Bunk Beds

Problem #1 In our new home we discovered something odd, even though the house is the same layout as the other, the bedrooms were smaller. Problem #2 the boys old beat up beds didnt fit anymore. Problem #3 I found it hard to find bunkbeds strong enough to hold my kids for any real frame of time in my budget. Solution? Uncle Mikey! Now if you know Uncle Mikey at all you know he cant just build a bunk bed. He has to create! design! and reinvent. He is Mikey after all. which leads us to the pictures and as you can plainly see, a giant knickknack tower with floating beds. Each side has their own book shelves and cubby for personals, a light, and fan. Below Jimmy's is a desk strong enough to hold a guest ( or rough housing). Under Stevie's is the hang out area that is wired for future uses and bean bags. The mean Mom that I am nixed the zip line and the drop down slide beds that was in the original plans... what can I say. Even though it completely opens up the floor space (they now can shoot hoops with the basketball hoop above the laundry basket!) its so huge I can't even fit it all in the picture! Painting starts on monday. The boys love it and Lizzie can't wait for hers.

A Brand New Start!

Monday was the first day of school for us. We are going to a brand new Charter School that is traditional. As Parents we were super excited and scared for all the possiblities it could bring us. The Kids, not so much They were worried about leaving their friends and Uniforms and no more Flip Flops and Stevie's big thing, tucking his shirt in. But its been 3 days now and each day they come home with more stories and happy faces. I know it hasnt been long enough to really tell anything but so far, they are happy. They even get to attend school with their cousins and good friends from our ward. and they look so nice when they go to school. I am so excited for all they will have an opportunity to learn. I am just terrified that I wont be able to do their homework!

Cousins Came to Visit!

Some of our California Cousins decided to brave the Arizona Summer and come out for a long weekend before school starts and Life begins again. we had a great time together. Lots of laughs and fun. We spent one afternoon at the the museum and had a blast! The only problem for us, was the trip was just way too short. Love you Hartley Family

 

Monopoly Mogul

 

Stevie just loves to Play Games! and Win! and Gloat! and Hoard his winnings! and Gloat some more. yea, it is great fun to play with him.

I remember when.....

 

 

 

Sometimes its a good thing being a pack rat. :) Don't get me wrong I didn't keep everything just a few special things. This little outfit that Jo is wearing is a little Pooh outfit my Nieces Jennifer and Heather sent to Lizzie when she was this size way back when. I wish I could find the Picture of Lizzie wearing it too! How cute is this!?