We returned from a successful house finding trip last week. Contrary to the snow in the pictures below (taken a couple of months ago), the weather was beautiful and we fell in love with the city.
We found a beautiful house just 13 minutes from the hospital with some help from our good friends Jandee and Dusty. It was a for sale by owner belonging to a member of Jandee's ward. I'll try to put a movie of the house together later.
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The other day Caleb (2) was in the bathroom yelling something over and over. It sounded like he was saying "Nien" (which is "no" in German). Seth (5) said to Adam... "I think Caleb thinks the toilet is German."
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Some of the Primary leaders passed this one on to us: Caleb (3), was being spotlighted in Primary today. They had him come up front and asked him a few questions like what his favorite Primary song was, etc. When they asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up he said, "A Mom." The Primary got a kick out of that one.
Last night when I was at the General Relief Society Broadcast Adam took the kids out Geocaching and then for a hike. He took them hiking on this river trail. He had mountain biked the trail before so he was familiar with it. As they started to go back, Adam took them on different trail than they had come on. Seth (probably used to being with his mother who often gets lost) informed his Dad that they didn't come that way. Adam assured him he knew where they were going. After a little while the new trail merged with the old one they had already been on. Seth, recognizing the familiar path, said with total and complete amazement, "Wow Dad! You really are smart!"
On our way home from church Caleb (3), who is experimenting with words that are okay to say and the ones that aren't, asked us if it was okay to say, "chewup" We told him that would be a fine word to say, but asked him what does it mean? He says, "you know... I'm gonna eat chewup." Realizing that he was talking about when we say, "I'm gonna eat you up." Trying to keep straight faces we asked him what exactly chewup was. He says, "I think it has eggs in it."
Caleb's (3) favorite expletive to say is, "kick in the boots!" I don't know where he came up with it, but it's perfect.
Caleb (3), walking home with Adam from a neighbor's house tonight, looked up at the sky and said, "Dad, that moon is crazy!" Adam says, "Why?" Then Caleb says, "Cause it's following us home."- pause- "It's got really long legs."
For family night we were learning about disabilities and how all people are different. Seth (5) comments, "I think my disability is that I pick my nose." Then later that night he says to Adam, "Dad, your disability is that your hair sticks up in front."
For Thanksgiving we were headed to Indiana to visit friends. I had a big pile of food and other items we were working on packing. Among the pile was a big bag of M&M's and Caleb (3) kept on asking for some. I told him, "It is for Indiana." Caleb responds, "Indiana will like that."
We were playing a memory game for Family night where you match cards that have pictures of things we are thankful for (like family, food, house, etc.) One of the cards Seth (5) turned over had lost the picture that was glued on the other side. He says, "oh, this one must be the Holy Ghost."
We saw a limo on the road on our way home from Chicago yesterday. We pointed it out to Seth (5) and he says, "They sure have a big family."
Kennedy (7) & my cooking:
Yesterday we were over at our neighbor's house jumping on their trampoline. Kennedy and Hallie went in the house to get a drink. The following conversation ensued:
HALLIE: Mom, what are we having for dinner?
KARA: I don't know yet.
HALLIE: Kennedy, what are you guys having for dinner tonight?
KENNEDY: I don't know but I guarantee it will be gross.
A few weeks ago I went down to our playroom to see what the kids were setting up to play. They were going to play store which was fine with me until I noticed that the table they were using was really the TV stand and that the 19" (and heavy) TV screen was placed carefully on the floor. I told them that we don't move the TV because it is heavy and can break. Then Seth (5) says to me, "but Mom, we used the incline plane."
We were driving and saw a big stretch limo in the lane next to us. Seth (5) says, "That car looks like a dachshund."
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15 comments:
Congratulations! The house is darling - ready to move in. I am so happy for you and this new adventure.
What a great find! Congrats you guys. I can't believe that stress is over for you...still 10 days before we go. Hope we fare as well. How exciting for you!
The place looks great...just needs some book shelves! Congratulations!
You guys scored big - its beautiful - good job!!!!
I love, love, love the house...and it is all yours. we are so excited for you guys!
Looks great!! We hope to come visit you guys some time and see it in person. Congrats!
Congratulations on the house! It looks so perfect. I haven't seen your blog in ages, and from the looks of it, neither have you. My friends daughter just got diagnosed with celiac's and I'm sending her to your blog for your links. I hope that's okay. Happy moving.
Congrats Danielle, your home is beautiful and you are going to have so much fun with it! I am very happy for you. What an exciting adventure for you guys. BTW...your pictures are beautiful! What a talented photographer you are!
Danielle-- I think this house fits you guys so well because it is just oozing with character, just like your family. I couldn't tell if that back porch/sunroom was connected to the kitchen or not? Either way, it is a mudroom-- I soooooooooooooooo wish I had one (no matter how many things we fix up here, I'll never have one). Down with granite countertops-- the most important thing is a mudroom.
Also very glad to see you back in the blogging world. I've thought a lot about you this winter, but am embarrassed to say I haven't called. We really need to get together for dinner before you guys leave--preferable a few times.
If you read this tomorrow (it is Sat night, 19th) D has a day of on Monday, and I would be thrilled if you could get together for family night/dinner.
Also, maybe we could hit the children's museum. I have a pass and can get 6 in for free, so I could get 2 of you guys in. Too bad these little toddlers cost when they hit one!)
Call or email--I've become a pretty compulsive blogger/email checker this winter since so many buddies moved--good ward, but they can't replace my med school wife friends.
And now, after a comment sermon, I bid you adieu!
Nice House Taintors! We need to get together before you leave!
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This is absolutely adorable. Great choice. Good luck! Amy
WOW You guys, What a super great house!!!!It is so beautiful! I am so happy for you!!!!!Congrats! Can't wait to get together again!
Exciting!!! the House is great! When do you move? Amy from Cali.....
That is a spankin' nice house! I'm so happy for you guys!
What a cute house. Love the brick front and the huge basement...what every kid and mom needs.
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