It's Finished!!!!

We are finished, well there are little things. The camera didn't do a very good job I think the setting were wrong but you will get the idea. I had to post the ones I had, because I will be having surgery tomorrow. I hope it will feel like I just got a new back LOL.

This is part of the entry.

This is our fireplace redone. Granite is on the bottom, the rock is the same as in the kitchen, and I painted the mantel a dark rich brown. I know there is gold on the fireplace doors, I was going to paint them black but I think I like the contrast.

I love the family room without the burgundy carpet!! I will be getting rid of some of the furniture in this room.

It's so hard to see how pretty this is.

This is Don's favorite area. I love the pull out spice racks.

I have really loved the extra oven, thanks to everyone that talked me into it.

This is the living room, it's feels so warm now.

The other part of the living room. I love the wood on the stairs.

This is the formal dinning. It has been a lot of fun to have, we are back to dinner with the fam every Sunday!! I really love having everyone over now.
My laundry room.

This is the main bath ( Branson's) I didn't think I would like the vessel sink, but I really do.

This is the guest room.

The master bedroom. I can't say that these 10 months have been fun, but I can say I am very happy we are finished!! Contractors are one of a kind, one thing you can depend on is that they will always keep you guessing. A few sayings that I heard from contractors are: " They delivered the wood to the wrong address" " Wow this is a lot more work than I thought" Oh and my favorite! "I way under bid this job". I have learned a lot I don't think I would redo a house all at once while living in it, but at least it's all done at once. I have to thank Stacie Hanson for all the things she has done for us during this job, dinners, ice, her shoulder, her pep talks, and most of all her always being there for me, love ya Stac!!

Happy Birthday Rielly!!

Our beautiful niece Rielly Nicole Coggins was born January 9 of 2004, she lived on this earth for a little over 5 months. She was the sweetest baby and perfect in every way. Rielly's presence touched so many in such a short time that she will never be forgotten.

She was so content just watching everyone. She always had the brightest smile. She died of SIDS. We knew she was special from the beginning.

Noelle loved her so much. What a great big sister she was to her.

and here is proud mom and dad, Kevin & Maria. Kevin is Don's youngest brother.

Benjamin came into the family on April 2, 2006, Rielly's little brother. I know that we all miss Rielly but I also know that we will see her again because families can be together forever.

Ku'uipo's Baptism:-)

Ku'uipo looked so beautiful in her all white dress. I love her so much and hope she will always remember to choose the right.
I love this picture, if you look real close you can see a tear in Don's eye. What a sweet kiss.

Wow, it feels like it was yesterday that Stac was standing there.

Kee'Onu gave the talk before Ku'uipo was confirmed. He did such a great job:-) I pray they will always be close.

Stacie & Kevin, I'm so thankful that you are my grand kids parents. Remember that our Heavenly Father trusted both of you with his children to raise to be valiant children of God. I love you both very much.

New Years Eve Party!!

This is Noelle our niece, Ku'uipo & Kaili they were born within 12 days of each other. I really love how close they are it has been nice to have them together the last few parties.

Papa does such a nice job doing nails, is there anything Don cannot do LOL. Aja what beautiful makeup you have:-)

The boys got these really cute starwars guys and they loved them.

I love this picture of Branson, Aja, and MY new baby doll Regis. I love dolls and I got him for Christmas. I couldn't convince Don for the real thing so this will have to do LOL.

Isn't he cute!! I love him so much ( no, there is no alcohol in the glass it's sparkling apple something).

Me and my mom. I really don't know what I would do without her, she has really helped me since I've been sick. She is what unconditional love is all about.

Our little Keo got really sick and wasn't able to ring in the New Year with us. He is such a special kid. It was funny when I was asking Sasha about her and Keo in school she told me "Well Keo always goes to think time for being funny" . They are in the same class and both as different as day and night, Sasha is really sweet and quiet and Keo is sweet but never quiet.

This is one of the games we played every balloon had a note that said " sorry try again" or " You've won money" my mom did this game, she loves the kids so much.

They all had fireworks blowers, horns, and cowbells to ring in the New Year.

I love doing this every year the kids are such a blessing in my life. I never want them to grow up. Their joy and excitement are what it's all about!!