Putting up the Tree

We had friends over for Christmas tree assembly/decorating. The boxes are not unpacked yet, but we have a tree!

Larsen and Kristen find just the right place for the ornaments.

Tim puts the star on top.


Larsen gives Kristen a boost.

Cheesy smiles!

Moving Day

We have moved into our house! Tim's Dad and Grandpa, and Lisa's Mom, Dad and little brother Paul came down to help. Kristen and April also helped us. It was a long day, but it was worth it. The house looks great!Tim puts the first box into the house.

Mom shows us how it's done when she paints.

Paul gives Kristen a painting lesson.

Paul helped us paint over the green wall in the apartment before moving out. At one point, he turned to Kristen and told her, "I'm doing way better at this than you."

Paul takes a break from moving to make sure Tim's Guitar Hero guitars are still rockin'!

Packing Up!

After some intense pressure from Judy Bowness, we got all packed up, and there were a TON of boxes!

Dad Visits Lisa's Classroom

Dad came to visit Lisa's classroom and gave them a lecture about being good students and taking responsibility for their education...

The kids were nervous after seeing the warning Dad left a few weeks beforehand...

Dad answers a question from one of the students.

Bowling!

We went bowling with some friends and Lisa beat Tim!

Tim shows off his amazing form.

April, Lisa and Elissa

Dan skips bowling and enjoys pizza instead.

The scores show the truth -- Lisa is the winner!

Halloween with the Wittrocks

We spent the weekend before Halloween with the Wittrocks and had a great time at the Haunted Houses at Rawhide.

Tonks tried on Snoopy's hot dog costume.

I was the only one who would brave the mechanical bull...


I didn't last very long though.

Mike was scared while he waited to go into the Asylum

Chris was so scared he couldn't open his eyes.

Tim screamed with fright.

Pam was so scared she wet herself!

Chris isn't scared of the Headless Horseman.



I stole his sword!

Pam blows out the candle on her birthday cake... she made it herself!

Halloween 2008

We had a great Haloween this year. We celebrated with a party at Hoover's house.

The girls all dressed up and ready to go!

Tim was the sober driver of the night... and also a caveman.

Elissa poses as a housewife for the night...

Naughty Nurse April looks stunning!

Cassie's "Frenchman" outfit was a hit, as was her baguette!

House Update!

The house is coming along well... we have stucco, paint, cabinets, countertops, tile and even a doorbell already! Our closing date has been confirmed for the 20th, and we are really excited. We are going to get the keys on the 26th, which means we are moving in Thanksgiving weekend! If you want to help, you should definitely come over :)

Cabinets in the laundry room!

Tim rings the doorbell to test it out!

The dining room, complete with tile and grout!

Me in my new kitchen! Look at the island!

Tim and Tonks check out the garage.

Kristen's bathroom has a countertop!



Tonks claims her spot in Kristen's bedroom, right where the sun shines in.

The roof is done and the stucco is on the mini wall!