Loud Noises!!!!

The last couple of days have been pretty exciting around here! The builder has finally decided to replace the driveway! Although it hasn't been the best conditions for naps, I will say it has kept us pretty entertained between them.

Instead of Jack-hammering the whole driveway, they just did a little corner and then literally peeled the rest up. That's probably a good thing because the hammering was shaking the whole house and Kate kept going "boom boom boom boom".

Here is a little spot where they hammered up the walkway. You can also see how the concrete was damaged from when it wasn't done properly the first time.

Isaac was studying the whole process very intently. I'm pretty sure that if he could speak in full sentences he would be able to tell us from start to finish exactly how they did it.

Kate just thought it was fun to look out the window and see all the commotion.

Take a look at this guy! He literally looked like they had plucked him out of a mental institution and tied him to the chair. He barely moved at all... even his arms were still while he was operating the machine. It was pretty funny to watch. I wonder how many driveways he has done this summer?! He seemed pretty into his job!

A shot of what was underneath

After they pulled up the concrete they poured gravel and then left for the day.

The next day this arrived to pour our new driveway...

And so did all this eye candy.. ;)

Another shot of the HUGE crane!

Of course we couldn't pass up the opportunity to leave our mark!

Check out my fancy PJs!

Yea!!!!!!

Almost done

Three days later...It looks so much better! I think it will be worth parking on the street for two weeks, the coming and going out the basement window a few times, and the weird nap schedules!

As Promised...

More stinkin' cute pictures of our little Peanut!

Vouge

I asked Marshall to get Kate dressed one day and this was the result...

Knowing my love for matching bows with Kate's outfits, he found this green ribbon and tied it around her head. I don't know what is more impressive, the fact that he actually got her to hold still while he did it or that he tied it so the bow is facing the right direction. (the boa was Kate's addition!)

Picture Day!!!!!

I got Kate's pictures taken for her First Birthday today. I know, she is now 14 months old but I figured better late than never! I haven't gotten the disc from Sarah yet but here a few I stole off her blog.... I couldn't wait!

Expect another post with more of the same... We had such a fun time with these... I can't wait til the rest come in the mail!

Summer Outings

We have really enjoyed spending time together doing some things with Kate this Summer. It's funny how when you have a kid the small things become so much more precious and valuable. Anyway, enjoy some pictures from some of our treasured moments.

Half-price Sushi Lunch!

Kate picked up on the concept pretty quickly!

Clyde- the neighborhood fox! We spotted him almost every day for a week while out doing errands and then didn't see him for almost a week. A friend eased our concerns about his capture when he told us he saw him while out jogging one morning. Then Marshall said he saw animal control with a box in the neighborhood about a week after that. We hope they took him somewhere safe and cozy!

Kate pretty much loves the park! She loves to swing and go "WEEEEEE"! I wish I could adequately describe her excitement. The pictures really don't do it justice!

Here was a quick lunch date at Thanksgiving Point. Afterwards we played around in the reception gardens! Again, Kate loved it! In this last picture she was about one step away from literally walking into the water! We are still working on the concept that certain things WILL cause injury.

Walk

Nate and Britt went on a date so we took the babies on a walk. Here is what we saw...