Avalinea's 1st Birthday

More Christmas Pictures

Some more Christmas Pictures for you enjoyment.

House Update

Our house from a distance

Yea we have a Window in our Bathroom!

Our house now has Shingles on its roof and the plumbing and electrical are now done. The windows are in too. It is all so exciting.

Christmas Joy

Joshie got a great new shiny red tricycle from grandma and Grandpa Mickelsen, his reaction is typical Joshie.


Joshie got a Train Set from Santa Clause, He was really excited, he played with it all day long.

Well here it is almost a new year. And we have to say that it has been fairly good to us. Avalinea being born in January, Joshua getting a good job at Fishbowl Inventory, Chelsea becoming a Mentor at WGU, and Joshie.... well we love Joshie :P Anyway happy new year from all of us.

Visit to Santa

Hey look no crying faces!

The Roof

The roof is now on our House, YEA!

House Update

They have finally gotten started on our house! The first floor is basically framed! Yea!

Our New Fridge!

Last night I found quite possibly the best deal ever. I have been wanting a french door fridge for our new house ever since I saw the first one. But they are way way too expensive. They start at like $1500 for the smallest white one. Well, last night I went to our Sears Outlet store because we had received an ad in the mail that looked like they had some good sales going on. It must have been a pretty good sale because they barely had anything left. As i was just about to leave the store I saw one on the opposite side of the store all by itself that caught my eye. It was a kitchen aid brand, with ice maker and internal purified water dispenser (very cool!) for........$809.99!!!!! It retails for $3199 normally. Needless to say, I bought it and am a very happy camper with my deal finding skills.

My Dilemma

Two years ago I bought these beautiful stockings at Target. They have had them every year for a while so I figured I was safe in making these our family stockings and being able to add more as needed. Well, of course, this year they are no where to be found. And as you can see, I need one for Avalinea. Her cheepo stocking looks pretty pathetic next to the rest. WHY I didn't buy one last year when I was pregnant with Avey is a mystery. I have no idea what I was thinking.
If anyone sees a stocking similar to these PLEASE let me know asap.