Easter/Spring Pics

A hobby John and I have is finding hot springs to visit. We have been to a few in Nevada so far and especially like ones that are just warm so we can take Thomas swimming. We found out about this hot springs about 28 miles outside of Winnemucca (in Nevada, that's dang close!) It was perfectly warm to be pleasant swimming in the pool that they've dammed up to be a sort of small warm pond. We had a blast swimming this last weekend until we were all pruny! We had it all to ourselves!

On Sunday, Thomas just looked so gosh darn cute in his little man Sunday clothes, I had to take some pictures! They are belated Easter pics.

As my mom always tells me, I think he's so photogenic!

I sure do love my little man!!

Updates

Watching "Memo" (AKA: Elmo) with Daddy

 Ok, so I had to post some of these videos and pictures we've been taking of Thomas. He really is in such a fun stage, trying to talk more and playing and being silly all the time. He calls pretty much any living thing doggy (though he says "Oggy!!"), even the birds and rabbits always in our yard. :) He is a great kid about going to sleep for naps and at night. He snuggles right down with his giraffe and blanket with his binky in his mouth and tells us "Nuh Nigh!" and "Uv yoooooou" (Night and Love you!) 

He loves his shoes!

 He loves putting shoes on. He LOVES being outside and playing on the playground (especially the slides and steps!). He gives really great hugs and kisses all the time. Recently, he boosted my self-esteem a couple (hundred) notches....he briefly glimpsed a Victoria's Secret model on my computer screen while I was entering a giveaway on their website and he proclaims, "Mommy!" Needless to say, I was flattered. :)

Reading with Daddy

He has decided recently that he likes us to read to him. Up until about a week ago, he would usually get too frustrated, bored, etc. within about 20 seconds of reading a book and ended up taking it from you or running away.


As far as the house goes, things are coming along. We are shooting to close by May 9th or earlier. The seller doesn't want to fix anything listed on the inspection report, which is frustrating, but I think we'll end up fixing them ourselves. (There are only a few small-ish things) 


As for some sad news...I think I lost our pet rabbit, Rocky. I let him in the fenced backyard to run and play as I have in the past, but I think this time I left him too long and he escaped. I haven't seen him since Monday afternoon. We've had him for over 2 years now and he's been a great pet. (Quiet, usually in a cage, and we can stock him up on food and water and leave him for a few days) If he really is gone for good, I hope he enjoys the rest of his life in the Nevadan wilderness with some of the friendly cottontails we have hopping around!


In other news, I received my Nevada substitute teaching license for grades K-12! Apparently they are in dire need of substitutes out here and my degree allows me to sub for any grade. John and I thought I could sub on Fridays (when he's off) and any other days I can/want to during the week (if I get a babysitter). We thought it would be a good way for me to stay in the game and make a little extra moolah every now and then. :) (They also pay almost double what subs in Utah make!)


John is enjoying work and getting programs written and things accomplished. I'm proud of him! We're excited for all the exciting things coming up and the summer trips we have planned.

Home Inspection Pics

We were able to walk through the house with the inspector Friday. We took more of our own pictures which I have added for those who are interested to see. :) (Forgot to take a pic of the garage, sorry). We got the official report back, and there are only a few things on it that the seller will need to fix (or else lower the house price so we can). You will also see some furniture left in the house (otherwise it's empty). Supposedly the owner will be taking it (although we wouldn't mind if she decided to leave it...). :) Hope you enjoy the pics! Let us know what you think!

Front door, living room

Living room

Door to the kitchen

Kitchen sink

Where the fridge should be

Kitchen nook--not sure what we'll do with it

Dining room area

Awesome sliding doors with built-in mini blinds

Backyard view from deck (including tiny patch of grass)

View of the unfinished, sloping backyard

Wood deck outside french doors (needs some work)

Right side of the yard and deck

Extra dining room nook (future piano, computer nook?)

Front door and hallway

John in the hallway (closet and bathroom on left, bedroom on right)

Linen closet, laundry room, and garage door

Laundry room

Bedroom #1

Bedroom #2

Master bedroom

Master bedroom closet #1 and bathroom entrance

Master closet #2 and vanity (Mom, here's the purple bathroom!)

Rest of the master bath

Other bathroom (in hallway)

Other bathroom view #2 (blue color looks brighter than it is)

Bedroom #3