Kade has Arrived!

Just a quick note to let you all know that we had Kade this morning around 8:30. He was 8 lbs 15 oz. He is having some complications and is in the NICU. Mom is doing fine. Here are a few pictures I got before he was taking into the NICU. We will update as we find out more.

Basement Update

Yes, We are still making progress on the basement. I am sure Julie is convinced that it will never get done but do it yourself projects do take time. Here are a few pictures of what we have been doing this week. The Baby hasn't arrived yet but the Cabinets have! Here are a few shots into the downstairs bathroom.



Brian's First Tile Project

Week 35

The Holiday season is in full swing around the Homer house. It is proving to be a challenging time to complete all the gift gathering,wrapping and keeping the kids from peeking. Colby has definitely acquired Julies talents of pre Christmas gift snooping. He has been busted opening gifts already. I caught Karissa and Colby coming out of the Living room after Julie read them the Santa Riot Act of 2008. I hope he gets to come this year!
He decided this week that we need to get all the presents under the tree opened this week so Santa has room to put all the things there that he asked for. Colby is obviously concerned about the economy and wants to provide the Homer stimulus package of Christmas spending this holiday season.
Colby participated in the Kindergarten program where he sang Nursery rhymes to the rest of the school. You can see that Hickory Dickory Dock was on the program.
He has really taken to school and is learning to spell many words. Oh, and for the record...the only trip to the Principals office for Colby has been for good behaviour....good thing I am not a betting man! Of course Karissa has been to the Principals Pick 2 times for her excellent work in school. She is such a huge help around the house and is looking forward to her new brother finally arriving.
Kyle and I had the opportunity to take Julie into the hospital this week on our first dry run. Julie has not been taking it as easy as she could have, trying to complete everything for Christmas, attending work party's and doing the general nesting activities before the baby arrives. Everything checked out and we were sent home but Kyle is still very concerned about "that hospital building" as he likes to call it.
He asked the nurse if they were going to put a zipper in his mom and get the baby out. These kids know way too much! All signs are pointing to the fact that this baby is coming sooner than later. We will keep you all posted when the big day arrives whether it be Christmas first or the baby first or maybe both? Yikes!

Tagged again!

8 Shows I LOVE to watch: Cooking shows on Food Network, Design on a Dime on HGTV, Sweat Equity on DIY, Chuck, Grey's Anatomy, Collage Basketball, Red Sox Baseball, Boise State Football.

8 Things that happened today (this morning): Got Karissa and Colby ready for school, Took Kyle to Joy School, went to the Bank on the way home, packed my hospital bag while it had my music on really loud because I could, wrapped gifts, got Kyle from Joy School, ate lunch, tried to work out a nice outfit for Brian work dinner tonight (it's hard when most of my pg clothes are to small now. YES, I'm that big.)

8 Places I love to eat: The Snow Bunny in Hailey ID, Louse in Meridian, Bone Fish, Tony's Pizza just down the street, Fosters Grill by Tony's, Cheese Cake Factory, any good Chines place, Taco Time I miss.

8 things I'm looking forward to: Having this baby, Christmas, my parents coming to see us and help, getting the basement finished, being able to workout again, having friends come see us (you are all invited anytime) I can't think of any more.

8 things on my wish list: Having my house paid for, a million dollars in the bank so Brian wouldn't have to work like he does, a toned body, my kids to always be healthy, a Cabin (house)where Brian can hunt and fish, to see as many LDS Temples as I can around the world, to always have a clean house, and that the laundry would always be done.

8 people I tag: Annette, Autney, Anie, Jill or Mike, Angela D, Angela G, Kelly, Mom.

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A Moosy Christmas

Homer The Moose has arrived in Virginia and found his new home. As many of you know, I was fortunate enough to draw on a once in a lifetime Idaho Moose permit in Bear Lake county last year. I Flew into Boise from Virginia in September where I met up with an expert hunting guide Philip T Homer (aka-Dad, Grandpa, "but don't call him late for Supper") and planned out the hunt. We spent the week with Uncle Glay out in the "Homer Boy's" stomping grounds. I will say there were many historic stories shared along the way and the scenery was fantastic. Oh how I miss the mountains of Idaho. We finally tracked down a Moose after several days of searching. We were able to back the truck right up to the scene. The biggest problem came when I flew back into Dulles Airport and Colby was expecting me to walk out of the airport with the Moose in hand. I think he now understands why that was not possible.
Thanks to all of you who had a hand in getting Homer the Moose to Virginia. We do appreciate all the hard work that went into hauling, crating and transporting such a large package. What would we do without Family and Friends.


As you can see, the Moose has already been involved in several sword and gun fights with the kids. We had to get him hung up before all of the hair fell out from all the Love he was getting.

Happy Birthday Brian!

Today was Brian Birthday. The BIG 35. The kids have been telling him Happy Birthday since 6:30 this morning. Brian's folk to him out for lunch at Fosters Grill, the fries are made from Idaho potatoes and they are to die for. The baby must be growing because I downed one of their "big" burgers and was still hungry so I filled up with fries. The kids and I made Brian a Birthday sign and his gift came UPS just today. (He order them from Grizzly on Friday.) We ended the day with some Costco cheese cake, Brian's fave. We love you Brian! You are the Best!