Big Changes

So we bought a house. It took 8 months for the short sale to go through and so we are anxious to get settled. Because of a cat issue (I HATE CATS) we had to demolish some things and redo some things. Because of money constraints we chose to do as much as we could ourselves, so we began. One month later I am still not done with everything but it is coming along. Here is some progress.

Kati's room!
Put the kids to work and then they get to swim in our new pool!
So excited about this part!
living room in transition, new paint, baseboards and flooring.
family room, new paint, baseboards, and here comes the carpet!!
Living room almost done, Jim did a great job on the floors in here. I think we both felt muscles we haven't used in a very long time! I will have more updates when I can find all the cords to download pictures.
Cross country has started again and here are my lame attempts yet again to take pictures of my running children. You can see Jacob in the pack, he really is enjoying this year and doing quite well, it is fun to watch them run.
Here is Kati on the left...all she wanted was one good picture. Ok maybe next race.
My sweet Tyson had a birthday on the day of our big move, timing stinks for him, but I think he had fun.
The Albretson's invited us over because our house was not put together. They even decorated for Tyson's birthday and made his favorite food! What great friends. Happy Birthday my big 11 year old we love you tons and are so glad you are here to keep us all entertained!