AAAHHHH PROGRESS

Yes, that is our house. For all those who have forgotten what it looked like before...join the club. But these pics are fresh off the camera and prove that there has been activity these past few months. Not only has Hailey turned into a little girl, but our home has doubled in size. We still have some work to do but we should be in within the next few weeks. Hopefully Joe will be down to help out with the floor. Chris is going to paint the interior and Heidi is going to stay out of the way with the kids.

Speaking of the kids, they are doing wonderful. They're finally over that nasty cold/cough that everyone seemed to have. Above are two pics of Hailey that I had to share. One in her valentine's outfit from gram....the other from the other grandma next to one of the oak trees here. Britten's doing terrific. Just a perfect 3 yr old who is interested in everything and soaks it all in. Their capacity to learn, remember and process new information constantly amazes me.
Chris is staying busy with Geopolis Spatial Solutions - if anyone knows of anyone needing some GIS work, shop here first. We're the cheapest firm in town. Heidi starts her new position at work this week. It'll be a challenge but she's really looking forward to it. Jackson hasn't bloated up in a while so we're thrilled about that. Spring is only 22 days away! Can't wait.

Happy February

Just a quick note to say HI to all. We had a very cold January. But survived and have a had a beautiful February so far. The groundhog did not see his shadow so that means the weeds will be growing faster than last year...oh dear. We have a lot to do in our yard. The electrician, plumber and HVAC people were doing their thing at our house last week. Hoping for sheetrock in the next week or so. Still a lot of work but it's moving.
The kids are fighting colds and viruses. Britten had pink eye and an ear infection this week. Poor kid. Hailey has her eternal runny nose. But that's as bad as it got for her so no complaints there. Chris and Heidi are also fighting colds. Heidi was in St Louis a little while back....brrrr...talk about cold. Hailey has used the potty 3 times so far. She's a natural. Maybe she'll be potty trained by 2?? I couldn't find any big-girl undies to fit her at the store though. She's still in 12-18 month clothes. I'm sure we'll figure it out. Go Bears; Happy Valentine's Day; Happy B-day's to Nathan, Chris & Dian.