Basement building continued

Here are the beginnings of the built in

Alex and Jared test out the potty

We have plumbing!

The basement is coming along. We hope to drywall by mid to end of February. I wanted a bone colored toilet (to match the others) Now we can't find a bone colored vanity. Does anyone have any places to look (besides Home Depot and Lowe's)?

Resolutions

I've been struggling with trying to eat better and exercise more ever since I had Jared (which will be 4 years ago in about 8 weeks). I've had lots of opportunities and also lots of excuses. I am motivated now. I am using the Weight Watchers system and joining a gym with a friend for some consistent exercise. My goal is to have my pre-children body back this summer.

I have an apt with the reproductive endocrinologist next Monday. Maybe it will provide me with some answers about my losses in the past year. I feel I need to get healthy before we decide if we will try again.

Hey!

Thanks to everyone for all their prayers and support in this difficult time. I thank God everyday for all He has given me. It is hard for me to understand why these things happen but I know I will one day.

Jared and I spent the morning building train tracks and playing with the Wii fit. Austin came over after preschool. He and Jared are now playing army men. It is good to get back into our routine.

Christmas

Hello! Well, we survived Christmas. We got to see everyone and even talk to Joe from Iraq. The boys got way too much stuff (as usual). Jeff jokes that "Anti Claus" needs to come and take some stuff away. I definitely need to get rid of some toys, but am unsure the best way to go about it. Anyone have ideas on this?

I have my ultrasound on Monday. I hope it will reassure me, but I am so afraid it will be bad news. I need some positive vibes. (So send them my way)

I hope you all have a Happy New Year. 2009 is fast approaching!

Frosty Pop (made by Alex)

Busy (Scout) weekend

Grandma and the grandkids. Happy Birthday!

 
We had a busy weekend. Friday night we had our Tiger Cub Scout Den meeting and hiked to see the Christmas lights at the Rec Plex. The boys were all very excited. The Frosty Pops turned out cute.

I worked Saturday and so did Dad and Jeff. We have 1 wall of the family room framed and the started of another. Jeff is hoping to get the framing done before Dad leaves for FLA after Christmas. We will see how things go...

Saturday afternoon Alex and I delivered our Cub Scout Popcorn in the blustery wind. We about blew away and so did our popcorn. Alex took the initiative and actually spoke to the neighbors. He is growing up so fast!

Sunday we had our Cub Scout Pack Meeting. We were supposed to go carrolling but they decided the weather was too yucky, so we played some games instead. Santa visited and each Scout got a pinewood derby kit. Alex wants his to look like the one on the box, or maybe a Pepsi race car.

Sunday night was our annual Cecil Whittaker's birthday party for Mom. The boys ran around with their cousins and had a lot of fun. Happy Birthday Grandma!

4 walls