Thursday, February 28, 2013

Clara

 
 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Building Basement Toy/Game Shelving

This little cubby area under the basement stairs had nothing but one sad, lonely shelf. Lucas took that out and then built in 4 solid, deep, pine shelves in its place. Awesome basement storage now!
 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Fun Together

 
The 6 days with G'pa and Ma-mum went by too quickly. It was so great to have them in our home again. And one of the kids' new favorite activities now... London Bridges Falling Down. ;-)

Monday, February 25, 2013

New Pantry Shelves

 
 
 

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Playtime

Coloring and reading with Ma-mum.
Magic carpet with G'pa.
 

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Blessed Family!

Clara loves being with all her family, especially the extra attention from grandparents!
 

Friday, February 22, 2013

Auntie Sara, G'pa and Ma-mum Larsen Visits Overlap

Auntie Sara was able to stay for an extra day and be here when G'pa and Ma-Mum arrived by plane from WI. It was so great to all have an evening together back in our townhouse!
 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sisters' Date

Auntie Sara was visiting over Valentine's so... We had a sister date and checked out "Paint Your Own Pottery" in Fairfax. (This is something I've always wanted to do).  It was so fun to paint and chat! We will pick up our pieces in a week.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Valentine's Cake

Clara took a long morning nap on Valentines, so we had plenty of time to make a special cake!
 

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Amber's Rapunzel Hair

A gift from Auntie Sara. ;-)

Monday, February 18, 2013

Playground Fun

 
 

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Enjoying the House and Settling In

 
 
 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Moving Back Home!

The day they unloaded all our stuff there was a "winter weather advisory" for icey-rain. But God graciouslly held off the precipitation during the hours the guys were unloading. We were thankful for that blessing! Three guys were done unloading by 1:30pm, and then...the unpacking began. ;-)
 
 
 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Playing In The Empty House

Playing in the empty house before our stuff arives. 
 
 
 
 

Before Saying "Goodbye for Now"

Before the Smiths headed back to PA, we enjoyed breakfast together. Uncle Owen was teaching Brent how to kick his hind legs like a horse.
Clara sure enjoys all her family!
We are happy to be on the mainland again and be CLOSER to all our family. It's not quite as hard to say "goodbye" anymore, for we know we will be together again soon. As G'pa and Ma-mum and Uncle Owen were leaving, Amber asked, "Who is taking them to the airport, Mommy?" She is so used to every visitor coming and going by plane like they always did in Hawaii.