Back to School

Back to School

Olivia was so excited to start kindergarten, no tears on her side I don't know about mom. I can't believe what a big girl she is.

Benjamin likes to be cool and show off the new backpack.

Samantha was both nervous and excited to be back. I think she was getting bored just hanging out with me. She rolled her eyes at me when I asked if I could take this picture.

Our trip out west

Wed. morning we got up bright and early went to the house to pick up Lucy and said good bye to our home of the last four year and hit the road. We were making great time going 6 hours before finally stopping for gas in Junction city Kansas. It was then that we realized our newly replaced serpentine belt had fallen off it's track and we were going now where. After a 4 1/2 hours and way too much time at the local Wal-mart we were back on the road. We finally arrived in Colorado Springs at 1 am tired and grateful to be there.

On Thursday we had to spend the morning waiting on a notary to come to the hotel so we could sign our closing papers. After lunch we went to check out the Beautiful Garden of the Gods. The kids loved being able to climb up and down on the rock formations.

Can anyone find my Grandpa Al in this Picture?

On Friday we drove to Santa Fe, New Mexico. It was about a five hour drive from Colorado Springs. We checked into our hotel and then headed down town to see some of the old buildings and enjoy some great Southwestern Food.

On Saturday morning we headed out to Bandelier National Park to check out the Native American Cliff Dwellings.

In the afternoon we took the kids to a living museum. A 1800's Spanish Ranch.

On Sunday we were up bright and early again to make the final 7 1/2 hour drive in to Phoenix. The kids were so excited to see their new city and new home. We get the keys to the house tomorrow and the truck comes on Tuesday. More pic's to come after things get settled down. All in all it was a great trip and I am glad we did it! Time to get back to work.

Olivia's Birthday

After months of Olivia telling me she wasn't afraid of Butterflies (she is terrified of all insects) we decided to take her back to the Butterfly house. We thought her birthday would be a great opportunity to go so I piled up the van with her and four of her little friends. She had a great time and ended up only being a little afraid. As long as they weren't near her she was okay. Happy 5TH birthday Olivia!

Here is a bit of the kids piano recital last night. It was Samantha's second and Benjamin and Olivia's first time. I couldn't get much of Olivia's because she started playing before I could hit the record button. But, you get the idea. They all did a great job.

Happy Easter

Spring Break.

It was a beautiful Saturday so. Jeremy and I decided to take the kids to the Zoo. The high was 65 and sunny.

It sounded simple enough.

I've need to do this project ever since we moved into the house, but being willing to sacrifice your only tub/shower with three small kids and managing to find the time and the money it never seemed to work out. Now that we are putting our house on the market it had to be done.



It seemed simple enough. but for any of you who have ventured into the world of home remodeling it never is as simple as it seems.

Three days later with a new wall,a new tub toilet, sink, vanity, towel bar, lighting, subfloor, flooring, and a fresh coat of paint. We were finally done!

I give great thanks to Doug (my brother-in-law) and his back up help Mike (a professional plumber) who really did most of the work. Thanks!