Sump Pump

So the most expensive home improvement item we have done so far is the sump pump.  I know exciting right?  To be honest, I had no idea what this was . . .  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sump_pump  and if you don't and do not have an old house, you never will.  But these pumps are pricey and not only do you need a pump but a back up pump in case the electricity goes out.  

Got to hand it to the hubby.  He installed it and it works!  

Beautiful right?  Yep.  That thing took a chunk out of the budget.  

We are right now trying to finish the little things before we start to discuss the kitchen / adding shower / basement renovation   I want to have the rest of the house finished so we can focus on one thing at a time.  A big thing right now is window treatments, touching up paint, and other painting details. 

On the home front, the "godfather and Elizabeth" came into town this past weekend.  We had a great time with them.  It was so nice to see them and we laughed a lot and had fun at the vineyards.  

Jace and Abby are exhausting as usual.  Abby is starting to sleep again.  We are recovering from some teething and we are finally sleeping through the night again.   Abby still does not really crawl (not a huge fan of being on her tummy) but she loves to stand and walk holding our hands.  

I am starting to look for a job.  More on that later. . . .