We finally tore down all of the wood paneling that was up on this main wall in our family room and dining room. Mike along with his trusty helpers plastered the wall and the rest of the dining room and put up new baseboard and trim. We were so happy with how it turned out we couldn't stop. Next project-THE KITCHEN! Yikes.
Mikey
Mike's trusty helpers
The finished dining room
Will
Mikey-The boys were so good during all of the construction and kept themselves busy and entertained while we worked. Yes....I did work, I didn't just take pictures.
Out with the old. I've never been so excited to get rid of something in my life. But getting rid of that UGLY yellow sink that never looked clean no matter how much I scrubbed it was extremely gratifying. 
Will assisting with some plumbing
Good bye ugly yellow sink.....hello beautiful stainless steal single basin sink!
We ended up sanding down all of our existing cupboards, adding a bit of beadboard, painting and putting on some nice hardware. We got a steal on our slab granite countertops and did the backsplash ourselves. We went with a stack stone and accented it with some stainless steal backsplash to mix it up a bit. Mike got his industrial faucet and FINALLY after 6 years of living in this house we both got a beautiful kitchen DIY style!
It's taken awhile for Bogey to come around and accept that Georgie is here to stay. But at last, she has!! As loud as her bark can be sometimes she has grown to love him...and as you can see, loves to snuggle with him. We knew it would take a while and are so greatful that they have become best of friends!
Will and Mikey playing on Christmas Eve
Awww...
Mikey being a goofball as always!
Painting wooden dinosaurs on Christmas morning! And lovin' Mikey's morning hairdo!
Will and Mike playing a game of checkers. And again...Mikey's rockin some sweet hair!
Will and Mike on the Polar Express
Me and Mikey on the Polar Express! It was our 3rd year taking the boys on the North Pole Express and they had a great time once again. Will was so excited to meet Santa, he kept saying "I can't believe Santa wears glasses!" He got to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas and then they both received a bell from Santa's reindeer. We all had a great time, its such a fun way to get into the spirit of Christmas!
Christmas 2011
Mike and I haven't had our picture taken together since before Will was born and we thought it was about time to get one done. So...who did we ask to photograph us....Will! He was very professional and did a fantastic job, the picture turned out great! Thanks Willie boy!
Will and Mikey
Will
Mikey
Will really trying to figure out how to get this tractor to GO! Come on get in gear already!
Running through the corn maze.
Me and my boys
Mikey trying to help Mike with a pumpkin!
Of course Will loved the Ford tractor!
Where's the field I need to plow? I'm ready!
Ah..the view from up here is awesome!
Such a fun place to go....even for us!