Family Dance

Last night was the annual family dance! It was also the first time I have been out (other than doctors appts). It was so fun...and an even bigger crowd than last year! All the kids had so much fun dancing the night away. The chicken dance, macarena, ymca and cha cha were the favorites this year. Like last year, I didnt get the greatest pictures it is a hard environment to capture on film. It was so fun to see family and friends and catch up! I had to drag the girls off the dance floor when it was time to go. I even broke out for one dance....maybe a little much coming off bedrest...but oh well! It was a fun time for everyone and we look forward to it again next year!

First SKI DAY of the Season!!!

Mike took the girls skiing today to try out all their new gear!! The girls had a great time and remembered all the ski rules from last year! They were off and skiing in no time and all had a great time!!

A GREAT Day!!!!

Sorry for the bad picture..there were a few workers at the house today! Hurray! Mike went over to the post office this morning to pick up our awaited letter! Our walkthru is set for the 22nd and our possession date is JANUARY 29th!! We are so excited!!!! Paige, Kristin and Emily came closest with their guesses! However we may have to change to the 28th as Mike is in the OR on the 29, 30 and 31st....so we are hoping for some flexibility. I popped to the house today and the tilers are almost done and have done a great job and the hardwood was just being installed. Im shocked now at how fast things can actually move. We are used to quite a snails pace...but it is so fun to see the house come together! And we cant wait to move in and get settled....hopefully before baby comes!

Then I went to have an ultrasound and doctor appointment and came out jumping for joy. The doctor has taken me off bedrest as my placenta is now 'low lying' rather than a previa!! So Im supposed to still 'take it easy' but my risk for bleeding has significantly decreased! However, baby is laying transverse...like Paige was...and I may have to have another version at 37 weeks if he doesnt flip. But the goal is to now have a vaginal delivery in the OR...and avoid a CSection. So this was all great news...and Im hugely relieved. I now need to build back up my strength slowly each day and get ready for a baptism, a move and a new baby (in that order!!)

WE HAVE A DATE!!!!!

The first action on our lot...Nov 2006
Not the most recent photo of the outside..but the most recent I have taken.

We signed papers on our house in Sept of 2006, we first saw action on the lot in Nov 2006 and FINALLY...we can see an end!!! We have been waiting for an 'Official Date' from our home builder..they have to send it registered mail for some reason. Well the registered letter has arrived! In fact it arrived on the 24th..but the postman did not ring the doorbell for a signature! Turkey! I was here!!! The only bummer is...is that I dont think the post office is open today either....so we cant pick up our letter! Ugh...we are dying to know what our date is! Im going to take a guess of Jan 31st. Any other guesses before I post the date????

Our votes are in....Stephanie is voting with January 18, Paige tried January 32..but then changed to January 28 when I told her there wasnt 32 days in January, Emily says January 30, and I went with the 31st...Mike being the 'optimist' went with Feb 15th!! LOL We will find out tomorrow!! FINALLY!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!! We hope everyone had a very special day. We want to THANK everyone who made our day extra special! We missed being with family desperately this year...and we received so much from so many...we feel truly blessed! The girls were so fun this year...we sent last minute emails to Santa to put in our wish lists. Luckily Santa can pull through at the last minute...thanks to those elves! After a fun Christmas Eve filled with goodies and laughter (thanks to Home Alone) the girls settled quickly anticipating Santas arrival. They were not disappointed and were so glad that Santa could squeeze down the mini chimney to deliver the presents. Luckily he brought the flying Lightening McQueen for Paige. She has played with it all day and flies a barbie around on it. Santa was also able to bring the WII gaming system and a game for everyone! Another favorite!! Mike was thrilled to get us all skiis! We are so excited to bypass the rental line this year....and look forward to many fun ski days...ok...well Ill have to wait on that one. Mike also wins most creative gift award...he painstakingly hunted down our wedding photographer and had a portrait blown up for me! Im so thrilled! The girls hardly recognized me and decided that picture was taken a LONG time ago!! Auntie Wendy gave the girls barbies which they have SO enjoyed...as their collection has been packed away. She also gave us a collage of pictures which are so cute and we cant wait to hang! Nonna & Poppa spoiled us as always....and Grandma worked so hard to finish a most precious gift (which will remain secret...for now)! We were spoiled with many treats and fun gifts from friends! We hope friends and family every where have had a fun and memorable day!! We missed you all and are thinking of you!! Merry Christmas!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE!!!

Happy Birthday COUSIN KATIE!!!! Katie....is turning 14 today!!!! We can hardly believe it! We just LOVE Katie....we miss her terribly when she is not here and look so forward to our next visit with her! She has all these younger cousins so organized and does kids camps and activities with them whenever we are together. Their favorite game to play with Katie....is BEARS! They have been playing it for years and Katie is so sweet to continue playing with them! The last time we were together...they played Harry Potter which was very entertaining to watch as they all dressed for the Hogwarts Ball. Katie you are a doll...and we wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

We've been ELFED!!!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1258102894

The girls just love these things and will watch over and over. So I found an Elf one that I thought they would enjoy! Yes....I know...I have a little too much time on my hands. But Im running out of things to do on this couch!!!!!! Enjoy...this will be the only dancing I do this holiday season!!