An Ode to Our Apartment

Two years ago this month Tom and I made a big decision one that we have been grateful for several times over. We chose to move into a dingy, 70's style apartment. As we have weathered the storms of starting a new business, the financial struggles that come along with that, we are so happy we chose to live simple for the past two years. We have cursed this apartment at one time or another, but it's provided our family shelter. It was kind of embarrassing moving into such a ghetto place but by making that decision we have been surrounded by wonderful friends and ward members that have taken us in and loved us. People who have loved and taught our children, friends that Tom and I have enjoyed. So thank you apartment #6. We don't know how long we will live here but while it lasts we are delighted. Here are a few pictures of our life over the past two years while we have lived in our apartment.

Our apartment #6
These are our babies when we first move in. Samantha was 2 and Seth was 11 mos. Now she is 4 and he's almost 3. OH HOW THEY GROW.

Seth's first birthday! We all have had 2 birthdays while living here except Trey

The parking lot makes a great sledding area and the view awesome

Trey was born while living here. 4/20/07

The wonderful field next to us was great for kite flying, we had a beautiful view of the mountains until.....

They started this lovely construction. It's been going on since March of this year. It's loud and blocks our view.

This apartment came with this lovely push button, avocado colored built-in stove. Unfortunately we have no dish washer or A/C but the apartment does have spiders and a permanent ring around the toilet bowl. I sure love the chef in this pic whipping up some omelets with the kids.

We have spent 2 Christmases in this cozy apartment

Our family