Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas

And a picture of the winter sunset from our living room. We love the view.

Last Friday we all went to Salt Lake to see Temple Square and the Christmas lights. After a so-so dinner at Macaroni Grill, it was out into the cold night and beautiful lights.

Home for the Holidays

After spending 30 days in the Mediterranean, we were grateful to get home to our family. We were especially grateful to have most of them in our home for Thanksgiving. Aaron, Annika, Emmy and Alison joined Mike, Darin and Katie with us to celebrate the holiday. We missed having Karen and Cameron with us but will see them soon.

A new granddaughter . . .

Our newest granddaughter, Alison, was born on November 15, 2007 in Tooele, UT to Aaron and Annika. We are delighted to have her in the family and feel greatly blessed to have 3 beautiful and healthy granddaughters.

Landscaping almost Completed

We've been in our new house just over two months now and have just about completed the outside landscaping. We put the grass in last week and are very pleased at how things are coming together. We still have to plant shrubs and plants around the house. Here are some recent pictures:

Tornado in Utah???

Apparently, it wasn't only the hot weather that followed us from Oklahoma to Utah. Imagine our surprise when we saw this tornado on the mountains to the East of our house. It didn't last long, but was certainly beautiful. Crazy!

They're baaaaack . . .

Mike, Darin and Katie are back in Utah!!!! And best of all they'll be staying with us while Mike gets settled in his new job. We're excited to have them here, especially as our "basement dwellers". Having both Emmy and Katie closer to us is the best.

Construction Update

Things are really starting to come together. We passed our inspection on Monday, so we'll be moving in on June 14th. There is still some carpet work to be done in the basement and some of the fixtures still need to be installed, but all of that will be done by Wednesday. In the meantime, we're cleaning the house and getting ready to move from our Midway Condo.

Construction Update

Weather has turned cool this week. We went from the 80's on Monday to the 40's yesterday and today (even some snow in the mountains). There's a lot going on this week, all pushing towards final inspection next week. Our target for move-in is still June 14th, but it will be close.

Inside, the carpet is being laid while the plumbers install sinks and fixtures. The electricians are installing appliances, setting the light fixtures and finalizing the wiring. Our tile guy, Miguel, is back to put in the back-splash in the kitchen and our mason, Luiz, finished off the fireplaces. He will build our mail box on Friday.

Outiside, they've installed the rails on our deck and handrails for the entrys. You'll also note the've installed the rails on the stair banisters inside. The A/C condensor units are being set today. Still lots to finish.

Construction Update

A lot is happening on the house this week. The counter-tops are being installed, as well as the appliances and plumbing fixtures. Lighting and carpeting will be finished next week.

Outside, the concrete work has been completed. Every day we get a little bit closer.

Construction Update

The paint work inside has been completed and appliances and lights were delivered today. Outside the work continues on the concrete. Most of it has been poured around the house and this week they'll finish up with the circle drive.