Piper

Piper LOVES frogs (toads)! Whenever we go on a walk at night, she likes to look for this little frog that has taken up residence in our neighbors corner. It's really cute.

And We're Back

OK! So Here is another house update. Sorry, I haven't been very good at keeping up with it but it's just been moving so fast that I think "oh I'll post new pictures tomorrow because this or that will be done..." Etc. Anyway, here is what is looks like as of last friday. This is Piper's bathroom (not supposed to be pink - not sure when they'll repaint??) And then we have Piper's bedroom (notice the beadboard door!!!!!!! Loving it!!) AND notice the big window - yup that was a change I made from the original plans. There's only supposed to be a single window there but I had them change it to a double window and am SO glad I did.

K... So here is the dining room! I was worried about that bead board but I think it turned out just fine. I was also very worried about the tile (surprise surprise) but I really like that TOO! (It looks a little lighter in person).

I changed my hardwood option like a week or two before it was put in (talk about cutting it close!) I changed it from the distessed planks to the brazilian hardwood (hope this didn't hurt any of the amazon:( )

K... On to the Kitchen. The Granite was put in on Thursday and I've been dying to see it! I think it matches just great.



Alright here is curtis' creation! He added the "spot lights" "can lights" (whatever they are called) over the fireplace and in the foyer. He told me he had done it but I couldn't really picture what he was talking about. But now, after seeing it I LOVE IT!!!! Good job Curtis!!!!!!

And there you have it. That's the house. We are so excited to move in. I've been packing a little here and there but probably should step it up!! Only 1.5 weeks left! I have Curtis recite the schedule to me every night - yesturday was the carpet, today is cleaning and something with water, and hopefully by the end of the week - landscaping. I'm trying not to go up to see it until saturday so I don't waste anymore gas! Iwent up at least 4 times last week! Not good on the gas tank - oops.

So enough about the house. Piper is super cute and getting bigger. She loves her daddy and now says "ba-bye dada" WAY CUTE. She has a mind of her own though and LOVES to push my buttons. Oh well, what can you do - guess it's just the age. I'll put up pics of her next.

:)

My cell phone was ran over by a lawn mower.

Update on the House!

Ok! So Here are some pictures of our house (in progress). Three saturdays ago I got they a picture of the poured foundation.

Then... 2 saturdays ago they had started framing. I was dying to see it and I wanted to check out one window situation so Curtis took me out. Piper got all prettied up in her chinese outfit her granddaddy got her in China and when we got out there and were checking out things it started to sprinkle. I asked Curtis to run to the car to get the umbrella. The moment he got to the car it started DOWN POURING!! We got soaked! There was no longer a need for the umbrella so we just let Piper play in the puddles. You should have seen her face when it started though!!! It was hillarious. She didn't know what to think of all that water!












Here she is getting ready to go see the house.














And Here she is playing in the puddles.



















OK, so here is our house 2 days ago!!! It looks like a house!


This is the living room.
And this is the living room from the other direction. And this is the back screened porch.

Another day at the Beach!

So, two Saturdays ago we went to the beach with out friends and I forgot to post pictures!! Bad Shauna. We got up "early" on Saturday and went straight to the beach and had such a blast! It was SOOO nice out - we beat the heat (at least a little). The water was warm and the waves were so fun - small, but Curtis and I still caught a few rides on the booggy boards.


Here's Piper ready for the Beach.



The walk just to get to the beach was so pretty. The houses that line the beach care gorgeous too. Such a tiny little girl and such a HUGE ocean.

Family Picture! fun fun.

Dad and Piper playing in the sand. Piper is such a good little digger.

After the beach! Someone's ready for a nap.

After nap time, we decided to walk around Charleston. It was such a beautiful day and we thought it would be fun to do a little "sight seeing". We didn't educate ourselve on any of the history - just looked at all of the pretty houses and views.

We stopped at the park for an italian Ice and it was AMAZING. Here's Piper LOVING it!

A walk with Dad through the park!

It was so nice to just get out and explore our new "home". There's so much to do here! And so much to see - again and again!

For the Claytons!

Hi everyone! I'm not sure if you guys check out our blog but if you do I wanted to post these pictures for you! We were able to see Darleen, Chad and Allison on Sunday and visit with them. It was so fun to see them and hang out. We almost felt like we were back in Utah. Curtis and I had dinner with Donald and Julie Sunday evening (we had enchiladas and cornbread -yum!) and then just hung out with them playing games and what not until the clan rolled into town.

Here are Darleen and Curtis holding little Emmerson. Kennedy got stuck cleaning up our games and junk food- sorry Kennedy! And here are the rest of them just chillin'. I love Allison's Hair - isn't it cute.

Anyway, It was really fun to see everyone and have a mini "reunion". We're so glad Donald and Julie have moved down to Summerville! Piper already has just loved playing with the kids and being with family.

Last Weekend

We had a very relaxing weekend last week. Curtis cleaned both of the cars and I cleaned the house while Piper took a way long nap. After, Curtis wanted to ride his bike around so Piper and I watched for a little bit. Then Piper decided it was her turn so we took her around the apartments with her little bike helmet on. She thought she was pretty cool. I can't believe she kept the helmet on!

Later, we decided to go to the pool and take a dip (It is SOOO hot - today it's suposed to be 104-107 WITHOUT the heat index!!!!!!) Piper loved it! We swam for about and hour and then went to dinner at Los Arcos! YUM! Piper did so good. The waitress won her a teddy bear from one of those toy machines and we had a grand 'ol time.