So much to do, so much to see

The end of last month we moved into our new house, and we are loving it. We are much done unpacking, Nick finally hung up all of the pictures, which always make a house look so much more like a home.

Life has been pretty crazy around here, Nick has spent the last few weeks in the field, and preparing for the field. Another way of getting ready for their deployment next summer. Luckily, it got so windy Sunday morning that the tents were falling over, so he got to come home a week early.

Our old washer officially gave out on us, not great timing after buying a house, but it never really is. We got our new one delivered the day after Nick left, so I hooked it up and started running a cycle, only to come downstairs and find that our bathroom and hallway were flooded. I guess that is what I get for not reading any instructions, and thinking I know what I am doing. Luckily, it was in the basement, so it was not as bad as it could have been, it just means we have to clean our carpets sooner than planned.

I am still doing school, a little over half way with this semester and boy am I glad! I am taking three classes, Math, English writing, and introductory to Psychology. I am managing, and passing all of my classes (some better than others) but I do not think I will ever take three classes again.

 

Like a Kangaroo

We bought William a Johnny Jump Up a few months ago, but he never really had much interest in it unless you were swinging him. We tried again yesterday and he started bouncing like he knew what he was doing! He even started hopping on one foot towards the end.

 

William's First Halloween

Since William is my first, I may have gone a little overboard with this first Halloween pictures, but I just could not help myself! My good friend Gina graciously did a photo shoot for me, so I gathered up some pumpkins, cut out some letters and got William all dressed up and just let him do his thing.

William did so good, playing with the pumpkins and leaves and he only took his hat off once.

We wanted to get a family shot, but Nick had to work late, so I decided to get some shots of just William and me, there are not to many of those around.

 William is such a happy boy, and a joy to have around. Everyone loves him, and we can not make it through a store with out getting stopped at least once. The Yound Women get so distracted by wanting to play with him, Nick has had to start taking him. 

His first year is almost gone, and Nick and I have both loved watching him grow, and his personality flourish. He is crazy sometimes, and always very loud, does not ever sit still but he loves to smile. William is such a great first baby, and I love getting to spend my days with him.

Some big changes

Needless to say, so much has happened in the last month or so since I have posted. William is getting so big, he loves feeding himself, crawling around and talking. He has to teeth now, and loves mashing things up with them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 He is grew out of the baby tub, and has learned how much fun the big boy tub can be. Who wouldn't love playing with all of those toys and slashing water around? Not to mention that oh so wonderful wash cloth babies can't seem to resist.

This afternoon we will be signing the closing paperwork on the house we bought, and will be moving in this weekend. We are both so excited to not only have floors that don't creak and wake William up, but a place that is our own. Nick already has remodeling jobs planned, and I have the whole house painted and decorated in my mind.

I started school a month ago, and even though it takes up every extra minute I once had, and then some, I really am loving it. I can't wait to be able to say (in two years) that I was finally able to get my degree. I have also decided to close down my little business I do online, this will give me more time for school, and the family, I am actually really excited to use all of my craftiness on our new home and growing family instead of that.

On the move

At the end of August, William decided that he wanted to crawl. We worked on it for two weeks and n September 5th, he was on the move! Crawling is his new favorite thing, and doesn't sit still for much of anything anymore. We are so proud of him, and how much he has grown over the last month.

We all scream for ice cream!

While my parents were here, Grandpa got the privlage of giving William ice cream for the first time(without permission)!

Who doesn't love ice cream? Even though it was cold, William was no exception.

He gobbled the whole thing up, and it was gone before we knew it.

 

Life in the fast lane

Well it's been a roller coaster these last few weeks. Nick got his wisdom teeth pulled so he was home in bed for a week.

My parent's are back in town for a few days before moving on, it's been fun to see them and have them visiting again. William sure doesn't mind, he always gets spoiled whenever they are here.

I am starting school next week, I am so excited to finally be working on my Psychology degree, but nervous about keeping up an almost full time work load. I am also doing a street fair next weekend, I'm hoping to do well enough to get my product a spot in one of the local children's stores.

The biggest thing though happened about three weeks ago. From the first month we got here, there have been problems with the house we are renting, mostly going back and forth on who actually owns it. Well, at the beginning of the month two men from the County showed up at the door, posting notices that the house is being sold at auction on August 30th, so, we have to move. After a lot of talking, searching what is out there, and praying, we decoded that the best option for us, would be to purchase a home. No one can kick you out of your own home! So, we looked at about 10 houses, and decided on one. We put an offer on it on Thursday, and after a little back and forth we came to an agreement. We are just waiting for everything to finalize, but by September 15th, we will be home owners!

There is no doubt that there is a lot going on right now, but it sure makes life exciting. As soon as we get the keys, you will hear all about our now home.