The day has finally come...

We finally got our TRCC letter in the mail today and here is a small excerpt:

Dear Mr. Haws,

According to our records, the deadline to appeal the third-party inspector's report issued for your home has expired...

The inspection report is now final and unappealable. We fully expect your builder to comply with these findings and make an offer to repair the defects or resolve them in a manner that meets the report guidelines...

If your builder fails to make the repairs suggested in the inspection report, you may consider pursuing further legal action. In fact, the findings and recommendations made in the report create a rebuttable presumption in your favor with respect to the defects identified in the report. This rebuttable presumption may be used in a legal proceeding between you and your builder, which provides an incentive for your builder to make the necessary repairs and avoid legal action...

Sincerely,
Keith Smith, SIRP Program Specialist

WOOHOOOOOO!!! So basically, they have to repair our home and foundation or we are taking them to court. Of course, there really isn't anything basic about the court system, but at least we have done all the steps that were required of us and finally we can move forward. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and support...we really needed them!

Prego Pics

So mostly this is just for my sister who I'm sure is getting tired of hearing me complain about putting on the prego weight and wanted proof. Here it is...sorry the first one is blurry.

 

Side view...ignore the shadow cast and you can see the belly.

 

Drew had to get in on the action and since he wouldn't stop sticking his tongue out I figured, "if you can't beat em', join em'."

 

Our Newest Addition

So this is old news to most of you but my family hasn't seen pictures of the new car, so here they be. It's a 2004 Chrystler Town & Country (yes I know they just claimed bankruptcy...don't even get me started!) platinum touring edition (it has fun bells and whistles) and the kids love their "new grey car" instead of the "old blue car". We're pretty happy with it too...I have to say my all time favorite is not having to bend over anymore to buckle the kids in their car seats.

 

 

 

 

Our Christmas Top Ten List

Number 1

Getting to spend so much time with family...

 

I love this picture of Aunt M with Nate...And for the observant reader, yes that's rock band to the right and yes we played it everynight into the wee hours of the morning.

Number 2

Getting to visit the pacific ocean not once, but twice!

 

The first time we got to spend it with Eddie and his family over in Aptos. Aren't they cute?

 

It was fun to have everyone there and I wish I had thought to get a group shot, but I thought this was beautiful of J & C.

The second trip was to a beach in Venice, CA and it was gorgeous! Words do not even express the beauty and fun we had that day. Here is a slideshow to demonstrate but a few of those moments:

Number 3

Spending Christmas day with family and friends in Cali!

 

Seriously, it was so amazing getting to spend so much time with Eddie's family. And to have the little kiddos running around with M and the family dog Belle was priceless. We had already opened our presents before we left so we wouldn't have to haul them there and back, so I was a little worried about what their experience would be like on Christmas day, but it was overwhelming! The generosity and kindness and love was just tangible. Thank you Haws family for making our Christmas so wonderful.

J and S came to join us as well and brought their little dog that I can't remember her name...but regardless the kids loved her!

J and C and the elders who were so lucky to spend Christmas morning with us.

Grandpa and the boys.

Number 4

Getting back into my wedding dress after 6 years!

 

Too bad I still don't have a picture in front of the temple...but at least I know it can be done now.