Independence Day Festivities

Well, it's been awhile since I've posted something. We've been so busy.......I'm so exhausted. But it's been fun! Be sure to check back later (either today or tomorrow) for posts on our trip.

This 4th of July wasn't as action packed as it usually is. We definitely missed being with my family (the float trips, camping, fireworks, cornhole, the COMPANY). We kept ourselves busy though doing, you guessed it, organizing the house. It's still not all done. It seems like we have even more to do now that we just got home from a long trip and all of our stuff is everywhere! My parents are coming in a week so we have a lot to get done. We're all so excited to show off our new home though.

Derek had the Friday before off of work. We had planned on going to the lake but it was raining so we went and saw Toy Story 3 instead. Such a good movie! Derek and I were more excited to see it than the girls. This was Avery's first experience at a movie theater.....and really Allie's as well. We took her to see Cars when she was just a few months old. That was the last time Derek and I have been out to see a movie and I don't know if that really counts since it was at a base theater! Anyway, we were worried about taking Avery because she won't sit still at home to watch a movie. The popcorn and Icee kept her entertained for about the first 20-30 minutes or so and then we had to fight with her to keep her still and quiet. Derek ended up standing by the door with her for most of the movie.

When we left the house Friday for the movie we noticed some water standing in the garage. It looked like it was coming from the water softner but we weren't sure. Once we got home we looked into closer and the water was coming in right at the foundation. We shut our water off and called Old Republic, the company we had our home warranty through. They never sent anyone out or tried contacting us. They are such a scam! Anyway, we finally got a hold of them and they gave us permission to hire our own plumber and then they'd take care of the bill. Well, the water was coming straight from the pipe - where the builders had put a nail in it. It had finally just rusted enough to start leaking - and, of course, Old Republic said they wouldn't cover that. At least we got it taken care of before we left on our trip.

Sunday we drove over to Six Flags to watch the fireworks and some really nice Army vet bought ice cream for us to thank Derek for serving our country.

Monday we headed over to our church breakfast and then headed out to Utah right after!