New Homeowners: Levi & Daymia

Levi and Daymia called one Sunday morning and wondered if we could go look at a house with them. With afternoon church, it was easy to step away and tour a house in Idaho Falls. As we walked through, it felt like theirs. With new carpet, freshly painted walls, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and a plethora of potential that Daymia could easily transform into their home, we were impressed!

After almost a month of paperwork and financing, a one-day move from the third floor of an apartment building to a moving van (a very long moving van that tested Levi's driving and parking skills), a panicked Ferguson (cat), and a quick unload at the new home, Daymia posted on Facebook on March 26th that the house was all unpacked!

Daymia's mind and Pinterest board were full of ideas! Shortly after moving in she built some shutters, hung a wreath, and updated the house number to bring the exterior of their new home up to date with the Pinterest worthy interior that she had so beautifully decorated.

Throughout the coming weeks, I would get update pictures of newly decorated spaces. Using decorations that they already had, speckled with a few new ones, she turned even the bathroom into a place of comfort and homey beauty.

Her birthday gift from Levi a few months later was to purchase a shelf and decorate a blank wall that had been waiting for the perfect interior design. As always, she nailed it!

Another space that she had an idea for but couldn't find the right bench for, was the large window in the living room. On Derek's visit home, he was thrilled to put Daymia's idea to paper and saw.

My brother in law Derek @derek_edwards505 hit it out of the park again with this project I threw at him! He built me this beautiful 7 foot long bench and I couldn’t be happier with it. I’ve been loving slowly making this new house our home 💙 — with Derek Edwards.

A springtime move gave them a couple of months before the yard would need some attention, but soon the thick green grass was taking over and they had to face the reality of yard work. Their new homeowner's budget was stretched again as they purchased a lawnmower, hoses and other supplies.

Derek was also put to work in the yard during his visit. I couldn't help but laugh at Levi's comment on the picture he sent me. His memories of visiting Grandpa Fullmer all include some type of outdoor chore from weeding in the summer to hauling wood in the winter.

Hyrum's 10th Birthday

I'm not sure where March went. I'm not sure where my baby went. How has 10 years passed already? He was thrilled to be grown up enough for double digits. He mathematically figured out that he is now the square root of 10.

Hyrum is considerate, thoughtful, and kind. When I asked him what he wanted to take to his school class for his birthday treat, he immediately responded that it needed to be peanut free and gluten free. He wasn't concerned about picking his favorite treat; he was concerned about everyone being able to have it.

It took a little research because I still wanted to make something that Hyrum would love. When I came across these homemade chocolate pudding cups (not from a box), I knew I had a winner. Hyrum loved them and the class loved that he shared them.

For Hyrum's birthday we went to Fat Cats for a round of glow in the dark mini golf.

We didn't keep score, just used the time to be silly and be together.

Speaking of silly, this boy is a hoot! He can turn any situation into a comedy with his expressions, dance moves and comments, and a good outfit makes it even better.

His creativity occasionally makes its way to paper, especially if it's assigned in school. At the Hibbard School Art Show, Hyrum's name was drawn for a free paper pack for future drawings.