Finally...our new HOUSE!

Well we FINALLY found the house of our dreams! We never expected it to be in Placerville where I grew up (right around the corner from my parents house) and where JD spent his teenage years but we fell in love and here it is! We walked in that front door and I just knew. We did go back and forth for a while but ultimalty it is the perfect fit. We were concerned with JD's commute but he bought himself a Lexus and it really is only 35 minutes. Plus, when he travels I will have my parents near by to help me out... major factor in buying this house. We have the keys but a painter is currently painting the inside for us. Tomorrow our new furniture shows up, new refrigerator, dining room table and we will begin the process of moving stuff from storage. Did I mention I HATE moving and this will hopefully be the home my kiddos grow up in. One of my favorite things about this house is the views. There are no houses behind us or to the side. It is a breath of fresh air to have some land and have some space for the kiddos to run and be free. I am excited for the memories that we will make in this home and the memories the kids will make with their grandparents being so close. I missed that growing up and I now see how important that relationship really is. So, we will begin our new journey and chapter in life at our beautiful new home. "Life in the Pratt House" has a new meaning now!

The flu for Christmas...

Well our Christmas took a turn for the worst this year. We all ended up with the flu minus the baby. Poor Cole started throwing up on Friday night and continued throwing up until Christmas morning. I have not had to deal with a kid throwing up like that yet, so needless to say it was scary for not only Cole but for mommy as well. We cancelled all our Christmas plans and stayed at home. Because we are at my parents house Rich, Trever and their families were unable to come over because of the flu bug flying around. This was the first year all of us have not been together at my parents house. It was sad and just did not feel like Christmas. We did end up enjoying a quiet day with the kiddos playing with ALL their new toys. I did take more pictures but again they are on my camera and will post soon. We are all finally feeling better and looking forward to next Christmas in our new house!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas is two days away and the excitement in the house is growing. Of course Charly has no idea what is going on and is probably a bit confused on why we have a spinning tree in the house with lights and a million ornaments on it and why she is being told NO every time she try's to grab one of those shiny things that are right at her eye level. Cole however at 3 1/2 is in full Christmas mode. Counting down the days on the calendar, shaking the presents, singing Christmas songs, pretending he is Santa while mommy parades him around the house on all fours wearing a red nose because of course I am Rudolph. It is amazing to watch through your children's eyes the joy of the Holidays. It really is all that matters and I am so excited for the future with these two kiddos. Merry Christmas to my two babies. Mommy loves you so much.

Catching Up!

Life it the Pratt house has been BUSY! Here are some pictures of the last few weeks. With the Holidays fast approaching time just seems to fly by. Charly girl is full on walking now, which I love and find much more easier. Cole man is growing up way to fast and I sometimes have to remind myself that he still is only 3. Sometimes I swear he is 8. He is so smart and his athletic abilities are insane. We wonder what sport he will like the most and follow through with. The problem is he is good at everything.

We also just bought another house...YIPEE. It has been a long time coming. We sold our house in East Sac and have been staying at my parents since September. Our plan was to buy a house in El Dorado Hills, however we looked at a house around the corner from my parents and FELL in love with it. Plus, the kiddos have gotten so close to my parents and my parents to the kiddos how could we take that blessing away from them :-)! I will post pictures of my dream home once we get the keys. Cole will be switching preschools, which gives me anxiety, only because he has made some good friends at Busy Bees in EDH. He will now be going to a Montessori here in Placerville. He already has a friend that goes there and he is already excited about going to his new preschool with 2 playgrounds! I still can't believe we are buying a house around the corner from where I grew up but life changes and we want to raise our kiddos in a small town, with good friends and grandparents that adore them. Plus, the date nights we get every Tuesday while my parents watch the kiddos aren't bad either!

Life in the Pratt house might be busy but It is a wonderful life!

Carly turns 1!

I can hardly believe my baby is 1! This has got to have been the fastest year of my life.

Charly my angel, mommy is so glad to have you as my daughter. You make mommy a better person and the love I have for you is indescribable. You are the funniest baby I have ever met and you make all of us laugh on a daily basis. You are also a wild little thing and when you are awake you are on the GO! You still take three naps a day and sleep well at night. I think you sleep so much because you NEVER stop when you are awake! You are the 96% for height and the 65% at weight (your head is 99% for your age...he he). You weigh 22 pounds now and LOVE to eat anything you can get your hands on. You smack your lips when you are hungry! You are wearing size 18 months clothes and size 4 shoes. You are already getting your molars in, which is very early for your age. You have started walking, which makes mommy very happy. You love your daddy and brother but I am still your favorite! We had a huge Winter One derland party for you. Grandma Pat Pat did a amazing job with the decorations and I will post the pictures once I get them of the camera. You were beautiful at your party and couldn't get enough of your cake. You finally have some girly toys now of your own and don't just have to play with brothers boy toys (although you still prefer his cars, trucks and trains)! I am excited for the next year with you. Grandma Pat Pat was right, when she told me one time, "There is nothing like a mother/daughter bond". You my princess are my world and life with you is PERFECT.

Thanksgiving!

As you can see I am a bit behind with posts and I am lacking in the photos from Thanksgiving. However it was a wonderful relaxing Thanksgiving weekend at my parents (our temporary home). Thursday, Rich, Emi and Regan came over and we hung out, ate way too much and watched the kiddos play. Charly and Regan are hilarious together and have a somewhat love/hate relationship. Pretty sure Charly might of bit Regan's finger as Regan likes to put her finger in Charly's mouth and I think they had a 1 or 2 hitting matches. Much more kisses and hugs were given out between them though. It will be so fun to watch the two of them grow up together. It is such a blessing that Rich and I had our girls just 2 short months apart. Friday, Trever and his clan came over and that is when the craziness begins. Between myself and my two brothers there are 6 kiddos and at this point they are 4 and under. The three babies, Austin, Regan and Charly are all 1 now and only 3 months apart. It is baby central and by the end of the day we were all tired, not just the babies. Friday we went downtown for the Christmas tree lighting and hung out with some old friends. Like I said it was a wonderful Thanksgiving! God has blessed me with the most wonderful Family. I am so Thankful for everyone. My beautiful babies and husband are my world!