Weirdo...

"I not need to sweep in my bed. I need to sweep on the floor". Everynight, for the past few weeks, Wes has added a new step into his night-night routine. What will he think of next? Why does this provide him comfort?? We just laugh and think he's weird. Whatever works, right??

Air and Space Museum

A few weekends ago we went with our good friends, the Huzzards to the Air and Space Museum. It really was designed well and all--- probably and Air Force guy's dream day of looking at planes.

The boys had so much fun, even though John wanted to read everything and Wes just wanted to look!!

Wes is all about space-shuttles now!

Jacob signed airplane for the first hour!!! Precious!

The proud owner of a new space shuttle and Planets and Stars glow in the dark stickers for his ceiling! Our little guy had lots of fun and a great nap!

Hailey and Wes

Tabu...the color of our kitchen!

More snow came to our area, so we decided to paint the kitchen. It is now a sage gree. I had a tough time getting shots with good lighting, but here are a few...

The Making of Our Cornice--We did it!!!

Mom came to visit after Christmas and we put her right to work...kind of! We had a wonderful, relaxing visit...until Deb and family came (totally kidding!!!). Ha, ha, I crack myself up. Anyway, after months of thinking about window treatments, fabrics, and colors, we decided to make our own cornice and save hundreds of $$$$$! John and mom were instrumental in getting this project completed in ONE day! We couldn't believe we finished it. I tried to help, but with 2 little ones, I often tended to them! We are so proud of this project and in the next post below, you can see the painted room....now on to furniture!!! And lots more painting!

Painting and snow...

This weekend has brought a record breaking snowfall/storm to the area. The snow is beautiful and plentiful...over 20 inches so far! More pics to come...

The snowy weekend provided a much needed opportunity (in my mind) to begin painting our new home! After trying a few samples, we went with my mother's original recommendation, Vanilla Brandy.

Clearly a before shot...

and after.....ta da!!! Just waiting for Wes to start painting on the walls. He loved to hold the brush with me and paint, although he really just wanted to do it himself!

And she's off!!!!

Hailey loves to push this toy around the basement. When she started this at 8 months, I quickly decided to let it be a special activity...as in, I don't encourage mobilization at this age!!

Dive Day!

Our first dive was a sunken ship...The Carthaginian, which was about 100 feet underwater.

This was one of my favorite views. Loved floating on my back and looking up...

yikes...see the shark??

I lost track of the number of sea turtles we met!

Hi DAD!!! Thanks for a wonderful day! And thanks to Mom for watching the kiddos!

Hailey in Maui

Yummy!!

Princess Hailey has gone to sleep!

With one of her godmothers, Auntie Katie, who she got to meet for the first time!

This is sweet. It is next to impossible to get a perfect shot of them!

Our sweet baby girl...turned 8 months the week we returned:)

Wesley in Maui

Wes' first visit to Maui, age 6 months!!

Second visit to Maui...age 2 1/2

Wesley loved walking on the beach and digging with his shovel. The water knocked him over a few times...and then he was quite afraid and wanted distance between him and the water!

Aunt Kristi, Wes and his Sting-ray from the Aquarium

Watching the sharks with Grandpa at the Aquarium in Maui...he is very interested in marine life, especially sharks.

Loving a ride in the hammock!

Watching fishies with daddy!

Family Shots from Maui