We're here and settled

We love it here! We love our house and our ward and our neighbors! What more can you ask for?

The drive out was nice and uneventful. We're totally out of boxes and even have pictures hung on the wall. We're ready for visitors. Come one come all!!

Our internet and phone will be connected on Friday so I'll post pictures of the house and kids then. Take care and hugs and kisses for the midwest!!

If you're holding your breath for July 4th pics you can stop

Here is one of my parents. Hi Mom and Dad!

This is Stephen helping :: read pushing/pulling :: Sterling up the slide.

Here they are sliding down.

Aren't we cute?

My sister took a bunch and none of the seven of us turned out good, but this was the best.

Fourth of July.....and more

In true Beth fashion, we (I) decided that we should drive up to NC and surprise my parents with one last visit before we move away. I love surprising people with stuff. It's so much fun. We left around one and got there somewhere between nine and 10:00pm. When we got there we all hid on the side of the house and I put Seth on the porch and rang the bell and hid. Mom was shocked to say the least when she opened the door. I love surprises.

My sister and her husband drove down from VA to see us off before our move. That was nice to be able to share the holiday with them too. We all went on base for the fireworks display. Leann Womack was there in concert. I really didn't care, but it's always nice to know that so much effort in put into celebrations for the Military and their families. The fireworks were great as usual. We grilled bruatworst and hot dogs and took a picnic dinner with us. There were a ton of "kid" things for the boys to play on and they of course had a blast. On Saturday, we went to the beach and had a wonderful time getting sunburned. I love sunburns. Yeah, not really. I tan well, and that's the only thing I like about them. I'm totally loving the peeling scalp right now. Looks like I need a bottle of Head and Shoulders. When will I learn to wear a hat? The beach really was nice. I know that I miss it, but I never know just how much until I go back after a long break from it. On Sunday, we went and visited friends and family. It was so good to see everyone again. Makes moving bittersweet. Sorry I've not posted any pictures. I've got them, they're on the other computer and I'm just to tired ::read lazy:: to get up and get them. I promise to post them soon. Just don't hold your breath. It could lead to brain damage....or death.

We got home on Monday and since then I've been busy packing. I'm up to my eyeballs in boxes and packing paper. Truth be told, it's going exceptionally well. This is BY FAR the longest we've ever had to plan and orchestrate a move. I can only hope and pray that the actual move and unpacking goes as well.

A few more boxes packed and one last IKEA run and we'll be outta here. Midwest....ready or not, here we come!

Who is going to win...

Brandon and I are having a competition to see who gets what they want. Before you say, "It's a little too early to be competing don't you think?", just know that I know that and I'm just being optimistic and this is OBVIOUSLY just for fun and games.

I say Sadie Elizabeth is coming next. He says Samuel Thomas.

Should we start a poll and see who wins? Just know that it will probably be next September before the little one makes it's debut.

Mom, can I have a gumball?

Sterling has loved gum since he figured out what it was. He was the first one year old I had ever seen actually chew gum. Seriously, he'd keep it and chew if for hours. When it came time for him to potty train, I got the bright idea of using a gum ball machine to "encourage" his potty training. It worked great. He potty trained in a matter of days. Well, we still have a ton of gum balls left and he must ask me a million times a day if he can have a gum ball. This morning I was giving Seth a haircut and Sterling comes in asking for a gum ball. Instead of just saying no, I said "not right now, I'm giving Seth a haircut." He comes back while I'm giving him a bath to clean him up and I answer him with similar answer. He asked again two minutes later and again while I was trying to dry him off and dress him. At this point I say rather loudly, "LEAVE ME ALONE STERLING." To that he says:

"Then can me have a gum ball?"

18 DAYS!!!

HOLY COW! We decided last week that we are going to pack our selves and drive a Penske truck. The military pays you to move yourself and it was way too much money to pass up. That having been said, I DON'T HAVE THE FIRST BOX!!! It'll work out, but man is it going to be a busy couple of weeks.

On a different note, Brandon has worked more this month than the last three years combined ::slight exaggeration for effect:: Can I tell you how much more that adds to the move? It makes me want to move YESTERDAY. At one point he worked 30 hours straight. They've got him busting his rump until July 15th. The day we're supposed to move. Needless to say, we probably won't be able to drive out until the 16th. Speaking of driving out, anyone have any suggestions about sights along the way from Atlanta to Kansas City?

Does it fit me?

You Are Teal Green

You are a one of a kind, original person. There's no one even close to being like you. Expressive and creative, you have a knack for making the impossible possible. While you are a bit offbeat, you don't scare people away with your quirks. Your warm personality nicely counteracts and strange habits you may have.

What Color Green Are You?