It's a BRICK HOUSE!

So, after nearly a year of destruction and construction...the front of our home is nearly complete. The brick is not a perfect match to the original house, but after some power washing, we'll probably be pretty close!



Now...the goal is to finish as much of the inside as we can before Baby #3 arrives in February!
Joe, Megan, Joey, Morgan & Baby Brother Schmidt

2 Tickets to PARADISE!

So, with short notice, Joe and I were offered an amazing opportunity to hop on a plane and join our friends in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands for a long weekend!!!

It was the most beautiful place! Crystal clear water, white beaches, warm sunshine, wonderful company and the kids were home with MO (G-ma Williams) and Uncle Ry Ry!

The photos say it all:














Along the Boardwalk in Christiansted.


This trip was so GOOD for Joe!


Can you believe how close it is to Pittsburgh!?


We are at the most eastern point of the United States here at Point Udell.


This is one of 10 Radio Telescopes scanning the United States and their territories.

This is in the rain forests of Saint Croix.

It was a trip of a lifetime!
Joe, Megan, Joey, Morgan & Baby #3 Schmidt

IT'S A BOY!

We are very excited to announce that Baby #3,
Due February 5, 2009
IS A BOY!

That means, there is a real good chance where ever our kids go to high school, they will playing for a state championship in Joey's senior year with the Schmidt Twin Tower Duo (playing 2 and 3 guard like their daddy did!)

We couldn't be more excited and we've got all Joey's baby clothes saved, so this one is set! Now, if only I could somehow grow another arm to manage 3!!!

Joe, Megan, Joey, Morgan and Baby BOY Schmidt