Happy Halloween

Tonight I took Jeff to our friends for their annual Halloween Party, Nick decided to stay at the house and get more work done and pass out candy there. I was disappointed he didn't come with us, but man did Jeff & I have a great time!!!

The Clampitt party was a ball and seriously Jeff had a great time. Amanda puts a lot of hard work into this thing and it pays off. The costumes that people wore were hilarious, and it was great to see some of their friends. Jeff & Audrey enjoyed trick-or-treating together...A trys and keeps up with him, it's adorable. We would tell Jeff to freeze and he'd stop dead in his tracks...good listerner, well sometimes I guess.

Glad Halloween was on a Saturday much more enjoyable to not have to worry about schedules or having to go to work the next day!

Jeff had so much fun Trick-or-Treating...he got double treats at the houses who were Michigan fans...!!!

How cute is she??? She was an adorable monkey!

Like I said the costumes were hilarious. This is A's dad...

Clampitt Family...so cute!

Happy Closing Day!!!

We closed on our house this afternoon and what a great feeling...WE ARE OFFICIALLY HOMEOWNERS!!!!!

Of course it's us so nothing get done without a glitch right?? We assumed we'd have possession tonight, but no, not until tomorrow morning at 8:30. I'm meeting the guy to get the keys bright and early, then let the real work begin.

Weekend Full of Fun!

And what a weekend it was! We hadn't been to the lake for the weekend since Labor...sad really when I think about it, but man did it feel great to be back up there again! There is nothing like the lake on a fall weekend, and this weekend was FULL of enjoyment.

Friday night we all got in around 730 and we sat around and had dinner and laughed. The guys talked about what they were going to do about purchasing land and Steph & John announced that they are getting a puppy!!! I'm wishing we could be getting a puppy too, but oh well, I'll just have to enjoy their's and send it back when I'm finished with it.

It was discussed the night before that we would be taking the dock out at 8 the next morning...ugh that seems early, but surprisingly we were all up and ready to go by 8. Of course that didn't happen... I noticed that I forgot to pack Jeff gloves so I ran into town to get those, and when I got back the deck was already off the dock and the cherry picker was coming down the lane ready to chop a couple of the trees down in the back yard! Jeff hated the noise and everything made him nervous so we were inside for awhile, then I did some homework, and it was back outside to help do a few things before Jeff was up and we were headed to church. It really was a busy day, all the branch hauling, raking, etc...the joys of fall at the lake! It was a relaxing evening though, we all sat around watched TV, ate Lucy's ice-cream for the last time of the season, and played games...it was a lake night!

Today was more work and play!!! We started off with a visit to O's cottage that is getting built and holy crap is it HUGE...that is the only way to describe it. Way to big to be a lake home for me, but hey it will look great when it's all done. We spent the entire morning blowing leaves, raking up junk, and splitting logs...again, the joy of fall at the lake. It was fun though, and boy does the yard look nice when we were finished with it. Of course when we go back up in a couple of weeks, all of the leaves will be done again and it won't look like we touched a thing. We got out of there at a decent time came home, started laundry, started running our dishes and stuff through the dishwasher to get all of the dust off of it, and then we ran a couple of errands. We checked a few things off of our list for the house...our mattress is boughten and our paint is bought for the house!!! Feels good to have that done...

Tomorrow is a huge day, we close on our house. I figured I would be more nervous, maybe I will tomorrow, but I cannot wait to have a place to call our own...starting tomorrow!!!

This is how Jeff likes to eat breakfast...and yes John had to be in the picture!

This was the beginning of taking the trees down...

Aunt Steph & Jeff - they needed a new picture!

Mommy & Jeff... we needed a new picture, but my hair looks awful

This is how docks are taken out now...crazy if you ask me!

Jeff helping with the leaves... he's raking them the opposite way!

Tasting dinner...

Jeff's Halloween Costume... he's a railroad crossing, but a boiler maker one!

Papa & Jeff Dig Potatoes!

The other night Jeff & Papa dug potatoes out of the garden. Dad planted potatoes just for Jeff this year so he could dig them and get the experience! I think they both enjoyed it!!!

A Jeff Update

Jeff is getting so big, last week when I was putting him to bed, I asked him to just stay little, a little bit longer. It makes me sad to think that he'll be 3 in a couple of months, it feels like we just had him a week ago. I know people say time goes by quickly, but really it's scary how fast time goes. It needs to slow down...

Jeff is doing awesome though... speech is going great and he's really doing well on his talking. Steph hasn't seen him for almost a week and she was shocked at how well he was doing. He is also singing along with his songs on TV now, very cute! Counting and letters are also coming along, it's amazing to think where he is now compared to a 6 months ago, speech was the best thing for him.

Potty training is going well too! I wouldn't say he's completely trained, but he's getting there. We only use diapers at night, and for the most part he's in undies the rest of the time. He's getting to the point where sometime's he run into the bathroom by himself, but for the most part we still have to put him on at different times throughout the day. I'm not complaining at all on how well he is doing, and I couldn't ask for anything better!

A Life Update!

I'm truthfully disappointed that I don't blog as much as I use too. All I can say is that life gets away from me and I really loose track of time. But what I can do is try and update what's been going on here the past couple of weeks...

Let's see October 3/4 we spent the weekend at Kalahri with the Clampitt family and we had a great time, so much better then the last time we were there. Going with another couple is great because then you have another person to talk to when you are watching the kids play and Nick & I were able to spend a little time by ourselves, which was a treat. We are looking forward to getting back there sometime soon, but probably it will be next fall, which is okay too!

This weekend was great! Dad moved into the new facility and holy cow is it big, but I'm so happy for him, he really deserves it, especially for all of his hard work over the years. Friday started off on a good note, we got out of work early to go to Fr. Keith's house to have a TGIF party. It was nice, and always a treat to be out of work early. Nick worked late, which seems to be a trend now a days, and when he got home, we just ran a couple of errands and then grabbed a quick bite to eat.

Saturday was the big MOVE...I got Jeff up early and we headed out to Panera to get some yummy bagels for everyone. Nick called me on the way and told me that Jeff could get a ride in the big truck if we got there soon enough. Mom & I dropped Jeff off at J Street and we were off to 5th Street. The new building looks awesome, the colors are great and the place just looks professional and something that everyone has worked so hard for. Jeff LOVED his truck ride, he was so proud sitting up there with his dad, he just waved as he went by with huge grin on his face...it was priceless and of course I didn't have the camera! We helped do a few things out there, but Jeff was done so we took off to run a couple of errands, and got him for him to take a nap. I got to enjoy a couple hours of quiet time which was much needed, then Nick came home and we got lunch ready. Steph & John had all of us out for dinner and a bonefire...that was nice to see the Hoover clan and be in someone else's house for the night. Nick took off to hang out with his counsin and I stayed to enjoy each others company...it was a good time!

Sunday we didn't go to church, we were bad and slept in and enjoyed the morning. Mom & Dad came home and told us to get ready to go to breakfast, so I woke Jeff up but he didn't want to go...we stayed home instead, but I made breakfast for us and that was just fine. The guys took off for the lake to look at possible land, us girls and Jeff stayed here and ran some errands and went shopping. I didn't buy a thing, can you believe it, but it was still fun. We had a yummy dinner and the guys came home. Sunday night dinners are always great!

The work week has begun and it will probably be a long one I have a feeling...oh well, such is life and we need our jobs so no complaints from me!

Closing Date...CHECK!!!

We have our closing date...October 26, 2009 we will be homeowners!!!!

Nick & I are looking forward to have a place of our own and I'm sure these next couple of weeks will drag by while we are waiting, but that's okay...20 Days and Counting!!!