A Day in the Life of a Toddler

I'm taking a photography class for fun this semester, and my project last week was to photograph a day in the life of a friend or family member. In case you've ever wondered what life looks like for Charlotte, here it is. :)

Remodel

In the going-on-four years we’ve owned the house, we’ve refinished or replaced all the flooring, remodeled the kitchen and all three bathrooms, replaced most of the doors and windows, painted everything, created a playroom out of an attic space, and more. It’s so different inside than it used to be, but we haven’t done a ton on the outside. Until now!

This winter we’re having a few more projects done!

We decided to have the brick façade and wood siding removed; the wood was in pretty sad shape. The whole house is being re-stucco-ed, and they are installing a stone veneer half wall in front. The rain has made this a LONG PROCESS.

We had lots of rotting on the balcony, including one of our major beams, so lots of that was torn out and replaced. It’s still not done, but you get the idea.

More later!

Seattle Excursion

After New Years, we were able to spend some time with the Binghams! It was freezing outside, but we had lots of fun together, staying inside where it was warmer. The four cousins had such a blast playing together.

We got to be there for Emma’s second birthday, and all the kids loved her fresh berry cake and playing with her new slide and trampoline.

Thanks for letting all of us invade your house, Bry & Mandy! We love you!

It’s Christmas!

The Christmas season is so fun. We baked cookies and delivered them to others, participated in many of the #lighttheworld ideas, decorated with lights and nativities and books, sang holiday carols, hung Christmas cards all over our pantry doors (we LOVE getting Christmas cards!), read Christmas stories and finally all got to stay home from work and school together! We have had the best month and especially the last few days home together and with family.

my littlest reindeer this year…

Christmas Eve dinner at my mom’s house with the Andersons, changing it up this year

My uncle is Santa in his free time, and he must be AMAZING.

We sang Christmas carols, and my cousin Dallin accompanied. I can’t believe he’s a junior in high school.

We loved that we got to attend church Christmas morning. Then we had brunch at Mom’s house, and it was delicious!

We sure love hanging out with these guys! They’re pretty awesome.