New State, New Home...New Baby!

That's right. In the past 5 months we have moved to a new state, bought our first home, and we are now happy to be inviting a new baby into our lives. We recently found out we are expecting our second little one and we are just thrilled. I'm very early on in the pregnancy but all is going well and little bean seems to be growing well. I haven't been sick, which was expected as I wasn't sick with Connor, so I'm especially happy about that. Just very tired and hungry. We hope you are all happy and healthy this holiday season and we love you all!

Halloween 2010

This year I was super ambitious and decided to make all 3 of our costumes. I had good intentions of getting them done ahead of time and had all the materials for over a month. BUT, due to me trying to get the house painted, company, and being sick, I had three days to do them all. By some miracle I actually did finish all of them though they aren't quite up to standards. Here are some pictures from our ward Trunk or Treat. We were Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad. Enjoy!

People go all out decorating their trunks in our ward.
This one had a strobe light so it was even more awesome than this picture shows.

Picture Station

Room full of games in the gym

More games room

And again...just cuz we like to have pics of the costumes

One of the many activities rooms.

Corey and Connor made a popcorn and candy corn hand

Connor loves eating popcorn. He calls it corn.

Hey Toad, look over here!

Making of the delicious hand

October Visit

Corey's parents came to visit us at the beginning of October and we kept ourselves awfully busy and took about a ZILLION photos. It was a blast despite the day and a half I spent with a horrible fever. These are completely out of order but you get the idea...

Grandma and Connor eating icecream

Connor on a rocking chair

Connor in a wagon at the pumpkin patch

Tractors!

Another Tractor!

On Grandpa's shoulders

Coming out of the tube at the end of the hay maze

Hay maze

Connor LOVES animals

He especially loves horses

That's right, apple of our eye

He's a pretty cute pumpkin, don't you think?

Giant pumpkins!!!

He is looking at a frog statue

Looks like he is in the middle of a very important question

Riding in the wagon

Cookie eyes!

My first experience on a real golf course. Gorgeous huh?

John did the best, obviously

Hope this doesn't embarrass you Grandma Lanie

Loch Raven Reservoir

Throwing rocks in the water at LRR

So happy to be reunited

The hike at LRR!

Connor helping Grandpa John fix the piano bench

D.C.- The Capitol

Cute love birds

Another view of the capitol

Grandma Lanie is silly

Washington Monument

Connor really likes Trains

He really REALLY likes trains

Union Station building in DC

Inside Union Station

Woe is Me

After having recently discovered that, oddly, getting a full night's rest makes me feel great, I decided to make a real effort to get to bed earlier. I have been doing pretty well but tonight, after being so proud of myself for getting to bed extra early, I wake at 3:30am and cannot fall to sleep again. My typical worrying-about-nothing begins again and here I am, nearly 2 hours later, blogging. It seems like a trend with me. I envy all those who fall asleep in seconds and apparently have no trouble staying asleep. This staying asleep business has only been a recent problem for me. I'm frustrated. Woe is me.

The Moment You've All Been Waiting For...Maybe

So I finally got around to taking pictures of our new place and then, after waking up with a massive headache and renewed worries of our long lost video camera, I have now finally taken the time to post these photos. Please remember, our place is still a work in progress. These are "before-ish" photos. Walls are still unpainted (due highly, though not completely, to my inexplicable fear of choosing a color), rooms still undecorated, but progress has been made. Also, I'm no photographer so no judging. Many thanks to all the people who helped us unpack. And a special thanks to my Mom who spent 8 hours or more removing all the wallpaper borders throughout the house. And without further ado...

Master Bedroom

Master again. Though small, we have decent his/hers closet space

Connor's Room
Looking out from Connor's Room

Office/Future Nursery...So tiny but workable.
Also, what is this color? Gross

Pepto Bismol, 80's fabulous bathroom.
Again, gross. Why?

Stairs leading downstairs...view of our coat closet!
It's sad how happy that makes us.
Stairs from main level and piano in living room.
Living Room
More living Room with view into kitchen
Dining area in kitchenKitchen...getting new counter and back splash soon, hopefully

Kitchen, fridge, and door to basement
Stairs leading to basement

Basement...in need of some love. Connor LOVES this tent so I can'tbear to put it away. $25 D.I. couch, futon needs a cover still...oh dear

More basement...we live in the dark ages of TV

Basement bathroom. This is your bathroom if you come to visit. ALL yours.

Back to the kitchen...door leading to patio

And last but not least...the patio. A Caribbean lady lived here before us so I think that explains the colors out here.

I would have pictures of our yard etc, but as you can see, I was taking these pictures late at night. I suppose I could go take some now but I'm in my pajamas and can't bear to put clothes on just yet. My head still really hurts. I hope you are all satisfied. Once we get things a little more finished I will take some more photos. Despite having woken up under less than ideal circumstances, it sure feels good to get some blogging done.