Rondalay Rick Strikes

While Jeana has been away Rondalay plays... and his posts have rubbed off on the boys. I clicked on one of the links and Ethan, Alex, and Drew's ears perked up and they listened and danced to it over, and over, and over. Just click on the link below and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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Update

Lots has been going on at the office. They finished the stucco out front and made some progress on the roof. All of the flooring except the carpet has been put down. The finish carpenters come in tomorrow. This is the exciting part for me. So much to do in so little time!! I'll be glad when I can breathe a sigh of relief when this is all done....

A Trip Down Memory Lane

I've been thinking about how grown up all the boys have become and started going through pictures. Wow has time gone by quickly! They are such wonderful boys!! Here's a trip down memory lane...

Then... Drew 1 week old


Now... Independent Preschooler


Then... Peyton 4 days old


Now... Tiny Tornado

A Trip Down Memory Lane Part 2

Then... Ethan 1 week old. Now... Awesome 2nd Grader


Then... Alex 3 weeks old.Now... Groovy Kindergartener.

Growing Up Too Fast

Okay, I know I've been posting a lot about Peyton lately, but he just seems to be turning into such a little boy. Today he was walking around with the phone saying, "Hi!" Yes, that's right! He was saying hi as plain as can be. Then he was driving cars around just like his big brother Drew. He was just a baby yesterday!

The Count Down Begins

The office is really making progress. The texture is done on the drywall. It looks awesome!! The tile just got put down in the patient restroom, sterilization room, and mini lab. Everything is really coming together! Monday or Tuesday the finish carpenter starts working and the wood floor will be put down. It's really getting close now...

B is for Bear

Drew absolutely loves preschool! He is so excited when he wakes up in the morning that he wears his backpack around until it's time to go. He even packs a snack in his backpack for the ride home. He never wants to leave when you come to pick him up. In fact, many times Drew tells me to go home; it's not time for me to come yet!

The Tiny Tornado

Now that Peyton is officially on the go he has figured out that he can get into everything. He is having a blast. He just moves from one thing to the next and I cannot keep up with him. Peyton played hard this afternoon and has been asleep for over 3 hours. He is such a cutie!

Peyton the walker!

Peyton is walking everywhere now! He is such a cute walker! Last week he just started walking and hasn't stopped :). He can follow his brothers wherever they go. He is thrilled with this new found skill!

Yeah, dry wall!

The office is really taking shape now. They finished hanging the dry wall yesterday. Starting Tuesday they'll start taping and mudding. Then Thursday will be the 2nd tape and mud. The following Monday they'll start texturing. It's really cool to actual see the lay out of the office. I am really happy with how it's turning out just a little anxious for everything to get done.

Drew's First Day of Preschool

Drew's first day of preschool was on Friday. He was so excited to go to school like his "boys." His teacher's name is Miss Denise and he calls her "the one with the black shirt and she's a girl." He had a great first day. When I came to pick him up he was playing on the playground and informed me that he couldn't come home. He loves preschool.

Alex's First Day of Kindergarten

This morning Alex started Kindergarten. He was so excited!! Alex was thrilled because he got to walk to school with Ethan and his friends. We all walked to school together, although Ethan made Aaron and I keep our distance when he went to pick up his friends :). Alex wasn't nervous at all. It's kind of strange to just have Drew and Peyton home. On Friday, it will just be Peyton as Drew starts preschool. The boys are growing up. I can't wait to hear how Alex's first day went!

Soccer Season

Both Ethan and Alex had their opening soccer games of the season today. Alex told us this morning that he was going to score a goal in his first game. He did his hair "soccer style" which was supposed to help him run fast and score goals. Alex sprinted down the field and saved a goal for his team. Just like he said, he also scored a goal. It was an awesome goal too!!! A strong powerful kick right through the defenders. Ethan played awesome! This is his first season with goalies and throwing the ball in from the sidelines. He ran the field well and had the most powerful kick on his team! We're excited for a new season!

Inspection Tomorrow

They're done with the framing, electrical, plumbing, and heat/air!! Tomorrow is the four way inspection at 8:30 am. If all goes well and everything passes, insulation will start in the afternoon. I'm getting very excited.

Ethan's first day of school

Ethan started second grade today. He had a great day! He set his alarm clock for 6:30 am and when I went downstairs at 6:45 to check on him he was already showered and dressed. He likes his new teacher, but can't believe that he's already back in school. He is on the early track, 8:00-2:15, and loves it because he gets home early. We all really missed him today.

My baby model

Peyton got his 1 year pictures taken and once again Skye did an outstanding job! Isn't he just the cutest!!! I can't believe he's 14 months old tomorrow. He's growing up so fast. He's walking between things now, saying a few words, and turning into one of "the boys!"

It's been a long time...

Okay, it's been a very long time since I posted. These pictures should have been posted two weeks ago. It has been fun to watch the office take shape. The framing actually makes it look like a real office. The boys love going to check out "mom's office." They can't wait until it's opened and they can come visit anytime they want. What cute boys I have!!

The Big Move

Well, the boys are definitely growing up. This past week we cleaned out the toy room and Ethan and Alex moved downstairs. The basement isn't finished yet, but they don't seem to mind. In fact, their room turned out cute. Aaron installed blinds and a closet organizer. Drew now has his own "car, plane, and choo choo train" room upstairs. All the boys love it. They play in their rooms, clean up their toys, and keep their rooms clean. We should have done this a long time ago :).