To Find The Great Pumpkin

Starting Family Traditions is something I've looked forward to since I saw the plus sign on the end of my pregnancy test. So today we loaded up and headed to the Williams Family Orchard in Rural Retreat on a search for "The Great Pumpkin."

We started off on a hay ride that took us to the top of the pumpkin patch. Daddy and Morgan grabbed a wagon and we were on our way down the hill destined to find the perfect one. After yelling "Oh, balls" for 15 minutes and picking up every other one Morgan finally narrowed the search down to two.

We finally made her pick which one she wanted to take home and headed back up the hill. Maxing out at 8 pounds we loaded him into the truck and headed back down the road. It was a fun filled day as it road in the floor board of the F-150. We had found our Great Pumpkin and started a Havens Family Tradition!

Home Sweet Home Part 2

Well a lot has changed since my last post about the house. All of the brick is done and we have insulation throughout the house. We were told that the dry wall would be delivered this week and they would start on it Monday. That's so exciting, I can start picking out my paint colors now! Here are some updated pictures of the work in progress!

August 29, 2010

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September 6, 2010

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September 15, 2010

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September 21, 2010

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September 21, 2010

Monkey See Monkey Zoo

On Saturday October 2, 2010 we took Morgan on her first zoo trip. I have been an animal lover for as long as I can remember so this was a special trip for me to show my love for Earth's creatures with her. I am so glad that we both share the same interest in animals and she had a lot of fun too. Her favorites were the Red Panda, the River Otters and the Penguins. Some of the unforgettable memories of our trip are when Morgan called the Red Pandas "kitty kitty" and the Wolves "baebae". Her Grandmother has a horse named Baby so maybe that's why she called the wolves that? Either way it was a day I'll remember forever!

Home Sweet Home Part 1

As some of you are aware Justin & I are building our dream home. This has been the biggest challenge of our entire marriage. As two young adults I don't think we really knew what we we're getting ourselves into when we signed our contract. From arguments about being over budget to the simplest things as a cabinet style we've faced them all. It really has shown us how strong our relationship is to go through all these difficult and life changing tasks.

We signed our contract in March and since then things have really progressed. After looking at a hole in the ground and a lot of dirt we finally have what appears to be the house we've always drempt about.

April 15, 2010 - First /day of construction.



May 26, 2010 - Daddy & Morgan in what will be our basement.

 

June 17, 2010 - Frame work has started.



June 29, 2010 - Framing for the 2nd floor.



June 30, 2010 - That's a really big house.



July 14, 2010 - Starting to take shape!

August 25, 2010 - First day of brick!!!

Everyday we are amazed at how much the house is coming together. I will try to keep you updated on the process as impatient as it is. I'm so excited just thinking that in less than 6 months this will be our new home!

A Bunch Of Beach Bums

On Thursday the Havens family loaded up in Grandma's Expediton and headed towards Myrtle Beach, SC. It was Morgan's first trip to visit "Big Water" and we we're so excited! This is just a few pictures of our trip. Please enjoy but understand that my family is far from bathing suit material. We are the average family type! :)