Hawaiian Adventure

This is our new home...the 15th floor, 3 from the top. We have never lived in a high rise before and quite enjoy it. You would think we would be cramped in 750 sq ft, but it works, especially since we only moved in some clothes.

This is the front yard area, that the boys love to play in, only they have to stay out of the plants.





We have a pool, hot tub, tennis courts and 4 cats to chase. We are so spoiled. Thank you Daddy!

Got mud?

While at the coast visiting mom and dad, we look out the window to this. Really!? Why? Because playing in the mud, letting it soak all the way down to your skin in the 45 degrees until your teeth are chattering is FUN. After getting completely muddy, Charley asked "Is it okay if we get muddy?" Ronan tells his cousin "Is okay, getting muddy is what boys do. Don't worry, your Mom won't kill you."...of course she wouldn't, she wasn't even there. Its all fun and games until its time to get cleaned up. I made them strip naked and get sprayed off with the garden hose before their bath.

Owl Fest

We spent a nice Saturday afternoon hiking around Tryon Nature Park. At the beginning of our hike we got to see a Great Horned owl! He was super high in the tree guarding his nest, the camera was super zoomed and impossible to hold still, so the pictures are a little fuzzy. Then the boys got to dissect owl pellets (regurgitated fur and bone balls). Very gross, but you know they loved it. They both found feathers, little bones and bird claws...yummy. Then they made owl masks and saw some live owls up close.

New kitchen

Old Kitchen...hidden hot water heater in cupboard...just nasty. We removed EVERYTHING including drywall, pipes, flooring, lighting, sink, electrical. There was no room for a fridge or dishwasher. After MANY trips to Home Depot, long nights and geysers x2 (Greg did the plumbing), we have a new kitchen. I am so happy to not be cooking on the camp stove in the garage which was on top of the dryer in my winter coat.




Yeah.....new kitchen and dining too.

Practice, practice, practice

Charley's piano practice

Charley is on day 3 of piano lessons and he takes it very seriously. He has had 1 lesson and can't wait for the next. He wants to be a fast piano player.

Sledding Sunday

We finally made it sledding....so much fun!