Snow Days

In Chicago it snows and when it does it stays for a long time. Never-the-less, the boys have had some fun in the snow for the first time.

Jeremiah turned 4

With the move I neglected to post Jeremiah's 4 year birthday info. Yes, my boy is 4 (January 7th). We had a little party with the Murphy's (Ben's boss and friend). They have two kids close to our boys' ages. We had brunch, played games, opened gifts and just had a nice time chatting and hanging out with very fun, sweet people. I totally forgot to take any pictures of the actual party...once again neglecting my poor child's birthday.

So much change

It has been a long time and so much has happened. For those who don't have the details here they are.

October-Ben got offered a promotion to Chicago.
October 29th-Austin house went on the market.November 2nd-Got offer on Austin house.
November 17th-closed on Austin house.
November 17th-December 8th-Stayed with friends and family until we closed on a house in Chicago.

Since then we have cleaned, cleaned, cleaned, got new windows, new window covers, stained some floors, cleaned some more, unpacked etc.

I am finally at a point where I am willing to share a few pictures of the new house. We have not done any painting yet but plan to very soon. We miss everyone in Austin a ton and hope you all know how special you are and how special you made our time in Austin.

Note: this has been sitting in my draft for a while. Sorry.

Holidays

This year the holidays were a bit crazy with the move, but we managed to spend time with each side of the family. My parents had the boys when Ben and I left for Chicago so they came up and spent a couple weeks with us as we unpacked and celebrated Christmas with Santa (my dad) a few days early. Then we drove to Southern IL to Ben's Grandmother's house to meet up with Ben's parents and sister for the holiday. We were so blessed this year with some great gifts for the kids and for us. Overall, it was a really nice holiday.

Davis got a little tricycle and Jeremiah had the best time helping him open it. Since then it hasbeen one of their favorite toys to play with on the hard wood floors while we are trying to stay warm.