Well it's been over a year now since I have posted...and so much has happened!  We moved out of  my parent's basement and into one of there rental homes,   And life has been a little overwhelming since we moved in. The home was in serious need of fixing up especially the kitchen as is was literally rotting! So we moved into the basement as the upstairs was under construction.  Once the living room and bedroom were done we moved upstairs, I had my forth baby shortly after! Since then the added on portion of the house was refinished and we were able spread out even more! Now a year latter we are still with out a kitchen, but are hopeful that we may have one by Christmas! It has been a big challenge especially with a family of six to cook for and feed, and I honestly haven't always handled the situation well. but as I think back I am grateful  to have had a place for my family to live so close to family, and for all the sacrifices that have been made to make this house a better place in the end. 

Here is Lauren! She was born January 2 2013.  It's hard to believe it's been nearly a year since this picture was taken!