Phil and Richie...Carolina Bound

Phil and Richie left early Friday morning for home, South Carolina. Their brother Cody is leaving for the service (Army) on Monday and they had not seen each other in almost two years. I had caught wind of a party on Saturday the 31st for Cody at their sister Jenny's place, so I instantly got on and started looking for tickets. At first we didn't think it was going to work out, but I got back on the next day (Thursday, yes the 29th) and found some tickets that would get them there and back by Sunday at 11:30 (we have Layla's baptism Sunday at 2). I called Phil and told him that I really felt like he needed to go and if he didn't he may be kicking himself later. So I purchased the tickets Thursday evening at 6:30 and in less than 24 hours they were on their way. They were like two little kids in a candy store with all the money in the world. And to top it all off, no one there knew they were coming.

Brandy put this picture on her myspace of all of them out tonight. I am so glad that they are having a good time and spending some awesome time together.

Kate's Debut

There was one better but it was going the wrong direction. I am not sure how to rotate it. If you don't get a little chuckle, then...

Trusses...finally!!

This is the house from the bottom of our drive. It looks so huge up there. Everything went pretty smooth, the 1st one I guess was a little rough, but once they got it all figured out it went pretty quick.

All they have left is the garage, so I will post more pics tomorrow of the whole house done. It is pretty cool to see it looking like a house now.

I was tagged by Amanda...... this new - FUN tag is called. "Photo" Tagging! The RULES are to go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures. Go to the 6th Folder, then pick the 6th picture in that folder. Post that picture on your blog and the story that goes along with the picture. Tag 6 other people that you know to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog or an e-mail letting them know you chose them. So, I tag..... Christel, Nicole, Dawn, Chell, Kristi, and Jamie.

This is a photo from when Kate was babysitting Addy and she took lots of pictures of her. If I remember right Addyson was making some funny faces in the bathtub and Kate was trying to capture them on film. I actually have alot of these pictures, the girls trying to get a face and her not cooperating.

1st Day of Gymnastics

Addyson's 1st day of gymnastics went great. She loved it and is asking to go back. I got her the cutest little leotard to wear. I will take more pics this week. There were alot of kids there so it was pretty exciting for her. She has been asking to go to school, so hopefully she can start Lil' Joes soon.

This weekend I scrapbooked with the girls at the Red Lion. I had kinda a rough time getting into the swing of things. I started my house pics from beginning to finish (no finish product yet though). I got about 8 pages done and was done looking at house pics. I made Addyson's Birthday Invitations and a few other odds and ends of things. I am pooped tonight, Becky and I stayed up talking in our room until almost 4am and were out of bed by 8am. So I am sure I will crash tonight. I also went shopping with my cousin Denetta who is expecting twins. We went and looked at some swings, cribs, strollers, etc. (you get the jiff). She is pretty overwhelmed with the thought of having to buy 2 of everything. She is about 18 weeks along, so hopefully we will know soon what she and Ronnie are having. How stinkin' exciting. With me being a only child this is my way of being Auntie Jo on my side. I am hoping that we can make a trip to Spokane and go to The Baby Depot and find her some more clothes.

HOUSE UPDATE: Tomorrow the trusses are going to be set. I will be out there taking all sorts of pics so be watching.