Our first overnighters in our new home.

My sister was able to make a stop on her week long visitation to my brother's, parent's, vernon's aunt and his folks as well. They came in Monday night just before the big thunderstorm which eventually took out our power. We grilled out and relaxed :) . We took a trip to Lake Benson Park and enjoyed a picnic after all the playground was explored. Glad we were able to hang out, think about old times and spend time with Ayden and Ashley. Cute kids and good parents, thanks for giving us a piece of your vacation.

Cast Your Vote!

As you can see we have to get a new TV to fit in this hole over the fireplace. We had a family dinner for Matthew's birthday & Carter was our entertainment! Seth has been looking at flatscreens for quite a while- years! We all know how much he loves to research! Now it is time to buy one. He's printed the Consumer Reports- has them memorized, can quote all the stats, knows the measurements, all the details, but when that hole will be filled- well, cast your vote!! How long do you think it will take him to make the purchase? I do love my husband, God put 2 "tightwads" or "penny pinchers" as you all like to call us, together & it works well for our fam, but he has the go ahead to make this purchase, has for a while! We were waiting to move to get a new TV, so now we'll see how long it takes him! Cast your votes as a comment- we may even give a prize to the winner!

***update TV is now here :)

We're Home

I'll let Ashley add more later, but its been 1 week today since we sold our old home.

We're so happy to add little touches to the warmth we already feel here.

Please stop by for a visit :)






Thanks to the Hasicks for this yummy housewarming treat! (Ashley's addition!)

Florida

We decided to take a trip to see Grandma since she wasn't able to come up for the holidays last year due to our wedding and my bro's. We started off at 5am on a 12hr car ride. Ashley was a good co-pilot and helped find mcd's on the handy GPS a time or two.

We ventured to Sanibel Island and ate at Jerry's Resturant a part of the grocery store there. It was a slightly overcast day with some sprinkles so it kept the crowds down that i've been used to and allowed us to drive end to end (Captiva).

We got to meet Grandma's friends and even though 1 didn't remember us it was fun to dine there.

Don't forget to see the Manatee's which made an appearance on the island. We saw two different set and snapped a few pics. I especially like the tag/holding hands moment we captured :)

Florida on picassa

moving day(s) are done

....last to move was the doghouse *thanks Bill :)