Since moving to Utah I went to visit our wonderful Oregon friends who now live in Colorado. I was quite pleased with myself for making this 4 1/2 hour trip with the kids by MYSELF only three days after driving the 10 hour drive from Spokane. It was so great to get there and see the Veeks, that we haven't seen in almost a year and a half. But at 2am I was questioning whether it was such a good move. The flu bug hit me, and it hit HARD. I didn't get much sleep and when 6am hit and Micah was puking, I was seriously wondering whether Sierra was going to throw us out! But she didn't, she rallied and took on all 9 kids, including the puking Micah. So I could just sleep or lay on the couch. I LOVE her! 
We managed to get in some fun amid loan stress, stolen purse, loss of keys, and binkis. Noah found my keys so Sierra let him choose what we got to do, which meant, we were going BOWLING. We had a great time, and so wish that the Veeks lived closer. They are probably happy we don't...on the morning we were leaving Sierra and her oldest daughter Morgan woke up with the flu. What a nice going away present. We really do LOVE you!
(Just she and I took all of these kids plus her twin babies(7 months) bowling. We are insane!)
When I arrived back at my parents, my sister-in-law Debbie was here with her 6 kids. It makes for some fun, but crazy times when that many kids are in one house. Four-Wheeling, shoe floating, kick the can, and sleeping in the trailer, were among the many fun things they did together. We miss them already. We miss them, because on last Thursday I helped Debbie drive her 6 kids up to her parents house in Coeur D'alene(1/2 hour from Spokane). John then picked me up and we went to his graduation dinner. It was so nice to get to have a night alone. The next morning we got up and drove BACK to Utah. Needless to say...I am sick of riding in a car. I am getting permanent TB(Tired Bum).
On Saturday John and I with the help of our ever wonderful brother-in-law Travis, and my bravisamo Dad and Mom, we laid our wood kitchen floor. It is Beautiful, although I don't have any great pics of it, because it was dark when we finished, and then we covered it with boxes, so it doesn't get scratched when we put in the cabinets tomorrow. but here is a little peek... 
We LOVE IT! Thanks to the Willey's and Yates who took care of my three older kids. And to my mom who multi-tasked helping with the floor and taking care of Josie Mae. We could not have done it with out you.
Other fun things going on in the house...
We got our mantle and railings finished and put up. The paint is on and except for some minor touch up work to be done, it looks GREAT!
We got tile in our entry, 2 baths and laundry room.
This is my kids doing the "Happy Dance," in what will be there play room.
I just added this pic, simply because I love that WE are IN pics of our house.
and this is the outside. Don't worry they still have to paint the stucco.
So fun things still yet to happen...
- Fireplace rocked
- Cabinets in bathroom, laundry, and 2 baths
- Pouring of driveway and porches
- Stucco painted
- Lights installed
- carpet
- showers installed
- and I am sure lots of other things I can't think of, all in the NEXT TWO WEEKS!
16 comments:
I'm so jealous that you got to spend time with the Veeks and that they got to spend time with you! It looks like you had a blast (minus the puking!) You're house looks awesome too, will it be done by July 8th? We're making a trip to Utah!
I see where I am on the list of people you will drive and visit, or even visit at all! Glad to see that you are alive and well!
The house is looking AWESOME! I can't believe you survived that trek alone, and with the flu, you deserve a day at the spa, maybe a week. You are super mom! I am so happy for you to settle down for at least 3 years. Welcome Home!
Glad to hear you made it to Utah safely, didn't realize you would be spending so much time traveling back & forth. Sounds like you have really been busy but the house is looking great, can't wait to see pictures when you are all moved in.
Wow! You are amazing. Sorry I missed your call the other day. I am so happy you guys are here and can't wait to see you all and the house. If you guys EVER need to get out, please call. We are always looking for fun things to do and fun people to hang out with. Let me know what I can do for you guys.
The house looks beautiful - welcome home!
I love your house! So nice, the wood floor looks beautiful. I love the fireplace.
Sorry I couldn't help more on Saturday. That was prob the only time we'll go to Lagoon this summer though since it was free!
Brooks cousin Jordan got home from his mission, so we were out by Heritage Elem on Sunday and took a drive to see if we could find your house. I'm pretty sure we found it, do you turn right on Weaver then right again, and it's in a cul-de-sac?
Let us know if you need help moving in 2 weeks
Holy cow, you are moving into a beautiful home! I can't wait to be invited to the house warming party. :)
Let's get together, BBQ, Cherry Hill, park, whatever!! Let me know!
Amy you are too funny, of course your comments didn't hurt, we love you!!!!!!!!! I've been slow about checking up with everyone, I'll do better. your house looks awesome, I'm excited for you to have this next step in your life. so now you are leaving the pacific northwest just when we are planning to move there, boo on that. I would love to see you when I come, I will be coming the middle of july, lets plan something
I am so excited to have you back. Your house looks great and I can't wait to see it. We will have to get together when things calm down for you.
I am so glad you made it and that things went well. Sorry about the flu!! That happened to me one time as well. So greatful for good friends!! The house is looking great. I have a tie-dye question for me. If you get a chance could you e-mail abstinebaugh@gmail.com. Enjoy being home.
Jealous is an understatement!! For a few things, the Utah move, the house and that darling baby girl. I could seriously eat her. I am so happy for you to be back near family, what a blessing.
I don't know how I missed this last update. For some reason I just decided to check on your blog today and, lo and behold, I had not read your updates.
I'm glad things are going well. I hope your move goes nice and smooth.
I don't envy you having to be in the car that much. Ugh.
Yea! I'm so excited for you guys. When I talked to you last I meant to ask you for your new address. We bought Micah a birthday present (I swear we actually bought it on time, but here we are two months later and I still haven't mailed it...). See you in August!
You guys are so lucky!!! Nobody deserves it more than you though. We miss you here in Portland, it is not the same without you.
scott
I'm hoping since we haven't heard anything in several weeks that it means you are finally in the house & getting all unpacked & settled in. I hope it doesn't mean there has been a delay. Hope all is going well. Can't wait for some moved in & decorating pictures. I will be in Utah in October, maybe we will have to see about getting together.
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