Grandma's House

I have lost our camera cord in a box somewhere. Still haven't unpacked it. We had a rough week this week, and Aunt Amy and Grandma offered to take all four kiddos for me on Saturday so I could rest. Anyway, looks like they had a blast. Here are some pics Amy took and sent to me...

Our renovations on the house have stopped, as our funding has run out. When I find the cord I'll post pics of what we have done thus far. We we get more money, we'll do more! Can't wait!

I was tagged!

I usually don't have alot of spare time for this stuff, but I can't find the camera cord yet, and I'm in the mood tonight. AND after all, I was tagged. Maybe I'll tag you too!
8 TV shows I watch on occasion:
1. Biggest Loser (ok, actually I watch this one religiously)
2. Extreme Home Makeover (cry every time!)
3. Everybody Loves Raymond (re-runs, of course)
4. The Office (re-runs)
5. King of Queens (re-runs)
6. History Investigators (on Saturdays...yes, I'm a nerd!)
7. Antiques Road Show (ok...this confrims my nerdiness!)
8. Martha Speaks (a PBS cartoon in the mornings...Ezra loves it!)

8 favorite places to eat and drink
1. Mongolian BBQ
2. Texas Roadhouse
3. Arby's
4. Red Robin
5. Gandolfos
6. Chapalas
7. Olive Garden
8. Weinerschnitzel (Did I spell that right? Don't have one here...miss their chili dogs)

8 things I look forward to
1. Saturdays/ any days off
2. My husband coming home from work
3. Ezra's smile first thing in the morning
4. Getting together with friends
5. Checking my craft blogs each day
6. Reading (who has time these days)
7. Backrubs
8. Spending time with my mom away from work

8 things I love about winter
1. Winter clothes (cover much more than summer clothes)
2. First snowfall
3. Christmas
4. Hot cocoa
5. Blankets to curl up in
6. Snuggling
7. This is getting hard!
8. I'm out of ideas

8 things on my wish list
1. To not have to work while I have a little one
2. A finished kitchen
3. To be more athletic and fit
4. To not be afraid to sing solos
5. To be with my hubby forever!
6. To have thicker hair
7. That I played the piano beautifully
8. That I was better organized

8 things I am passionate about (this is a toughy...I feel like I have lost my "passion" lately. Maybe this will help me to rekindle it!)
1. books and reading
2. my religion
3. my family
4. being happy
5. trying to understand others
6. being a good listener
7. being a good mom
8. food

8 things I've learned from the past
1. listening is very important
2. everyone has problems, even though you can't see them
3. It takes two
4. Always follow your instinct...wish I had on several occasions!
5. Communication is crucial to any relationship
6. money and things don't make you happy
7. I am strong and capable, and i should never forget it
8. I need people!

8 things that I want/ need
1. To be happy
2. More sleep
3. A better job/ schedule for Darrell
4. To figure out how to work from home
5. A black gas stove for my kitchen
6. new carpet downstairs, carpet upstairs
7. Ezra to get well and stay well!
8. World Peace (hee hee)

8 people I would like to tag
1. Amy
2. Candice
3. Molly
4. Emily
5. Jill
6. Jill
7. Anna
8. Mindy

Ok People, We're In!

So late Thursday night, with the gracious help of my sister Amy, we packed the last little bit in the van and walked out of our apartment for the very last time! Though we had many fond memories there, and it is the only "home" Ezra really knew, we were sure happy to leave! Our new house is FULL (I really mean full too...how did we get all of this crap...I mean "stuff" into a small apartment anyway?)and a total mess, but it feels like home! Trying to get motivated this morning to start putting stuff away. When there is so much to do, it is so overwhelming! We get our new fridge today too. Can't wait! I know it is so silly, but I have never "picked out" a fridge before. Great fun! (Especially since all of our food is in a cooler on the back porch.)

A HUGE thanks to everyone who helped us this last week: Aunt Amy for babysitting and cleaning, Uncle Drew for patching drywall and painting, Uncle Matt for lots of painting supplies and painting, Grandma Shelley for cleaning and packing the van, Steve and Kevin for helping unload, Grandpa Sorensen for re-keying our locks right away, Grandma Barnes for taking such good care of Ezra, Uncle Clay and Annie for helping to move and painting, and all of the other ward members and friends who helped us move. We are so blessed to have all of you in our lives. We look forward to having you over once our home is all put together!

Wednesday Night

ok...we have finally decided to move most of the BIG stuff Wednesday night. We'll probably start around 5pm. Anyone willing/ able, we would really appreciate help. BIG "thanks" to those who have already helped so far. We owe ya!

-Nici