Pretters!

Can I just say that my little boy is adorable! I just love him! He is such a happy kid and so easy going. Unlike his sister who hates loud noises and for the longest time I would only vacuum while she was asleep, Preston LOVES the vacuum. My mom bought him his own. It is quieter and the handle folds down to just his size. He helped me clean the basement after we moved out. He got every little speck off the carpet! He sat for probably 20-25 mintues, just vacuuming! I couldn't believe that he was so patient. He also like to "wipe" anything with a wet rag. He is actually a pretty good help. Hoping this lasts! Love my baby boy!

1st day of Pre-school

Hailey started pre-school 2 days a week. We were on a long waiting list to get into a neighbor who has been teaching out of her home for 29 years. She is amazing! It's one of those dream teachers who doesn't teach because she has to, doesn't have kids at home and is so patient and compassionate! Hailey made a school bag her first day at orientation and then insisted on decorating it. She already loves it but is having a hard time keeping her hands to herself. She keeps telling me that Ms.Pam tells her to not touch others. (I am sure she tries to hug all her new little friends and some of them don't like it!) My baby girl is getting so TALL!

new house part II

The outside of the house, in the dark with Dad out front.
Had to have a little fun with the primer before covering the GREEN! (love you too babe!)

Dave and Hailey painting the purple room.

Preston was so proud of himself for climbing up the ladder to get on the roof all by himself while my back was turned! He loves to be with and help Papa.

The practice climb. Shingles are missing and bare roof is exposed, another to-do list item.

Here are some pics of the house. We really should have taken pics before and not just during the process. My "fave" fix-ups would have to be the fist hole in the wall, the master bedroom doors kicked in from the outside, the water softener precariously balanced on a board and tied to the gas line with a phone cord....still working on getting the house all fixed, but since we are moving in tomorrow, it is at least ready to have our stuff there. I have to give props to my carpet cleaner, he is a miracle worker! I can now move in and only have my germs and dirt there! Here's hoping we don't find anything else major that needs to be repaired! We turned on the faucet outside the house, only to have Dave come running out yelling; "Turn it off! It's flooding the living room!" Turns out it wasn't only the living room, but also the storage room downstairs! Ah, the joys of home ownership, it is now my problem!