Fall

Some updates on us:

*our foundation is in. We are very excited to see some progress instead of an empty field!!

*Emily joined the swim team and seems to be doing well.

*she is also trying out for the cheer leading squad.

*Noah joined the junior band at school...but doesn't really like it.

*Rob is starting a new job on Monday. It is with the federal govt. This means no more overtime or over night working for him YAY!!! We are excited to get his time back!!!

*I have done about 50% of my Christmas shopping. I did most of that on line!

*Emily turns 14 in 6 days. I cannot believe that I have a 14 year old!!

*I am excited to meet Christina and Steve's baby soon!!

*I need to start packing and painting this house!

Final Choices

We had our appointment yesterday and this is what we decided on.
This is the kitchen cupboards, counter, vinyl floor, carpet, railings and front hall tile.


This is the master ensuite.

This is the kids bathroom.

Now we just need it to be built!!! They did tell us that they expect foundation to be in in the next 3 weeks!! So exciting!! We asked also about closing dates and they are right on track for us to be in on time!!!!

Think we have it

I think we have made our final choices. I think!! I am still not convinced about the ceramic tile that goes in the front hall (shown on the left under the railings). We might have to go back in today and look at that again. Our appointment is Wednesday to tell them our choices. I honestly want this part over with so that we can just enjoy the rest of the process!

can't decide

I thought I had made my mind up and had picked the colour of the cabinets in the first picture...but I have always really liked the colour in the second picture. I don't want to regret the decision...this is something that is not easy to change later!
Which do you like?

choices for the new house

Rob and I have been going to the design center almost every Sunday to start picking the things for our new house. We have our first appointment tomorrow. This is our structure appointment. We get to pick things like railings, fireplace, doors and windows, hood fan options, home theater packages, and many many more!! We are going with mostly standard things but still have a few choices to make. We will have to sit down tonight and finalize that!
We should have another appointment in 2 weeks. This will be for picking kitchen and bathrooms cupboards, floors, counters etc. Here are a few pics pf the choices we made. Let me know what you think!



This is the kids bathroom:
This is our bathroom:

This is for the main floor. The ceramic tile on the left is for the front foyer and powder room. The carpet is for the whole house (minus bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room). We will put in hard wood floors at a later date. The vinyl is for the kitchen and those are the kitchen cupboards and counters.

We had originally picked chocolate brown for the cupboards but as you can see we have gone the opposite direction and picked a light maple cupboard. This is more Rob and my style.

I am getting very excited to see my house. We have a paved road now and foundations should be going in within the month. They are right on schedule which we are glad about!! Only 9 months to go!!!!

2 graduations and a birthday

Noah's birthday was this past Saturday. I cannot believe my baby is 11. Where has the time gone? He told me on his birthday that he will always be my little boy...it was cute!! He did not want a big party this year but choose to go go-carting with some friends of ours...Steve and Christina and their boys Josh and Jonah. It was Christina's birthday too. It was fun!!



This is Noah on his birthday...he has new glasses here too!

Noah graduated grade 5 this year and is off to middle school in the fall. This is him the day of the ceremony. He is pretty nervous about the new school, but I think he will do really well!!!

Emily graduated grade 8 the same week. I cannot believe she will be in high school in the fall!!! SCARY!!!! This is her and Rob when we took her out for a celebration lunch after her ceremony.

This is her getting her certificate. She looked very lovely!!!!!

been awhile

I am a terrible blogger. I never remember to update it...but love reading other people's updates. Anyway, here are a few things going on on with us.

*1 year from today we get our new house. I CAN"T WAIT!!!!!!

*we are going up to Lac L'Achigan this weekend to help fix some cabins. I have no experience with this....hope I can help!!!

*I need a new bike. I am riding Rob's old one that is so rusty it squeaked all through our bike ride on Sunday...very embarrassing!

*Noah is going to turn 11 next month...I feel really old!

*Emily's grade 8 graduation is coming soon. We went a bought her a really pretty dress. We are also hosting a grad party for her here...20 13/14 year olds will be here!!

*Emily is going to Toronto for her grade 8 trip next Wednesday.

*Noah's hockey team...the Pittsburg Penguins are going to the finals again...I wonder if they can pull it off this year?

*I am so happy for our friends Steve and Christina who are having a baby!!! I can't wait to meet him or her!!

*I am glad it is not me having another baby!! :)

*I have not planted a thing in my garden yet

That's all I can think of for now!!