Alexism

I can't resist the funnies that come out of Alex's mouth...

Emma and Alex were talking about paint and stuff (a popular topic since the last 2 weeks I have been painting the basement) and Emma said something about plaster. Alex asked what plaster was and then under his breath said, "Man I have a lot to learn."

I love him and he keeps us laughing!

just a few more...

not so good with the blog...here are more pics

Our new house...

Here are some pics of our new house. We really love it and are feeling at home here. I have slowly been putting my mark on decorating it but have come to a stopping point. I did the Living room, entry, Emma's room, kids bathroom, started the family room/dining/kitchen but haven't finished. I told Justin since we move rather often that this time I am going to try to get it all done the way I like in the first year or so so I can enjoy it before we move again. So far I have been pretty successful. For now this is it...more to come...

Things happen for a reason???

I know that there is a plan for us but sometimes in short scheme of things this seems strange to me. I guess maybe in the short scheme things really don't matter. But here in the Hayes home we are struggling with a problem. You see our home in Katy never sold. It was under contract when we left for Utah and was supposed to close the same day our Utah house did. However, the sale fail thru due to the buyers who weren't really serious about the house that were trying to do something not very nice. Anyhow, because our company gave us the equity money a day before they backed out we were able to get our new house. But the problem lies in that we own 2 houses at the current time...which we don't want. Our company is taking over our payments and the costs of the home but our name is still on the deed. We did have another buyer this last week but they seemed to have backed out as well. I am getting very discouraged as well as worried about the situation. I know that if this didn't happen we wouldn't be were we are today, in a beautiful home and getting adjusted. We were fortunate in that we are together after 7 months apart from our daddy...so maybe that is why this happened. I still am confused about our house not selling, we have gotten such positive feedback since we put it on the market. So, if you think to include us in your prayers we would appreciate it. I will keep you posted. Thanks!

Getting settled

So we are finally in our new house and have been for about a week. Things are getting into a normal routine and the explosion of boxes has been taken care of...mostly taken down the the basement for future explosions. The kids started school a few weeks ago and have had a great time getting to know friends and a new school schedule (much less hectic than Texas). I am starting to remember what it is like to live in Utah with all the LDS people around. That is a comforting thing. The kids have meet everyone on our block and discovered all the friends at school that live so close. So far we have experienced crazy weather...from sunny and 70 to snowing and 30. We also had a tremendous wind storm the other day and I had to go rescue the kids from the field with the car because it was too windy for them to even get on their bikes. I have been told that that was unusual for our area but it does get windy here. That is what happens when you are in the valley. We are also getting used to the house...there are no closets besides in the bedrooms (who builds a house without a coat closet?) And we are lacking a game room but there is a ton of storage in the basement so I guess that makes up for it. We are hoping to finish the basement one day but I don't think it is as much of a need as we thought it was going to be. Our Texas house was so completed as far a decorating goes that it will take a while for me to get things where I want them and to get used to the space here. I have a great kitchen with lots of space and I am loving that, except for when I have to clean it. I have found some great bargains on a few pieces of furniture and things and am excited to get it all together. For now it is one day at a time...I am hoping to have the house as clean as I can soon so I can take some pics and post a link for those who are interested in seeing where we live now. It has been so great being close to family and being able to do things with them. We can't wait to see more family soon. That isn't to say that I don't miss Texas, I do cry occasionally for the very reason that I am sad to have left my home and friends. This just doesn't feel like home yet and it will probably take a while. One day at a time.

Alexism and on the move

So the movers came on Monday and packed the whole house in just over 4 hours. WOW! They came back on Tuesday and packed everything into the truck. That took almost 8 hours. But now I know how to pack, wrap and load. It was boring for Justin and I those two days but I am glad he was able to come home. I had a few items of business I had to get too those days so with him here it was easier. Today we are going to eat breakfast at IHOP. (One night I was tucking Alex into bed and he started to cry. I asked why he was crying and he said because you and daddy get to go to IHOP???) I laughed but he didn't appreciate that. So I told him we would go before we moved. Then we have to arrange our airplane backpacks with toys and entertainment and then leave Katy, TX forever. Ok, may be a little premature to say forever but I don't see us coming back here to live. I do hope to visit. As a matter of fact my 20th high school reunion is this summer and I am hoping to come for that. Anyway, we have enjoyed living in Katy. We have enjoyed our ward and hate to leave it. We have loved our home. We are looking forward to the future we will create in Utah. We are excited, nervous and sad all at once. So, ready or not here we come.

Alexism: yesterday when the kids got home from school the movers had already left and there was nothing left in the house and Alex came in and looked around and said, Wow it seems so empty...) Huh, Alex, maybe that is because it is empty.

One more...we checking into a hotel on Monday and the kids were excited because we don'tstay in them often at all. So upon inspection of it and the room Alex stated, "Now this is a life I could get used to."

HAHA, funny kid!