November 2008

I can hardly manage to be upright today so this is going to be short and sweet. Went to breakfast with Santa on Saturday.

Meredith wasn't too sure about the big guy

Delaney helping make gingerbread houses

This is why I feel like poo. For Jeremys bday Kirstin rented a limo to take us to dinner. It all went downhill quickly.

Happy Thanksgiving! We celebrated in our new house this evening and it was a success, thanks to everyone pitching in. Especially my mom who drove to Boise last night with pretty much everything but the turkey. I'm scared for the day that I have to do the cooking! Gene, Dana and Eric made the long trek across the street for the festivities and the Bordners joined us for a 3 rd row running...

Kids table! Ryder and Meredith goofing off with their chocolate turkeys. You'll notice Merediths Sleeping Beauty costume which she pretty much wears round the clock.
Let the eating begin.

Mashed potatoes next year for this little turkey.

Payton conked out. She had a big night - she rolled over from back to front for the first time with all of us watching!

Thanks Grandma KK for the delicious food!

Delaney and Payton one week shy of 4 months. More matching outfits for these two!

They were fascinated by their tights.

Uncle Scotty let Meredith take pictures with his camera.

Thanks everyone for a GREAT Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for...

We hosted Apple Cup this weekend and broke in the new house. Lots of friends stopped by and the house survived about 12 kids tearing it up all day. Poor Delaney started out the day as a Coug (for her Papa Jim). She was just too sad being a Coug.

She wasn't happy being a Bronco either. I guess she needs some Husky gear?
A Coug and 2 Huskies

A true Coug! Karens dad made this for her when she left home for WSU. Classic.

Meredith refuses to smile for cameras.

Sam Richins enjoying a kiddie cocktail.

We can't control these 2 goofballs.

Isla (9w), Delaney (14w) and Payton (14w) are a bit more managable.

On Sunday I made my first pancakes on the griddle. Love that thing. Now, if only I had my d*mn backsplash!

Nana and Papa Mike came to visit too! The girls had a great time with their grandparents. Thanks for coming to visit Mike and Kathie!

I'm way behind here! Two weekends ago my good friend Megan came to visit with her 7 month old daughter Macy. We had a great time catching up. Look at those blue eyes!

The last thing on earth that I like to do is run, I hate it, it hurts. But if I WERE going to run I would wear a Nuu-Muu. Check these out if you are into cute running clothes! Our friend and neighbor Christine started this company...and here is our other friend and neighbor Stacy sporting a lovely Nuu-Muu. Boy, we have cool neighbors. Maybe I need to hit Body Pump in one of these babies?

I was feeling guilty after unpacking all the professional pictures I have from Merediths first few years and decided it was time for some new photos. I came across Cyndee at http://www.ashkiphoto.com/ and am so pleased with the outcome! It was a little bit rough to get the two girls coordinated but we managed to get some good shots. Especially of Miss Delaney. You can check out more photos HERE.

Our friend and neighbor (again!!) Dylan took some pictures of the girls this weekend in McCall. We had dinner at Dylan and Stacys lovely cabin. Thanks again for putting up with the chaos! We are trying to get Meredith to smile naturally, this is what we get.

Long lost sisters, Ashley Howell and Meredith are good buddies.
We are so in love with this little one...

Delaneys tub fits perfect in our new farmhouse sink. It's much warmer in this house so she is much happier when she gets out.

3 months old

Not only is Dylan a great photographer, he is also handy with wood and made us this lovely chopping block for our new kitchen. This comes in handy as our marble countertops are a little pourous (which I knew, and I still love them).

Sunday morning in McCall

Delaney got a new hat from my friend Saras parents, it's too cute.

We had to bust it home from McCall on Sunday so we wouldn't be late for Disney on Ice. We went with some of our old neighbors and the girls LOVED it.

The Salbers!

The Hume ladies. Annabelle sporting her $20 tiara. Seriously my head exploded when I saw the prices at this thing.

Sean skipped the tiara and was satisfied with a big bag of cotton candy.

1st time for Meredith and cotton candy. Love at first bite.

Meredith insisted on wearing her cape, just like Prince Phillip. It was near mutiny when Sleeping Beauty didn't show up.

I got a flu shot (so did Meredith, it wasn't pretty), I voted and I got batteries! A productive day for the Hamilton ladies. So here is the house tour continued. It's hard to really tell the wall color and proportion of the rooms. But you get the idea. We are loving this house, it just feels like home already. Can't wait to have a yard...supposedly tomorrow but I keep saying that!

Dining room which is at the front of the house, to the right of the front door.

Office is to the left, and a bit messy still.
The office has a door to the powder bath.

Built-ins in powder bath

Powder bath tub

Stairs going up to the kids rooms

Built-in buffet with marble counter in dining room

Stairs up, with Meredith and bear friends

Delaneys crib with new bedding from Grandma KK!

Delaney got the best windows in the house

The built-in desk is a perfect changing table!

Delaneys sink with pocket door into the main bathroom

Each girl has their own "sink room" with doors into the main bathroom

There is a 3rd vanity in the main bathroom. The vanities have cool little hidden step shelves at the bottom.

Third bedroom upstairs that is storing all our random stuff

Merediths bedroom

View from Merediths doorway down the hall into Laneys room

Wow, I just had both kids asleep at the same time. Then the guys putting up gutters woke them up. I think this is just the beginning of my contractor troubles. As you can see we still have no yard. BUT we are moved in and getting settled! Here is a little tour, I'm missing half the house because I ran out of batteries. I'll get those posted soon.

Master bath, excuse the bad lighting.
Master tub, still missing the chandelier.

Range, still missing the stainless backsplash.

Living room built-ins. We love how these turned out.

Eric and Gene came over from across the street to break in the kitchen.

Neighbors Karen and Jeannine stopped in for a drink. And to make my bed!

Tired after a loooong day of moving.

I packed wine in my car so I would know just where to find it!

Meredith and Fisher playing peak-a-boo in the little seats next to the fireplace. I have discovered these are great for time outs.

My lovely kitchen!

Living room looking from the kitchen. Still missing a chandelier in here too.

Basement mess.

Jesses wet bar area. Still needs some work.

Basement

Basement bedroom. We couldn't fit the queen box spring down the stairs...

Guest bath, the lighting is way off in there. Lots of fixes on the lighting..Basement TV area and "poker" table.

Laundry room with pocket doors

I still have the half the main floor and the whole upstairs to get pictures of. Stay tuned.

A few quick pictures of my silly girls.

Delaney is 3 months old.
Hanging out in her new room

Meredith thinks it's hilarious to sit in her sisters chair