The Dish on the Cooks

Piano recital

2011-05-11T13:59:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Kaleb and Riley's first piano recital. They are progressing wonderfully in their piano. So proud.

Easter

2011-05-11T13:41:00.000-07:00

OK so I know this post is a little late but I'm trying to do some catch up. This Easter was in my opinion one of the best we've had. We took a little bit more time remembering the meaning this year and I think it really sank in with the kids.

Principle's award and battle of the books.

2011-05-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

I am so proud of Kaleb and Riley they are such good kids. Riley and kaleb both got a principle award this year at school. This year kaleb decided to participate in the battle of the book's and his team came in third and did a wonderful job. I love my children.

BASEBALL!

2011-05-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

I love baseball season the fresh cut grass the warmish weather and the kids having lost of fun. Here are some pictures of Kaleb's baseball tournament in Yakima and Riley's first coach pitch game.

Morgans 2!

2011-05-03T20:57:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to my Morgey. We are so blessed to have you in our lives Morgan. You bring so much joy into our family.

Hair cuts and locks of love

2010-11-24T19:35:00.000-08:00

Before

After

This morning I went to brush Bella's hair and she was crying even before I touched it so I decided that she was going to get her first ever hair cut today. She was not happy so the crying started again until we told her about locks of love and she really liked the idea that her hair could be used to give someone else a chance to have hair. We went to the kids cuts by our house and when the lady showed us how short it was going to be I got knots in my stomach but we picked a style and went through with it. Riley being the good big sister that she is told Izzy that if she got her hair cut Riley would cut her hair too. I am so proud of Bella and the good thing that she did today.

Happy 4th Belly!

2010-11-21T13:15:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday Izabella you bring so much joy into our lives.We are so very grateful for you and your wonderful smile. Mommy and daddy love you!

First Day Of School !

2010-09-16T20:44:00.000-07:00

I know I know it has been FOREVER since I have posted something. It's not that I haven't had anything to post lets face it I'm just being Lazy. So the kids started school last week (i know I'm way behind)and they are loving it Kaleb is now in the fourth grade (wow I'm getting old!), Riley stated first grade (yes all day!) , and my sweet little Izabella is doing preschool two days a week. So far none of them have come home complaining so that a plus. Hopefully it stays like that for the rest of the year.

Week 7

2010-05-05T19:53:00.000-07:00

I got this idea form a blog that I found called inspired crafts so if you want instructions there is a link on my blog. I really like how these turned out except for the S. I wish I would have thought to use a darker background paper because you can't see it that well.

Week 6

2010-05-05T19:51:00.000-07:00

Andrews birthday card.

Week 5

2010-05-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

I made this cake for Kaleb's baseball theme birthday party.

I can't belive shes 1!

2010-05-03T20:31:00.000-07:00

From this.

To this.

Time sure flys. It seems like only yesterday that I was trying to push the little sucker out. She has gotten so big I cant believe it. Happy 1st birthday Morgan I love you with all my heart.

Week 4

2010-04-30T08:43:00.000-07:00

I bought these raw blocks back when we lived in Arizona and always had planed to do this to them but just never had the time. I finally made time and I really liked how they turned out.

Week 3

2010-04-29T21:05:00.000-07:00

Yes I know i am sooo far behind been really busy but here it is. I did these four busy books for the kids to use in church.

Week 2

2010-03-07T14:10:00.001-08:00

Week #1

2010-03-02T19:57:00.000-08:00

So we have started our challenge again. I'm only like 7 weeks behind but hopefully I can catch up. I like this lay out but I feel like something is missing. Anyone have any suggestions?

Today is suppposed to be Riley's first day of school.

2009-09-10T10:15:00.001-07:00

So at about 7 pm last night I (Haley) was in the kitchen cleaning and the kids were in the living room playing karate and Riley asked Kaleb to teach her some tricks and all of the sudden I hear the loudest scream I have ever heard Riley do. Kaleb had jumped up to do a trick and landed on Riley's right leg. We took Riley to the E.R. and she has a broken tibia. The whole time the only thing Riley was worried about was her first day of school it was so sad to see her when we told her she wasn't going to be able to go. Today we are taking her to a orthopedic doctor and she will get a cast on.

Kaleb's first day as a third grader.

2009-09-10T10:08:00.000-07:00

Kaleb had his first day of school on tuesday. Here are a few pictures.

4 Months old!

2009-09-07T14:22:00.000-07:00

Time sure fly's when you have kids. I cant believe that my baby is already 4 months old. Here is a little up date on Morgan. I just took her to the doctor on the 4th and she is 16 lbs and 26.5 inches long I think we are going to have a tall girl on our hands. She is already rolling over and babbles like crazy.

Living Room Camping.

2009-09-07T14:15:00.000-07:00

For Labor day weekend we were supposed to go camping with our neighbors but it didn't happen because it rained the whole weekend. So the kids were bummed so Kaleb went to spend the night at papas house on Friday and the girls, daddy, and myself went living room camping. (who doesn't love sleeping on the hard ground to make you kids happy)

Rain Gutter Regatta.

2009-09-07T14:04:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday Kaleb had his cub scouts and they did their rain gutter regatta. Kaleb and Kyle had a lot of fun getting his boat together. Kaleb loved racing his boat.He didn't place but he had tons of fun.

A Picnic at Mt. Rainer

2009-08-03T14:07:00.000-07:00

Kyle came home from work the other day and we all wanted to get out of the house so he came up with the idea of taking dinner up to Mt. Rainer. It was so nice to get some fresh air and this was the kiddos first time up there. We had so much fun thanks daddy.

My Mother Is Going To Kill Me !

2009-06-25T19:11:00.000-07:00

I thought that this was sooooooo funny I just had to put it on the blog. I love you mommy. My sister decided to put this spider man cape on my mom and I took a picture. A word of advice don't wake up spider man when she is sleeping.

I Lost My First Tooth !

2009-06-25T19:06:00.000-07:00

Riley lost her first tooth last Thursday she was super excited. She has a cute little lisp now. I can't believe she is old enough to lose teeth.

Morgan Update

2009-06-02T15:50:00.000-07:00

I took Morgan in for her one month checkup and big girl likes to eat. She was 11 pounds and 22 1/2 inches long. She is in the 95% for weight and 90% for height. She has gained 3 pounds and 2 1/4 inches since she was born.

Thank Goodness for Sprinklers!

2009-06-02T15:43:00.000-07:00

It has been really hot out this past week and the kids have been bugging me to let them run through the sprinkler. Everyone wanted to get wet except for Bella.

Week # 15 Mothers Day Card

2009-05-17T19:32:00.000-07:00

I didn't get these out in time for mothers day so hopefully I will get them out next year.

Week # 14 Baby Blessing

2009-05-12T20:33:00.001-07:00

Week # 13 Family traditions

2009-05-12T20:28:00.000-07:00

Baby Morgan!

2009-05-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's taken me a while to get these pictures on the blog but here they are.

Baby News.

2009-05-01T17:47:00.000-07:00

So just a little update. I went to the doctors on Thursday and the doctor said that if I don't have the baby by Saturday that she will induce me on Sunday.Let's all cross our fingers that it will all work out.

Family Ties

2009-04-18T01:21:00.000-07:00

This was Kaleb's first attempt at learning how to tie his own tie. I love these moments when I get to see Kyle pass things like this down to our son.

Week # 12 Birthday

2009-04-18T01:11:00.001-07:00

Week #11 Day Trip

2009-04-18T01:09:00.001-07:00

MY Little Boy Turned 8

2009-04-18T00:43:00.000-07:00

Kaleb turned 8 on the 15th and that made me sad because my little boy is growing up and that also means I am getting older. I guess the only good thing about it is that Kyle will always be older than me (love you honey). I am so proud of the wonderful example Kaleb is growing up to be. He is such a great big brother and will do anything for his sisters. I am also proud of him because he will be baptized this June and

Easter

2009-04-18T00:32:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful Easter this year here are some pics of what we did.

Cub Scouts!

2009-04-18T00:21:00.000-07:00

Kaleb got to start cub scouts in the beginning of April and is loving every minuet of it. He was awarded his bobcat at his first pack meeting (way to go!). He is enjoying scouts so far and will be going to boy scout summer camp this July. He can't wait.

Gymnastics

2009-04-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

Riley had her first gymnastics class yesterday she had so much fun with it. Here are some photos from class.

Family Pictures

2009-04-02T12:20:00.000-07:00

These are our new family pictures. Everyone in the family can look forward to receiving at least one of these pictures. Before you make fun of my beard I want everyone to know that we were just walking in the mall and decided to get pictures. I tried to find somewhere that sold shaving cream and a razor and was not successful. I didn't want to have a beard but the wife talked me into it. Hope you all like them, but if you don't then who cares about what you think!

Proud Parents

2009-03-25T16:00:00.000-07:00

For the most part our children always make us proud. But this last week reminded me of how smart and talented my children are to me. Last Thursday Riley was so excited because she learned how to tie her shoes. She was going around showing everyone what she can do. It only took her about four times to get the hang of it. Smart girl. Kaleb received an award from his teacher in a school Assembly last week for academic achievement we were so proud of him he is doing so well in his school work . I just went to a parent teacher conference and his teacher said he was reading at a fourth grade reading level.

Week #10 Thanksgiving

2009-03-20T23:37:00.000-07:00

I made it just in the nick of time. Here is my L.O. for this week.

My New Hair Do!!

2009-03-16T18:49:00.000-07:00

I took Riley to get her hair cut on the 11th and to my surprise she wasn't kicking and screaming(she doesn't like getting her hair cut). I was kind of hesitant because her hair was so long and beautiful but I was sick of her crying every time I brushed it because it was tangled. She ended up not picking a style like I wanted her to (oh well). She just wanted it cut to her shoulders which is fine with me. She looks a lot more grown up with this cut. She's getting way to big.

First Day of School Week # 9

2009-03-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

This weeks challenge was first day of school so I decided to do Kaleb's first day of preschool. Megs can't wait to see what the theme is for next week.

My First Hair Cut Week # 8

2009-03-07T14:30:00.000-08:00

I know usually the after picture should look better than the before but not in this case. This was Riley's first hair cut and her brother decided to do it (lucky us). Let's just say that in the end she ended up with Minnie bangs and a mullet(I was not happy).

Week #7

2009-02-27T22:56:00.000-08:00

First Ever Sewing Project

2009-02-23T15:10:00.000-08:00

Ever since I found out I was preggers with baby # 4 I have wanted one of those cool nursing covers. So the other day I went online and started looking I found out that they cost anywhere between $35-$45. So i kept searching and found a web site for a free pattern to make your own. My step mom Linda had just given me her old sewing machine so I thought what the heck I've never sewn anything in my life why not try it. Here is the finished project. For my first time ever sewing something I think I did pretty darn good.

Week # 6

2009-02-20T13:27:00.000-08:00

Here is my Christmas LO I know its simple but I like it. Can't wait to see what we are doing for next week.

Riley's Birthday Party!

2009-02-16T21:34:00.000-08:00

We had Riley's birthday party on Saturday the 14th and she had a lot of fun. She of course picked Hannah Montana. Thank you to everyone who came or sent birthday wishes. Here are a few of the pic's from the party.

Week # 5

2009-02-14T19:17:00.000-08:00

I know I know I'm a day late . I think this weeks challenge will be Christmas.

I Can't Belive She's Five

2009-02-12T18:58:00.000-08:00

My little sweet Riley beans turned 5 today. It seems like only yesterday day that I squeezed that little DIVA out. I love her dearly and there will never be another one like her. She is sassy, independent, and very loving. I LOVE YOU Riley and I wouldn't trade you for anything. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Week # 4

2009-02-08T17:47:00.000-08:00

So I know that this was supposed to be in on Friday but better late than never.

Week #3

2009-01-28T12:27:00.000-08:00

Here is my fourth of July LO.

Mariner Fan Fest

2009-01-27T20:24:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday Kaleb, Nate (Kaleb's Freind), Papa, Riley, and I(Kyle) went to Mariner Fan Fest at Safeco Feild. I didn't know what to expect, but it turned out to be really fun. It was set up where you could go down into left feild and catch a fly ball, or go into center feild and try to hit a ball off a tee for a home run! A couple of other events they had were throwing a pitch in the bullpen to an actual catcher, run the bases, and play catch in right feild. They also opened up the dugout and clubhouse later on in the day but we left because it was too cold. Kaleb, Nate, and Riley had fun and did mostly everything we could get in before we were all to cold to do any more. It was fun, and yes I did hit a home run or two or three. It is too bad that my son was in awe that he didn't push the button to take the picture! He is grounded! We all had a great time and hope to make it a tradition to go every year!

Week #2

2009-01-22T21:24:00.000-08:00

I'm not really happy with how this weeks layout turned out but oh well. Next week's theme will be 4th of July. Have fun.

Handy Family.

2009-01-22T21:18:00.000-08:00

Kaleb got this bookshelf for his room the other night. All the kids were so excited to help kyle with it. They did such a great job.

Weekly Challenge #1

2009-01-15T19:54:00.000-08:00

My sister and one of our friends are doing a challenge for new years. The challenge is that every week by Friday they have to make a two page scrap booking spread. There is a new theme every week. This week was class Reunion. I didn't have a reunion so I finally started my wedding album. I think after eight years it's time to start. Anyways if anyone is interested is joining feel free. It's a great way catch up on your scrap booking.Just leave me a comment if you want to and I can tell you what this coming week's theme is.

1ST Day Of Preschool!

2009-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:00

Today was Riley's first day of preschool. She has been looking forward to this for a long time. I cant believe how grown up she is . She's loving every minuet of it and couldn't wait to tell me every thing that happened today in class.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-04T21:35:00.000-08:00

We went up to my dads house for new year's and had lots of fun playing games, eating way to much junk food, and setting off fireworks. Bella didn't care to much for the fireworks. Thanks for all the fun dad.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-28T14:48:00.000-08:00

I don't think she was awake! We actually had to wake up all the kids in order to stay on time for our day. Once Bella opened up her first present all you heard was "I wanna open another one!".

Riley got her ultimate gift from Papa! It was a white Nintendo DS! She was so excited she ran over to Papa and grabbed him around the neck! I thought for a minute that she was going to squeeze his head off! She was very happy!

Kaleb wasn't sure what to expect from Grammie Karens when he opened his presents. He received a Discovery Channel Globe that lights up at night and shows all the stars as well. It is really cool!

Now Haley got exactly what she wanted! Rachel Ray's brand of pots and pans! When she opened the present I think she was so excited she pee'd in her pants a little bit! No really she did! She actually laid them all out on the floor later that night and took pictures of each one! She is crazy!

Cook Plumbings First Van

2008-12-28T14:40:00.000-08:00

I know its not the best looking van, but its my first van. It runs well and it has low miles. Its a 1993 Aerostar Cargo Van that has 86,000 miles. Its clean on the inside and has some minor dents and scratches on the outside. It will work well for what I need to do.

Boy or Girl?

2008-12-21T11:59:00.000-08:00

We found out last Wednesday that we will be adding another beautiful little GIRL to our growing family. Please forward all my in coming mail to the loony bin (just kidding). I think kyle is still trying to get used to the idea that we wont be having a boy but he will get over it.

First Snow!

2008-12-14T08:43:00.000-08:00

We received our first snow last night in our new home! Chewy also got to experience it for the first time. He was running around like a crazy dog then hit a patch of ice on the sidewalk and flew into the street! He is crazy but I got him to settle down for his picture! The funny thing is that this is barely an inch and church was cancelled! Woohoo! I mean I am very dissapointed.

F. H. E.

2008-12-02T10:01:00.000-08:00

Yesterday for family home evening we went to pick out our tree and then had dinner and came home to decorate it. Kyle put on the lights which he loves to do ;) and then the kids got to put on the ornaments. They loved dancing around to the Christmas music and being crazy. We get the kids a new ornament every Christmas and it brings back memories every time we put them on the tree.

Moms Thanksgiving and Crafts!

2008-11-30T20:00:00.000-08:00

Saturday was my mom's thanksgiving we had it at our house this year and we had a lot of fun. Mom came up with some really cute crafts just like she does every year. Thanks for all your hard work mom love you.

Thanksgiving and Turkey Bowl

2008-11-30T19:49:00.000-08:00

Here are just a few pictures from our thanksgiving and annual turkey bowl.We had so much fun this year playing and eating yummy turkey.

POO POO IN THE POTTY!!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-26T15:38:00.000-08:00

Last night Bella and I were down stairs playing and she starting going poo in her diaper (I know you all want to hear this story)so I asked her if she wanted to go in the potty. So I put her on the potty and she went. YES!!! She was so proud of herself as was I. She started singing poo poo in the potty it was so cute.

Bellas Birthday Party!

2008-11-26T15:28:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday we had a birthday party for Bella. She had lots of fun opening presents and hitting the pinata. Thank you to everyone for coming and for the birthday wishes.

My Baby Is 2 Today!

2008-11-21T09:34:00.000-08:00

November 21, 2006

Yout first bithday

November 21, 2008

It seems like only yesterday that the doctor put you in my arms. You were the cutest thing I ever did see. I cant believe that you are already 2 years old. Always keep that big beautiful smile on your face . We love you Izabella Joy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO KALEB!!!

2008-11-18T13:13:00.000-08:00

Kaleb had his first game of this season last saturday. He did such a great job on rebounding and defence. Keep up the good work Kaleb.

Big Girl Bed!!!

2008-11-07T22:41:00.000-08:00

Papa and Gramme bought Bella her big girl bed the other day and she LOVES it. Thank you guys maybe this will help her stay in her own bed at night instead of coming into mommy and daddy's bed.

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

The kids had so much fun this year. We went and got their costumes a couple of weeks ago and it took forever to pick them out (of course). We ended up with Iron Man, Gabriella form high school musical, and Handy Manny from the Disney channel. Isabella first had a cute little witch costume but it was all over when she saw handy Manny. It was sad for me but she ended up being the cutest handy Manny.

Yummy Cookies!

2008-10-27T20:43:00.000-07:00

This Sunday was the kids primary program and the kids did so great Riley had a singing part she did great. Grammie and papa came to see it and afterward we had lunch at our house and grammie brought stuff to frost Halloween cookies We had so much fun .

My Teeth are so Bright I Gotta Wear Shades.

2008-10-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

Bella came down the stairs like this and I just thought it was too cute. Who doesn't brush their teeth in their sunglasses.

Sun Screen Anyone?

2008-10-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

Last week I sent Bella upstairs to change her shirt and she was gone for a long time. Every now and then she will fall asleep on the floor sometimes so I thought nothing of it. But boy was I wrong. I went upstairs to check on her and she thought she was so cool putting on sun screen. Luckily I caught her before it got on the carpet.

Traditions

2008-10-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

Every year we get together at my mom's and carve pumpkins it's a tradition. I look forward to every year and the kids also have lots of fun doing it. Thanks for keeping it going mom. Love ya.

My Dream Vacuum

2008-10-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

I have been asking my husband for a Dyson forever it is my dream vacuum (i know it sounds silly). So my husband surprised me the other day and brought a Dyson home for me (What a Stud). I love it it picks up everything. I don't know how I ever lived without it. THANK YOU HONEY I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Do The Puyallup!

2008-10-07T16:45:00.000-07:00

JJ and Jayden

Jocey and Bella

Riley and Nicholas

Hammer Fight

Getting Squished on the Scrambler

Bella Didn't Like The Train

Riding the Wild Cat

Waiting in Line

We have so much fun when we get to go to the fair.I have been going since I was little its great to get to share the same experience with my husband and children.Kaleb and Riley got to go on some big rides this year for the first time and loved it. Here are a few of the pictures that we took of the fun.

Say No To Markers!

2008-09-16T13:40:00.000-07:00

Izabella came down the stairs yesterday morning from playing upstairs and this is what she looked like(arggggggggg). I really don't like markers. I don't know how she finds them I try to hide them from her. She thought she was so funny(NOT). I was afraid to go see how it looked upstairs so I had Riley go look for me because if anyone knows Riley they know that she likes to get people in trouble if they are supposed to be. So she came back and said that she hadn't marked on anything. She was WRONG. I went upstairs to the girls room and this is what I found. NOT A HAPPY MOMMY!There was more on the wall but I had already washed it off be for taking the picture

Seeing Spots!

2008-09-16T13:33:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to do this to the girls room since we have moved into the house but I haven't had the time or money to do it. Finally Kyle bought these from Lowe's and I put them up. I think that they are adorable. The girls LOVE them to.

2nd Grade, Time Fly's

2008-09-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

This is Kaleb's first day of school I know I'm a little late but at least I'm putting it on now. This will be Kaleb's first year riding the bus and I was very nervous for him but he has been asking for a couple of years ever since he has started school so I gave in.

Bella Your Not a Puppy.

2008-09-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

Ever since we got the dog Bella will not stop putting on his harness. We keep telling her no but every time we turn around there she is with it on. Do you think she likes attention?

Our New Puppy!

2008-09-02T12:45:00.000-07:00

This is our new puppy Chewy. He is a male black lab. I know we said we wouldn't get a dog until we had a fence but he was to cute to resist.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

2008-08-29T21:47:00.000-07:00

I don't know why Bella always falls a sleep at the table but it sure is fun to take pictures of it. In this pic she was eating a ice cream bar at the table by herself and all of the sudden it was quiet so my sisters and I went to see what was going on and this is what we found. It was so hilarious. Bella was laying back a sleep with the half eaten ice cream bar laying on her chest.

Going for the Gold

2008-08-24T21:02:00.001-07:00

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Nice Socks!

2008-08-11T15:08:00.000-07:00

This post is mostly for my sister Megan (inside joke). I came out of our house to discover my husband mowing the lawn in is black socks. I just had to take a picture he obviously looks happy that I'm taking it but oh well. Love you honey.

Grandma Cook

2008-08-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

We went and visited Grandma Cook on Monday and she is doing ok. She is very skinny, but still gets around ok. She said that for the time that she was in the nursing home her legs cramped up on her and it took her a while to be able to walk on her own again. She kept repeating questions to us over and over again, but seemed to recall the past well. We visited for about an hour. Shanes oldest daughter is supposed to be cleaning her room and making her bed, but according to Grandma that never happens. The only reason I say that is the nursing home was going to send a helper over a few times a week, and they told her no because she was going to help. Its unfortunate for Grandma that she is constantly told that people are going to help her and then they forget after a while. Hopefully someone will help her before she injures herself again. It was nice to see her.

Gimmie Chocolate!

2008-08-05T10:10:00.000-07:00

So we found out on Sunday what happens when we put chocolate pudding and Bella alone together at the table.

YELLOWSTONE

2008-08-05T09:13:00.000-07:00

About two weeks ago some of my family went to Yellowstone. I had never been there before so I didn't know what to expect. IT was so amazingly beautiful. We saw so many neat things. I think old faithful had to be my favorite. The kids enjoyed all the animals that we saw. We saw a baby black bear,a wolf jump up and try to eat a bird flying, a lot of buffalo,a bald eagle, pelicans,elk,and,deer. It was really neat to be that close to something so beautiful that God has created for us. So except for my brother in law getting sick and my nephew having to get stitches in his forehead it was a great trip.

ITS OFFICIAL!

2008-07-18T19:06:00.000-07:00

Two cheese heads signing the document to put the house into our names!

The final look of our home. The back still needs top soil and sod, but hopefully I can get that put in soon!

We finally own our very own house! We signed our final loan documents today! We also did a final walk through today to check for anything out of order. Everything looks great, the superintendent hates Haley but thats ok! We are excited to move in although it will be delayed a bit until Haley and the kids get back from Yellowstone. While they are gone I will be puting in the correct appliances, painting (maybe), and installing ceiling fans in seven different rooms! It sounds like it would suck but I am excited to finally do something nice for my own house.

HAIR CUT!

2008-07-11T14:03:00.001-07:00

I got my hair cut about a week and a half ago. I decided it was time for a change and maybe it would help Bella from not pulling it as much as she does. I'm still getting used to it but it's starting to grow on me.

Rock On!

2008-07-10T20:58:00.000-07:00

The rock is on and the inside is clean! They have almost finished everything inside except for touch up work. The outside still needs the sod and top soil. We move in on the 22nd of July! A week from tuesday! I can't beleive its not butter! It is looking great and we are so excited! Once we move in we expect everyone to come and visit!

Strawberries and Jam

2008-07-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

We had such a busy day today we went to a U-Pick Farm down in Fife to pick strawberries. We had a lot of fun. Kaleb and Riley loved picking them and Bella just wanted to eat them. After we were done Aime and I made freezer jam with our strawberries. Yummy!

Water Park

2008-07-09T09:45:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun yesterday. Aime invited us to go to the water park down in Auburn. Riley had fun getting wet but Bella didn't like it I think the water was to cold for her. I love it when we have play group like this because it keeps me and my kids from going CRAZY doing nothing at home. Thanks for inviting me Aime.

WATER FIGHT !

2008-07-08T10:10:00.001-07:00

4TH OF JULY!!!!!!!

2008-07-07T08:36:00.000-07:00

On the fourth we went and played football up at the school with some of our family and it was loads of fun but I'm still sooo soar from it. Later that night we went up to my grandmas house for a pot luck and fireworks (tradition). We love going up there and seeing family that we haven't seen in a long time and catching up on what's new in their lives.

Plumbers Done!

2008-07-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

Pedestal in Powder Bath!

Double Shower Heads in Master Bath! (For individual use only!)

Kids Bathroom Complete!

My Favorite Sink in the Whole World!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TEA PARTY.

2008-07-03T17:09:00.000-07:00

Riley got a brand new tea set at the DI yesterday never been used. She really wanted to have a tea party so my sister was over and we had one she gave everyone parts too. She was Bell, my sister Aimie was Mrs. Potts, Kaleb was Chip, and I was guess who? yeah that's right the Beast. It was a lot of fun and Riley makes great tea.

FUN AT THE MALL!

2008-07-03T16:55:00.000-07:00

Aime and I took our kids to the commons the other day to play on the play toys they have there and they had a lot of fun. Mostly they just ran around it and Kaleb and Ashton wrestled a lot. After that we headed over to the DI to see what fun stuff they had and the kids went crazy when they saw the toy section. All in all we had a lot of fun thanks Aime for hanging out.

What I have to pay for it?

2008-07-01T16:04:00.000-07:00

Kids Bathroom

Kitchen finally put together with the island and the wood installed.

The house is looking more complete than last time. I am trimming the house on Thursday and I am excited. They said our estimated closing date is the 22July08. Whether that stays true is yet to be seen. There is always a chance that it could be changed, such as me complaining about the trim/mill work color. Yes the one I so homosexualy ranted on about last week. It has been bothering me ever since. The plumbing is going to look sweet! The outside still needs the stone and yard but this is a better picture than the last one. I will put some pictures of the plumbing on here this weekend. I am at the point where the payment starts to hit you a little, and it is not good! Hopefully we can adjust fast!

What do you think?

2008-06-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

The countertops in the kitchen are complete! I think that they look great! The colors will look awesome with all the appliances and fixtures we are putting in the kitchen. I am not very happen with the trim colors, but Haley says it looks good. I think that they don't mesh with the wood that is being put in, but she is the woman! I sounded really gay a minute ago! I was hoping that the trim and door color would be a little darker, but we are stuck with our decision!