You know that song, "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer:..

Yeah, I used to love that song :P Not anymore! Michael got run over by a reindeer on his way to school this week.. Of course he is completely fine or i'm sure I would not be making light of such a matter. Our new car, one we've had just a few months.. yeppers smashed in. I will be sure to post pics. We're waiting to see if it will be considered totalled or will be repaired.. ehh. Anyways, our family will sure have a new appreciation for Grandma who got run over by that reindeer!! Watch out for those reindeers!

Mexicanos

Our upstairs floors are a nightmare! Alexandra gets a splinter on a weekly basis. Although our bathroom remodel is still in need of cabinet doors, I just couldn't wait any longer to tackle floors! Meno, my brother was offering to help out with them, so I took him up on his offer. We began finishing the floors upstairs with the exception of our bedroom, hence the reason for my title. Not only is this Michael's and my room, but we have now been accompanied by our beautiful daughters! Boy are they in heaven! We don't have any excuses for them to go to bed now.. they can't possibly scared with Mommy and Daddy a few feet away! Michael says it reminds him of Mexico where families lived in one room huts. Needless to say, it really hasn't been all that bad. It's sort of like a sleepover that doesn't end.. hehe! Here are some pictures for now. It makes me so happy to check another repair/ remodel off the list. It's gonna sure make us appreciate our next house!

A First...

It is sort of odd not having little babies running around anymore.. you feel like you don't have a first very often. With infants every month seemed to be a first! However, i've been able to experience different firsts.. seeing my girls in their first school plays, in their school programs where they recite lines themselves, Alexandra reading a book to Isabel for the first time, first report cards (especially when the teacher has very good things to say), being able to have a very intelligent conversation, watching your kids help a stranger to stand up on skates even though they are half the size of her, and the list could go on.


This past week, Alexandra begged us to take her training wheels off of her bike. Michael and I were very hesitant because we really did not want to have to put them back on if Alexandra changed her mind. But our daughter who is very determined and was trying to keep up with her many neighborhood friends, was riding her 2 wheeler within 2 days. Wow, what a first! We were soo proud of her. Now we'll see how long it takes Isabel to do the same. She definately isn't the type to be left behind!