Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Promise Fulfilled
Before Christmas Hans' mom was making candies while we were talking to her. Arlee asked, 'Can I have some?" She told her that she would send some to her. Well the package came today and it was the highlight of Arlee's day. She was pretty excited and wanted to try some right away. Thank you Grandma Ulla!
5 of 5: December with the Hoges
Renewing our house. These walls had not been painted in about 10 years. Talking with the people in the ward remember this room when the family before lived in it. I think it was time for a change. I know I think it looks a lot better. : ) What about you? Deep blue ceiling with stars painted on it (which Arlee still wants on there) Two pink walls and two light blue walls. Oh yeah and one really outdated light fixture.
Hans working really hard. I did the roller mostly. I don't really care for the cutting in- Hans doesn't either, but I guess he is better than me. I wasn't giving in. Well that was until I got so frustrated with the rolling shield scrapping on the ceiling over and over. It makes a horrible noise too.
The Flooring I think I am going to do all wood floors, maybe tile in the kitchen, paint it some really nice cool, warm color. Take off the standing out bricks, change the bench on the fireplace to one that will go down to the floor and maybe some drawers in them for storage, Add a mantle, paint the bricks a different color or cover them up completely. What do you think? What would you do?
walls now painted int the one above. Outdated light fixture below.
Arlee loved to help paint.
The new and very much improved light fixture. That with my dad's encouragement we were able to trade it out without hurting ourselves. He said, 'You can do it. You guys are smart and I know you will figure it out. Just make sure that you flip the breaker, don't touch the wires together, put the wire bolts back on, and follow the directions. Oh yeah and if you do happen to get a zap it really doesn't hurt that bad and it won't kill ya.' Hahaha Thanks Dad.
We got some new bedding for our bed. I have been looking for some that will cover our really thick mattress and not be really pricey. Hey hey I found some.
Now..... What to do with this room? And how should I re-do the fireplace? I have been thinking of a few ideas, but want some input.
The Flooring I think I am going to do all wood floors, maybe tile in the kitchen, paint it some really nice cool, warm color. Take off the standing out bricks, change the bench on the fireplace to one that will go down to the floor and maybe some drawers in them for storage, Add a mantle, paint the bricks a different color or cover them up completely. What do you think? What would you do?
4 of 5: December with the Hoges
Christmas morning....
I was telling Hans that this was the best Christmas that we have had- minus the family. However, that is what has made it so relaxing. We could just do our own thing. It was great.
Don't mind the door. We were painting and didn't think to move it until Christmas Day.
Santa came drank his milk and ate the cookies that Arlee made for him. Chief (our Elf on the Shelf) ate his Tootie Roll and left with Santa until next year.
While Christmas shopping I went into Toys R Us and they were giving out bags of free stuff. It had a sorts of things that Santa might put into a stocking. One thing ended up in Hans' and as you can tell he is totally in to putting it together. What a child-like 30 year old!
I was telling Hans that this was the best Christmas that we have had- minus the family. However, that is what has made it so relaxing. We could just do our own thing. It was great.
Don't mind the door. We were painting and didn't think to move it until Christmas Day.
Santa came drank his milk and ate the cookies that Arlee made for him. Chief (our Elf on the Shelf) ate his Tootie Roll and left with Santa until next year.
While Christmas shopping I went into Toys R Us and they were giving out bags of free stuff. It had a sorts of things that Santa might put into a stocking. One thing ended up in Hans' and as you can tell he is totally in to putting it together. What a child-like 30 year old!
3 of 5: December with the Hoges
Well we attempted to get pictures of the girls in their Christmas outfits. This is how it started.....
.... and ended. Lydia wasn't having it, but we tried really hard. Arlee was her princess self. As you can tell in the picture above. Silly girls.
.... and ended. Lydia wasn't having it, but we tried really hard. Arlee was her princess self. As you can tell in the picture above. Silly girls.
2 of 5: December with the Hoges
Hans turned 30! I have to say that it really snuck up on me. I have had his birthday present for a long time, but the details of the party I just couldn't figure it out. I wanted to do a surprise party for him, but I couldn't think of anyway to do it with out him finding out. Plus it was on the 20th of December so everyone was busy or out of town. No party I guess.
We did end up having some friends over that weren't busy. We ate pizza, watched Batman (new one) and ate cake cake and homemade ice cream.
1 of 5: December with the Hoges
We popped the popcorn, made hot chocolate and loaded up in the car. It was time to go and see some Christmas lights. We had a blast. The best house on our tour was The Trees. They live in our old ward. They did a very nice job. We look forward to seeing their house every year now. Arlee wasn't having the light show at first, but then warmed up to the idea and embraced not having her movie on. Lydia had the best reactions. She just kept talking in the back (still can't really understand her, but we are getting there.) We know she loved it. Arlee loved it after about ten minutes... stubborn little girl.
I didn't not even try to look at the camera since the flash would just make my eyes close. This is me and Hans acting really excited!
This was the Trees house that I mentioned earlier. Amazing job!
Another pretty cool looking house. We had a lot of fun and look forward to next year.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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