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the story...

ok, 2 years ago we went down to the Keys with Trev's parents. They have a time share down there so we've been able to go a couple times (and actually head down there again in 3 weeks).

Anyway, we took their boat down there and most days went out and toured around the various keys. One day it looked like it might rain but we figured we'd go out for a bit before it started.

We'd been out probably under an hour and we saw these crazy storm clouds forming. Then they started swirling around so we stopped the boat to watch. Then...they started forming a funnel. Then they started whipping the water around on the surface of the sea. Then we watched in amazement as a funnel of water formed right before our eyes (we were about 1/2 mile away sitting in the boat watching it).

Apparently when a tornado is over the water it's called a water spout (not nearly as impressive sounding) but very cool to see. We finally convinced the guys that maybe we should enjoy this amazing sight from a bit farther away. So we started heading away from the big, scary, dark cloud when we realized that ANOTHER water spout was forming on the other side of us! Of course we didn't have our cameras with us at the time (actually when we got back we remembered that Trev had his camera phone, but too late at that point). So we scooted on out of there as quick-like as possible and as soon as was safe headed back to the condo.

We looked up the local paper the next day and got these pictures. All of the water spouts are actually on the water, since the keys are so narrow it looks like in some of the pictures they are over the land, but it's just deceiving you.

crazy!

here you can see where there where 2 of them, at one point there were between 3-4 at a time! picture us in the boat in between these two. CRAZY!



2 of them seen here too...

this is a cool shot of one of them forming and going down to the water


alright, well there's the story folks. enjoy!

in no particular order..

10.8.05


it pays to be king


we witnessed this from about 1/2 mile away, in the boat.


dog road trips


the Hart "gang"

this random photo sampling was brought to you by iPhoto and the letter "R".

Rennovation Station: Part 2

Ok, folks here we are with up-do-date pictures.



Seen here: new ceiling (in processes of finishing the drywall), new, raised entryway where Trev got rid of the strip that hung down on the stairs and made tall people duck when going up and down. Also, replaced drywall on the stair wall that fixed the crack that was made by repairing the foundation. You can also see our living room furniture piled up and covered in plastic, living in the foyer.





Seen here: Zoe, chilling in a pile of drywall. The new drywall on the stairs that replaced the cheap plywood-type board that was there (bear in mind these are non-technical and possibly incorrect terms since Trev refuses to blog you will have to make due). Also, the new kitchen drywall that replaced the door and windows, also you can see the support beam that will be at the corner of the L-shaped bar and will be covered in beautiful wood to match the cabinets. Also, you can see our kitchen sub-floor and the coverings over our hardwood in the living room.


Seen here: continued angle of rest of kitchen/dining room and drywall in the dining room. Also, the white column you can barley see on the far right is a new drywalled support beam that also acts as a separator between the living and dining room.

Seen here: a tiny part of the new ceiling in the living room along with the new gap between the walls and ceiling that is a result of taking off 3 layers of drywall on the ceiling and replacing it with 1. sigh...so that is where our new crown molding will be going...along with the dining room and any non-cabinet part of the kitchen. You can also see at the very bottom the tops of some green shrubbery. Those are the plants that live in our built-in flower box below the picture windows. Also, the culprit of the erosion (due to watering and the hose hook up that is located in there) under that wall which means we have to build a new retaining wall by our foundation. And really, who doesn't want to spend $2,500 you will never see? yea...

Seen here: our "kitchen" which is currently set up in what was the guest bedroom.

Important thing to notice is the brown "box" in the bottom left. This is Trev's small fridge from college which is now housing our brita, milk and OJ, which is very convenient considering the rest of the fridge is...

...set up 2 floors below, in the garage. See how pretty it is though!

Ok, ladies and gents. there you have it. More to comes soon, or later, yea, probably later.

overview and stuff

I have pictures, but not the motivation to spend time uploading them at 10pm. Stay tuned, they will make an appearance...eventually.

For now, he's a brief overview of the past week or so...

-went to the beach with Mom, Kaley and eventually Dad
-met up with Grampa whom I haven't seen in...5 years?
- got very tan
-got the greatest thing in the world...a pregnancy massage oh my goodnes i have never felt so go and relaxed and just...happy. (thank you so much mom and dad!!!)
-Trev tore out the ceiling in the living room, dining room and kitchen
-we now have dry wall up and it is being finished this week (very exciting)
-we have moved the "kitchen" to the big guest bedroom aka "Kyle's room" with the exception of the fridge which is currently in use...in the garage, 2 floors below the "kitchen"
-my stomach is the size of a large truck
- we got a garbage disposal which is very exciting--and they had this cool thing at Home Depot where you could sample how loud it was...that was fun too
-we got the hardware for the cabinets
-I got to see cops surround Heidi and Kyle's house with giant automatic rifles--long story short-attempted break-in, they thought the guy was in the house. All Posey's and belongings are fine with the exception of their front door. --very exciting welcome home event ;)
- saw a dog-shark, an alligator and a fox all at the beach. very eventful week eh?


ok, well that's all for now, hopefully beach pictures and home renovation updated pics to come soon.

later gators

the girls

here are some pictures of "the girls" from a little inpromto photo-practice session.

I went out the car to get something out of the back and they both jumped in like "you're not leaving without us!" they just sat there for about 15 minutes while i took lots of pictures of them. I had to make them get down when I was done. Silly little girls.

Here are the best 3 pictures. enjoy.



my sweet Zoe



LOVE this picture of Mia, so cute.

colors and themes

Well here are the colors* i've picked out for the baby room. The plan is blue on the walls, brown on the curtains, and orange and green as accent colors which may include but is not limited to, the crib bumper, painted frames on the walls and perhaps the color of the monsters.




What? Monsters, did you say? Yes. Monsters. I am theme-ing this room with monsters. Not scary monsters, but funny cheery ones that make you want to learn more about their friendly personalities. I was going to include pictures of samples of what i'm thinking but that might spoil the surprise so for now, stay tuned for surprisingly fun monster decor.

*I reserve the right to change my mind on this at any time.

sorry it's been so long, more later, and stuff.

what you can do for me

you like the title? nice and to the point eh? ok, well i need some help, some 'i-have-no-idea-what-i'm-doing' help.

Here's my list, but obviously, as i've just stated if i've left something off it's because i don't even know to put it on here so please feel free to add whatever else comes to mind. As previously discussed, i'll disregard anything i'm not interested in. Sounds fun, right? sure, sure...

p.s. if you are not a mom please feel free to answer these questions, drawing from either the knowledge you have gleaned from others, or your hilariously creative mind. Basically go for helpful or entertaining. and i really hope Megan answers these. should be fun. ok, and.....go!

Things Briana needs to know:

1. what is the #1 baby book you would recommend and why?

2. What is your opinion about what kind of stroller(s) to get and why?

3. Ditto regarding carseats and pacifiers and (insert item i am forgetting here).

4.What is the one thing you wish you knew before the baby came (either to get done or to keep in mind once they're here or whatever else).

5. What am i totally forgetting and have no idea to even think about?*


*mind reading skills come in handy for this one.
**why are their always 5 things on my lists?

ok thanks everyone for playing and mom and Aunt Ginnie feel free to answer too, maybe you already did feel free but if not, please do now. :)

ok love everyone
(for some reason i wanted to say that at this point. yea, not sure why)