Views from Harmony

So, dad, this is what is looks like...well, sort of. It is just a portion of what you will see. There is so much more to it. The girls are so excited to show you their new home. Cant wait to see you!

mmmmmmm....

Mommy let us make cookies in her new kitchen before she did....

Fun in the sun

We got a slip and slide for Maddie's birthday! It was so much fun. We were a little hesitant at first but mommy said she would show us how to do it. We had a blast. We are still not sure if she had more fun than us, but we had a good time. Maddie was naked. She thinks wearing panties is better than a swim suit! Mommy said that we wore it out and we could not bring it to the new house. We dont mind though. We have the fountains and pool to play in. It was fun while it lasted! Thanks mammaw!

Look what I can do!

My parents have been a little worried about me recently. See, I have two sisters who are over-achievers and started walking, well, running, at 9 months. Mom and Dad know that is not normal, but when I turned 1 and still had not taken any steps, they were getting annoyed. I know it frustrated them. But you know what? I am going to let you in on a little secret...I have known how to walk for a while. I am just the smart one and I know that mommy will carry me if I pretend I can only crawl. She caught me walking a couple times, which I then quickly sat down. Oops! Well, this past Saturday, gave in...they were bribing me with too many goodies...I had to! So, now I am a 14 month old walking machine. I love to push Maddie around in my car. She thinks she is the queen. I even learned this cool trick where I stand on my head and look at everyone upside-down. Pretty cool the things I can do now that I gave in to the walking thing. Now, when am I going to let them know that I can talk.....

Busy, busy!

So much going on since the move. My birthday was last week. Bryan took off work and took me furniture shopping. Then we went out for dinner here in Harmony. Soooo good! Most of our days are spent at the park or pool. We go to the lake occasionally, but too many gators for little girls to be around. Bryan has been busy building docks. But, for the most part, we are settled. Last week we were about to go to bed when we looked in our front yard and there was a big Florida Panther. Amazing and beautiful! So cool to have that kind of wildlife here. Chloe is feeling better after her ear infection last weekend. I let it go too far without seeing a doctor. When her fever spiked 104, I knew it was time. So, after all that, she is fine! Mom came out today to spend time with us. The girls had so much fun. These pics are from today. I promise more to come from around our town! Love ya all and miss you all something terrible!

Baby kisses are the best!

Its about time!!

We are here. We finally have a computer! We love it! Closing on the house didnt go as planned. We ended up closing a week later. I guess the lady who was buying the home was in Puerto Rico...how are you supposed to buy a home when you are out of the country? Anyway, after much aggrivation, we finally made it. The home is beautiful...the town is wonderful...and after 5 years of being married, we have finally bought a king sized bed. Sure beats sleeping in a double! The girls and I take a daily walk to the lake to watch the gators and try to see some hatching. We are eager to seek out the hiking trails here. It is just very peaceful. Our neighbors are wonderful. We have already made lots of friends...the girls have lots of little ones to play with here!!! So, tomorrow we will try to go out and take lots of pictures so all of you grandparents...and friends!.....can see what we do here. We love you all and thanks for all the well wishes and prayers!

Here's the deal...

Alright, for those of you wondering (dad) (does anyone else read this?) if we dont hear anything from the title company by noon tomorrow, we will move sometime next week. Even if closing goes through monday. Our realtor told them that is what we are doing....so they need to let us know. Uggh, I hate waiting.....

Are we there yet?

I spoke to our realtor today and no one knows what is going on, as far as the closing goes. The mortgage company that the poeple are using is some small, no name place that has no desire to talk to anyone except for the people themselves. They will not talk to our realtor, the title company, or anyone to let them know if they are going to be ready to close on Monday. So, of course, we dont want to close on the house we are moving into without knowing what is going on. I am just frustrated and ready for this to be over....why cant anything ever go the way it is supposed to?

So, I just now realized that next week is 4th of July....what? June is over? This year is going so fast. I am going to be 27 in a month...almost time for Botox!!!! No, not really. If I do anything, I am going for the whole face lift! I'm kidding dad! Anyway, so July is coming, our house is closing...hopefully. I have this big huge fear that we are going to get to closing and they wont be there. So, just pray that that does not happen. As far as packing goes, its coming along. I try to get at least 2 boxes a day done. That way I wont be overwhelmed next week. And, if everything goes as planned, we will move in Saturday the 8th. Cant wait. In fact, I just spoke with the management company today. They initially wanted 3 months rent up front...of course we said no. Then he told me they wanted to sign and get the money this week, so they could touch up the place and finish things that were not done. That is not our obligation. Our money should not go to that. We said no, we will sign and give you the money the day before we move in...honestly, over $4,000 a over a week before we move? Not happening. They agreed! I will send everyone an adress update and all that good stuff! We will talk soon! Love you all and come see us soon.

Last night, Maddie started complaining that her mouth hurt. I looked in it and her throat was all white spotted...i thought strept. I took her in this morning, they all have a virus that is going around, Maddie's turned into some type of ulcer, I forgot what the doctor called it. Its basically cold sores all up and down her throat...and can last for 10 days. At least I know what the problem is and that it isnt serious, just painful for her. Too bad she doesnt eat ice cream, jello, popsicles, pudding....she could have gotton real spoiled!!

Sick kiddies

Chloe had her shots last week...they gave her 5!! Of course, she had a fever in the evening and the following days. When it came to be Tuesday and she was still running a fever, I was concerned, so I took her to the doctor, only to find out she has a virus. She was fine last night. I guess she got over it. Today started off as a good day. The girls got up at 6:30, as normal...had breakfast...got ready for gramma nutsy (grandma nancy)...but as we got in the car to go out for lunch, Maddie started complaining that her neck hurt (later figured out it was swollen glands). We got our lunch and sat down and she crawled up in my lap, and right then I knew she was sick, she had a burning head. All she wanted was for me to hold her. And it came on so fast. So, after we all ate, we stopped and got her some medicine...went to Harmony to see the house...came home and had cupcakes for Chloe...I gave Maddie another dose of Motrine, and about 10 minutes later, she was good to go. She still has not eaten dinner, and I was just holding her and she fell asleep in my lap for the night (its 7:30 right now). So she is down, Chloe went down for the night at 6:30, and then there is Hana. About an hour ago, I realized she has still not eaten dinner, which is odd since she is the first to point out that it is dinner time! I asked if she was ok...she didnt know. She layed down, fell asleep, and I went over to her to find she was on fire too! I woke her up, gave her motrin, and now she is a little better and in my bed, eating a pbj sandwich and watching Lady and the Tramp. She feels a little better, but I can still tell she is not feeling good. So, hopefully in the morning they will all be well...oh, Hana just pointed out to me that she forgot to do her excercises tonight...thats ok, I will do them in the morning....she listens to me too much!! Anyway, this was not an email to get pitty...just felt like letting you know what was going on in the Melick house! As far as the move goes, still just waiting for the weeks to go by till closing! Love everyone and miss you all!!

Harmony

So, for those of you who are eager to visit and see where we reside (dad), you can visit www.harmonyfl.com and take a look around at our new town!!!

A place to call "home"

We got it. We went to the house, it is perfect, and we are renting with the option to buy. It is so great. It is in a town called Harmony...for those of you who dont know where or what that is, it is about 10 miles east of Saint Cloud, middle of nowhere and it is like the town of Disney's Celebration...and for those of you who dont know what Celebration is...it is a little 'town' all of its own...complete with a town hall, pool, shopping, dining, schools, all combined into a little community. It is so great. The homes are beautiful, although a little close together, all of the parks, pools, nature walks, golf courses...it all makes up for it. The house itself is a cute yellow house with siding, NOT STUCCO!!!! It is 2 story, 3 bed/2 1/2 bath...HUGE rooms, bigger than ours at least...kitchen is huge...tons more cabinets than I have now...great covered patio...a laundry room UPSTAIRS!!! It is just all around great. The park is a block from the house. The pool is just around the corner. The school, which doesnt have pre-k, but that is ok, is walking distance. I am just happy that we have finally found something that I can look forward to. And, it is new, no one has lived in it, so no work needs to be done!!! YAY! So, three weeks, we will be in. I will let you all know all the changes when the time comes. love you all and cant wait for everyone to come visit!!

Did we find it?

I dont want to say much, just in case it does not work, but I think we found it. We go to look at the house today at 11:30. For those of you reading, if you could just pray that this one works out...thanks and we will let you know later....

Changes

So, just to update real quickly...we are moving in 3 weeks. Yep, they wanted to close at the begining of July instead of the last week...Bryan agreed of course...not realizing it was only 3 weeks to pack and find a home. Thats right...we are now homeless. It is too late to buy something so it looks like we are going to rent until we find the perfect home...or better, property to build our own home. So, just looking and stressing and worrying about how things are going to turn out. Meanwhile, Bryan is the busiest he has ever been with his construction company. He told me today he needs to hire a secretary...he has been so busy answering his phone he cant get any work done. He has been doing mainly docks and decks, which I think he wants to stick to, since the housing market is so slow right now. I guess he has a 300ft dock coming up. Watch out for the gators! That and now he is trying to open a wakeboard shop. "Boone Wake and Skate"...a dream of his for a while. He is in the process of getting the rights to different companies to sell their things. So far, he has just dealt with Gatorboards, which they have already approved him, and Hyperlite...like he has enough time for all this!! So thats what is going on. Hopefully next update we will have a new place. We will keep you posted. Oh yeah, Grampa Tree (and Lisa) pictures will be coming soon. My digital camera is broken, so I am using the disposable kind. It may take a while!!

Its my little girls birthday

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, CHLOE!!!!

Crap

Sorry, I just realized the pictures I posted are real crappy looking....why are they so blurry? I think that if you just click on the pictures themselves, they will come up more clear....

Taylor and the girls

A few weeks ago my cousin Amy, and her daughter Taylor, took a vacation to Disney. We were able to spend a day and play together...so here are some pics!

Just a few pictures...

The other day, Chloe found a little friend outside the window that she decided to talk to. I am still not sure if it was a lizard or a snake...only she knows! Then, she and Maddie decided to play, dont be decieved by the 'CLEAN' marked on the side, so not true! And, Hana wanted me to show all of you the picture of her swinging at the ranch. Oh how she loves those big trees, she said they were like Grampa Tree!!!