The boys

Some of my favorites shots of the guys, men, boys (whatever you want to call them) of the family.

Uncle Bruce, Papa and Daddy

Cousins Conner, Walker, Chase, NOAH and Mason

Checking out the hands

Chase and Noah are 1 day apart...Papa hopes someday to have a great grandaughter

Just the sweetest 2 year old ever!!

The Birthday Boy

Can he be called a boy at 80?

It's just a game

We were a little sad to see the Colts lose but glad they did so to the Saints.

Not sure what kind of face this is

Brother & Sis-in-law hosted an amazing party

These are some of Noah's insta-friends he'll get when we move. All boys that are all boy! Who cares about a football game when there's mud holes?

Not sure my bro's TV is big enough...

We're home!!

I'm going to work backwards.

Surprise!!! Noah and I went to Cali this weekend, we got back just 20 minutes behind schedule instead of days. Noah as usual was a champ traveler and a charmer to all he encountered. Even sleeping, forward facing in the Bjorn, cheeks all a-smooshed earned squeals of delight from fellow travelers.

Daddy/DH was delight to see us and us delighted to see him upon our return. In our absence he did a great job keeping the house in "show" condition even though we have yet to get a showing...(sad face).

I'm feeling a little guilty, I need to get this off my chest to lighten the load. For my birthday last year DH got me a gift certificate for the spa, it was an extravagant gift by our standards but it was kind of a big birthday...the intention was to use it for a variety of services which included a massage, facial, mineral bath and pedicure. Alas, I have not taken the trip. With the three day weekend coming up I decided to finally make an appointment. When I scheduled my

appointment I took it upon my self to bump up the package...a longer massage, a more enhanced facial, etc. No because what he got me wasn't good enough but because I think I've earned it with all the time I put in on the house plus my body just needs it. While away this weekend DH called to spa to bump up my package for me as a Valentines Day surprise (so, obviously I need it). To his dismay he learned I had already done so, his hope of doing something nice just slaughtered. I feel so bad!!

Just Noah

Being a little bashful

Catnap

1 down, 101 to go

Today we started our new routine for having the house "show" ready every morning...that's every morning! It worked pretty well. The only difference from our usual routine is I followed the boys around cleaning up after them until they were out the door. I put most the finishing touches on the house last night. This is going to be an exhausting routine every morning, the first time we're lazy I'm sure someone will come by :)

Our weekend morning routine is usually pretty 'laxed - that will be coming to a sad end! Apparently this time of year most of the showings (if we get any at all) will be on the weekends. No one likes to look at houses after work when it's dark. Wish us luck!

I have been taking pics of Noah just haven't been on the computer much - sorry. He's as charming as ever! He's been sleeping great un-swaddled but he's taken to spinning around in his crib. Each morning we find him facing a different direction...it's a very amusing morning treat.

Un-officially

We had what I think was our final meeting with our Realtor yesterday. We got the approval...even a "that-a-girl" on my efforts to get the house show ready! Pictures are done, she'll be back Monday to put the sign in the (hopefully NOT frozen) ground. Her office will do their agent walk-through on Tuesday.

I would say we are un-officially on the market and will be official on Monday. I will post the link to our listing when we have it. Keep your fingers crossed for us that is will not only sell but that we won't get hosed...we need a GREAT offer!!

I see mimosas, a spa day and maybe even a new pair of shoes or handbag in my future as reward for my efforts. Maybe Noah needs something new too!