Washing the Car with Daddy

Today was such a beautiful day that Steve decided to wash the car with Ian's help, of course. Here are some pics of the fun time they had together.

Filling up the bucket the slow way

Painting with water

Getting more soap

Our Little Valentine

Hailey is all ready for Valentines . . .

Ready and waiting for everyone else to get dressed up for church

When Daddy speaks, I listen!

What's Ian doing now?

Yard Sale Bargain

I don't get out to yard sales very often but got to check out one in our neighborhood last Saturday. One of the good bargains that I found was this popsicle maker. We let Ian test one out tonight and he loved it - even if it was a little cool outside to be eating a popsicle! The thing I like most about it is the little sippy straw that is attached to catch all the melted juice. It's a nice feature to help prevent a sticky mess when it's over and done with.

Taking a bite

( If you think this picture looks weird, I was testing out the 'cartoon' mode in the photo program. )

Popsicles make happy boys!

Our New Home

After many months of searching the Lord has led us to purchase this home in Irmo. We are so thankful for the Lord's direction. We have learned so much in this process and the Lord has used it to make us even more dependent on Him. It has been wonderful to see how the Lord has provided and we are so thankful for the many godly people who have helped us and given us wise counsel. We have signed the contract, finished the home inspection and everything is a 'go' at this point. We are scheduled to close on the house on February 15. Here are some pictures of what the interior of the home looks like. Of course, we'll be changing some things once we move in. The living room area

We are very excited about the open floor plan because of the large groups that we have into our home. This will greatly help when entertaining.

Dining Room

Kitchen
I really like the see-through window. Now I won't miss out on anything while cooking:-)

Master Bedroom

Master Bath

Bonus Room

We really are going to enjoy having this room for visitors to come and stay with us; so, let us know if you're in the area because you've got a place to stay!

Deck

Backyard

The yard is fenced and large. It will be great for helping Ian to burn some energy.

Fishing pond

We're not sure if we're going to keep this or not. I can just envision lots of accidents!

ABC's and Playtime

Just a couple videos for the grandparents . . . Ian loves saying his ABC's (with help, of course!). Unfortunately, the camera cut off at 'P' so we'll have to get the rest another time. Hailey just started enjoying her play gym, so here's a video of her smiling. Enjoy!


Ian saying his ABCs through the letter 'P'

Hailey enjoying some playtime (Sorry it's so dark but you get the idea.)

Snow Baby

Since it was snowing again and Hailey was awake, we decided to get her bundled up for her first snow picture. She couldn't miss out on the snow again today!

All cozy in her baby bunting outfit (another 'hand-me-down' from my baby days)

There really is snow falling even though you can't see it in the picture:-)

First Snow and First Bath

We had an unusually beautiful snow here in South Carolina last night. This was Ian's first time to play in the snow. Although we didn't have appropriate snow gear, he still enjoyed his time and didn't seem to get too chilled. It was a great packing snow so he loved getting to throw snowballs with Uncle B and Daddy.

Ian is getting a flying saucer ride from Ben and his girlfriend, Candice

Getting lessons on how to pack a good snowball

Snow outfit - complete with socks and plastic bags for mittens

The family minus Hailey who was snoozing in the warm indoors

Building his first snowman

Ian's snowman with "Honey" (this is what he has recently started calling Mom Fed)

Ian and "B" as he affectionately calls Ben

Father and Son footprints in the snow

Blazing a trail to Nanny's house

Hand in hand with Honey

Hailey was healing well from her surgery and was able to take her first real bath last week. Unfortunately, she has had a reaction to the stitches, so, back to sponge bathing again until the stitches come out or dissolve!

Hailey in her bunny robe

Enjoying her first bath

Hailey sleeping in the bassinet that my dad made for me when I was born.