http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/ennoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:52:35 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com302125http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/11/got-boxes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:34:57 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-632497726531257937Uh-hu. That's right!!!The loan is in place and secured. The price is settled. Mike is with our broker now filling out all the paper work to make it all legal and official.We found an inspector.We found someone to do the appraisal.We are three steps closer today than we were yesterday.We have permanent smiles on our face!!!!Things are quickly falling into place and we have a closing date of 2009-11-10T13:34:57.138-08:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/11/one-step-closer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:31:25 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5112084251246918006We offered, they countered, we met in the middle. Hoping to hear more on the morrow. Will post here when we know!!!KKS2009-11-09T18:31:25.950-08:002http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/11/exciting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:28:45 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3355218818826488680We put in an offer today on our favorite house out of the three finalists. We decided that the beauty and charm out weighs it's only flaw. Besides, we can always add another bathroom later.We also found out that we can roll the van into the home loan. That will save us $400.00 a month!!KKS2009-11-09T09:28:45.809-08:007http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/11/wheres-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:22:18 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-8750582649877502499I have a love/hate relationship with this whole idea of buying a home. At the same time, I am ever so grateful for the opportunity we have to buy a home. A good paying job equals the bank will give us a loan.We looked at 6 yesterday, all have pro's and con's. One was too close to a very busy road, so we ruled that out. One was very ugly. One had no yard, (where are we going to put our crazy 2009-11-06T22:22:18.471-08:003http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/11/hap-hap-hap-happy-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:01:40 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7378324925565225654This year we had......Caleb as Robin Hood:Lundi as the wicked witch:Harrison as Dracula:Lauren as a witch:Liam reinvented himself, but was still a monster:KKS2009-11-01T21:01:40.053-08:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/10/good-advice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:50 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-6639862084013585985KKS2009-10-26T00:01:50.292-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/10/waiting-for-prophet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:15:32 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2419436865287868480CalebHarrisonNatalee, Harrison, Megan, Lundi and Caleb.President Monson, President Eyring and President Uchtdorf greeting the apostles as they enter the Conference Center.20,000 people were there for the same purpose. But yet, they spoke to me. God lives. He loves (little ole) me.KKS2009-10-25T18:15:32.742-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/10/together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:49:11 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-529539269986000439Here are all of the cousins (minus one).From the top, L to R:Caleb Lauren, Natalee & Harrison,Liam, Audrey, Lundi & MeganMadeleine, Gentry & TrevelynNow, can you tell me who are whose?hint: six of them are mine.KKS2009-10-24T10:49:11.144-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/10/we-started-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:20:40 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-1209180710822193842Now, thirteen years later, here are the six most beautiful blessings that have come from this marriage.Caleb, Audrey, Lauren, Lundi, Harrison and Liam.Temple Square, October 2009KKS2009-10-24T00:20:40.178-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/10/next-generation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:04:31 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5769514983723727337Lauren and PaPa DaveHe did the same thing with me, 34 years ago. I love you, Dad!KKS2009-10-31T22:04:31.757-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/10/unpost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:38:18 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2502080549947466107I'm tired of seeing the "gone to Utah" post on my blog, aren't you?I've been waiting for the 1,500 (or so) pictures from our vacation to be transfered from the laptop to this computer so that I could blog about our trip. I'm not sure when that will happen, so I decided to just blog without them.Some of the best parts were: Watching my kids strengthen relationships with their cousins. Being 2009-10-18T21:38:18.858-07:002http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/last-post-before-we-hit-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:00:20 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2569958257275389211I'll probably post en route, but if not we'll be posting once we get there.KKS2009-09-26T12:00:20.966-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/getting-readyutah-or-bustgo-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:27:11 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2906754220603819156We're packing, shopping, cleaning, gathering, healing and being really excited for our trip!!! Everyone is almost over the terrible cold that has hit our family. The food is all bought. The van is full of gas. The suitcases are (almost) packed. We got the TripTik's from AAA. General Conference tickets are in our possession. Laundry is all washed and dried. Fridge is cleaned out. The iPods2009-09-25T16:27:11.778-07:002http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-family-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:44:55 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7945138090712894920We have so much fun sitting in front of the Mac taking these. It's a sure way to get us all laughing together, having a great time.KKS2009-09-22T19:44:55.990-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/nuttin-sweeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:10:51 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2146377333319769793This picture sings to my heart. I look at it and I know that these two love each other so very much. They have a bond between them like none other that I have ever seen. I am so grateful for the relationships that we can take with us into the eternities. I know this one was formed before they came to earth. I am so lucky to be their Mommy!!!KKS2009-09-18T23:10:51.965-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/barn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:34:16 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5533728243937598509This has become one of our favorite places to play. The kids say that it's like a museum. It has many secret passages, antiques, rolling doors, hay covered floors and places to explore. The barn swings are the biggest attraction.Our friends moved from here a few weeks ago and we went on Saturday to do some harvesting in their humongous garden. We ate cherry tomatoes right off the vine. Yummy!!!2009-09-14T17:34:16.364-07:001http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-remember.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:27:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-484722883789119281Photo: AP/Shawn BaldwinI was on the bed in our apartment in Salt Lake. I was half asleep, nursing Harrison. Mike comes into the room. "Kim, wake up, our country is under attack!!!" I quickly got up and went into the living room to watch the horrific scenes play out on the screen. Wailing. Crying. Sirens. Destruction. Fear. People lost, not knowing where to go or what was happening. 2009-09-11T21:27:12.903-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/09/cool-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:56:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-7004917199523695394Here's a funny video - Enjoy!2009-09-03T21:56:41.976-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:18:54 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-716131098825616482Remember doing this as a kid:And how much fun it was?KKS2009-08-31T11:18:54.094-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/inventory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:16:41 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-2664145336411969457I find this a good way to gage my parenting. I want to be better.You Exasperate Your Children When You...1. Never admit you are wrong.Instead, tell your children you have made a mistake and ask their forgiveness and God's if you sin in your actions or attitudes.2. Model hypocrisy (say one thing, do another)3. Fail to keep promises.Be cautious with your words. You may not think you are making a 2009-08-30T12:16:41.831-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/nostalgia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:32:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-5990133621962668847It's funny that this theme should come up. Just last week my girls dressed up and asked if they could get out "Aumt Laurette's umbrella." She is 96 and will be thrilled when I show her this picture. This umbrella is from the 1920's.You can find many more nostalgic entries here:KKS2009-08-25T22:32:12.364-07:005http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-love-this-boy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:16:09 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-8400706191975729692This was taken at the family reunion on Saturday.KKS2009-08-25T22:16:09.152-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-makes-me-laugh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:50:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-131694417213648345KKS2009-08-25T20:50:03.467-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/second-round.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:37:13 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-3342604842613135200We are making a second go at potty training this week. The last attempt failed because he got sick, I got sick and we quit. I am just now attempting to retry.Today Liam is going without any diaper or pull ups. So I periodically ask him if he has to pee.Here is a conversation I just had with him:Me: Liam, do you have to potty?Liam: No, Mommy.Me: If you have to pee, where are you going to go?2009-08-24T11:37:13.563-07:000http://cheznousinmaine.blogspot.com/2009/08/were-not-dead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kim)Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:27:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5685579734032669994.post-516780519423100173We have been doing and going and playing and helping and visiting lately. The only way I can remember all that we have done in the last couple weeks is by looking at the recently added pictures in iPhoto.I have a lot of catching up to do.Lundi's birthdayFriends movingSwimming at Wire BridgeBarn swingingMiraclesFireworksFamily ReinionAnd much moreI'm not sure when I'll get to posting about all of2009-08-22T21:27:12.916-07:001