The Fresh Beat Band, Live!

Anyone who's been around Ava over the past two years.. knows she loves the Fresh Beat Band.  It was the first TV show she was ever interested in, and she loves music and dancing.  We were so lucky to get tickets to their FIRST EVER tour.. only a half mile away from our house :)  When I first saw the commercials airing on Nick Jr, it said "catch the Fresh Beat Band in New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas and more!"  Yeah.. and Salina, Kansas!!!!  

 What a great day :)

House Teasers!

I'm pretty happy with my mason jar chandelier I found :)

Here are a couple pics of rooms we've finished.  The kitchen and breakfast nook :)  

I've always lived in houses with neutral colors, some by force.. some by choice.  This house was no different, but we I saw some really good opportunities for color!  Nonetheless, we're extremely happy with how our rooms have turned out thus far. 

23 weeks!

Look at me Grow!

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Move..

Spending our last days in KC!

and our first days in Salina!  (technically, this first picture was taken in Manhattan.. but still!)

 We've really enjoyed spending time with our family.  We went and watched my cousin Alex play high school bball last weekend!

I apologize for the lapse in blogging!  It's been a crazy past few weeks.  We're finally getting settled and we've been spending a lot of time on the house and with family.  More pics to come :)

Mommy, I'm still a guy!

 

Baby Bogey is half-baked!  We went for our 20w checkup today and took another peek at our peanut -- and we are happy to announce that he is still in fact.. a he.

Our baby has REALLY long legs and really big feet!!!  Weighing in at just under a pound, our little guy measured perfectly and is one healthy (and handsome) little dude!

House updates soon :)

So long, Kansas City!

After 3 years, we're bidding KC farewell. 

The last 3 years have been definitely the most challenging, but we leave KC with fond memories. 

Among the highlights: 

Beth. Ava's babysitter Beth has been awesome to our family.  Every day, for the past 30 months, Ava has grown up and played with the same group of little boys, whom she completely adores.  We will certainly miss Brandon, Jackson, Liam, Carter and Kale.

Chiefs games.  Waking up and heading to Arrowhead at 9 am on Sunday mornings with the fam.  The tradition continues.. but who knows where we'll be leaving from!

My job.  I have been fortunate enough to find stability in an otherwords challenging economy, especially in investment finance.  My company is allowing me the opportunity to work from Salina, while coming into the office only as needed.  I've met some really amazing people here... and am blessed to work with such an intelligent group of people.

Our house.  We purchased our first home sight unseen.  It was very.. green.  Three years later, it has new fixtures, paint, carpet, tile, appliances, countertops, a new patio.. the list goes on and on.  I've learned a lot about DIY projects and home improvement - some through trial and error, but all through experience.  It's a wonderful home and we've been really happy here.

Food.  KC has some of the worst restaurants I've ever been to, quite honestly.  But of our favorites, Oklahoma Joes is truly the king of BBQ.  I will miss my pulled pork sandwich.  Honorable mention:  Harry's Country Club, Extra Virgin, EBT.

We are thoroughly looking forward to our new home and our new start closer to family.  We don't get internet until Monday, so until then... see you in Salina :)