Tuesday, January 19, 2010Wow, it has been a long time since I have posted. Where to even start. We had a wonderful Christmas even though the decorations at our house were very limited. Our house was in complete chaos with remodeling so we didn't have a big tree, lights, candles in the windows or a real wreath. My mom put up a few decorations for us and Mike hung a few lights in our basement. However, the kids were full of Christmas joy. We watched many Christmas movies and sang many songs. We loved looking at cards and riding around seeing the lights. Eli just about went hoarse a on a couple of trips through the neighborhood just loving all of the lights. We decided to go to Stuart to spend Christmas 
with Mom and Frank and the kids were overwhelmed with gifts. We are still opening things that we haven't had a chance to even do yet like some of the many crafts that Ella and Landon got.
with Mom and Frank and the kids were overwhelmed with gifts. We are still opening things that we haven't had a chance to even do yet like some of the many crafts that Ella and Landon got. I am glad to report that our house is almost completely finished with the remodel. The only items left are a little painting (should be done by end of week) and putting up the closet system in Mike's new closet. Last night we had our first official dinner in our new kitchen and everyone was so excited. It was amazing to sit together at a table that wasn't covered with light fixtures, tiles or plastic covering.
The kids really did adjust well through all of it and didn't mind changin
g the living space around. Yesterday (before we could eat in the new kitchen but we were using it to cook and clean) I asked Ella to clear her plate from the dining room. Later I found it sitting on the washing machine when I went to do laundry. Our laundry room was our temporary kitchen so it made sense but after informing her that we could take it to the "new kitchen" she had to spread the news that the new kitchen was able to be used to both of her brothers. Also, on Saturday we finally moved the refrigerator out of the foyer and into the garage since we had the new one in the kitchen and stocked. Landon was away at a playdate when all of this was moved around but upon his return he shed a few tears that there was no longer a refrigerator there, just as he shed many tears the night that he learned the contractors wouldn't be here in the morning. So sweet.
g the living space around. Yesterday (before we could eat in the new kitchen but we were using it to cook and clean) I asked Ella to clear her plate from the dining room. Later I found it sitting on the washing machine when I went to do laundry. Our laundry room was our temporary kitchen so it made sense but after informing her that we could take it to the "new kitchen" she had to spread the news that the new kitchen was able to be used to both of her brothers. Also, on Saturday we finally moved the refrigerator out of the foyer and into the garage since we had the new one in the kitchen and stocked. Landon was away at a playdate when all of this was moved around but upon his return he shed a few tears that there was no longer a refrigerator there, just as he shed many tears the night that he learned the contractors wouldn't be here in the morning. So sweet. We are really enjoying the changes throughout the house but still have quite a few things to get back in order. We hope to have everyone over at some time or another in the New Year. Hope so far your year is a blast!
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Can't wait to see the finished product. Stan
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