I wanted to start out the new year by saying thank you to all of our blog followers. Thank you for taking time out of your lives to follow ours. Thank you for your VERY kind comments. You make my day with your sweet words!!!!!!
We had a great Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas was BUSY and by New Year we were all ready for some rest. I ended up with round 2 of whatever virus is going around and now Lily has it again. Therefore New Year's Eve was quiet around our house.
Now that it is 2009.......
We are looking forward to this new year and all the exciting things that are coming.
Just to let you know I am going to post Christmas pictures over the next week or so but for now here is a little news for you.....
I know that some of you already know this but many do not....
Jeff has been making a 2+ hours (each way) drive to work about 3 times a week. That puts him on the road 4.5-5 hours on those days.
We had a feeling a move towards his work would be inevitable but we always pictured it several years from now.
THEN.... In July, Jeff's parents moved into a new home. That left their older house empty. We started tossing around the idea of moving in that direction and even started to look at some houses. Nothing was feeling right and after praying about it... I woke one morning and the idea hit me..... the house he grew up in would be perfect. We wanted a lot with privacy, BIG trees, and space to play outside.
The more I thought about it the more I realized that their house had the rooms and everything we were looking for. We wanted to make it our own....SOOOO we have been remodeling the house since August and should be making a move in the next few months. (when I say we have been remodeling it I mean a builder)
We are REALLY excited. Lily and Ty will be growing up in the house that Jeff grew up in. They will play on the same swing set, go to the same school, and Ty will even have the same room that Jeff did.
It is bittersweet because most of my family and friends are where we currently live. So that is going to be an adjustment for sure. Thankfully it isn't too far away.
The next few months are going to get a little crazy with moving details, etc... but I will post as much as possible.....
SOOOOOOOOO sweet
Lily and Ty are so sweet with each other a lot of the time..........and then....... the next minute they are fighting like crazy... which is what happened just minutes after this tender moment was captured.
SOOO the reason Ty is kissing Lily......Ty accidentally hit Lily in the head, said he was sorry, she turned around to hug him, and he gave her a big smooch... So sweet.... I bet they will love this picture when they are teenagers..
SOOO the reason Ty is kissing Lily......Ty accidentally hit Lily in the head, said he was sorry, she turned around to hug him, and he gave her a big smooch... So sweet.... I bet they will love this picture when they are teenagers..
18 comments:
Happy New Year Tiffany!! Those photos are the sweetest ever of Lily and Ty...my goodness!!! I am SO excited for you and your new home! What a fabulous year it will be! It brings tears to my eyes to think about your family growing up in the same home as Jeff. That is so special! I pray that you sell your home...your move goes smooth...and you have many, many happy years in your new home!!!!
Happy New Year Tif! I've heard that the house is looking gorgeous. And how fun to be by the wetlands too..i'm sure your camera will reap the rewards. =) Praying that the move goes smoothly!
I have to add that Mackenzie, or as Lily so lovingly calls her "Kenzie Baby", giggled like crazy when I showed her the pics of Ty and Lily. She keeps wanting to look at them.
Happy New Year Tiffany.
Those pictures of Lily and Ty are simply precious and simply beautiful.
What a wonderful move you will be making. I hope you will show before and after's of your remodel.
I love that kind of stuff.
Fast times ahead for you in 2009, and I'll be praying for an easy transition for you all. WoW...I know you have to be so excited!!!
the pic of the kids kissing, I think it's my fav. of all your shots thus far. Congrats on the move, what a great opportunity for you all! Think of the stories Jeff can pass on as he relives his own childhood! Sounds perfect, can't wait to see pics! Mel
p.s. I owe you a very long email, which I've been wanting to do for months, one of these days....
What, what great news for your new year!! I know it is hard to leave what is "comfortable" but what a blessing for Jeff to not have to be on the road so much! & how COOL that you are moving into his childhood home!!!!
Tiffany,
Great photos as always!
I have been by the house...it is looking great, really different from before. It's a great place for kids to grow up but will be an adjustment I am sure. Just remember Reed and I only live about 30 minutes away after you move! Would love to get together sometime.
Happy New Year.....what an exciting move....I can't wait to see pictures....Lily and Ty are so much like Sophia and Daniel.....
Have a great week...
Hugs,
Steffie
What beautiful pictures as usual! Lil & Ty are so adorable and "the kiss" picture is beyond special. I'm going to miss you so much, but my heart is overflowing with happiness for you, Jeff, Lily & Ty. Here is a toast (water at work) to new memories, and 38 more years in your beautiful home. Love and hugs, Mom
That is too cute!! Love it.
We love reading your blog, but we look forward to you being closer. I know it's going to be hard moving away from family and friends, but we are glad we will see you more. Let us know when the moving date is...we'll help for sure.
Mike and I hope this will be a wonderful, exciting, memorable year for all of you as you move from one little corner of the world to another.
M&M
Hi Tiffany!!
Those pictures are ADORABLE!! And yes, my girls have that exact same on again-off again thing going on when it comes to getting along. : )
What a very exciting time for you...remodeling and getting ready to move into a new home....and the fact that it is the same home Jeff grew up in...that is just so special!!
Happy New Year to you and thanks so very much for the Christmas card....we love it!!!
what sweet pictures!!
stop by....my last dream has come true! ;)
Oh my goodness, that is just the sweetest of pictures. Look at him puckering. What a trooper she is not to have whacked him back even if it was an accident. I don't have the link to your "house remodel" blog anymore. I'd love to see how it's come along. That's very exciting. I hope you all get feeling better soon. We have had the same thing going around here; hence, the holiday cards just got mailed out today. I'm so bad... Happy New Year! Hugs to the kids and a big kiss to Lily from E!
love the shot which lily n ty smooched~ they are such an adorable pair of siblings!
I am delurking to express how much I enjoy reading your blog.
Thank you for sharing your journey.
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