Birthday Continued (oops)

I knew I had taken more pictures of the kids birthdays... just didn't get them downloaded with the rest. Oops! So this is more for my sake but if you want to see, here are a few more birthday shots.

Morgan used some of her birthday money to buy a Zhu Zhu pet and we also got her one. She was thrilled! The more the better! (Both sleep with her in a little cage on her bed.)

And another Pet Shop bunny for her collection. (I think she will be a vet when she grows up 'cause she LOVES animals, except for small barking dogs.)

Zane picked out the bowling set & I made him wait until his birthday to open it. He still acted so surprised! What a funny kid. Our long kitchen/dining area make the perfect bowling lane.

I just love this one!

One year older and wiser too, Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday {Morgan}

August 22nd was Morgan's birthday. (I think it's funny that she started 2nd grade being only 6 years old. She isn't the youngest in her class though. The shortest but not the youngest.)

My baby girl is 7! That just blows me away! (I really need to teach her how to tie her own shoes.)

Again, we kept the cake simple with a little cake for her and cupcakes. We barely had room for all the candles!

Morgan wanted to open her presents before church but I made her wait. I made her wait until after lunch and after Dad came home from work. It was hard but she made it.!

And then I made her wait while I took a bunch of pictures.

Zane wanted to help her, like she had helped him. She was not thrilled about that. Again, he kindly reminded her that he is 4 now so he is big. She's not buying it. He will always be her baby brother.

The best part of her birthday... talking to Brittany and then to her friends in AF on the phone. She was so thrilled when I handed her the phone and said it was for her. This picture cracks me up 'cause I can just picture her being a teen and chatting on the phone.

How did she grow up so fast! Happy Birthday Morgan!

School Starts August 18th

Welcome to 2nd grade!

We were totally unprepared for school to start this soon! Luckily we have a Wal-Mart near by and were able to get all of the school supplies. Morgan doesn't worry too much about clothes so she was okay to just wear something from her drawer. (And she is okay with shopping online so the new clothes are coming.)

I went into her room to get her up and she says, "I've been wondering when you were going to wake me up." I'm such a slacker! I thought I would let her sleep till 7:00 since I was taking her to school. I'm so glad she was excited to start school after only a month and a half break.

"Can we go now?" She was ready!

Truthfully, I'm glad it was a short break. We didn't do any "school" work this summer and she forgets things so easy. The first week was a struggle but things are starting to come back. As she struggled with her homework one night I told her it was a review of what she learned in first grade and she wasn't even learning anything new yet. She looked at the numbers on her paper and said, "Oh yeah, I already know how to count to 100. Mrs. Glascock taught me that!" Then she quickly finished writing the numbers. Once she knew it was something she had already learned she was ok.

Her biggest fears: Will my teacher be nice and who will be my friend
(Her teacher is nice and she has made lots of friends!)

Her favorite part about 2nd grade: I have my own locker like Brittany did and RECESS, of course.

Happy Birthday {Zane}

Zane's birthday was August 11th.

Zane was a little concerned about how his friends would find his house for the party. We were still in the middle of unpacking and I did not plan on doing a birthday party. (How do you explain that to a soon to be 4 year old?) Our new ward saved the day! The Relief Society had planned a lunch at the park on Zane's birthday. We took cupcakes to share and he thought it was a party for him. Now, when he sees the kids at church he excitedly reminds me that they were at his birthday party.

We started the day with cupcakes! It was Zane's birthday wish.

I kept the cake simple this year and he still loved it.

Morgan was excited too. Being the big sister, she wanted to show him what to do. He very kindly told her he is 4 now so he is big. I had to keep reminding her that he was big enough to take care of himself now.

I shoved a few things into two gift bags and he was in heaven.

I was worried about Zane adjusting to the new home but he loves it here. He has even started sleeping through the night, more than he was before any way. And he is very good at unpacking!

Happy Birthday to my BIG 4 year old!

Going, going gone!

After we officially listed our house, it only took about a week to get it sold. I was secretly hoping it wouldn't sell but since Scott had already accepted the job and was leaving I was VERY thankful that it sold so quick.

Scott headed to Nebraska and I started sorting and packing. It took a yard sale, a couple trips to DI and donations to friends and neighbors but I got things thinned down enough to fit in two horse trailers.

Going...

going...

(The new room was great for packing and stacking boxes.)

GONE!

After a long boring ride across Wyoming, we found Nebraska!

Project Complete

I’ve been overwhelmed just thinking about all the posts I need to do and trying to decide where to start. I’ve decided to pick up where I left off. So, if you are wondering about our life in Nebraska you’re gonna have to wait. My brain needs things in order and I just can’t skip ahead.

We were working on converting a garage into a family room. We barely finished it before we started packing. In fact, the first time we showed our house there was no carpet in the new room.

With the help of a great friend, we finished the sheetrock, texture (with a broom), and paint. I love how it all turned out.

And I love the light fixtures. Scott and I argued in Lowes for an hour before we agreed on these.

Since we needed carpet ASAP, and our room was 13 feet wide, we went with the Berber that was in stock. Love the look of the carpet but not how easy the edges fray. (If we had stayed, I would do something different with the steps into the room.)

We decided to do a natural wood trim around the door and window. I wanted to do a baseboard also but Scott was leaving to start the new job and it was time to start packing so he was done working on it.

Some things I would have done different but overall I was very pleased with how it all turned out. I also learned that remodeling is not something my husband enjoys. After 3 1/2 years the project is done, our marriage has survived, and a sweet young family is enjoying an awesome new family room!

Testing, Testing, Can you hear me now?

Hello from Nebraska!

I have a lot of catchin’ up to do… We have been busy packing, cleaning, moving, unpacking, having birthdays and going to school. I have been taking pictures and planning my posts while I patiently waited to get internet in my home.

Today is the day! So, I am just letting you know we’re back!

Stay tuned for more…