Sneak Peak of the Countertops

I keep getting so nervous about how everything that we picked in the M/I Homes Design Center is going to look once it's put all together. And when I finally saw the countertops with the wood cabinets, I was totally relieved. It doesn't look horrible (nevermind all the dust in here!) It's all really coming together!

Dairy Queen Treat

I promised Madelyn some ice cream last Wednesday for extra good behavior...and it was also Connor's exact half-birthday (April 14th), so I decided to treat the kids to some yummy Dairy Queen. Maddy ordered her standard vanilla in a cup. And I splurged and ordered a twist cone for myself. Can't remember the last time I had one of those?!?! Well, as soon as Madelyn saw that, she was done with her plain cup of vanilla! She and Connor did a great job polishing-off this yummy treat. Way to go kiddos!

I think he likes it!

We could sell this to DQ to use for advertising!

Learning how to be effective and efficient with a soft-serve ice cream cone!

The African Violet is still a-Bloomin!

Check out this gorgeous plant! Not only am I shocked that I have been able to keep this moody plant alive, but it's totally thriving. I never imagined that it could bloom like this. Wish you could see the shimmering flower petals in person. Totally God-created. So beautiful.

Madelyn Reading to Connor

These are several video clips from a moment when I snuck into Maddy's room to find both kids sitting cozy on her toddler bed and she was actually reading her favorite books to Connor. These are some of my favorite video clips of the year so far. It's a little long because it's 3 books worth of recording...but it's totally priceless. The first book is one of Connor's favorites "Five Little Ducklings" that she obviously picked for him. And then she reads "Popcorn", which was a family favorite when I was growing up. And you all will recognize the last book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear".
This was actually recorded back in Feburary, but I only just now found a decent way to upload videos. So, I hope you enjoy a little STORY TIME with the Sammons kids!

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Silly Sporty Time with my little USA All-Star Girl!

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And we have CABINETS!

Here's some of my most recent photos of the casa. It's coming along day by day. I think they installed all the trim work yesterday so I'll have to check that out when I have a minute to drive over there. I'll keep you posted!

Finally, here's a view of the back of the house.

A nice spring day
Voila!

View standing in the kitchen looking over into the great-room. I love all the light streaming inside. Aaaaaaa.... =)

Connor & Madelyn keeping us ever-entertained!

First you will see Connor learning how to feed himself. Very impressive if I must say so myself! You'll be amused by my smootie-eating, bed-head girl all the while. Later the video clip will fade to Madelyn in the place we sometimes find her sleeping these days. Although she's not obeying our "stay in bed" orders...it's pretty darn adorable!

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