Kade turns 4

Family and friends came over to our new home on Saturday to celebrate Kade's 4th birthday. Kade wanted to have a Monster Truck cake and my Granny did the honors and the cake was delicious and Kade loved it. My mother also got him an ice cream cake with Grave Digger on it which he also liked.
Ryan, myself and my dad worked all week long to get the house in somewhat of a decent fashion in order to have this party. I had my doubts, but we pulled it off. Ryan and my dad laid new laminate flooring in the kitchen and my new appliances (minus the fridge) all arrived on Tuesday. Cutting it close I know! I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of our family and friends who came to Kade's party and for everyone who have helped us over the last couple of months, we could not have done it without your love and support and your elbow grease!
Thank you to everyone who attended Kade's party. I hope you all had a good time and thank you for all of his wonderful gifts.

Walk on the Farm

On Sunday, I took my family for a little walk on our farm. Granny showed Kade some acorns and Joey enjoyed looking at our pond. I cannot wait until the grass is green and we can actually enjoy our land. Once again Thanks family for everything you do!

Valentine's Day Surprise

I almost forgot with all of the excitement of the new home to brag on my husband. For Valentine's Day Ryan and some other men from the Church got together and surprised us (the wives) with a limo ride and dinner in Huntington, WV. It was wonderful and I just did not know Ryan had this in him. I also learned that Ryan can keep a secret! I was absolutely surprised and he did not tell a soul and he even arranged for a baby sitter! We had a great time and I cannot wait to see what he plans next year!

We Have A Home!

It has been awhile since I have had the time to update the blog and a lot has happened. Ryan, Kade, and I all went to Seven Springs, PA last week to enjoy a much needed vacation. We took my mom along to help us with Kade so that Ryan and I could actually do a little skiing. Kade seemed to enjoy skiing and had the most fun on our last day there. He still has a lot of learning to do and Ryan needs a little more patience and leg strength to hold the snow plow position!HA I will post some pictures later, I forgot my camera today.
Friday, February 20th, we finally closed on our new house. Ryan left to go skiing the next day and I left on Sunday, so needless to say we did not get anything accomplished before we left. We got back to Ohio on Wednesday night and Ryan got the Water turned on Thursday and the Phone got turned on Friday and then the fun began. On Thursday I purchased paint and carpet and on Friday we began painting the bedrooms, hallway, and living room and by Sunday evening we were finished. Today Monday, March 2nd, as I type our new carpet is being laid. So that means we will be out of Rodney and Kathy's hair soon! I am sure that is why they have been working so hard to help us get all of this accomplished!HA My dad is scheduled to visit this weekend and his task is to remodel the bathroom, while Ryan and I tackle the kitchen. This is an exciting time and the house is all ready looking better. I cannot wait to show it off to visitors! I promise to post pictures soon!

Powerless in Vinton

This is what it looks like here. These pictures were taken at Kathy and Rodney's house Wednesday after the ice storm hit on Tuesday night. Things are looking better, but another storm is expected to hit on Monday. Electricity is still OFF!

Ready or Not here we come!

It is official, Ryan, Kade, and I are homeless. We left our home on Ewington Road Saturday evening and moved in with Kathy and Rodney. I am trying to keep our mess to a mimimum and trying to not disrupt their daily routines. Since we have always lived in Vinton I have never had the opportunity to stay the night at Kathy and Rodney's. The closet I have come to staying is the weekend we camped out in the side yard. So I am a little out of my element. Kade is loving it. Yesterday on our way to church he said, "I don't want to go to our house mommy, I just want to go to church and back to papaw's." I said, "Don't worry we will not be stopping there." It feels a little wierd not having a home. For my entire married life that is where I have lived. It almost feels like I have lost or forgot something. Of course Ryan acts like he has never left his parent's house and he just expects someone to pick up after him and cook for him. He is so spoiled. To make life a little easier we have set up an additional TV for Kade to watch his videos and play Wii. I am missing the additional TV's as well. I missed Desparate Housewives last night and I am hoping it was a rerun or not on. I am a little addicted to Direct TV and Ryan will not admit it, but he is too. No more Monster Jam at 5PM until we have a home of our own. I hope we do not drive Kathy and Rodney crazy and I hope that Ryan and I survive this. We have been pretty stressed out about the whole situation, purchase agreements, banks, appraisals, dividing property, surveying, etc. It has just been a waiting game and I am tired of waiting! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we all make it through this process and that it is over soon. Not that I do not want or enjoying staying with the in-laws, but I am ready to redecorate a new house!

4 days...

It is getting pretty bare around the Alderman house. Friday night will be our last night at Ewington Road and then we become "house guests". I hope Rodney and Kathy can handle us and that we do not drive them crazy. For those of you who may need to get in contact with us during this transition period you can reach us Kathy and Rodney's or use our cell phones. Hopefully this will not be a long process, but at this point time has not been on our side. I will keep everyone posted and hopefully I will remember to upload some pictures. I have a great one of Kari and Reid playing Wii!!