Update

It's been awhile since I wrote...hmmm, where to start. I know we have been busy, but with what? We have been trying to enjoy the weekends while we have them together. Ian officially went down to one nap a day a couple of weeks ago and took his first official step on the 14th! Nap thing is going okay. I learned he was only taking one nap a day at daycare so I figured it was time to suck it up and let him have some fun;) It is a welcomed change. It gives us the mornings to relax, run errands and such. Casey has kept himself busy with home improvement projects. I am ever amazed by his handyman abilities! Most recently, we updated a bit of the outside of our home. Something simple, but packs a big punch - or at least it does in our case. We feel like we went from being "1900 Lincoln St" to "We are 1900 LINCOLN STREET!" But we love it. It fits us. Casey did an awesome job - even the landscape contractor gave him props. Next up - replace that hideous door.

The 15th was our 6th "date-a-versary". Corny, but should be recognized. It is, after all, where it all began. Plus, it gets me off the hook for Valentine's Day. Maggie was kind enough to come over and "hang" with Ian while he slept and we enjoyed a nice dinner at Sugarbeet (www.sugarbeetrestaurant.com). My in-laws enjoyed a nice dinner there in January and bought us a gift card. It was very nice. I would definitely recommend it if you are in town!

The biggest task at hand these days is the basement remodel. We have spent many hours putting together a design idea, changing said design idea, going back to original idea, etc. Okay - it hasn't been that bad. But it has been challenging since our paths rarely cross M-F during business hours. It is almost a PT job. We have quotes back from 3 contractors and are heading to the bank on Friday so they can tell us what we really can and cannot do. We are so excited though! It is going to create approximately 450 sq. ft. of extra living space. I am geared up to design a new space for us, as well as, a play area for Ian and future jedis. Confession: I have also been obsessing (slightly) over a new couch for downstairs. The furniture we have was purchased when Casey and I moved into our first place together. It is cozy and I like it, but I just want something different. Ian and I had a conversation about it - we are on the same page - now we just need to convince Daddy.

Not much else to say. We are a busy little family. Work, laugh, play. That's how we try to do it anyway. On deck - we are going snowboarding on Saturday. Finally! We have lived in CO for over 2 years and have yet to go. The first season we didn't have health insurance. Casey wasn't too happy about that decision, but he obliged. Last season I was pregnant and figured I should hold off on the Backside 180. Stay tuned!