Vacuum advice!

Hello friends & fellow bloggers! So our vacuum officially hit the dust, not without many resuscitation efforts on my part. I've actually kept better care of this appliance than most others in our home, because when it comes right down to it I'd rather vacuum than basically any other chore. I'm not sure if it's the instant gratification of going from unclean to clean or what, but regardless I try not to analyze the few chores I don't mind doing as much. So I come to you for advice. What vacuum has worked best for you? Given you the least amount of trouble? Isn't as heavy as moving a car? Also doesn't cost $500, not exactly in the budget, though I'm sure the Dyson vacs work the best since they cost the most right?? ;) So . . . any advice to offer me as I begin the search, even if it's just what to avoid it would be helpful. I'm all about word of mouth especially when it means less time for me to "figure it out" & hope I like it! Thanks & happy Friday!

Air Troy

Slamming it home!

Ok maybe dad was helping a little.

The joy of success & cheers after the dunk!

The silly son playing with the rice cooker bowl, basically his favorite toy of late.

"Smile Troy" & this is what you get, I fear he may have the smile/eyes close syndrome of some on the Ulrich side . . . we'll have to work on it!

This picture was taken to forever remember the huge wide open mouth when he eats.  His mouth opens this big for every bite & always has . . . now that I've been spoiled, every sibling Troy has will need to do the same, he will get to help them if they need it! :)

Troy's new cousin!

Baby Austin arrived last Thursday at 9:15 am.  We're so excited for this new addition to the Ulrich side.  There are now 5 boys & only 1 girl, hopefully things will even out in the future.  In the meantime Troy's definitely got boys to get dirty with!

Sweet new infant!

Troy was a little more interested in the graham cracker.

Then he came around to give his cousin some loves!  We sure love this little one already!  Now maybe Troy won't be considered the "baby" anymore, mind you he's hasn't been the youngest he has a cousin about 2 months younger, but for some reason he still claimed the title baby the longest . . . he's not that small anymore! :)