We are now wondering why we choose to move back to the Midwest... We have got a total of 10 to 12 inches of snow in the past 3 days and for the past two weeks the high hasn't touched the 30s. We are now happy home owners with a fixed dishwasher, a painted kitchen, and a painted office (well almost had some problems with pink paint). Yes we tried to paint Jon's office in red and white (Wisconsin colors) and well the paint was pink!
Anyway, sorry we haven't posted. Ever since our wonderful Christmas in January things have got pretty crazy around here. Jon has been up north the past few weeks and lucked out this week with the snow otherwise he would be down in Louisville, KY. Hayden has been the non-stop chatter box like usual (check out the side bar for funny Hayden talk) and is loving the new house. When Jon shovels the snow Hayden plays in it... he actually lays down and does snow angels and slides down the hill on his butt (I have a video but need to find my camera cord). Well, once I find the camera cord I will post old videos and pictures. I have a lot to post so hopefully it will be soon. Hope everyone has a great week!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Lot about Nothing
Well, sorry it has been a while since we have posted. There have been some family things going on and the move has left us limited time.
We have officially moved into the new house. It is a lot bigger than I remembered, and even with most of our furniture in, there is still TONS of room for Hayden to run around. We have already painted the downstairs bathroom and 2 other walls. That only leaves us about 9 other rooms to paint. *sigh* Good thing Amanda likes painting. Hayden is more than willing to help out as well. Problem is that he will paint just about anything in sight. If he gets paint on himself, he will look at you and say "owwwie". He learned that from his mother.
The new job is keeping me busy. This entire week is already planned out for me. I am in Louisville today, tomorrow and Wednesday...then to Fort Wayne and Muncie the rest of the week. For now, Amanda and Hayden stayed back; next trip they will be with me.
That's all the time I have for now...more to come later...especially when we get our Internet hooked up...waiting on the homeowners group...hope everyone has enjoyed the beginning of 2010!!!
We have officially moved into the new house. It is a lot bigger than I remembered, and even with most of our furniture in, there is still TONS of room for Hayden to run around. We have already painted the downstairs bathroom and 2 other walls. That only leaves us about 9 other rooms to paint. *sigh* Good thing Amanda likes painting. Hayden is more than willing to help out as well. Problem is that he will paint just about anything in sight. If he gets paint on himself, he will look at you and say "owwwie". He learned that from his mother.
The new job is keeping me busy. This entire week is already planned out for me. I am in Louisville today, tomorrow and Wednesday...then to Fort Wayne and Muncie the rest of the week. For now, Amanda and Hayden stayed back; next trip they will be with me.
That's all the time I have for now...more to come later...especially when we get our Internet hooked up...waiting on the homeowners group...hope everyone has enjoyed the beginning of 2010!!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Correction...
I (Amanda) did not break the dishwasher. I ran it 2 times before and it did just fine. The third time I didn't do anything different and it just would not drain. So a correction to Jon's last post. I did not break the dishwasher.
Monday, January 4, 2010
"Hayden's House"
Hope everyone had a happy holiday! As expected, we were extremely busy. Some good things, some not so. But hey, that is the way life goes. Roll with the punches, take a couple extra low blows every once in a while, and move on.
We have officially moved all of our belongings into the new house. Amanda already broke the dishwasher; pops and I already broke in the Weber; and Hayden has already grown accustomed to calling it "Hayden's house". From what we can tell, he thinks mommy and daddy's house is the apartment in Washington. In his mind, Grandpa Jack lives in "Hayden's house" too. Maybe I won't pay the electric bill next month at "Hayden's house". I'm sure after a day of not being able to watch Barney I will be able to move in too. Amanda is on her own for moving in.
I cannot even begin to describe the joy it brings to us to see Hayden in the house. He is so happy. Happy enough to even run up to his room, shut the door and play with all of his toys. If you walk past his room when the door is open, he will shut it in your face when he notices. Sort of a nice "get out my room, dad!" He also figured out how to lock the bedroom door...even better that if he held the button down, you couldn't unlock it with the key. Amanda said she could hear a giggle as she tried to open it. I love it. Most of the light switches are within is reach (that means Grandma Cheryl will be able to reach them too) so when I came downstairs Saturday morning, every light was on. Energy company will love him!
More to come later, out of time for today. Just wanted to get something up in 2010! Happy New Year everyone!!!
We have officially moved all of our belongings into the new house. Amanda already broke the dishwasher; pops and I already broke in the Weber; and Hayden has already grown accustomed to calling it "Hayden's house". From what we can tell, he thinks mommy and daddy's house is the apartment in Washington. In his mind, Grandpa Jack lives in "Hayden's house" too. Maybe I won't pay the electric bill next month at "Hayden's house". I'm sure after a day of not being able to watch Barney I will be able to move in too. Amanda is on her own for moving in.
I cannot even begin to describe the joy it brings to us to see Hayden in the house. He is so happy. Happy enough to even run up to his room, shut the door and play with all of his toys. If you walk past his room when the door is open, he will shut it in your face when he notices. Sort of a nice "get out my room, dad!" He also figured out how to lock the bedroom door...even better that if he held the button down, you couldn't unlock it with the key. Amanda said she could hear a giggle as she tried to open it. I love it. Most of the light switches are within is reach (that means Grandma Cheryl will be able to reach them too) so when I came downstairs Saturday morning, every light was on. Energy company will love him!
More to come later, out of time for today. Just wanted to get something up in 2010! Happy New Year everyone!!!
Friday, December 18, 2009
The New 2 year-old
Hayden is such and big boy now. He is two!!!! I can't believe our baby is growing up so fast. His speech is expanding and he is getting a little smarter about how he gets away with things. You will be pleased to know I finally updated pictures! There are now 39 new pictures available on flickr and one new video of Hayden dancing on the youtube video bar.
Hayden had 3 great birthday parties. Jon and I are thinking the kid is going to think every day of December and now January is either his birthday or Christmas. Lets just say he is getting really good at opening presents. His favorite gifts were the school bus tent from Auntie Lisa, his trucks and tractors big and small from Nana and Papa and Allison, and his Cars tricycle from Joe, Sueann, and the girls. When he is not playing in his tent with his toys he is riding his bike all over the apartment. We are finally ready for a house.
I haven't found my address book yet. I am hoping it is not packed away, so we can get out Christmas cards with our new address on them. If I don't, expect a Christmas card to come after Christmas. Well I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. Miss and love you all!
Also much thanks to everyone for the wonderful gifts for Hayden's birthday!
Hayden had 3 great birthday parties. Jon and I are thinking the kid is going to think every day of December and now January is either his birthday or Christmas. Lets just say he is getting really good at opening presents. His favorite gifts were the school bus tent from Auntie Lisa, his trucks and tractors big and small from Nana and Papa and Allison, and his Cars tricycle from Joe, Sueann, and the girls. When he is not playing in his tent with his toys he is riding his bike all over the apartment. We are finally ready for a house.
I haven't found my address book yet. I am hoping it is not packed away, so we can get out Christmas cards with our new address on them. If I don't, expect a Christmas card to come after Christmas. Well I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. Miss and love you all!
Also much thanks to everyone for the wonderful gifts for Hayden's birthday!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
"Santa is coming"
Since we are moving our Christmas we haven't been emphasizing Santa for the sake of Hayden, but Hayden is really into Santa right now. He loves the Christmas movies and reindeer and Santa. Today he kept saying "Santa comin" and "ere reindeer," so Santa is coming and where are the reindeer. Every time we see a Santa decorations he gets very excited. I just hope we can make it through traveling on Christmas day and Santa can find us wherever we are. As of now Hayden and I (Amanda) are still flying out Christmas day while Jon drives later. The date is yet to be determined, but we are hopeful he will start the drive the day after Christmas. We are so excited about being in our new home soon.
P.s. I didn't get a chance to get invitations out for Hayden's birthday, since I have been so busy with finals for school, but his birthday party is Sunday at 2:00 at Chuck E Cheese. I know no one can probably make it, since I think the Christmas party is going on at the same time, but maybe we can coordinate a phone call. Hope everyone has a good weekend!
P.s. I didn't get a chance to get invitations out for Hayden's birthday, since I have been so busy with finals for school, but his birthday party is Sunday at 2:00 at Chuck E Cheese. I know no one can probably make it, since I think the Christmas party is going on at the same time, but maybe we can coordinate a phone call. Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Happy Holidays
Well, things have been moving very fast.
The movers are scheduled to pack up the apartment on the 21st and load everything on the 22nd. Then they start the drive to Indy and we should have everything on by the 31st of December (holidays make it longer). Feels weird to know that everything will be moved in less than 2 weeks, even more strange to not box anything up.
We are scheduled to close on the house on the 23rd. So, fingers crossed, everything keeps moving smoothly for that to happen. I still don't know when my last day will be, but I do know my start date in Indiana is the 4th of January.
After weeks of discussion, we decided to fly Hayden and Amanda to Milwaukee on Christmas Day. The more I thought of driving 47 hours in a car with someone that cannot sit still for 2 minutes made my hair start falling out...add to that a 2 year old that talks non-stop and it would be a very "fun" drive. (Just kidding, Amanda =] )
It looks like "Papa" will be flying out to make the drive with me. Looking forward to spending time with him. It has been 3+ years since I first moved away, we have lots to catch up on. It will be a long drive, but a stop in Vegas makes it do-able.
As for the little man, he loved St. Nick. He woke us up and wanted cereal, when he saw the stockings by the fireplace...all you heard was "ooooooo" "oooooo". He did have a hard time understanding that all 3 stockings were not for him...Amanda was about to fight him for the chocolate covered cherries St. Nick left for her.
We will try to update a little more often until we move, but with everything that is going on, please forgive us if we don't get a chance to.
(Also, since out holidays are all screwed up with the move, we have decided to move our Christmas to the 24th of January. This way we at least get to enjoy the day and decorate a little. Hayden is young enough that it won't make a difference to him, so we figured, why not? If you would like to join us, let me know via e-mail. We will be treating the 23rd as Christmas Eve and Amanda will be making her traditional dinner.)
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!
The movers are scheduled to pack up the apartment on the 21st and load everything on the 22nd. Then they start the drive to Indy and we should have everything on by the 31st of December (holidays make it longer). Feels weird to know that everything will be moved in less than 2 weeks, even more strange to not box anything up.
We are scheduled to close on the house on the 23rd. So, fingers crossed, everything keeps moving smoothly for that to happen. I still don't know when my last day will be, but I do know my start date in Indiana is the 4th of January.
After weeks of discussion, we decided to fly Hayden and Amanda to Milwaukee on Christmas Day. The more I thought of driving 47 hours in a car with someone that cannot sit still for 2 minutes made my hair start falling out...add to that a 2 year old that talks non-stop and it would be a very "fun" drive. (Just kidding, Amanda =] )
It looks like "Papa" will be flying out to make the drive with me. Looking forward to spending time with him. It has been 3+ years since I first moved away, we have lots to catch up on. It will be a long drive, but a stop in Vegas makes it do-able.
As for the little man, he loved St. Nick. He woke us up and wanted cereal, when he saw the stockings by the fireplace...all you heard was "ooooooo" "oooooo". He did have a hard time understanding that all 3 stockings were not for him...Amanda was about to fight him for the chocolate covered cherries St. Nick left for her.
We will try to update a little more often until we move, but with everything that is going on, please forgive us if we don't get a chance to.
(Also, since out holidays are all screwed up with the move, we have decided to move our Christmas to the 24th of January. This way we at least get to enjoy the day and decorate a little. Hayden is young enough that it won't make a difference to him, so we figured, why not? If you would like to join us, let me know via e-mail. We will be treating the 23rd as Christmas Eve and Amanda will be making her traditional dinner.)
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!
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