Skipping Church

This morning as we were walking out the door Jason called to tell me to stay home with the kids because the snow was making the roads slick pretty fast. The kids were already dressed warm so we decided to stay in the porch and play in the snow for a few minutes. Isaac was a good big brother and taught Kadyn about eating the snow. It is so exciting to see them start to enjoy being around one another, even though it only last for brief moments before someone is screaming!

Christams Traditions 2009

Finished gingerbread structure (it's too bad to call a house!)

Working in the gingerbread

Christmas PJ's

This year Jason and I decided we were going to start some family traditions (the conversation was on Christmas Eve so not too much prep time). We decided on making a gingerbread house, but as you can see we needed a little more prep to make it work, it was pretty bad. We also took a picture of the kids in front of the tree in their matching Christmas PJ's, but Isaac's pants were wet in the washer so that didn't go too well either! We rented a Christmas movie and ate popcorn while watching it. That was pretty good, Kadyn actually sat through most of it...it was Santa Buddies (don't waste your money, it's not work the dollar at redbox!), but since it had puppies in it she liked it. We learned that we need to talk about this earlier next year! It was actually the best Christmas we've had so far, it was very relaxing and low key. I am looking forward to next year being a little more organized.

Before and Afterish

Kitchen/Dining Room After

Before

Hallway after

Before

While we still have tons to do before things will be completely done, but we have come a long way. The major part that has changed is the kitchen. We removed a wall and made the kitchen bigger and added several more cabinets. We have one wall painted but can't decide on the other color, so any suggestions would be appreciated! The hallway just looks so much better painted to I had to include that.

Christmas Tree Decorating

Kadyn helping with the lights and showing us her smile

Family Fun

We actually put the tree up earlier this year (last year I think it was a few days before Christmas!) and the kids got to help. It was fun, but I had to put aside my OCD tendencies and let all the distribution of ornaments not be perfect!

Thanksgiving Pie Lover

All of us love a little pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, but Kadyn went to town! She wouldn't pick it but instead didn't waste any time and just ate it straight off the table! She also really loved the whipped cream (which must be made from scratch!) We had a good Thanksgiving with my parents in town and missed the Magers' side of the family!

Growing Up

Isaac has recently been obsessed with growing up. He has been questioning when he will be a dad, who his wife will be, and what his kids names will be. He has also reminded us multiple times that when he gets a job he's going to buy a jeep and a tape measure. We have been patient with him, explaining how his name will still be Isaac when he's a dad (he thought that it would change to Jason) and how God already has his wife picked out for him and that he just needs to be patient and prayerful about who she is. Last night when he was getting tucked into bed I noticed that his little chin was quivering and his eyes were tearing up. I asked him what was wrong as this wasn't his usual fit throwing cry, but a sensitive, sincere one. He responded that he didn't want to have a wife and be a daddy if that meant that he couldn't still live at home with mommy and daddy! Talk about taking away every frustration experienced throughout the day, my little boy melted my heart and I was reminded how precious, sensitive, and perfect God made him.

Smushed Finger

I love going to the gym, being sweaty, and then not feeling guilty about what I eat (which happens to be a root beer float at this very minute made with some great ice cream we got at walgreens that tastes pretty close to homemade ice cream)sorry, I get really excited about good food, or any food...anyway, but the whole house rehab thing has really put a damper in my workout time. Since two good friends and I were planning on running a 5K this fall we actually worked really hard this summer, but then one of us moved to stinky ohio and then I fell off the wagon, which incidentally coincided with most of my close returning to that dreaded painted on look! So, good intentions in hand, Kadyn and I headed to the gym after dropping Isaac off at school on Monday morning. Since we had not been there before I went to the desk to find out if I needed to change any info in the system since I am now going to a new location and Kadyn is gazing outside at the balloons that are tied out front. As I turn around to make sure she isn't running around I see a guy open the door and then hear Kadyn screaming! She has her poor little finger smushed in the hinge of this HUGE glass door. I immediately open the door and get her finger out! The desk chick was really nice and got us an ice pack and thankfully the gym is only a few minutes from home so we headed home. Kadyn cried off and on for probably an hour and then I laid her down for her nap. When she got up we utilized our good friend Jon, who happens to be a pediatrician, for a consult and decided to take her into the ER b/c her fingernail had popped out from under her cuticle. It is really great having connections and we were in and out in less than an hour! They decided not to do anything b/c the edges of her fingernail weren't damaged so now we just wait for it to grow out! Now we will see how she does when we return to the gym, hopefully next time will be less eventful!