Lot 52 -- Concrete Walls Are Poured

Concrete has made this building experience more real. The forms for the walls are up and being filled with concrete. This is the view from the main drive. As you see, we will have a large side yard.

In the next few days we should be pouring the floor. The idea was to start framing as early as next week.

Looking at the front of the house; the basement walls.

Happy Easter

I'm too old for this, but never too old for the candy.

Jarom thinks he's all that.

Tarin thought the church grounds looked a bit different.

Raegan definitely liked the idea of searching for hidden candy. She also loved having a special basket just for the event.

Already for Easter Sunday. Everyone was happy with there new, spring outfits.

Joy School

This is Tarin painting with her Joy School friends.

Tarin's Joy School group. It was my turn to teach, and the subject was mixing colors. At this very moment they were all quiet and busy. I guess painting will always be a favorite. Tarin's friends are Lana (pink headband), Haley (green shirt), McKaylin (pony tail), and Catalina (blue shirt).

Lot 52 Is Ready For Concrete

This is the corner of Knollwood Ct. looking onto the property.

This view is looking down into the basement. The back end will be open for the daylight/walk out basement.

This is looking toward the cul de sac from the back left corner of the house.

Rian Gets a Hair Cut

Rian decided to get her hair cut. She grew it out, but wanted something different. Mom tried to talk her out of it, but Rian insisted.

Wow, long beautiful hair! Mom is jealous.

With the cheesy smile, Rian loves her new hair cut. Mom was so sad watching all of the long, beautiful hair cut and fall to the floor. But not as many knots to comb through or wash in the shower.

Lot 52 Gets a face lift--Dirt

We had 4 dump trucks running for almost 3 days. There is close to 300 loads of dirt dumped to build up the lot. This view will be the front of the house.

This is a shot from the main road, Cresent Dr. The house was suppose to face this direction, but with dirt/water conditions, it is facing the cul de sac, Knoll Wood Ct.

Happy Valentine's Day

It is that lovely time of year when kids get to decorate crazy boxes to receive valentine's and...candy! Rian used an oatmeal box and feathers to express her sassy self. She loves it.

This is big boy Jarom. In his class they made their valentine boxes to resemble themselves. It truly is him...a big heart!

Here are the "sucker" girls. They really like valentine's day! They also got new shirts out of it.

The Scissor Bandit

As you can see, someone decided to experiment with the scissors. Turns out the older brother, Jarom, was the guilty one. He said, "she wanted me to." I couldn't believe it, but I had to make it right, I had to cut it. It's funny how just a few hours before at church, people commented how long her hair was getting. I guess that should have been my clue. Something was coming. There is a before picture and after. Raegan is still her cute self, but without her long hair, she looks so different. I hope it grows back fast.

Big Girl Bed

If you ask Raegan, "what are you?" Usually she will reply, "I'm a big girl." Well, this past weekend, she really feels just that. She now has a twin size bed all to herself. It is kind of funny to see her little body take up only a fraction of the bed.

Lot 52- The Summit

Our lot has been cleared of trees and needs some dirt to be brought in. Hopefully soon we will begin to start the building process.

Fun with Blowdryers

With the cold nights, we like to make sure the kids don't go to bed with wet hair. Often times, the kids decide to take over the blowdryers....here is the evidence:

Christmas 2006

We had a really good Christmas this year, amazing how much work is involved with Christmas when you have four children. The kids enjoyed themselves though, and it was a nice day spent together. Here a few shots from the action:

Here is a picture of the kids taken Christmas Eve wearing their new PJ's. Jarom didn't like the long sleeved shirt that came with his, so he swapped it out for a "cooler" one. Tarin sporting her cheesy smile!!

Thank You Grandpa Palmer for the Awesome Homemade banks!!!! The kids have already started begging us for savings to start their savings and pay their tithing!!!!

Jarom playing with his Santa Gift.

Tarin playing with her new puppy from Grandma Wardwell.

Raegan making her "huggy" face while she plays with her new puppy from Grandma Wardwell. Notice the scab on her upper lip from a losing battle with a Treadmill.

Rian with her gift from Santa.