Keeping Busy

We have loved being back in a bigger town with lots to do that you don't have to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get there. Everything is within minutes of us. We have taken advantage of all the things Columbia has to offer for kids. Seeing the last time we lived here Katie was a baby when we left. Plus hanging out in our apartment all weekend we go a little stir crazy. :)

We went to Edventure a children's museum. It has lots to do and the girls loved it. 

This ones for Papaw

Doing a little grocery shopping. The cool thing is that when they scanned it actually showed up with prices and a description. Katie was all about being the cashier. :)

Look Mom we shrunk!!!

 Making some pizzas

 A glimpse at my future

 We played outside some put it was a little cold for all the water but they didn't seem to mind

 One of the other cool things is lots of singers stop in Columbia to perform. Shortly after we moved here we found out Taylor Swift was coming. We knew the girls would flip to see her, they love her songs. After a few weeks of looking for tickets (as it was already sold out), we found some up for sale. Thankfully they were cheapish. So we told them just two days before the concert and they were beyond excited. Katie actually cried....really wasn't excepting that but it made it worth every dollar.

I just love their complete joy that shows here.....look at those smiling faces.

 They had all of these set ups of her songs so we walked by several and they wanted their picture with this one.

 It was so VERY, VERY crowded but we braved the chaotic crowded at the t shirt tables to get some souvenirs.

 I love this photo...they were so patient waiting for the opening acts to finish and were waiting for Taylor to come on. Our seats where pretty high up. It has been a long time since Chris and I have been to this coliseum so we forgot how steep the upper part was. It was a little nerve racking especially climbing up and down the steps. So next one...we will buy lower seats. :) 

 We also hit the zoo a few times since the warmer weather has arrived. We got a membership for the year which allows the girls to do certain things for free. One is the pony rides.

 Getting up close with the Kangaroos

 Getting to feed some birdies. Katie was trying hard to get one to land on her arm.

 Daddy helping Breanna, she didn't want the bird on her because she saw one pee on someone else. :)

 Chris did a ropes course with Katie. I was very proud of her. It was 4 story's tall but she did the entire thing. I think Chris was more nervous about being that high up than she was.

We are definitely getting settled in to our new life here in SC. Enjoying the warmer weather and counting the days until we have a backyard to play in.

The House is Almost Done!

A previous post I had posted a picture of just our lot cleared out back in January and they were just getting ready to start building the house. Fast forward a few months and we are in the final stages. We have maybe about a month at the most before we close maybe only 3 weeks. But it is coming along and looking great. We are so excited to get moved in and be back in a house and out of the apartment. We go out to the house almost every Sunday after church. The girls have loved seeing all the changes that happen during the week and whats new....and so do I. It has been fun to watch it progress into an almost finished house So here are some pics over the past couple of months

I love the kitchen and they now have the tile black splash up and it looks even better.

Off of the kitchen we have a small office area. I am hoping our kitchen will quit being the dumping ground for all mail, junk and other things that keep it cluttered in our previous houses.

 And if you ask Chris he will say this is why we are building this house....a MUD ROOM!!! And yes, this was one main factor of why I loved this floor plan. If you are a momma....most of you can appreciate this. I get so tired of shoes, jackets and backpacks being everywhere....now there is a place for them. So yes I am very excited about this. :)

 A butlers pantry off of the kitchen. Katie asked me what this was called and when I told her she looked and me and she "we are going to have a butler...cool". I just laughed and said dream on. Kids!

 The view from our front door. Dining room is to the left and Chris' office is to the right, living room straight ahead and where Chris is at is the stairs to go up.

My other splurge was a jetted tub....which I think the girls will use more than me. They have already staked claim on who will be the first one to use it. I think I may have to pull rank though. 

I'll post some more updated pics soon, they have all the flooring done now, the tile and have painted. They are going to be landscaping hopefully this week as well. Not much longer....YAY!!!!!