Polar Express 2013

We headed up to French Lick the day after we got back from Florida to go to the Polar Express.  I'm not going to lie, I've been dying to take the kids up here for years now.  I wanted to make sure everyone was old enough to enjoy themselves.  Mission accomplished - we all had a blast.  It was such a fun night!

How stinkin GREAT is this picture - say CHEESE!!!

They had really cute train related activities for the kids to do before boarding.

Patiently waiting to hear the whistle blow!

Man she loved that the conductor punched her ticket just like the book/movie!

They thoroughly enjoyed the cookies and hot chocolate (except Abe wouldn't try the hot chocolate)

Checking out the lights outside and taking a sneak peek at Santa.

Adi was thrilled to see Santa, Abe - not so much!

 

 He loved his bell (except the picture doesn't show it)

Group picture with the dancing elves!

This was such a great way to start celebrating the Christmas season!!!

Kelly & Ryan's Wedding

The four of us spent seven lovely days with all the Koster's down in Marco Island, FL to celebrate Kelly and Ryan's wedding.  It was a fun week with pretty amazing weather and an amazingly powdery beach!  Adi had a blast searching for shells all week!  We're so happy for Kelly and Ryan and can't wait to see what the future holds for the three of them!  Love you guys!!  There are tons of pictures from the week ... enjoy!

Thanksgiving Party

I was so happy we were able to make Adi's sweet little Thanksgiving party before we headed to the airport to head down to FL!  She had a fun day and so did her little brother!  I just love CFC's preschool program.  She really enjoys going everyday and man alive do they do a good job teaching them about our great and wonderful God!  So thankful for great teachers and a great school!

Halloween 2013

I am way behind on posts, and I'm just trying to catch up before the new year!  Halloween weekend was a little busy, considering we moved into our new house the next day!  Grandpa was able to go to Haubstadt's trick-or-treating extravaganza with us!The following weekend we trick-or-treated with some neighborhood friends from Habustadt!

Merida, Brown Bear, and Grandpa

Our sweet little babes!

Abram absolutely LOVES grandpa!

We were lucky enough to run into our best friends!

Adi's BFF

Our little family!

Official Halloween day!

Our New Home

On November 1st, 2013 we officially moved into our new home in Elberfeld, IN! We had been looking on and off for about a year and half and just couldn't find what we were looking for!  We finally found exactly what we were looking for without having to build something.  We have 10 acres which is wonderful for everyone's hobbies.  The inside of the house gives us all a lot more space with some terrific features that I just adore.  It is a four bedroom, two and a half bath, a very spacious bonus room above of the garage, and a full, unfinished basement!  Here is a little look at the start of our new home!  I'll be back with more pictures when I get stuff decorated!

Front view of the home.

 

Bonus Room

Master Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

Master Closet

Master Bath (love our snail shower)

Formal Dining Room

View from the Front Door

Our Kitchen

View from the Kitchen (I LOVE the fireplace)

 

The is our acreage in the back yard - we have a lot of little visitors.  It is so fun watching the deer.  We own the property all the way to the tree line.

Brandon's new shop.  It was important we get this thing up as soon as possible.  It is so pretty and should allow enough space for him to do all the things he loves!

We can't wait to discover all the amazing memories our new home will bring!!!