Happy Valentines Day/ Happy Anniversary!

Craig and I had a Great time this last weekend, when we celebrated Valentine's Day and our Anniversary early. Because I have to work on Valentine's Day and we will be out of town for Shane and Beth's wedding on our anniversary, we, or I guess I should say "I" decided to celebrate them both this last weekend. I am not even close to being the most romantic girl I know, and usually Craig is the one that does all the romancing in our relationship. It is because of that that I decided to plan something fun.

I decided that we needed to get away from the house for a night without the kids, so I booked us a room at Embassy Suits. I also made us reservations at Las Brisas steak house, which by the way was amazing. I had asked Mom and Dad if the kids could spend the night with them, so before Craig got home, I dropped them off at their house. I had already packed a bag and taken it to the hotel, so that Craig would have no idea what I had planned. I even went so far as to buy him a new tooth brush and deodorant so that I wouldn't have to pack his without him knowing.
We had a really good time. We were in bed by 9:00, and we slept in the next morning. It was so great to get away with my husband, even if it was just down the road to a hotel. Craig was so surprised, and he just kept saying "is this really happening" I loved that he had no idea about my plans and that he had a good time. I love sharing my life with such an amazing man, and I can't wait for the rest of my life with him.

Our New House!

Well, our New House is almost complete! (On paper that is.) Our final plans will be finished in the next week. Yeah! I cannot tell you how excited I am to finaly be living in my very own home. Craig is going to venture outside the world of Gutters, Sprinkler Systems and Fences, and into the world of Home Building. Our house will be the first on his list. We have already found land, so the next step will be to begin getting estimates on framing, concrete, cabinets, etc. It is looking like it will be about 8-9 months before we move in, but it will be well worth it in the end.
For Christmas I asked for Gift Cards, New bedding, and furniture for the new house, which I received, and now I have to wait unitl I have the house before I can move it all in. My garage is full of new things just waiting to be put to use. Craig's Mom Debbie is an Interior Decorator, so as far as colors, flooring, and everything "decorating" has to offer, will be at my disposal.
The plan is to live in the house for at least 2 years, then build a new house. We will continue that process for 10-12 years then hopefully be mortgage free. What a blessing that will be. (I wonder if then I could quit working all together :) My house will have three bedrooms, three baths, an office and a basement. It isn't huge, but it will be just right for the four of us. I will post pictures just as soon as the house begins to take shape, so stay tuned!