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We have a downstairs bathroom!  It has not been fun having to go upstairs every single time to use the bathroom.  Now I know a lot of people don't have bathrooms on each floor.  But when you are used to this, it is a big deal.  I am very proud of this particular room, we basically created it from nothing.

 Ready for vinyl!  

 This is the same floor as the upstairs bathroom.  I really like it, Furniture Showcase does a great job.

I went out of my comfort zone with the vanity.  I almost always chose oak but this is alder.  It turned out really good.  The open area on the left is a built in shelving area, the doors still need to be installed.  The tub/shower is to the right out of the picture.  This space actually used to be a bedroom.

We also have our entryway/laundry room area almost done.

 Most of this area is new but the bottom left corner is actually the old house (the wood part).  It was difficult to get this leveled but now that the floor is in you can't even tell.

 Love this floor!  Once again, Furniture Showcase...    The doorway on the left goes into the living room (old kitchen/summer kitchen). 

I'm standing in front of the door to the outside.  The hallway goes to the kitchen (old living room) and the first doorway on the left side is the new bathroom.  The washer and dryer will be straight ahead and we plan to reuse some of the old kitchen cabinets and put them on the wall on the left.

So glad these rooms are finally getting done.  I'm finally starting to get things where I want them and finish unpacking.  Still haven't put too many things on the wall, there's just something about putting holes into brand new walls....

Halloween

Wow, I'm behind with posts.  Here's how we spent our Halloween...

 The usual Halloween crew.  We trick or treated with our friends Ella and Wesley in Farmersburg.

 Then of course hotdogs at the community center thanks to the Farmersburg Fire Department.

Pumpkin Patch

This was our second year going to Pinter's Pumpkin Patch outside of Decorah.  So.much.fun.

 This slide is one our their favorites.  They must have gone down it at least 20 times.

 Lots of picture opportunities...

 This tire area was the inspiration for the small one we created at The Campsite

 Foels Family picture!

 Jackson being buried in the corn box.

 We love kettle corn!

 Jackson has a blast with any kind of race track.

 We didn't do this jumping pillow last year but decided to give it a try this year.  It was their favorite thing of the day.  

We had a great afternoon!

Fireman Tristan

Last week was Fire Prevention Week so both kids talked about fires in school and daycare.  They also get to make things...here's Fireman Tristan...

I just love the things daycare and school come up with!

Tooth Fairy

The tooth fairy finally got to come to our house the other night.  Jackson has had a loose tooth for about 6 months now.  I would bug him and bug him to wiggle it, he would....a little but he always told me "it'll come out when it comes out".  And I guess he's right.  But finally, the other night he came downstairs and the tooth was just hanging on....so I pulled it.

As you can probably see, the other bottom tooth needs to come out as well.  The new tooth is growing in behind it.  The hygienist assured us this is okay, it should move into place eventually.  It's loose, but as before Jackson isn't hurrying the process.  I guess it'll come out when it comes out...right?

Jackson

The Jackson posts continue!  Here's his progression to being a 6 year old...

 I remember this day so well...we were so excited to meet our little guy!

 Birthday #1

 Birthday #2

 Birthday #3

 Birthday #4

 Birthday #5, I see so much growth between 4 and 5.  He looks so much more grown up here.

Birthday #6

Jackson is such a joy.  He truly is a really great kid!  He takes kindergarten very seriously, constantly telling me "it's a lot of work".  He loves riding the bus.  He does great with getting his homework done because he really does love learning.  I've already gotten praise from his teacher.  He really hates getting punished, it is devastating for him.  He strives to keep his "pom poms" at school because then he gets to pick something from the prize box and he takes great pride in that.  He enjoys helping his Dad fix up the house, but doesn't always like the cleaning up part.  He'll usually try to delegate certain tasks to his brother (we think maybe he'll be a manager some day).  He does NOT like toads, salamanders, etc and definitely does NOT want to touch them.  

It's been very interesting watching Jackson grow into his own personality.  I see certain things that are just like his dad and I see certain things that are just like me.  He is really a pretty good blend of both of us.

October 1, 2007

We celebrated Jackson's true birthday quietly at home.  It was a Tuesday, so he had school of course.  Per his request, he took donuts as his birthday treat.  Then I let him chose what we have for supper.  His choice?  Moore's chicken and banana pudding, of course!

 This is the annual "show me how old you are" picture.

 Moore's chicken and banana pudding, I added the peas for a little nutrition.

I picked up some cupcakes as well since we already had cake.  Here's the big 6 year old blowing out his candle!