BIG NEWS

We just bought a house!

We closed yesterday, we'll get the keys either today or tomorrow, and then the real work begins.

And yes, I'm still pregnant. Just wait, I'll go past my due date this time! HA!

Happy Mothers Day

This post is especially for our mothers, "Gramma" and "Great Gramma". We love you and we're thinking of you on this special day.

What? Lego's aren't involved in everything YOUR family does??

Help

OK, So I need some help with interior design. I have had a lot of great ideas, but to make all the decisions at once is a little daunting. We are repainting the entire house. There are so many nicks and dings in the walls, not to mention a really poor paint job all over the house. So I need suggestions on paint colors for the house. We love bright and colorful, but not too LOUD. I'm afraid that bright and colorful might clash with the neutral floors and cabinets and countertops throughout. PLEASE leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments. Look at all the photos I posted here.

Here is the fabric that I want to do bedding for the girls room in. It's not a exact color-match of the actual fabric, but you get the idea:

And here are some photos of color schemes that I love. The basic idea is bright and cheerful, but still sophisticated, I don't need my living area to look like a playroom.

The House: Before

So, we're in the process of buying a house. My grandparents requested pictures, so these are the "before" photos. We'll post "after" photos some time next month after it gets a SERIOUS cleaning, and a whole new paint job, and probably after we move in. Just ignore all just junk that the previous owners left. Nothing says "I care" like junk everywhere, wall paint on the ceilings and outlet covers, and nicks in the walls. :) There is also red nail polish in a few places on the carpet. I wish I felt comfortable with replacing the carpet, but I figure WHY? I have two very effective carpet-destroyers in my house, soon to be 2, I'll replace it after they get a little more responsible (is it possible that could be 18 years from now once they're not living with us, and we're not even living in this house?)

Enjoy,

And this last one was taken by my brother in law on sunday when they came over to celebrate my birthday. Oh come on! Don't pretend that you don't change into PJ pants right after church! This is the only pregnant photo I've taken this time around. Enjoy!

Fun with my silly children

Leah's hair has become a bit unruley (I definately don't know how to spell that word). I decided I'd try my hand at DOING her hair, something I've never done, beyond sticking a clip in the front. It was adorable, but, of course, only lasted for a minute or so before she wanted whatever it was in her hair OUT. I've tried a few times since then, still... she averages about 30 seconds before she pulls those pig tails right out.

Her favorite spot for hanging out is the potato head basket. She dumps out the toys, collects all of her stuffed animals and blankets, and piles everything in. I'm surprised she can fit, but she just hangs out, snug as a bug.

And, of course, dress-up has begun. Leah found some bright blue flip flops with secquins (size 7, she wears a 3), and puts them on and walks around the house. She flaunts her feet at anyone who will pay attention.

And the hats, of course. Greg has a few from dance costumes, and his cowboy hat, which he used to wear almost everywhere he went, he hasn't donned it in a few years, I'm surprised. But the kids love them.

This was play-time one afternoon. Leah was trying to get her blankets and things out of her bed, Jeremiah climbed up and was a good big brother and helped her.

Everything, clothes from the dresser drawers, blankets, pillows, toys, stuffed animals. It was heavenly chaos for these two.

Bubble baths have become a new favorite in our house. Forgive the mac n' cheese all over leah's face. Jeremiah was scooping up bubbles and decorating Leah with them. They both thought it was pretty funny.

About a week ago we got to go ice skating with 1800-contacts. Greg held Leah for a few turns around the rink, and Jeremiah really had a great time with his little walker and helmet. At least I wasn't ever affraid of him getting really hurt. I just watched, for obvious reasons, and I couldn't stop laughing at Jerem's wobbly little noodle-legs and watching Jeremiah and Hannah try and help each other up when they fell down. In the end, it was so sad to leave. I think we might go again sometime.

Sorry this post is boring, just trying to play photo catch up.

As for family updates, there aren't any. Still here, still the same. Easter was great. Instead of easter candy, our family woke up to a new family game, Hungry Hungry Hippos, some new water-color paints, and a great breakfast full of all sorts of fresh fruit and homemade cinnamon rolls. We spent the day thoroughly enjoying General Conference, and we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Hirschi's house for Easter dinner with the whole family. It was great fun. Hopefully we'll have better updates for you later this week. I go in for another Dr's appt tomorrow, so we'll see how things are going. My midwife will test me for FFN, which will hopefully be negative again. I'll keep you posted.

Visit from the grandparents, and Grandma's camera

March brought a visit from my parents, and my mothers photography skills. I think its awesome that she has picked up a hobby that is so beneficial to me :)

Man, they're cute.

Thanks Mom and Dad!!