SuRpRiSe!!

I think that one of the worst expierences is buying a house...and it is the BEST! We were so glad to get the call from our realtor that told us to come and down sign for the house. And the BEST part was that we were going to be able to surprise our kids and show them what we bought! Talk about a SURPRISE!! We had such a fun night and after we showed them the hosue we went to Sizzler...yes Sizzler...and good job Caldwell Sizzler...it was YUMMY!! And we were surprised!! (: I am so glad that we surprised the kids and didn't tell them until we had the keys! I will never forget this night!

David signing for our new home

The front door with a big red bow!

The kids going for our car ride to end up somewhere..only Mom and Dad knows!!

They were actually very good about the blindfolds and didn't take them off!

Take the blindfolds OFF!!! SURPRISE!!

A little confusion....

Samantha realizing what it all means....Samantha in the kitchen area

Out the back door to the backyard.

"This is the BEST news EVER!!"

It is funny how much kids love you when you give them things...or a house! haha

Samantha in her closet!

The kids ran and ran around looking in all the closets and fun places to hide...no things...places to hide in!

Our NEW house!!

WARNING!! Lots of pictures!!

When I got back to Idaho after our visit to California I did a crash course in housing hunting with my realtor. It is funny how things fall in place when they should...and how they should when it is time. I saw many many houses..many of them so lovely and wonderful. But then I saw this one..and feel in love! And then after we put our bid on the house we waited patiently for the response...and our patience was tested a bit more...so we decided we were NOT telling ANYONE! Dave's Mom and Dad knew and my Mom knew...that was it. ANd it was hard, not even our kids knew!! Buying a house is like having amiscarriage nad if you have had a bad expierence the first go around then you learn to not say a word until you are 5 months pregnant or in the house officially!! (: And just so we are clear...I AM NOT PREGNANT!!

This is our house

the front yard and side...there is a pathway to a park that goes on the side of our fence.

This is Samantha room but the three bedrooms look the same and have walk in closets too.
This is the MASTER bedroom

The "nook" in the MASTER

The other side of the MASTER

This is the upstairs linen closet...behind the door is another wall of shelves and to the left is the loft. Dont have pictures of that..not sure why.

Love the door handles and doors!

This is the front coat closet and stairs

The downstairs bathroom

the door to the downstairs bathroom and another closet that goes beneath the stairs

The living room and dining room area and our front door

The family room

the fireplace...so pretty

I am in love...with my kitchen

AND my PANTRY!! Isn't it AWESOME?!?!

Our backyard

the back of the house

the other side of the back of the house

Behind!

I am so behind! But I AM going to catch up!! I just need to do October through now...no big deal! haha So for now..this is what we have been up to..
*Thanksgiving
*Bought a new house
*moved into the new house
*Christmas
*Unpacking
*Went to our NEW ward
*Unpacking
*New Years
*Unpacking
*Boise bowl game...yes this was important to Idaho!! haha (:
*Unpacking
*Met with the Bishop to get to know us
*Unpacking
*And then the new callings came...Dave is a ward missionary and I...well...I am the YW president
*Unpacking
* Did I mention we spoke to the Bishop once??!!!??? (:
*Still unpacking...I think it will never end sometimes!!

We have been so busy! Can't you tell?? haha But 2010 has been a great year nad I was happy to say bye to 2009...what a hard year for our family. But we are doing well and are happy! We love Idaho! We just miss our Cali friends dearly!!