Memorial Day Project!!!

So we took the weekend to do some little projects around the house.. We finally got our chain link fence done and all the little odds and ends that needed to be done as well. Today we thought that we would do some work in the dusty attic that needed to be done, but then Ray started pulling wood off the wall that would have eventually come down anyway.. Well as he was pulling the wall was starting to pull away as well. No big deal it was coming out as well, but just not planned so soon. Well anyway we had to pull it off and put up a new wall.. A little earlier than planned, but I guess better sooner than later.

As we were pulling the wall off we realized how old our house really is. There was no insulation behind the wall. We never thought anything of it cause it was never that cold during the winter, but then again they did insulate the outside of the house when they add the new siding a few years ago.. Anyway as we were pulling off the wall we found a set of speakers built into the wall.. We were sure that no one would believe us so we had to take a picture..

We thought it was pretty funny.. The further we got into the project we found amazing things.. Apparently back in the day they insulated with leaves and hay.. We found tons of that behind the wall.. Really they used about anything they could find unless it seemed to be a storage place. We found a really old snap gun.. It was just funny to see what was in the wall. Now we are wondering what is behind all the other walls and I am not sure that I am ready to tear down another wall..

Well the wall is up and now all we have to do is pudy and paint and one room down only 6 more rooms to go.. I am sure the dust and stuff isn't good for the baby, but I am sure it will survive!!

As I finish a room I will be sure to let post so all can see the work.. I am planning on having everything done by the time the baby gets here. That is the plan anyway..

We are still alive... If anyone was wondering!!!

Yes we are still here and alive.. I just feel that everyday is the same for me.. I am sure that if I blogged the same thing everyday you would all be bored.. We are just enjoying being home owners and fixing our house and yard. This last weekend we put up an chain link fence. Let me tell you it was so hot and miserable, but we got it done. It took us two full days and all we have left are just little touches and small things that need to be done. Now I can let the kids out to play and they won't run in the road and all that good stuff.. Funny thing is as we were putting the fence up, we soon found that Payton can climb it in 2 minutes flat. 2 minutes and he is up and over the fence.. After we saw that it seemed kinda pointless. Abriee and the dog stays in the fence anyway..

Abriee is finally walking and into everything, I sometimes wonder why I wanted her to walk in the first place. But man she is the cutest thing when she walks around. She hunches over like and old man.. Payton will chase her around and it is so funny to see them play together. They actually play very well together and get along. Yes they do fight like brothers and sister should and they are brutal to each other at times. Abriee may be a little small, but man she can take care of her self.

Payton has decided that Gracie is a horse and not a dog.. He will be outside and I will look out on him and he will be trying to ride here like a horse. its the funniest thing ever. He will try and try again until he gets tired or Gracie pushes him over.. Kids, they are the best..

What's new at the Keels????

There is not a whole lot of "new" at our house. Just a thing or two. The most exciting is that Abriee is starting to walk now. She has been walking for about a week and is still a little wobbly, but give her another week and she will be a pro.. I am so excited and she is so cute. She look a little funny cause she is small, but it is kinda funny too.


This is Abriee walking with help!! Ashley the dress is for you!!!!

Now that Ray is back to work we decided that it was time to get rid of the PT Cruiser and upgrade to a Tahoe Z71.. Apparently that's the best package with a Tahoe.. We got a pretty good deal and so we couldn't pass it up.. It was time to retire the PT. Things were starting to go wrong and so Ray wanted to trade it in.. Anyway it's a pretty sweet ride. We enjoy and it comes in handy.. We needed something to hook a trailer to so we can haul junk to the dump that was left at our house when we bought it. So we really needed something that could tow.


Here's a picture of our new ride!!!

Now that it is starting to get warmer and summer is soon to be here I am excited to get some things done around this place. We have a busy summer planned with remolding and putting up a fence and hauling all kinds of junk outa here.. Sounds fun eh?? I just wish that I could do more with Ray working 6 days a week it gets kinda hard to have a full weekend to actually work.. When they finally have work for him closer to home instead of 1 1/2 hours away we might be able to get more accomplished.. Hopefully next week he will be closer to home..

One last picture of one of the kids.. One night for dinner Payton must have been wiped out. Ray and I were talking and I looked over and Payton was asleep with his face in his food.. It was really funny. Thought that I'd share!!

Honey... The heater went out last night.....

This morning I was abruptly woke up by Ray informing me that our heater had went out. I was so mad. It was so cold in our house and I was freezing so I know the kids were cold. Payton woke up cause we were up and Abriee slept until about 8 this morning. I did go in her room to make sure that she had enough blankets and would be plenty warm. I walked into her room and it was ice cold.. I really wish summer would get here so it would be such a big deal. Of course I have done the only logical and safe thing to do with two babies around.. I have turned on the stove and opened it to kinda keep it at a livable temp until the furnace guys gets out to fix it.. At 4 o'clock this morning I called our home owners insurance to place a claim so they could get someone out to fix it. The company that is coming out called and said it would be late this morning or early this afternoon. The earlier the better.

I have dressed the kids and layers of clothes since it is only suppose to be about 40 degrees today. They seem not to be too bother by the cold so I am guessing they aren't too cold as of yet. When Payton did wake up this morning he was freezing. He was shaking and it takes him forever to warm up when cold. Probably has something to do with the fact he is as skinny as a bean pole and ways a whole 24 pounds!!! Abriee on the other hand has enough fat like her mom to keep her warm!!

Needless to say I have been up since 4 o'clock this morning and it sucks!!! At least my house is warm enough to stay right now. Hopefully as the day progresses it will get warmer outside so it won't be as cold. I love owning a house. The joys of home ownership!!!!

Easter.....

Saturday we took the kids to an egg hunt at the dinosaur park. Dummie me forgot the camera so unfortunately we didn't get any pictures. My sister had her camera and got a few but I forgot to get them off her camera before she headed back home. It was more of a hassle with the egg hunt than it was actually worth anyway. I decided that Payton and Abriee are just too young to get the idea anyway. Abriee thought we were crazy and since she can't walk I had to carry her and it was crazy anyway. Plus there were about a million other kids running over Payton. Payton didn't really get the idea anyway so he was looking at everyone like they were nuts. So next year I have decided that we will just hunt eggs at home in our own yard...

We didn't even color eggs this year because I just didn't want to deal with the dye and the kids. Probably should have, but I passed on it this year. I did however make an Easter Bunny cake for dinner on Sunday!! It actually turned out pretty well.

Sunday evening after dinner we opened Easter baskets. Abriee really wanted nothing to do with it and all Payton wanted was the ball that we got him. I was really a slacker for Easter this year, but they don't know the difference and so it is okay.

Ray was in charge of taking pictures and he didn't really get any good ones. I should fire him but I can't take pictures worth a darn so his is better than none. For some reason these turned out sorta crappy. Ray usually does very well with pictures.. That was the Easter holiday for us.. Nothing too much or to fancy.

What a cute little girl !!!!

On Saturday we went and had Abriee's fist birthday pictures done. I can't believe how cute she is. She loves the camera and does great when it comes to pictures. I just thought that I'd share the pictures with everyone..

Still no walking from Abriee, but she is getting braver when it comes to trying on her own. Hopefully in the next few weeks or so she will start walking.. Great milestone for me when my kids start walking..

The flue is finally over and I am feeling better. Finally have some energy back and able to get my house back in order. It has been a couple weeks since I have done much and it was a disaster.. I can't stand it and so I am glad to be feeling better. Never again do I want the flu and to be pregnant at the same time!!! I would rather my kids be sick than me..

Birthday Parties and the FLU!!!

Happy Birthday Abriee. I can't believe that she is already 1 years old. They grow so fast. This was my poor attempt of making a cake for her. I had bug party plans for her, but the week before her birthday I came down with the flu and still had it on her birthday.. I made it through the party, but wasn't really in the mood to worry about how it turned out anyway.. This was her princess crown cake. I got the idea off the Internet and seemed easy enough.. So my attempt didn't turn out so well, but luckily she doesn't know the difference..





Just another cute picture of Abriee. I can not believe how cute she is. if only she would grow some hair on the head of hers and if she will just walk. She is the biggest chicken ever when it comes to try. The second you let go of her hand to walk by herself, she just goes down to crawl. Hopefully one day SOON she will get it..







Of course Payton had to have a nap and not in his bedroom.. I left the kids with Ray while I went shopping with my sister and Ray said that he looked over at Payton and he was asleep in the window just like this. How funny is that?? I tell you he never makes things easy for himself.. Apparently he didn't sleep very long and I guess that I wouldn't either!!!



Now that I have had the flu for going on two weeks now, I am starting to feel better. Hopefully I will get it out of my system her in a couple of days. Nothing like being sick with two kids running around and a husband that is sick as well.. Everyone else got sick as well, but they only had it for a day or two... How lucky for them.. Oh well...




Happy Birthday Abriee!!!!! We are finally done with birthdays until December!!! And until this new baby gets here that is!!!