Getting closer...

10 days of freedom left for me, 17 for the kids!

We completely moved out of the apartment and into the house as of July 28th.

The organization is going well...

Stormy's move...

Emily was worn out after carrying a few boxes and totes!

the kitchen (phase 1)...

The living room (phase 1)...

My room (phase 1)...

Emily's room (phase 1)...

Good bye apartment...

Living room (phase 2)...

Caleb's bathroom (final)...

Dining room, with the new table from Bailey's

It's perfect :)

Kitchen - complete

So cute :)

My room (final) 

I get to use the shelves for all my cutsie things.

Our trip to Anchorage was great!  

It was a beautiful drive and we had beautiful weather!

We arrived at 10:30pm 

The deal was: We either stay in a hotel or we can shop. 

We can't do both! 

So, we camped. 

This is us snug in the car - no tent the first night :)

Emily modeling a cute vest she bought.

The sunset over the bay...

Deep in thought on where to shop next...

We were also in Anchorage to watch Caleb's single A tournament.

He was catcher and 2nd base.

They did not fair well, ended up taking last :(

Emily took SO MANY selfies, I wanted a picture, too :)

Cheer and Hockey tryouts start tomorrow!

It's been a great summer and a successful move.

I love...   LOVE...     L O V E...  my house!!!

Hope you are all doing well and living life to the fullest :)

Loves, Hugs and Kisses!

A Mid-Summer's Dream Part 2

And the story continues...

Caleb spent some quality time getting his stuff exactly where he wanted it.

He did a pretty good job :)

A house warming plant from Ken.

This girl turns 10 today!

Happy birthday, Stormy :)

Emily participated in Cheer camp these past 3 days.

She's a flier :)

You can't really see her going up or down, but it was pretty cool for only practicing for 3 days.

All the camp girls...

North Pole on the left in red

West Valley in the middle in white

Lathrop on right in purple.

Emily is 5th from right, hands on knees.

Should finish up moving by tomorrow afternoon. 

Then clean the apartment.

More pictures as we get rooms put together.

A Mid-Summer's Dream...

Hello Everyone! Only a few short weeks left of summer break.

Here's what's been happening...

Emily had a week of volleyball camp...

All the campers on the last day.

Emily is third from left, front row.

Caleb's been super busy with baseball since he's playing on both the A and AA team.

This particular picture captured the team just after they put Caleb down from their shoulders :)

It was tied 3-3, bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, one runner on second...

His hit allowed the base runner to score ending the game!

Woo Hoo!

Pitching...

After a day's work helping his dad on the roof, the nasty sunburn peeled...

The birthday boy...

HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY CALEB!

Thank you, everyone, for the gifts, gift cards and cash!!

He loved everything :)

Caleb and Thomas (his driver instructor) just after he PASSED his test!

We immediately went to the DMV for the temporary license.

Driving away from the DMV.

He really didn't want his picture taken.

He wants to be in his truck, but since it's not ready, mom's car is all we got!

Caleb and Emily playing a little b-day catch in the field next door.

Then the actual license arrived a few days later...

Golden Days Parade...

Army band

My friend Tracy's new puppy (Pepper)

Crazy old floats...

Those say "Little Pots Of Gold"

Red Hackel Pipe band

Fire trucks

Tracy's daughter Jordan was marching with the tennis association.

Emily and the rest of DTF 

They danced 2 routines the entire time about a mile and a half.

It was rainy and cold at the start, but sunny and warm by the end.

OK... moving day, July 22nd

first car load into the garage...

I did about 3 of these and one with the truck.

That same evening Emily wanted to roller blade.

I rode my bike and Cooper jogged along.

We went on a 5 mile loop.

Coop was exhausted at the end!!!

Day 2...

My beautiful pictures will hang above the mantle... eventually.

I've picked out a simple table and chairs from Baileys to go here...

Still my favorite spot... :)

Lovely bay window...

Not the greatest view, but still pretty.

This is the 4th bedroom... i.e.: storage, sports, weights

Caleb moved 1/2 of his stuff today and we'll finish his room tomorrow because he leaves for Anchorage tomorrow night. 11 days of baseball...Yikes!

This closet under the stairs will host out of season jackets, but all the boxes are just for Christmas!

Ok, that's it for now. Day three is just around the corner. Emily starts cheer camp and Caleb heads down the road. We'll get most of the heavy stuff moved, then I'll finish ups with the small random stuff on my own. However... If any of you wish to help, I'm at 1501 Market Street :)

LOVES!