!

No more homework, no more lunches, no more schedules!! SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER!! The girls all finished up at noon today! They all passed (whew) and next year Emily will be in 4th grade, Steffi will be in 2nd grade and Paige starts kindergarten!! Wow! So crazy!! We have a busy and fun summer planned...starting on Friday with our first week at the cabin. Cant wait! We love our summers in Montana!!!

Emilys 9th Birthday Party!!

For Emilys Birthday party...she chose to take her friends to go see the new Nancy Drew movie! Being a big Nancy fan myself...I happily agreed! The movie was a hit with all the girls and I heard comments during the show like...'Wow...Nancy is so cool', 'Wow, she is awesome', 'Wow...she sure is smart!!' So Im sure Ive just let free 11 little Nancy's all ready to solve their own mysteries. So dont be surprised if they start knocking on walls looking for secret passageways. And go pick up some Nancy Drew books for summertime reading! FYI--(I just learned the first Nancy Drew novel The Mystery of the Old Clock was written 73 years ago!!) It was a fun night and thank you to all Emilys friends for coming to the party and for all the cute gifts! Emily is now the proud parent of 4 webkins...which we will have to figure out and lots of summer reading!! Thanks for celebrating with us!!!!

Is it just me? Or are all the 9 yr olds in the picture doing a goofy face???? LOL..thanks girls!!!

Last day of BeeHappy Preschool..

Paige's last day of BeeHappy School was today! We are so sad to say goodbye to her cute class and adorable teacher! Mrs. Hamilton has tought all my girls in BeeHappy school and she is truly amazing! Paige has just adored her school and comes home full of stories and songs to keep us all entertained! Paige has all ready commented that she does not want a new teacher....she just wants Mrs. Hamilton! Maybe I can convince her to teach kindergarten.....

Dancing with the Stars Wanna Be....gonna See!!!

Im going!!! Im so darn excited! K...Im a total nerd! I had no idea they were coming here..but they are..and I just got tickets!!!!! July 22!! Im so EXCITED!!!

Happy 9th Birthday Emily!!!

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY EMILY!!!!
I can hardly believe Emily turns 9 this year!! Where did that time go?? I am amazed at how she has grown! Seems like just yesterday I was waiting and waiting for her to come! Nonna had a fun family party for her and Amy on Sunday! Then on her birthday she wanted to go to Phoenix Grill! We all enjoyed that choice! Mike had to go in that evening to do a case..so after the girls swimming lessons...we met auntie amy and hallie, ella and claire at marble slab for some delicious icecream!! It was a fun day! Emily is having a little friend party on Friday and she chose to go see the new Nancy Drew movie! Emily and I have been reading Nancy Drew books! We both love them. I read them as a little girl and still love them! It is so fun to share books with Emily now!! Happy Birthday Emily!!!! It is so fun to have you in our family!!

The EASY Move...

Okay...I had to laugh at this little slogan...want to ease your move?? DO NOT use uhaul!! I have to say...I was amptly warned by my 4th cousin once removed to reconsider the uhaul move. But it seemed so simple...pick up the truck..move your stuff safely. Well our Uhaul idea fell through and we had to rig up a way to move without it! So with the use of two odyssey's, a red truck, a 4runner and a gorgeous garage trailer...we were able to move our household. We moved late Friday night..and finished up Saturday morning. This was an uneventful move for us...and really just an extra pain...as we have to do it again in just a few months. But oh well...it is done! Thank you THANK YOU thank you to all who pitched in to help the effort. We appreciated it SOOOOOOOO much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im just finishing the cleanup job at the old house...then Ill organize the temporary house so that it is functional for the next few months! Meanwhile we will watch anxiously for the new house to be done...and to a time we can actually feel settled...for the first time in 14 years!!! CANT WAIT!!! Thank you again!!!