My chaotic life raising six kids
The workers showed up bright and early to plaster the pool this morning. We decided to go with a Pebble Coat because of the durability. We selected the Aqua Blue color, which is also known as Dolphin Blue. The application is a two day process. They apply the pebble coat one day, then come back the next day to do an acid wash. The process was much faster than I expect with them finishing around noon. I took some video that I will edit it together with tomorrow’s video before posting.
The tiles were set in place on the steps and seats. Next step plaster and filling the pool!
Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Ron came over to help us ring in the New Year last night. Everyone managed to stay awake. We greeted the New Year with fireworks, champagne and sparkling cider. 2011 will be a big year for our family. The twins will receive First Communion, Talia will get Confirmed, Falyn starts Kindergarten and Kayli starts 8th grade. Our pool will finally be finished and we plan to remodel out kitchen.
We’ve really enjoyed having my parents visit the past week. They left this morning and the kids are already asking when they will see them again.
They finished up the paver work and got the pool all cleaned up and ready for plaster today.
Here’s some pictures of the Christmas cookies I made to take over to Dan’s parent’s house tonight.
We are having an absolutely wonderful Christmas. We started the day letting the kids open their stockings and see what Santa brought them. We then had our traditional breakfast – coffee cake. After that we sorted all the presents into piles and started opening them. We were so happy to have my parents here for the holiday this year. This evening we will go over to Dan’s parents house for dinner and more presents.
Falyn got Zoobles from Santa.
Jared and Riley got Bakugans.
Aidan got a DSi XL
Kayli got a stack of books
Talia got rollerblades
The children are tucked in bed waiting for Santa’s to visit. We had our traditional Christmas Eve activities: 4 pm Mass, dinner, opening of new pj’s and ornaments, singing of carols and reading “The Night Before Christmas” and the nativity story from the Bible. All the while we kept track of Santa’s current location, with the kids hurrying off to bed as soon as he made it to North America.
Falyn
Aidan
Riley
Jared
Kayli
Talia
All six ready to read “The Night Before Christmas”
They started cleaning up all the debris left from cutting the pavers today. They also spread sand over the pavers to fill in the gaps between them.
A messy, yet fun, time was had by all making Christmas cookies. We made both gingerbread and sugar cookies. We cut out and cooked the cookies a few days ago and frosted them today.
