Tuesday, March 20, 2012

This Old House

This house... oh this house. Somedays I love it. Somedays I loathe it. But it is ours, all ours. (okay I guess technically the bank owns about 45% of it still in mortgage.) We have been working tirelessly to get projects done before Cinco joins our happy family. Mauro has taken the past couple weeks off to study for his Journeyman exam (which he takes on Friday... woohoo.) But we have still gotten plenty done. And there is still PLENTY left to do. Before Cinco gets here? Who knows. We hope.

Opa and Oma got us a new dishwasher! And new tires on the car, so we can cross those off our list. We are so thankful!

Master is now fully painted, trimmed, floors done. Need curtains (I have tried 4 different pairs, and returned all of them,) a bedframe (searching craigslist,) and a ceiling fan (ordered from Amazon.) Then we can move in! This is the project I've done most of. It's been hard being so pregnant and painting on my hands and knees, but worth the effort. Once we get moved in I can start getting out baby stuff and preparing for Cinco.

Entry way has been left out and pushed aside as of late. Mauro is going to teach me how to finish the last few areas that need tape and bed, then I will paint and it's done! Next week's project. Orange.

Second bath. Oh darn you bath. We have the tub, toilet, sink, and door picked out. Now to agree on a tile and go buy everything! We want to look at a few places in Austin to find just what we both want. But this will all have to wait until Mauro passes his test! It still has no walls or floor. Oh bath. You were supposed to be done by now. Darn you.

I also want to paint the hallway. But can't decide on a color.

And clean and organize the pantry.

All of that, plus getting out all of the baby "stuff" and organizing everything. We have our work cut out for us over the next few weeks! Plus we have a wedding, bachelor party, fishing and shopping trips, and 2 birthday parties in the meantime! Yikes! Pray for us.

See why I am so anxious???



Master paint and floor- DONE!

Dishwasher in! It's amazing. Yes I have a sink full of dishes to load, this was taken just after supper.


Family Time

We got to have Gabriel for a day and a sleep over on Friday to Saturday. Friday we went and saw the Easter bunny, much to the delight of both bebes. And played in the sand at the park, played with lots of toys, and had yummy pizza for supper. Then Saturday we went out to the land and enjoyed the beautiful weather and wildflowers! And bubbles! We also saw our friends Jess, David, and Aaron at the farmers market and got to play with them for a while, including balloon animals, popcorn, and a train! Fun-filled weekend! Oh and Amali decided to cut her own hair. Luckily, her part covers it up mostly!


Look Ma


Yes, that is real mucus.

SAND!

so much fun

built a castle! then promptly tore it down

cousin sleepover- exausted after a wonderful long day!

Mauro installed our brand new awesome dishwasher! Thanks Opa and Oma!

Tree hugging

hanging bird seed

"this is heavy. no i got it."

filling up more!

monkey

looking for deer

she is so in love with wildflowers! just like her momma

pretty girl

fields of green, purple, white, yellow....

she had to stop and make dinner, napkins, and dough

all this rain has made for a full pond!

PopPop on the tractor

Bubbles and Bluebonnets

Garden is IN!

We wanted to get our spring garden in before (or should I say between) the rains. So we kicked it in high gear and got it done! A few more veggies and fruits to plant but most of the hard work is done!

Bienvenidos Cinco de Mauro!

Teresa and Jenne threw a super fun baby shower for Cinco this past weekend! It was nice to have the ladies of our family gather together again to celebrate! A few friends came too, which made the day even more special. Cinco got lots of great clothes, toys, and other fun baby things. I am blessed to have such great family and friends to surround my baby with love!

I've been feeling really good for the most part. I feel lots of pressure, which I don't remember feeling this early with Amali. But I'm probably over-doing it. He feels heavy, and I feel mega heavy. Can't wait to meet our little man!
























Monday, March 19, 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Spring Break!

Oma and Opa got to come visit this weekend! Then for spring break, we had Kaylee and her twin sisters Brooklynn and Alyssa for a few days! We did lots of fun activities that the Elgin Library sponsored. It was great fun for all the girls! 
you don't fit in there pape!







but I do!

peek a boo!

dancing

fun bus!

bad attitude

okay it's not that bad

can we get in yet?

having fun

sweet friends

beach happiness

learning how trees grow

craft time

so studioius

good job!

finished!

tree farm explorations

how they plant the trees

and how he grows in a hot house

braids!