Decorating the gingerbread house.

My mom gave us a candy house to decorate. We had a lot of fun. Riley kept trying to lick the frosting off of Adams fingers so he plastered Riley's face in it. It was hillarious. Thanks Mom.

Audrie is 6

Audrie turned 6 today, but we had a party with neighborhood friends on Friday. She wanted a Christmas themed birthday, so we made ornaments, and decorated snowmen cakes.

She got a new doll from Mom and Dad that has red hair and she named Audrie. I keep catching her giving the doll kisses on the cheek. I am glad that the present was a hit.

Ward Christmas Party

We had fun and the ward Christmas Party.

The kids got to see Santa and Mrs. Claus.

But the best part was when Audrie got picked to be sung to and even got a kiss on the cheek. She went bright red, but was darling.

They dug our hole and are doing concrete today. Why do I even worry???

OK now that I vented about the house not going as quickly I need to reaffirm my faith that everything works out. We can stress all we want, but in the end it works out and we are better for the experience. Maybe the interest rates will go down another percent and we will relock saving us thousands in the future. Maybe our builder will be able to get it done in time. Who knows, but we have been so blessed so I am done worrying and complaining!

Did you know that building a home is HARD!!!! We just met with our builder and found out that we aren't digging this week as planned. IN FACT, they haven't even gotten the building loan or permit yet. I guess builders are having a hard time getting financing. This puts us back and they don't think they can finish it in 120 days as planned. Too bad we locked a 120 day rate and we are going to loose THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS if they aren't done by then. I am making sure that I call or email them daily to make sure they know I am in a HURRY. AHHHHHHHH