Hostas, Hostas...

Colin and I have been working on getting the front yard and walkway back to looking good! We had about 8 hostas that lined our front walkway, but then a huge empty space leading up to the front door. We had some large hostas growing behind our fence line in the back, so Colin and I worked on a relocation project yesterday afternoon. We moved 6 hostas from the back to the front yard and our front walkway is now looking great! See the updated pics below.

We added hostas from the post to the front door.

Perfect!

My boot that I got in Castle Park, Michigan last summer.

Chutes and Ladders

Yesterday morning, Ford (my nephew) and I had a play date. I took him to Hyland Lake Park Reserve to a play area coined "Chutes and Ladders". It is a huge playground with nets, ladders, slides, swings - a kids dream! Ford was a little scared at first (everything was so high!), but after he was assured Auntie KT wasn't going to let him fall, we raced around the park. I think I was more exhausted when we were done =). Ford even got up close and personal with a frog! After the park, like any good Aunt would do, I took Ford to McDonalds for a yummy cheeseburger and fries. Here are some pictures of Ford from our day!

The start of the day at the park.
Ford loves his dig dig diggers!

Helping the frog back to its home.

Eating fries at McDonalds.
Cheeeeeese with ketchup all over his face.
Cutest little boy in the world!

New Chandelier

We were fortunate to get a new chandelier to replace the old style 70's chandelier that came with the house. We were so excited to be able to throw that thing away! I'm looking forward to replacing our bubble lights in the kitchen as well. Hopefully, we can find something that matches with our new chandelier! Check out the old and the new one!

Old Chandelier

The new chandelier (slightly more modern)!

The Deck Project

The backyard at Jurdy Road will be under construction for the next month or so. We are adding on a screened in porch underneath our existing deck, as well as adding on a deck platform across the back of the house. We will also be building stairs down to the yard from our deck! Colin and I are looking forward to the project and even more excited that BB will be helping us out. He has done all of the planning/sketching for us =). We have spent the last couple nights cleaning out the area in the backyard and moving the concrete pile from what was underneath the deck before. Check out the BEFORE pictures. I will keep updating as the project moves along!!!!

The mud hole underneath our deck.

Cleaning up the concrete.

The deck will extend to this concrete slab.

A deck platform will run all along the back of the house when it is done!

Dexter and Dad

And I'm finally posting again =). For some reason, Colin and I thought it would be funny to put a sweatshirt on Dexter. He does love the U of MN! Anyway, check out the updated pics of our boy and his best friend dad.

Welcome to Jurdy Road

I've been thinking about starting a blog for awhile now, since it's so hard to keep everyone up to date on everything that is going on in our lives and thought this might be the easiest way for people to check up on us!

Colin, Dexter, and I have been living in our beautiful home (it's getting there =) on Jurdy Road for over a year now. We have been dating for over 2 years and it's crazy how fast time has flown by! 2007 was a busy year for us with a new puppy, a new house, and the new experience of living together, but it has been a great ride. Here is a little update on our latest activities;

Colin is finally chasing his dream of flying jets! He is currently in the long application process of submitting lots and lots of paperwork for Officer Candidate School for the Marines and the Navy. He hopes to be attending OCS this Summer/Fall and begin his career in the military. His ultimate dream and first choice is to fly fighter jets, but he is also considering working in intelligence or surface warfare.

Last Fall, I started working for Capella University in downtown Minneapolis as an Academic Advisor for Masters students. I absolutely love it! It is great to be able to come home at the end of the day and feel that you have done something that matters. I also am in my second year coaching at The Blake School as the asst girls Varsity basketball coach.

Dexter is the best dog that you could ever dream of having. He is the most loyal, caring, friendly, and loving animal that I've ever met. He loves wrestling with his dad, playing with his duck and pheasant stuffed animals, cuddling with mom, his special dinners, eating snow, and making new friends. I can't imagine life without him!

I will try and update this as much as possible with pictures, etc since I know many of you have been requesting pictures of our house and I've been slacking on it. Love you all and Happy New Year!