House Pics

I've been promising house pics for a while now and I've finally gotten around to posting them.

The living room isn't totally finished yet. The last major project we have will be taking down the drop ceiling. I still need to get a coffee table, the gold chairs will eventually be recovered in leather, and fireplace insert will be sprayed black

The dining room is essentially finished. Chris will add some molding to the at the top of the walls. You can see that the knotty pine and green carpet are no more. Pics of that room will have to wait until the crown molding is finished and I get my "new" furniture.
I would love any decor ideas you may have to improve the spaces.

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Chris hit the big 3-5!! I tease him that he is offically middle-aged. We celebrated with family and friends and had two desserts--apple crisp and peach kuchen.

Merry Christmas!

waiting at the top of the stairs until given the go-ahead to go down to open presents

patiently posing for a pic before opening Santa's bounty



they wanted to put on their new pj's from G-ma and G-pa Fortney (I should mention that Garren was less than thrilled with the orange Santa put in his stocking. I think his exact words were, "What the heck did he put this in here for?!")

We had a wonderful Christmas at my parents' house with Kelley and her family and Craig and his family! Chris outdid himself with thoughtful presents, Garren finally got his Wii, and Calvin played with his safety scissors first (go figure).

Sour Candy

I couldn't resist capturing Calvin eating his first warhead candy. (his attitude shines through as well)

Pics by Daddy

I should've taken advice from Chris a long time ago on how to make the boys smile for pics. He captured these amazing smiles with a little potty humor.

Church Pictures

I needed to take some pictures of the kids at church (for the stake) and I thought their expressions matched their personalities perfectly--Garren with his energy and enthusiasm and Calvin with his ornery grin.

Cuddle Bug

C-Boy manipulating Daddy so he can stay up just a little longer

Happy Birthday, C-Boy!

I had so much fun planning Calvin's Halloween Birthday Party! I can't believe that he is three!

Back row: Don, Chris, Me, Amanda, Brenda, Kayla, Josh

Front row: Calvin, Garren, Colby, Hayden

This was how Josh and Kayla announced to everyone that they are expecting.


I'm no "Cindy," but I really enjoyed making this ghost cake.



Almond bark covered raisins

mini-cheese balls (by Amanda)

pizza pockets (by Brenda)

Moving?

We've found the house we want! 3+ acres, 3400 sq ft, close to town. Sure, some updating and cosmetic work needs done but it has good bones. It's everything we've ever wanted (minus an attic, plus an attached 2-car garage). Now we are working on getting our house sold. Wish us luck!

Pre-School

Garren was so excited to start pre-school! The first day was hard for me but Garren

wasn't the least bit nervous (especially since Hayden is in the same class). Those are his teachers Mrs. Renee and Mrs. Chrissy.