First post of '08

Looks like I have fallen a bit behind on posting this year. We ending 2007 with a New year's eve party at our house. There were near 20 people at our house and we had a great time hosting. Last week was my first night as T&T director for our Awana club at church. Danielle and I continue to be busy making our house a home. Lily has started to eat carrots and green beans. Soon she will start sweet potatoes. Yum, Yum. Here are a few pictures of Lily and our New Years Eve Party.

New Year's 08

Christmas Break 2007

I'm using my time off between the holidays this year to continue to unpack from our move and do some repairs and improvements to our house. Here are a few highlights.

• Replaced the transformer in the door bell.
• Assembled a computer armoire so the computer can be in the living room.
• Installing a new sink in the 1/2 bath. (Still a work in progress)
• Hooked up water to the fridge (we have ice but no water from the dispenser)
• Light the pilot light or the fireplace.
  
• Got the Saturn in the garage and more junk to the basement.
• Measured electric usage with my new Kill a Watt device. An excellent Christmas present from my dad.
  
• Shopping at the outlet mall.
  
• Having fun with Lily.

Here are a few more pictures.

Lily enjoyed helping us out.

Fixing up the house

Christmas 2007

Danielle, Lily and I just got back from visiting family for Christmas up in Michigan. We had a dusting of snow, so I guess that counts a a white-green Christmas. We enjoyed visiting with our family and showing off Lily. I posted a few pictures for you all to enjoy. I'll post more later when my to do list gets shorter.

Christmas 2007

Is Freedom of light bulb too much to ask in America?

It looks like our beloved congress and president are going to sign the Energy Bill. A little-noticed provision of the energy bill is going to phase out the traditional light bulbs and replace it with an energy efficient bulb. Now I am all in favor of efficient light bulbs. I bought 30 compact florescent for our new home. According to the box I'll save nearly $1350 over seven years. But why is this a matter for Congress? I have a light bulb in the attic that is a traditional 60w bulb. It will be lucky to be on 3 hours a year. Why should I spend extra money for a efficient bulb in my attic. Some light fixtures don't have room for the efficient light bulbs and some people cannot stand the light that comes from florescent bulbs. Their might even be medical reasons to avoid florescent light. The law has terrible unintended consequences. I want the right to pick what light bulbs I use in my house. Why are we letting our country to be over run by bureaucrats? One more reason the vote for Ron Paul.

We are now living in our home

As of Thursday night we have been living in our house. I'll be taking more pictures of the completed carpet later. But for now I have posted a few. We are in midst of a major Ohio snow storm complete with accumulations, rain, sleet and freezing rain so I need to leave for the apartment and get the last few things.

Home ~ We are in!

House day 10 Fans, Fans, and more Fans

Danielle's Parents helped us out again today and we got all the painting finished in the rooms that need carpet. We also finished up 5 or 6 fans.

House day 10

More House Pictures

Day 6

house Day 6

Day 7

Danielle, Karen, Rachel started painting color.

Day 8

House Day 8

Day 9

House Day 9

Special that the my Aunt Karen who worked diligently the whole week with us. And thanks to Brian, Patrick, Rachel, Nate, Eric, Dean and Ruth for all your help.