We've Been Busy....

Our bathroom remodels are pretty much complete.  Just a few final finishing touches and they will be done.  But, we thought they were done enough to show off some before and after pics.  Adam and friend Rob did the tear out, tiling, and plumbing.  We used Classic Designs out of Jewell for our cabinets and counter tops.  I'm very happy with the way everything has turned out.  Now, what should the next project be....

Master Bath

 Boys' Bath

The longest part of the year...

I always feel like January and February are the longest months of the year every year.  It's cold and miserable outside and you are just coming down off the hustle and bustle of the holidays. So, this year we decided to have lots of play dates and get together with friends to make it through January.  And, it worked; January flew by!  February we've spent remodeling 2 bathrooms (master bath, and boys' bath).  Luckily, we have 4 bathrooms in our house, so we could still have 2 working bathrooms through this project.  We are nearing the end and will post some before and after pictures when we are finished.  Now we are just looking forward to March, which means my birthday and spring...just a few more weeks!!

 New Backpacks, which have been great on multiple Menards trips!

 Yummies!

 They love dancing in their underwear!

 An evening with James and Claire.

 Josie helping me watch the boys during a bathroom construction day.

 More underwear dancers!

 Of course, time with Lily.

 Aidan dressed up as the lion from Wizard of Oz.

ISU Wrestling Meet

 Outdoor Time on a 40 degree day!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Hope you are staying warm and dry this evening.  The boys LOVE playing in the snow.  They bundled up and helped Adam scoop the driveway tonight after work.  Hope everyone has a safe drive into work tomorrow!

Christmas 2010

We spread out our Christmas' this year.  Mindy's family was in November in Marcus.  Adam's family was December 18 in Chicago, and we spent Christmas Day at our house with whoever was in the area and could make it.  We had a very nice time getting to see everyone and spending time together.

So, how did it all go?  Well, Christmas 2010 was a fun one.  The boys understood the whole Santa thing this year.  We had the "Elf on the Shelf" at our house for the month of December watching over them and reporting back to Santa every night.  The only thing the boys asked for from Santa was The Wizard of Oz.  Strange for 3 year olds, but they are in love with the movie.  In fact, they are currently watching it for the 5th time since Santa brought it a mere 24 hours ago.  Santa also created a yellow brick road for them leading to the Christmas tree.  They were pretty awe struck by it all.  Hope your family had a fun Christmas season.  Here's some pics from ours....we hope you enjoy!

 Anxiously awaiting the gift opening.

 Cheese!

 Chicago Rash's

 Nana and Papa with the grandkids

 Photo shoot with Daddy

 Ready to play in the fresh snow

 Round 2...had to find new clothes cause everything was wet from round 1

 Brothers!

 Adam got a shot of Aidan in mid air. He was so excited for his gifts he couldn't quit jumping.

 Santa left a yellow brick road to the Christmas tree

 Ethan was a little nervous to get off the step onto the road.

 The Emerald City!

Merry Christmas!