Halloween Express...a little early

We had to wait a few minutes today before we could pick up our bread from the baker, so we decided to waste time at the new Halloween Express store that just opened up! The boys mouth dropped when we walked in the store. They were so excited. They saw scary things on the walls, and laughed at them. We were looking around, touching strange things, laughing at others. I was gazing at all the cute little baby Halloween outfits looking at the innocent ladybug along with the cute little load of bread when I noticed my boys were no longer in my sight. No worries though, I heard them together, talking and hysterically laughing. I wasn't sure what on earth they were laughing at, but I knew they were amused, and having fun. I made my way over towards their little voices. They both looked at me and just busted out laughing. Matthew was laughing so hard he had hiccups. Sam was laughing so hard he couldn't catch his breath. When they turned around and faced me, this is what I saw:

BOOBS!!!

They looked at me and Matthew said, "look mommy, I have boobs like you!"
---thankfully we were the only ones in the store....but the man behind the counter heard us and he was now laughing as well!

Love you boys!

We are almost done!

Oh my goodness gracious. I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted. I can't tell you how busy I am with work and the boys. All great things, but I'm lacking in the blog department. So, here I am! It is already nearing house completion and soon it will be daddy's birthday, and shortly after we move, the boys will both start school. It is going to be crazy.

Summer has literally flown by. As I sit here and type this it is hard to believe that it is a whopping 60 degrees outside and already feeling like fall. The boys are doing awesome. They are busier than ever both physically and socially and for that we are so thankful.

My photography career has really exploded in the Milwaukee area. I am so blessed. I, however, so so excited for winter to be here so I can regroup myself and continue my education. Summer will definitely be my most strenuous season as the weather is perfect. What I wanted to be a weekend job has overflowed into weeknights/days and I have to say I am thankful. If it wasn't for Brad to allow me to get my work done during awake hours, I would conform into a zombie.

The house is so almost done! We are in the finishing touches now and are just waiting for our closing date. September 11th is the date. We can't wait. This whole process just was great. Here are some pictures from last night:

Sam, always up to something!

Our outdoor lights have been installed!

Sam and Matthew in love with their basement. The sad part is, they think their basement is going to be like our neighbors, full of toys and carpeted etc....little do they know, and care to know, what they see is what they get :). 4 SOLID STRONG CEMENT WALLS.

Our Water heater!

Our water was connected and now we have running water!

The furnace is in place, ready to warm us up in winter.

Our kitchen!! The pendant lights are up!

Another kitchen shot standing in the family room.

Our Microwave!

The doors were all painted and look perfect!

Our two story foyer chandelier is installed. Love it.

Pedestal sink in powder room ready and working

Toilets all in!

Sam and Matthew building something in the front.

These two boys amaze me with their creativity. They get bored, as they should easily. So, I told them they could go outside one night and build me something. When I came out, they said they are building me a house...here is what it looked like!

Not bad for a 3 and 4 year old! I love my new house. And one of the most exciting parts is...WE NOW HAVE A MAILBOX!!!!

Our next post will most likely be when they lay the carpets!!!!! Stay tuned...and I promise I will try better to update....

Week 11 - FINAL COUNTDOWN IS HERE!!!

The final countdown has started. Pre-closing inspection and walk-thru has been scheduled for 9/8 and closing is scheduled for 9/11. We have been busy shopping for appliances, garage door openers and online searches for window treatment, so all I have is one picture taken last Saturday in the Kitchen looking at the island and wall of cabinets. To our surprise we saw the countertops installed in the kitchen, vanities in the bathrooms, all three toilets in place, dishwasher ready to be installed, and most of the light fixtures are working. Just a few more need to be hung…

Major items that are on the list to be done in the next 2 weeks: paint trim and doors, install carpeting, driveway and approach, and final soil grading. So many other final touches will be done also.

We have decided to move into the house with the white walls and figure out the paint colors for the walls later. Moving date is still pending; maybe it will be on my B-day… no matter how it works out, I am just happy to have a new home that we can call our HOME.

We are very lucky to have such wonderful family helping in so many different ways during our adventure from moving from back from Florida. The boys will miss my parents each day when they walk downstairs to say good morning and give Sassy(the dog) a kiss and huge hug. Matthew will have to adjust to Erin’s cooking again since he prefers my mom’s meals directly off her plate.

Week 9 - Interior Paint

This is going to be an exciting week...we just have that feeling!!!!
The interior paint has started and been completed today! The walls are mighty mighty mighty white as I can't wait to integrate my colors. Today we were so excited to get in and see the walls, and we were so saddened to see that the doors are now officially locked...it was so sad. Matthew was devastated that we couldn't go in. Sam was excited to see that we weren't staying long as he wanted to get out and play with his friends back at home.

We did think about throwing Matthew in through the open window, but we were scared he wouldn't be able to unlock the door. Sam had no interest in breaking-in out new abode.
So, tomorrow we will go up with a William Ryan sales lady and she will open up the doors for us!

Our next post will be about our cabinets that are next in line to go up!

Our move in date is still September 1st, we will see if that holds true :)

I'll leave this post with a picture of the boys and I at COSTCO! A new way to travel at the store!

Week 8 - Garage Insalled

Week 8

The siding is up, the AC unit has arrived and the inside is waiting for the drywall to be complete! Tonight we drove up and noticed that all the cabinets have arrived!!!! HOORAY!!! Things are going very well :)

Week 7 - Insulation and Concrete and siding

The siding is going up!!!!

The concrete floor has been poured!!!
The front stoop, check!

Interior Insulation Pictures.

Matthew on his way downstairs to check out the basement.

The boys, amazed that we will be living in a two story home!

And, this below is the CAUTION tape for entering the basement! Hip Hip hooray!!! The basement has a floor and it is drying! What a great day today was.

Matthew standing in the garage door entrance to the house. He is so happy!

He smells concrete :)

Week 7

So many exciting things happened this week! This whole house process has amazed both Brad and I and even the kids :). Everything is on schedule and running very smoothly. I'm waiting for something to just blow up in our face, but it hasn't yet. So, now we are looking at the electrical in as well as the heating/cooling stuff. Here are some, once again, interior pictures of stuff!

Sam giving Matthew the tour

Wires Wires Wires everywhere!
Sam thought this was cool!