I've been neglecting my blog lately....well, not so much neglect. It's more of an issue with the camera. Our good camera is currently out-of-state. For our family photos, we are using an old, small digital camera Eric uses for work. It takes pictures, sure. However, I really miss the other one. Oh well, we get it back in March. Until then, I will be posting fuzzy photos.

Basically a post to update.......

1. We have swapped horses, but you'd never know it. We have Dixie and Minnie found a new home. Dixie is Minnie's Mom and George's Gma and they all look exactly alike. I will post pictures as soon as I can get my hands on the camera (which is currently in Eric's work bag)

2. Ally cut her hair and donated it to "Locks of Love". Technically, the lady at Cookie Cutters cut it, but Al was very excited and I will post pictures of her adorable new "do" when I have said camera.

3. The basement bathroom is coming along quite nicely. Our "house manager", Jeff and a friend, Chad, framed in the walls last weekend. The shower base is in and it's starting to really look like a bathroom. Of course, with all the construction, the rest of the basement is clutter-central. I can't wait to dig in and put everything away and organize.

4. Speaking of digging in.......I am realizing how much stuff there is to do before the baby comes. I have now (almost) picked the colors for the living room and front entry. I will tape and spackle this weekend and hopefully paint after Ally's slumber party next weekend.

5. Ally is having a slumber party next weekend. The plan is to let the girls just play........but for time-fillers, we will decorate our own pillow cases, paint nails, make-overs , etc. We will have chic-flicks on hand, as well as plenty of snacks. My hope is that there will be no girl drama. You'd think 6 & 7 year olds would be too young for that, but unfortunately I think it's quite possible. It will be fun, regardless......right?!

6. Received Max's ball schedule the other night. *Gulp* The first game is the end of April. May is jam-packed and by mid-July they are done. Of course, this is only the first draft and there will be games/tournaments added as soon as they get them finalized. I guess I was thinking the ball wouldn't really get rolling until mid-May. That would give me closer to a month to settle in with a baby before we start all the games. Yes, we have people who can get Max where he needs to go, but I want to be there. I want to watch him play. Like everything else, we will just go with the flow and see what works and what doesn't.

So, in conclusion, (a phrase that's apparently taboo - linguists hate it - who knew?!) posting soon will be; new horse, Ally at her shoot practice, Ally's hair donation, color choices to paint the rooms and whatever else I find on the camera :)

Wish us luck with NOT blowing away in the next 24 hours. It's predicted 45-65mph winds....................yay.