The 2nd Floor Bathroom

These are pictures of what use to be the 2nd floor bathroom. We turned it into our "master bathroom" even though it is SO small. The door into this bathroom was close up and you now enter the bathroom through our bedroom/closet.

Long time, no post

It's been a LONG while since my last post. We have done quite a bit to the house since and still have a ways to go. I will post some new photos soon. The BIGGEST news since I last posted is that Nick and I are expecting our first child sometime around the beginning of August. I had my first sonogram today and saw the baby and heartbeat. That was VERY exciting! I will go for my first doctor's appt. on this Thursday. You see, I had the WORST gas pain (I think) last night and this morning, so I called the doctor to see if she could see me today instead of Thursday. She was booked but had me go ahead and get the sonogram done. So far, so good. Thus far, I am 9 weeks and 5 days today. I have been VERY FORTUNATE not to have horrible morning sickness! Thank you, God!! Just a little nausea here and there. Nothing a small snack and Ginger Ale can't fix. Well, I'll let you know how the appt. goes on Thursday.

Stay Tuned...

I said that there would be a THIRD post tonight, but I have got to get some laundry washed and folded and get dinner going. I will try later on (after 90210) to post updated pictures on our house. I have quite a few to share with you!!! YEA!!!

P.S. Anyone out there into 90210? I LOVED the original when I was growing up (I was like 12 or 13)! The new one isn't too bad. It is kind of teeny-boppish, but I like it anyway. The first night it was on, I made some comment about Ty, and my husband asked if I thought he was hot. I was like that wasn't what I said; plus, he is way too young for me to say that, but the principle and teacher are! You know you are getting old when you aren't commenting on how hot the students are (i.e. like I did about Dylan and Brandon back when) but how hot the principle and teacher are. Alright...gotta get some work done!

Random Pics from Charlotte

A second post in one day (and there will be a third)...WOW! Anyway, Nick and I drove down to Charlotte where my sister lives with her four children. My mom has been staying at her house, and we thought we would go spend the weekend with them the weekend my grandfather passed away since we couldn't go to New Zealand. We spent some quality time with my mom and the kids. I had not seen my nieces and nephews for over a year. Here are some random pics. Robin, I thought you would like to see how much Cate has grown (didn't you see her as an infant?). Sydney is the only one not in the pictures because she had just left when we took these.

My sister, Cate, and me

Cate, me Nick, John, and Andrew (on the bottom step)

Andrew acting silly!

Does He think He is the King or What!

This is how I found Milo in the middle of the night the other night...all nice and comfy on my nice satin pillow sham (husband threw pillow to the end of bed and pillow fell to the floor). Milo sleeps on our hard bedroom floors. We haven't bought him a new bed quite yet because he tore up the last two we got him. Notice his eyes are half open. He would NOT get off this pillow until I pulled him off. I don't want his black hair all over my sham! He must think he is King Milo!

Goodbye, Granddad

Today is a very sad day. The (only) man you see above is my granddad. He passed away in his sleep today. He was 101 years old! Even though he had definitely lived his life, it is still very sad to think that the only grandparent I ever knew has passed on (both my grandmothers and my other grandfather were already dead when I was born). My grandfather was an amazing man...a man full of stories from his past. Granddad lived through WWI and fought in WWII. When I got married in 2005, granddad (at the age of 98) flew across the world, from New Zealand to the U.S., specifically for my wedding. That was the most special wedding gift anyone could have ever received. That also was the last time I saw him. He will be greatly missed. I love you, granddad! 7/27/1907-9/12/2008

Oops...I just realized that my nephew is in one of the pics above (along with my other nieces). I must post that the pictures were taken by Jennifer Hughes Photography.

HELP!

Does anyone know how to upload videos? I have been trying to upload these videos via blogger for hours. For some reason, I was able to get the one video uploaded. Any suggestions?