Nate and Mindy are coming home!!

Our trip to Illinois

Some of you might not know but a year ago Josh and I took our three little girls and packed up in the truck with a trailer behind us, with all of my brother and his families belongings in it, including his truck and moved them across the country to Macomb, Illinois. They took their three little boys and moved over there to take a job that my brother had been offered. It was so hard for them and hard for us to see them go. Mindy was one of my really good friends I could talk to her about anything and we always had a good time together. I have missed being able to have her close and talk to her. It has been a long year for me and for my kids without them. The girls will never forget the journey we took over there driving all day for two and half days straight. It was a long hot trip especially with a new baby, but we wanted to help them move and be there to say goodbye. The girls didn't understand why we dropped them off there and why they never get to see their cousins. Well the day has finally come, we got a phone call yesterday telling us that they are on there way back. They have there fourth baby on the way and Mindy has to have surgery so they need family. My brother Nathan got a job in Jefferson County, truly a blessing for there family. The best part about it is they will be living with me. We are finishing our basement for them and they will be staying here until they can get settled and find a house or build a house. We are so excited to have them in our home. Mindy's baby girl is due in September and I cannot wait to have a new baby in my home. You all know that I just love babies. I started a blog so I could share my life with Mindy so far away from home and she started one also, now I will get to have her right in my home. I told Mindy that I would keep them updated on the basement and post pictures. We have been slacking on the basement because we didn't think it would happen this fast, so now we have to get moving because we only have a month, so for now here are the pictures. Can't wait to see you Nate, Mindy, Max, Charlie, Ashton and new baby girl!!!! Don't be afraid of the pictures, I promise it will be done by the time you get here we have everyone lined out!!!! :) :)

Here is the tub!

This is the kitchen we are making in the corner of the family room, it will have a bar, microwave, sink, and fridge, and a desk for a computer.

This is the family room, I know it is kind of a mess but it will be a nice big room when it is done.These are two little windows that are part of the playhouse we are building under the stairway. There will actually be three little windows and a little door.

(Very fun for the little ones to play in)

This is one of the bedrooms, there are 4 bedrooms, not done with sheetrock yet, it will be done this week!!