This is what we have been up to

Before we had our highchair Mallory used to eat at an in table w/ a fold up chair. One time I asked her to sit in her chair so she could eat....so she pulled her step stool up to the table to eat. I thought this was too funny.




















Mal and dad dancing.



















Riding on her new pony from Oma and Papa Dean




















There is this awesome gymnastics place where children can go on Mondays and Fridays to waste energy. This place wears her out so much she takes at least a 3 hour nap after.















Look at that cute butt.



















Ethan and Mallory...we did not pose this picture.














Mallory jumping w/ Jen and Preston.



















Playing basketball w/ Papa John the weekend after New Year's for the Sutton Christmas















Silly dad and Uncle Aaron
















Opening presents




















Hanging out w/ cousin Mikayla




















Playing beans w/ Geegee















Mallory destroying my diaper bag and of course she goes for the money. She's not stupid.















Opening presents at Nana's on Christmas day















Cool sun glasses and training pants in her new chair



















Everyone is playing Uno to wind down the day.



















Helping Oma w/ the dishes




















Riding the rocking horse at G & G Edsalls. This horse is at least 50 years old. My Aunt Anita had it when she was little.
















So that's what we have been up to lately. Nothing special...just busy. I'll keep updated posts from here on out.

Finally have internet...updated pictures of the house

This is the dinning room after we painted and carpeted...I know carpet in the dinning room. It was cheaper, at least until we can afford to get tile.














Tile lanolium in the kitchen...it's it pretty and it's easy to clean.















The spare room...it's a pretty tan.



















Our bedroom. I wasn't too sure about this color once we got it on the wall...but it's growing on me.














Mallory's room. We had the carpet installed later. It's the same yellow color as the dinning room (I know it looks tan).
















We didn't get a good picture of the family room/kitchen. It's the same tan color as the spare room. It's amazing how much paint changes a house. Josh and I were watching a house flipping show and it said that painting adds like 30K to a house. That's what I'm talking about.

Sorry so long - pictures of the house

These are pictures before we painted...but this should give you an idea of what it looks like. I will try to post some updated ones later. We are getting the Internet transferred to the house this week so I will be much better about posting pictures.

Front of the house















Side of the house















Other side/garage















Front door/family room - the blood red is gone















Kitchen




















Other side of kitchen




















Mallory's room - believe me it isn't this color anymore...what were these people thinking???




















The spare room















Josh and Emily's bedroom
















We got new carpet and linoleum through out the whole house so it looks great. We are all moved and getting comfortable...I swear I have done like 100 loads of laundry already. Hopefully we will have an open house soon. I'll post more pictures later.

Thanksgiving/Christmas in Portland

Yeah, I got my camera cord back:) Here are some pics from our trip to Portland:
Me and Mal at KCI waiting for the plane















Mal and Oma in front of the Christmas tree















Mal showing off her favorite Christmas present...her PINK sparkly shoes




















The aftermath of Thanksgiving dinner...Drew and Dad















Uncle Cheese aka Steve















Bath time w/ Oma...she is sucking it in




















Posing w/ Papa and Oma















Aunt Marcy, Mal and her bag o' marshmallows















On Friday we did our family Christmas since we won't all be together at Christmas
Aunt Lala waiting for everyone to gather around the tree




















Mallory helping collect paper and bows




















Dad helping Mal open a present...this vest is so cute on her




















Opening her leotard and tutu from Aunt Lala















More presents...much needed sleepers















"cheese"















Me and Mal getting ready to do some shopping















Papa and Aunt Lala















We had a wonderful time in Portland...its so beautiful there. I didn't get pictures of our Turkey Trot we did Thursday morning...boy was it cold. It was a 4 mile walk down hill and back up. Once we were done we were ready to eat. We didn't do much besides just sit around the house. It was nice to catch up w/ family and relax. Laura was a great hostess (as always) and a wonderful cook. Steve you weren't too bad yourself:) p.s. thanks for warming up the crab for me...it was delicious!!! I did capture more on film then I did on the camera which is why I don't have many pictures. But it was still a wonderful Thanksgiving/Christmas and we'll never forget it.

Painting is fun

Just wanted to let you know we haven't posted any pictures because I left my camera cord in Portland. My sister will be sending it soon. By then you will be able to see before and after wall colors.

We signed papers on the 29th so we are officially homeowners...and we are realizing the cost of everything that goes into it. We bought primer this weekend to paint the walls. I never realized how much primer it would take. Hopefully this week we can get some colors on the wall. Next is carpet and then moving. I can't wait...our goal is to be in by the middle of December. Wish us luck.

I will post pictures soon.

We got the house

Just a quick update to let you know we got the house!!! We close on the 29th of November. This is all going by so quickly. I can't wait to move and get painting. Luckily we don't have a lot that needs to be done. The inspection is on Saturday...I'll be sure to take the camera and post some pictures.

On another note Mallory has been running a fever since Tuesday. I haven't taken her to the dr yet because I want it to weed itself out. She doesn't have a runny nose or a cough...just a fever. If she isn't better by tomorrow then we'll go to the dr.

We are leaving on Wednesday to go to Portland, OR for Thanksgiving. It's our 1st plane ride w/ Mallory so I'm a little nervous. At least we are leaving in the evening so I hope she will sleep most of the time. Thats it for now. Sorry no pictures this time.

Fruits of my labor

I thought this picture was funny because it looks like she is pulling the remote out of her neather reagion



















This picture is for Aunt Lala...her new bibs. They are so cute. I had to sinch the straps up so the pant legs wouldn't drag. She has plenty of room to grow in them.




















Back view



















The fruits of my labor....this is a hat I crochet to match Mallory's winter coat. After trying many different patterns I finally figured out this on. It is so cute. Josh is trying to talk me into making a bunch and selling them online...I haven't taken to the idea yet but I'm still throwing it around.




















Close up















Well we have made an offer on a house in Liberty. We will find out on Friday if the deal has gone through. Keep us in your prayers and we will keep you posted on the news.