demolition helpers

Shane and I took the kids out to the house yesterday to get some work done. They had a blast helping throw things into the dump trailer, finding "old" toys as we unpacked some boxes, and climbing all over stuff... We have a lot of work ahead (Shane would laugh at the "we" part :) But, it felt so nice to be out there making it our home. The land is pretty and we have more space - yea! We saw about 8 deer last night, and 4 turkeys this morning. Wyatt did wake up in the night a little confused about where he was, so he ended up in bed with us, which meant less sleep for all - I kept trying to pretend I was asleep while I could feel this little face peeking at me from 2 inches away. Or I would open one eye to see him patting Shane's hair. It was all I could do to not laugh!

showers

The kids have gotton used to showers at Gammy and Papa's while we have been staying here because there really isn't a bathtub. They were a little unsure the first couple of times, but now it doesn't stop the fun of getting clean. Wyatt is loving his birthday gift from Aunt Teppie and Uncle Steve - a bathtime basketball net!

last hours in Hartford house!

I thought this was funny - the kids are at a makeshift table the morning we were moving out. I think they just look at the whole thing as an adventure because they seem amused by my little "make due" solutions! It was kind of sad leaving the first house Shane and I lived in (and raised two babies in!). I really liked our home - it was so nice after we fixed it up and really felt like our comfortable space. But, I am really excited about our new place, too. I hope to put up some pics of Shane's progress soon...

Labor Day at Sun Valley Lake

The kids and I spent the day with my parents and my brother and his wife and their daughter, Raeanna at the lake. This is the only picture I managed to get! It is Wyatt and Grandma supersoaking the girls. He would giggle every time. It was such a nice day - and Andie had a great time swimming with her older cousin. Dad made us yummy burgers and mom tackled the perfect peach cobbler.