Finally... another house update

We are in the final finishing phase so the changes are not as evident in the pictures. That said, here is where we stand:

• The hardwood floors are completely installed, but not yet finished.
• The interior has the first coat of paint. The second coat will go on in the next week or so.
• Most of the light fixtures have been installed.
• The tile crew started the master bathroom this week.
• The garage has been poured and the door is installed.

View from upstairs. You can see the wood ceiling is nearly complete and most of the living room light fixtures have been installed.



The dining room has it's first coat of paint and the light is up.



This is looking into the living room from the foyer.



Looking into the living room from the breakfast area.



Looking into the breakfast area and kitchen from living room.

Christmas at Mimi and Grandad's

Went spent Sunday celebrating Christmas with Laura's Mom and Dad (aka, "Mimi and Grandad").



Sophia trying out her new personalized lounge chair.



Mimi with her girls.



Anna trying to figure out what an "Ole Million Face" is.... http://tinyurl.com/9p6oyv



"I want that expensive, breakable one up there!"



Sophia and Anna getting ready to tear into their stockings.



Sophia dancing to her spinning top.



Anna and Laura.



Anna being sweet. (She's not always like this)

Christmas Morning!

Christmas morning is always great. Here are a few photos...



Anna helped Spophia with her stocking (and every other present she opened).


One of Sophia's gifts from Santa was an indoor slide. (Anna likes it too!)



Chocolate?!... I.. can.. have.. CHOCOLATE??!!



Sophia was first on the scene Christmas morning.



A new Wii game!

Christmas at the Hogan House

Our trip to Ohio was quite eventful, but still great. We got to spend time with almost all of the extended family. Dustin and Rachael drove all the way up from New Orleans!



From top-left to right: Amy, Liam, Jim, Lenin, Rachael, Mom, Sophia, and Anna.


The Family. Check out the Bearcat blanket in the background. Orange Bowl, here we come!



Anna and her Aunt Jodi.

Trip to Entertrainment Junction

During our time in Ohio we visited Entertrainment Junction (http://www.entertrainmentjunction.com) in West Chester, Ohio. This is a unique family destination that I highly recommend. The train exhibit is enormous and incorporates education into the tour. Definitely entertaining for young and old.