What's Up

I have neglected to write about all the amazing things Brad has done to our house. Here is photo evidence of one of his projects:

BEFORE: this is a picture we took one of the first times we saw the house, notice the weird closet in the back corner. (we also removed the wallpaper border and painted the walls white.)

AFTER: the closet now goes all the way to the ceiling and has awesome shelves and new trim. I got to pick the paint color. The big shelf that has diapers sitting on it is now used as a changing table for the kiddos it's the perfect height so I don't have to bend over at all. (Thanks to Brian for the idea and Nate for getting the ball rolling!)

Brad also has done a lot of plumbing work so we could get water and ice from our fridge and so that our basement wouldn't flood every time we did laundry or took a shower. He has also replaced all the switches and plugs so that instead of being tan they're white as well as installed ceiling fans in our room and in the living room. And most recently he has sawed off several branches of the tree in front that were threatening the well-being of our roof. That's all I can think of for now.

Here are some pics of what's been up.

Will chilling in the swing, he is getting very chubby!

Ruth and Boudicca playing in the backyard.

Ruth is now sleeping in her big girl bed!

The diet is going well, and I am continually pleased with how well Ruth has taken to new foods, especially veggies. Last night she gobbled up her cooked carrots and whole wheat pasta! As far as new foods that I've made and really liked they include: sauteed zucchini, steamed carrots, (both of which had no butter and only a TINY bit of salt, but a good dash of pepper) and a combo of equal parts Grape Nuts and apple juice that are heated in the microwave for 45 seconds...so good!