Welcome to my Home

I was walking around my house and I was thinking about how grateful I was to have a place to live. We have been living in Irvine for almost 5 years now and I can't imagine being any place else. Our home isn't big, but it is just right for the 5 of us.

The room above is our family/play room. This is where the kids have their toys, they draw, we sit and read book and just have fun and play. Attached to this room is the kitchen and the dining area (one big room). Although it get warm in the summer- it is one of our favorite places to be.
Here is my desk. I am sitting there right now and typing this blog. This is where bills are paid, emails are checked, blogs are created and letters are written. I love my little sanctuary!
This is the Living room (more like a family room). The couch you see is the newest addition to our family (still being payed for). This couch is much larger and perfect for our growing family (tall I mean). This is where we watch movies from Netflix, our favorite TV shows (Castle, The Good Wife, Glee and 30 Rock), and the kids get to watch PBS kids on the weekend. This is also the battlefield for some outrageous Nerf wars!!
Also a new addition to our home- this outdoor dining table has been a great blessing to our family. We ate at it all summer long and it helped keep us cool. This table is also larger than our indoor dining table so it fits our family much better (guests too).
This is the little boy's bedroom. This room has seen a lot of changes. It went from one kid and a crib, to two kids in a big bed and crib, to the current bunk bed set up. The room isn't very big and thankfully this isn't where the boys play- they sleep, read, get dressed and have time outs if those are warranted. All and all, this room is awesome and they love it!!
Here is Ryan bedroom. It is quite clean (because he is at his mom's house this week). He chose the bed spread- I promise!! This room also doubles as a guest room. When Ryan isn't with us the room is often slept in by family and friends. We are thankful to have the extra space when needed.
The other side of the room is a metal bookcase filled with comic books and shelves filled with built Lego structures and ships. When Ryan is with us, the Legos are down on the ground and there is a battle raging. Although he is 17 and a senior in high school, this boy still loves his toys. He has informed me that he will be taking his legos with him to college!!
Last, but not least, is the master bedroom. I love our bed and the simplicity of the room. The downside to the room is the heat that gets trapped here (and the little boys room too). We have the fan running 24/7. This room is for all that you can imagine and more- it is the wrestling mat for Dan and the boys on weekends, it gets jumped on, movies are watched here, naps and snuggles happen here and lots of books are read (to the boys or our own).

I hope you enjoyed a little tour of the Crout House. Please come by and see us some time!!