people are actually reading this? cat let me know she's checking up on us via this site. i have to say, we have much more of a life than i relay here...really, we do. i'm so bad with the updates, so here it is in point form:

. we've moved all moved into our new bedrooms and feel royally spoiled! "after" pictures to come as soon as i can get the curtains up.
. anais did her first swimming lesson today and put her face in the water (made momma proud!) we're getting ready for the beach at winthrop (beginning of july). she's still extremely "spirited" and also enjoys riding her 2-wheel/no pedal bike at the park with her dad.
. ryder is proving to be at a "difficult" stage complete with tantrums and other disagreeable behavior. good thing they're so cute..otherwise...
. jim's business SILVERTIP VENTURES is up and running. the projects he has on the go include framing, large-scale renos, and new construction. he's had to pull the reigns a bit because there's more work than he can possibly accept and it all seems to find him without pursuit. i guess it's a good problem to have.
. we all adore our new little hometown. the weather, the people, the lifestyle, the nature, the peace. thanks for the support of our amazing friends and family. you have been invaluable and we still miss you dearly!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO OUR DAD, OUR GRANDPA'S AND OUR UNCLES OUT THERE!