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Belly up...

...To the bar! We wanted a kitchen bar for our kitchen lifestyle and it seems to be working. Belly up and dig in boys!

Tailgate

Today we trekked out into the cold for our traditional Christmas tree tailgate.  We had donuts and hot chocolate.  There was a horse drawn hay ride and the boys only had one meltdown each.  We came home with a skimpy frasir fur but we love it. Time to decorate!  Tis the season.

Chef Nona

That way?!

Well our little baby ain't so little anymore! Other than doing things he shouldn't be doing he spends a lot of his time following his big brothers or pointing at things he wants to do. This pic he's telling me "hey Dad, lets go that way!" That's my interpretation of it anyway. ;)

Biker boys

The Fabulous Biker Boys inducted their newest member today. He can't pedal yet but it won't be long.

Sold

If you didn't already read my FB page now you know we closed the deal! It feels so darn good! We are moving in slowly and still staying with Dale and Judy. On Saturday we will make the final push and bring our mattresses and clothes and spend our first night here. So many pictures to come soon!

Family fun night

The boys nursery school had a family fun night. A bouncy house, smores, donuts, cider and a blazing campfire! The boys loved it! We loved it too! And we even got a good photo. Rare bonus!!!!

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Downieville

In the foothills of the Sierras is a 15 mile descent referred to as the Downieville downhill. Always an epic trip. This upper photo is day 1 and the lower photo is day 2.

Growing fast

Left to right:
Patrick 5, Alina 5, Chase 1, Evelyn 3 and JT 2.

Good times

Had a super visit with the Barberinis! This picture says a lot. The shed behind us is my new CA living quarters. Love it! Thanks guys!

Alina and Evelyn

Just left the Noyes family in San Rafael CA. Had a great time with everyone! Look how cute my nieces are! Thank you for a great visit!

Philosophy rock

Grass

"And the green grass grew all around and around and the green grass grew all around!"

Car cart

Benny was holding his weekly driver ed class at the local grocery store when he jumped out for a second to get a food sample and Crosby took over. Clean up in aisle 6!!!!

From concept to complete

Our bathroom started out on paper as this interesting design. Now it is complete.

The tunnel

Dad and Amy arrived today. We took them to the house and the boys took Dad thru the tunnel. He did it!

The final grade

The boys look from the kitchen out onto our back yard. Getting ready to make the final grade.

Mud room lockers

Not quite finished yet but this will be our "mud room". I know, I didn't even know what a mud room was until I moved to Michigan. And now that I know what a mud room is, I am not sure it should be white especially considering there are "lockers" in it but it does look awesome.

Bathroom crashers

So our builder wanted to do something "special" with the master bath. It's looking real nice right now. I feel like we are on a tv show like Bathroom crashers!

Lake House 2012 Reunion

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Fireplace is coming along real nice.

Mama and her not-so-baby-anymore Nico

Driver Ed

We headed up north yesterday. Crosby took the wheel.

Get'er duhn

We are so determined to get the job done we put Ben and Nico in the digger.

Brotherhood

Painting

Walking

Crosby took his very first independent steps several times today. He is all wobbly and puts his little arms out like a robot and teeters for about 3-4 steps. YAY CROSBY!!!!
Our little baby is growing up too fast! Hopefully we can catch it on video and will share if we do.

New car!

Carrie found this little gem at a real life rummage sale ($3)!

Garage doors and siding

Each day a little something is happening at the new house. Inside they have finished drywall and the first cost of primer. Next they will do cabinets and trim.

Swim class

Wylie pool. Home of the state champs. Go get em Willard boys!

That's amore!!!

I am going to love this kitchen! Heck, I already do. *Thanks to Benny for snapping this shot of me.

Mini shredders

Drywall

Gotta keep warm

This is blown cellulose insulation. Pretty amazing stuff. I guess its one of the main ingredients of a EnergyStar home.