As for the kids, they have managed to keep themselves happy despite 7 weeks of snow in a row. They get along so well, we are very lucky. They are constantly wrestling and loving on each other. She loves to follow Zach everywhere and play with his toys. Zach is patient even when she runs away with his favorite stuff and won't give it back. He is teaching her how to box too. It will be interesting to see how our family dynamics change once Blake has arrived. For now, see how great they play together!

The tile in the bathroom has gone in and only needs to be grouted-thanks to Lance, one of the guys who works with Andrew. We still have to tile the shower but that should be completed this week. Lance was such a cheery helper! Thanks!

With the basement almost done...we can finally see the end in sight. I know that Andrew is tired of it but I also know that once it is done there will be a sense of pride for everyone who helped in making it happen...my dad, brother Isaiah, Andrew, Joe, Alex, Lance...and of course I am excited to move stuff into the basement for all the finishing touches. Once it is done there will definitely be pictures!

Flooring was next and we put down a laminate wood in the main area of the basement. Our neighbor and friend Joe helped Andrew with this task since he had done it before. They got most of the flooring put down in one Saturday. Then our other neighbor and friend Alex helped on the second day and they were able to finish. It looks so good!

Next on the list was painting. After looking at 50 or so shades of beige, I finally picked one and Andrew went on painting duty. The picture isn't very good because of all the paint and fumes that were in the air...the camera picked up on all of it, but here is Andrew decked out in full painting gear.

The basement has really come along in the last couple of weeks. After my dad left town, we took a breather and started back up. Check out the latest pictures. We decided to hire someone to do the drywall for us and we are very glad that we did. They did a nice job and they did it much faster than we could have.

I know we haven't posted in a while but with Blake's impending arrival I have been a bit preoccupied with getting ready. I promise there will be more to come soon. We have 2 weeks until he is due but I believe that he will be here in the next week. I have been feeling well but definitely in a nesting phase. We are almost done in the basement and Avery has been moved to a new room so that Blake will be closer to mom and dad. I have pictures of everything, so I will update hopefully in the next 3 days. I promise!!!! If I haven't will someone hold me too it??