We found a house!!

We spent a week in MN looking for a house and good news......we found one! It was quite a week looking at tons of homes and we are excited to get moved in. As it turns out we ended up buying a brand new home. It will be finished being built in April. We are all looking forward to having a little more space than we have now. We are currently busting out of the place we are in now! We are excited to live in a great town, near the city, in an excellent ward, close to family, close to the temple, in a fabulous school district, in a fantastic subdivision, and near a costco!! ha! Although we have a lot to look forward to, I am NOT looking forward to leaving our wonderful friends behind!

And, the hero of the week was Camie - my sister-in-law who watched our kids each day while we looked at houses! She was so wonderful. Not to mention each night after a long day with the kids she was always so interested in what we found that day. She'd sit and look at pictures and video we took and hash out all the details with us. She acted as though she had nothing else going on in her life (which we all know she does!) She was absolutely wonderful and I trust her opinion. It was nice to have her come look at our top 5 choices (yes, with all the kids!) and help us think through our decision. Thanks Camie for EVERYTHING you did!! I think she'd be fine having 7 kids!

Looking for a quiet place

Lucy loves to talk to Lydia on the phone. One Sunday afternoon I knew she had called Lydia but I couldn't find her. As it turns out this is the only quiet place she could find.....our jam packed garage (more like our storage unit!) She was happy as could be laying in the wagon chatting away with her cousin!

Little Artists

We've had some great opportunities while in Bloomington. Our kids have benefited from being so close to a university. This winter they got to participate in a great art class up on campus. They LOVED it. At the end of the semester they had a little art show to show off their work.

Neema Hat Day

Look at these cuties. The first Friday of each month the kids can wear a hat if they bring in change which goes to a charity. They look forward to Neema hat day each month.

Go Hoosiers!!

We couldn't leave IU without seeing a basketball game. Andy and I enjoyed going to a game with Joe, Sara, Amber, and John. It was fun to be there and be around all of the IU fans!

Better late than never

I don't know where the time has gone but the last few months have slipped by way too fast and now here it is almost April and I am just now writing about my Valentine's Day. Andy was so sweet and surprised me with a little rap he wrote about us. It was so darling. I had to beg him to let me tape him singing it. I'm sure he would not appreciate me posting the video. I would if I could. It was so sweet and thoughtful. Love this guy!!

Last nigt we were Ding Dong Ditched!

The kids were more than excited to find this at our doorstep last night.



I have my suspicions and if I am correct than they would appreciate this look from Jane as a Thank You!

Home from the hospital

Poor baby!! My little sweet Jane ended up in the hospital, once again, with pneumonia. We finally came home tonight. She is not better yet but will be much better off here because in case you didn't know, you can't get any sleep in the hospital. She was silent the entire ride home tonight until we pulled up to the house and then she let out a big happy squeak. I looked back and she was grinning ear to ear. She was so happy once we arrived home. It was really cute! And as soon as we walked in the door she marched over the the drawer and took out a plate and cup so she could eat!

I am sure she kept wondering how in the world she got here and how would she ever get out!! The saddest part was when the took her to put the IV in her arm. She was so sad after they got done with her!
When I found out we got to go home I said "Jane we get to go home." She then found her stroller in the bathroom and was insistent on sitting in her stroller - even though all her chords and wires were still attached. And then she was crying a lot because I wouldn't push her (because I couldn't because she was hooked to so many machines) She was screaming so loud because she wanted me to push her. I went to take her out to calm her down and she'd cry harder. This went on for a while. The maintenance men were in the room at the time and I'm sure they were wondering why I wouldn't take my crying baby out of the stroller. I felt pretty ridiculous during the entire time this went on!! Oh well.
I am very grateful for all my friends who were so good to help out in so many ways. I don't know what I would have done without them. Thanks to everyone who helped out!!
We are super happy to be home!! There really is no place like home!