COUNTRY OR CITY???

Hard to even say city. We live in a village of 1500 people. We have no backyard neighbors, just a field with the occasional tractor or 4 wheeler going past. However, I find myself wanting more country. Today we went to an open house 1 mile outside of our town. Awesome property with barns, sheds, garages... and an old farmhouse. The house in great condition, but old houses just have a different layout. For Jed to use the toilet he would have to sit sideways. Well, that is just not going to work. The stairway is so narrow and with a couple of turns, the only option for getting furniture upstairs is through a window.
I think this place just brought back so many childhood memories and is exactly where I have always pictured raising my family. It is so amazing how one little thing or smell can flood you with so many memories and emotions. Lots of tears on the 2 minute drive back home. (I cry very easily right now).
I have always said and will always work hard to make the very best life for my family wherever that means we are meant to be. Even if it means a city with backyard neighbors. But, I will always have a dream of that perfect place in the country.

40 DAYS 40 POSTS

I have been less than regular at blogging. I think about it alot. I read other people's blogs, but mine just is lacking. So I am challenging myself to 40 posts in 40 days. Little late to call this my lent challenge, however close enough that it can count, right? It will be another week before any pictures. I have been missing my camera cord that allows me to transfer pics to the computer since Christmas. I finally ordered one on ebay and once it arrives I can get caught up on ordering and posting pics.
Check daily for the next 40 days and get a peak into the crazy, fun-loving lives of Megan, Jed, Paige, Camden and the next 2 little baby Swansons!
Both babes are asleep and hubby is watching basketball (probably his happiest time of year - March Madness). Time to curl up on the couch with some hot tea and a book.
More to come tomorrow!

Dax's Christmas

This link should take you to the video of the song Matthew West wrote for Dax.
Be ready, this is hard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye39mgcHC3E

Shutterfly - Christmas Cards!!

So, it is that time of year again! I do not know if it has been the unusually mild fall we have had or having 2 little kids, but it doesn't feel like Thanksgiving is next week and then, Christmas! Along with Christmas comes the fun of sending Christmas cards. This year I am so excited to use Shutterfly to make our Christmas cards. They have a great selection of 5x7 cards. I love that some of the cards you can use more than 1 picture. This way I can capture each kid in their best along with our entire family. It is always so hard to choose just 1 picture. They also have a great selection of many, many photo gifts to choose from. Happy Holidays, I look forward to sending and receiving (hint, hint) cards this year! Check out the following webpage for your families Christmas cards. I know you will be impressed with the quality, selection and ease of use!
http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards

Trick or Treating!

Carvin Pumpkins!

Pumpkin Farm