Swore Farm

I'm grateful that I get to experience a little bit of true autumn before I head back to Las Vegas where fall is almost non existent. Today, we took advantage of the beautiful crisp air weather and went pumpkin picking at Swore Farms in Pocatello. The kids had a great time picking pumpkins, playing games, getting face paint (only Tayden), riding the tractor and walking through an entirely too long corn maze. It was a great last Saturday in Idaho!

 

 

 

 

 

 Cache loved the tractor ride. He would get so excited and start bouncing up and down and pointing at everything! He has the best personality.

 

 

We grabbed some ice cream afterwards. No complaints for baby C.

 

It was a great day.

Surviving

Since we've been in Idaho I've been in survival mode. Just surviving day by day until we get to go back to Las Vegas. That means most of my day to day routine has gone out the window. The basic needs--breakfast, lunch, naps, dinner--have been met, but other than that...forget it. Our letters and numbers and learning has had a major lack of presence. Unfortunately, our Book of Mormon and prayers have been less then ideal. And chores, making beds, etc have been skipping around. But, we are surviving. And we've had fun while doing so.

We've been playing at parks. 

 Drawing pictures of Mom and Dad. Mom's 'dots'...zits...included. Boo. Talked about a real downer.

Playing legos. Which they love.

Buying army guys at Mom's store. There is some math in that!

Practicing to be the Next American Ninja Warrior.

Taking naps on the carpet. It's much safer when the brother are running errands with Grandpa.

And playing ninja turtles with makeshift styrofoam shells from Grandmas new sewing machine.

And walking. Lots and lots of walking.

I'm excited to get back to basics at home, but happy we are surviving here! 

Time for an update...

Time for another home update. Things are moving quickly and we are finally at the light at the end of the tunnel. Scott comes to pick the kids and I up in TEN short days and then we'll stay in a hotel in Las Vegas for about a week while all the loose ends are being tied up and the finishes touches get done. I can't believe its about done and we'll actually be living in our home in 2-3 weeks. Its gone super fast and entirely too slow at the same time. Here are the most current pictures Scott has sent me. I love it already and can't wait to see it in person.

I realize I never posted the floor plans. Our home is the same just flipped.

Formal front room and tile walk way. We had a tile walk way installed to cut down on the gross Nevada dirt and oil. Its seriously the dirtiest place and the yuck from outside transfers in so easily and gets everything dirty. We're hoping the tile walkway will help with that and keep our carpet looking nice and clean. That and no shoes...  

 Master bedroom. The archway goes into the master bath. The door you see is to the toilet.

The garage entrance is under the stairs. The door to the right is the downstairs bath and the door to to the left is the front door. It makes better sense on the floor plan. The stairs are done. The carpet on the tile at the bottom of the stairs is just a carpet rug, so it doesn't look finished.

 The walkway into the kitchen and the living room. The space between the windows is where the TV will go.

 Master Shower.

 Part of the master closet.

Kitchen with appliances and counter tops. This is taken from the living room. The other space to the left with the big window is the dining room.

I know to most people this is not a lot of space. And lets be honest, its not. But  believe it or not, this is very standard for Las Vegas. It has taken quiet a bit of getting used to, but I am just grateful the kids will have outdoor access and grass. Now you know why I say if I could give my kids anything it would be space.

Upstairs loft.

Closet doors. Trim still has to be painted on the top.

Scott didn't send me this picture, so I had to steal it off his instagram. Everything is about done except the front and garage doors, they need painted, and the desert landscaping. Which won't be too different from what it already is. haha. It will be rocks and a few trees. It will look nice. 

I'm excited to get home and settle in. I'll have regular computer access and start blogging with more frequency and purpose. I've been doing the best I can to keep up, but feel like I've been doing it just to get it done. It'll be nice to live with my husband again and function as a family. 

I love this house so much. It already feels like home.

Can't wait until it actually is! 

Weekend Getaway

Scott flew in for three days this past weekend. After 17 long days without him, we were so excited to see him. And he even had surprises for us! He got the kids a little candy bag, which they obviously loved. And for me... a surprise from one of my closest friends. 

Melissa had a whole package full of encouragement! A book, a CD, some nail polish and the best list of things to look forward to. It was the sweetest thing and cried as I opened it. Its so nice to have such great friends. I don't think she knows how much it really means to me. Thanks Melissa...I love you. 

The first few days we just hung out and enjoyed being around each other. The boys wrestled with Dad nonstop and I enjoyed some much needed downtime. 

Then Saturday we packed up the kids and took a little road trip. We spent the day at Bear World, enjoyed some dinner in Idaho Falls and then spent the night in a Hotel across from the IF Temple. It was just what the doctor ordered. After a few weeks of hard single parenting, it was essential to have fun with the family. Getting away and having fun was a great reminder about how much I love being a mom and reenergized me for the last 2 1/2 weeks of our adventure. 

I love this picture of Tayden taking a picture. He loves taking pictures, so make sure you don't miss the last post. (Its hilarious.)

 Cache loved the train.

Tayden took the following pictures.

After a fun filled day at bear world, we went out to dinner at Scotts favorite place in the whole world-- Chuck-a-Rama. He was pumped. And so was Cache.

Our view was awesome. I laid in bed and stared at this magnificent building as the sun went down. Absolutely beautiful. 

We ended the evening with a night cap swim and watching some TV in bed at the hotel. We all slept in, grabbed some continental breakfast and took Daddy to the airport. It was a sad goodbye, but our last one since we get to go home with him next time he comes. 

Today also happens to be our 7 year anniversary. I can't believe how much has changed in the 7 years we've been married. I am so grateful to have him as a partner and helpmeet. He is a wonderful husband and father. It was hard watching him leave today, but I am so grateful for his hard work ethic and drive to take care of his family. I love him. A lot.

What a great weekend. 

Can't wait to see him again.