Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. We went to our friends, the Ropers, parents (also the Ropers) place for Thanksgiving. We love them and am very thankful for them and their family. We have such a great time with all of them. We did have to leave a little early because Mason has a cold and was really fussy. We all have had a nasty cold this past week but Mason and I seem to be the two that are left to get over it.

We are doing better after losing Lemmy (our cat). We still miss him especially when he isn't there to keep my feet warm at night. Ozzy our other cat is still having a hard time. He call or cries for him on a daily basis which makes me sad for him. We are going to get him another "brother" here soon, we just don't know if getting a new cat when we could be moving, is such a good idea. But we are trying to give Ozzy extra attention to help him through.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and that not too many of you are crazy enough to go shopping tomorrow but if you are...stay safe!

Loss

Tonight we had a great loss in our little family. Our cat Lemmy, died unexpectedly. Lemmy was only 5 years old and we are not sure why he died. The only thing we can figure is that he ate something, he was always crewing on things and trying to eat things that would make him sick.

His death was hardest on Ryan and I. Ethan knows that Lemmy died but I don't think he really knows what it means. Holly doesn't know anything has really happened, she is still a little young, but we did sit down with the kids and tried to explain to them that Lemmy had gone to live with Heavenly Father.

Ozzy our other cat has started looking for Lemmy and crying for him. I think it is going to be a long night.

We will miss Lemmy very much as he really was a part of our family.

Half way

We are half way there... our offer, or rather our second counter offer was accepted!! Here is a picture of the deck in the back of the house. Ryan loves this aspect.
Now that we have a house to move to, we just have to sell our condo.

The virtual tour guy came today and took the pictures of our condo for our virtual tour that will be posted on the internet tonight. Between the internet and the advertising that is going out this weekend we hope we will have some interest drummed up.

Now we are just praying everything works out. Keep the faith, right...

New Home??

We think we have found a house we like and at a really great price. It is 3 bedrooms, 2 bath w/2 car garage and a big family room. It has a great big "sunset" deck and a huge back yard. It's a block from the elementary school and it looks like there are lots a kids around for Ethan and Holly the play with. We are going to make the offer today if possible. Ryan is out of town so I hope I can make the offer myself.

Now we just need to sell this place. We had someone look at it yesterday and are just waiting to hear what they thought.

Anyway that is were we are and we are just praying everything works out.

The Big Leap

We took the big leap and signed with a real estate agent yesterday to list our townhouse "For Sale". So if anyone knows someone who whats to buy a two bedroom townhouse in North Ogden UT, let me know.
We are having the same agent help us find a bigger home which it a daunting task, because we need certain things and want a good neighborhood with lots of kids around for Ethan and Holly to play with. I have been looking for homes on the Internet and found a few we want to take a closer look at. I have also been looking at schools too because we don't want to move somewhere only to find out latter that Ethan is stuck going to a crappy school.
Oh, it makes my head hurt to think of everything that goes into selling a house and finding a new one at the same time.
Wish us luck and we will keep everyone posted as to how things are going.

Halloween

I hope everyone had a great Halloween. Ethan and Holly had a blast! The first thing Ethan said when he got up was "Dad - know what today is? It's Halloween and we can get candy".
We went down to Sandy to Ryan's sisters' so that the kids could go trick or treating with "the cousins". Ethan asked every 5 minutes all day long if it "was time to go yet?".
We hit traffic in Salt Lake on the way and I thought he was going to have a melt down, because it was "taking to long". We got there just in time to go out trick or treating, thank goodness because I don't think Ethan could have waited much longer.
Ryan took Ethan, who was the black Spider Man and Holly, who was Elmo out and I stayed at the house with Mason. Since he was to little to eat any candy we thought it was best that Mason sit this year out.
Holly didn't stay out too long because she got tired and was happy with the candy she got. Ethan stayed out with his cousins and was so excited about his "loot" that he had to show me each and every piece of candy he got.
At last it was time to go home and both kids were very upset when Dad put both of their pumpkins with their candy in them, in the trunk. Oh what a sin!!
Ryan and I were hoping that they would have a sugar crash when they got home but it only worked with Holly. Ethan didn't fall asleep until almost 11 pm, because he was so aped up, but he paid for it this morning when it was time for school.
Oh, well live and learn.

Going Crazy

I have had a crazy couple of weeks!! Since Mason's blessing we have been looking into getting into a bigger home. We have applied for a per-approval on a new mortgage so we could have a price range when looking at homes.

What a NIGTHMARE!!! First of all the lady I am working with is not the best TO be working with. She doesn't communicate things that well, she NEVER answers her phone, I always have to leave a message and wait for her to get back to me, plus she doesn't really have any helpful suggestions on the best way to do things. She just tells you what things are needed black and white. I don't know about you but I look to people that are "the experts" to help me through the process, not just give tell me "get me this and well get back to you".

Anyway - we got a call this morning saying the underwriters needed MORE documentation and then we get to wait some more.

I could just pull my hair out!!

The kids and I have also received our flu shots, except Mason because he is too little. Ethan had to watch me get mine first to see how much it hurt. I didn't even flinch so Ethan thought "Okay I can do this" and then he got his, in the arm (his first in the arm). Lets just say there was much weeping and wailing... Holly got hers last and was not very happy either, but I feel better with everyone having flu shoot so that maybe Mason won't get sick. Now I just need to get Ryan to get his...

Mason also had his 2 month check up yesterday. He is now 23 inches tall (61 % for his age), 13 lbs. (81% for his age) and his head is so big that he is in the 96% for his age. He is growing so fast! Mason does have some reflux issues that he has to take some for, but I hope it helps because the poor little kid sounds like he always has something in the back of his throat.

Halloween is tomorrow and Ethan for one is very excited. I will post pictures once we get back from trick or treating.

Happy Haunting!

The Blessing of Mason

We blessed our dear little Mason yesterday. Ryan's family was all able to come, except Liz and her family as they have moved to Colorado. They were missed and we thought of them as were gathered at our house afterward for a luncheon. We also had our good friends Jen and Craig Roper with their twin boys. They are good friends and have been such a support to us over the past, I don't know 5 years. Has it been that long???? Wow - it seem the older I get the faster time seems to pass.

Mason was so cute wearing the outfit that his Daddy was blessed in as well as his big brother. He was so good during his blessing too. He fell asleep just before and slept right through the whole thing not moving once, which was good because his Dad was very nervous. Ryan did a beautiful job and the Lord gave Mason a wonderful blessing. I know I felt the spirit and know that I am very blessed to be this wonderful little boys Mom.