The Name Game

Now that we have less than 100 days until Baby Boy #2 is here we need some help. We need boy names. I have a theory...
Each boy has 3 names; a first, middle and last. That means we need 6 names total. The way I see it Landon gets to pick 3 names and I get to pick 3 names. It has been predetermined that both boys have the last name Holte; therefore using 2 of Landon's picks by default. Carter's middle name is David-Landon's middle name and Landon's Dad's first name. Yet another one of Landon's picks, albeit by default. I will claim "Carter" as my pick. If I did my math correctly (and I do have a degree in it) that leaves 2 names to pick, both of which should be mine. That said, Baby Boy #2 is named. In the event that Baby Boy #2 does not have brown hair and brown eyes we need a name based on the following criteria:
1. Cannot start with C, K, or L
2. Cannot end in AN, EN, IN, ON, UN, YN, or ER
3. Must be exactly 2 syllables
4. Cannot rhyme with Holte
When the list you provide us has been narrowed down to 5 or 6 names we will post a poll to narrow it down further. And if we don't get a single response, I will name him after Landon's favorite pasttime...Fishor Hunt Holte

Cabinets, Sink, and Toilet, OH MY!

Obviously, we still have things to fix...The toilet seat was the wrong color, need a longer drain pipe for the sink (we raised the vanity height by about 6"), need to replace the new light (it was damaged), paint the inside of the closet...among other things. If Council doesn't take too long tonight I'm moving into the cabinets.




I had to add the garage because it hasn't looked like this since March. This is a big step for the Holte household.

WhoHoo, Lino!

Jason just left and I can hardly contain myself. It is going to take every bit of will power to stay out of the bathroom tonight. The cabinets are calling to me. We probably won't get much more done before Tuesday night with waiting for the floor to set, Landon out of town, and City Council on Monday; but we'll keep posting.

Getting Closer

We have a slight gap in the bathroom remodel sequence, but you're only missing some sheetrocking and mudding, and a bit of plumbing.
As of this very minute, we are waiting for the skimcoat on the floor to dry. This morning we put on the final (2nd) coat of paint, laid the 1/4" birch overlay, and Landon just finished up skimcoating the seams and staple heads.
After the skimcoat dries we will hang the light, towel bar and robe hooks. I don't have a shower curtain rod yet because I haven't decided on a curved rod, a double rod, or just a simple tension rod. Jason should be here sometime this weekend to lay the linoleum and the cabinets will go in as soon as the floor is ready.
We've started returning borrowed tools, so the end is in sight. It's driving Carter crazy that he can't be in the bathroom helping. He's been carrying tools around for three weeks now.

Landon's Productive Day

Landon decided that today was the day-the day that we (he) would start (again) our bathroom remodel. I already posted the "before" pictures, but here are a couple more.


And here are the "mid-prodject" pictures. Landon started the demolition at about 9:30 this morning, took a break to go Salmon fishing at 12, and started up again at 4 finishing at 5:45. Not a bad days work. I didn't help much-this whole pregnancy thing kept me out of the asbestos filled bathroom. We're not sure what kind of ick there is in the bathroom, but since it was built in 1967 we decided to play it safe and let Landon do the dirty work. There isn't much room for the two of us in there anyway. We still have to take out the tub and shower surround, replace the underlayment with new and do some plumbing work before we get to the fun stuff. If all goes as planned we should have the new tub/shower, sheetrock including everything ready to finish paint, flooring, closet door, and light done after this weekend. Luckily, the plumber lives next door and I have a key to the lumber yard. Wish us luck!

Gender Predicition, Final Test

IF you have patience and IF you have ultrasound body part knowledge you MIGHT be able to see what kind of "Little Bean" we're having. All looks well. Due date is still January 11th. Hint: minutes :36-:55 might help you out.

8/9, 8th Folder, 9th Picutre

Landon took this picture at 6:05 PST in the Vancouver, WA area on May 29, 2009. He was either waiting for or had just gotten on the boat that took him Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River.
This is what he caught. I'd have to say it was one of his fishing highlights.

Carter Driving the Boat

Turn down the volume because at 40 mph all you hear is the wind. It cracks me up how Carter looks around like he is really driving the boat. Sorry if anyone gets sea sick, but it was a bumpy ride, which Carter also loves.

Sunday Night Fishing

I used to post about hunting and fishing because that is all we did. Then we had Carter and he was all I posted about. Now...we have Carter fishing and hunting to post.
Although Landon is holding the fish, I actually caught it but I chose to let Landon handle it so I didn't have to stink like Lake Trout all night. Unfortunately, this momma didn't survive, so we'll have to eat her.

Carter loves to drive the boat, and prefers if Landon doesn't help him. He checks the depth finder, waves at the other boats, watches what is out ahead of us. He is a spittin' image of his dad.

Gender Prediction, Tests 7,8 & 9

Sleep Position
Pay attention to which way you lay down in bed tonight. If you prefer sleeping on your left side, you'll have a boy. Right side? You're pregnant with a girl.

Mostly left,but occasionally right or back.

Tests....7
Boy.......6
Girl.......1

Pendulum Test
Dangle a chain with a charm over your palm. If it swings back and forth: boy. In a circle: girl.

Back and forth.

Tests....8
Boy......7
Girl......1

Model Your Hands
"Show me your hands." If you would hold your hands palms up it's a girl. Down? You're having a boy.

Palms up for me.

Test....9
Boy.....7
Girl.....2