So, it has been forever since I have even wanted to touch this blog. Honestly, the weeks have went by lately without me even touching the actual computer. Why? Well, life is super busy, and I have been super busy making another life. That's right, sweet baby #3 is on the way! We are super excited! I'm 18 weeks now, and we have our big ultrasound at the end of this month. I can barely make up my mind on finding out the sex of the baby or not. Anyways, I spent the first 16 weeks sicker than I have ever been. We are talking completely useless, I could barely stand up without puking. Sure, it's worth it now, but it was a miserable time no doubt. Major props to my husband for stepping and taking care of just about everything around the house! Anyways, just thought I would pop in real quick and share the news. I may even try to get back here a little more often. :)
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Walking Buddy
This sweet little boy begged to walk with me this evening. He stayed close to me the whole time, and asked a question about everything we saw. We had a great time!
I sure do love my baby boy!
Friday, July 13, 2012
Brothers
Nathaniel and Ethan have been so attached lately. I love how summer has done that for them. I know I have said it before, but Ethan(and me) are going to miss Nathaniel so much when school starts back.
They do still fight over toys occasionally, or maybe a lot depending on the day, but I have noticed them really sticking up for each other. Interestingly enough Ethan has become super protective of Nathaniel.
If another child touches Nathaniel(Thul's) toys, Ethan is sure to remind them that they are Thul's.
If Nathaniel needs juice, then Ethan needs juice too, or cookies, or anything.
They literally do everything together! Today, Nathaniel came and told me he was going to potty, so Ethan came up right behind him and said he needed to potty too. It cracked me up!
I'm sure there are so many examples of things they do together, and I just wanted to document a few during this sweet time of their lives.
A few pictures to illustrate. :)
They do still fight over toys occasionally, or maybe a lot depending on the day, but I have noticed them really sticking up for each other. Interestingly enough Ethan has become super protective of Nathaniel.
If another child touches Nathaniel(Thul's) toys, Ethan is sure to remind them that they are Thul's.
If Nathaniel needs juice, then Ethan needs juice too, or cookies, or anything.
They literally do everything together! Today, Nathaniel came and told me he was going to potty, so Ethan came up right behind him and said he needed to potty too. It cracked me up!
I'm sure there are so many examples of things they do together, and I just wanted to document a few during this sweet time of their lives.
A few pictures to illustrate. :)
This one was just cute, and it was past 8am!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
New Office Update
Our new, tiny office is almost finished, and I love how it has turned out!
It looks a bit simple right now, but it is functional. I still need to add some fabric covered cork boards, and something on the left side to hold papers. The computer is not hooked up yet, but we have plans to move an outlet from a wall next to the closet. No worries, we are leaving that the professional aka our friend/neighbor from down the street.
I stole these bins from my sewing room, and they provide tons of storage. I made the labels with my cricut machine, and laminated them. I needed a good excuse to use the cricut!
Here is a close up of the labels.
This artwork was also in my sewing room. It was a free printable that I found on a blog a couple years ago. I had to print it because it was my favorite verse. Sorry, I don't have the link for that blog anymore.
My sister-in-law made this weekly memo board for me. It was meant for my yellow and gray kitchen, but that plan hasn't happened yet. :) I don't think I love it in here yet, but it will definitely be useful.
Our family planner sits easily accessible on the desk along with some art supplies for the boys. Oh, and don't worry about those scissors there. There is a lock on the closet door, so the boys can't just get in by themselves. Just wanted to make sure everyone knows they are safe. Ha!
A final before and after comparison.
Wow! Seeing it side by side amazes me!
This project was so quick. It really just took me a couple days in real time. Now I am inspired to fix up a few more rooms in our house!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
New Spaces
I have been working on a little house project this weekend...a soon to be closet-office, or cloffice. I'm not quite ready to share the final reveal yet, but I will share the scary before picture. Don't judge, everybody has one! :)
This closet was pretty much useless. It did store our coats well, but it's position in the house, (by the front door) just meant that we didn't use it much during the winter. We always use our back door, and I have hooks for our coats there. So, I decided to make it much more useful as an office, which we did not have before. It will store all our office supplies and craft supplies for the boys.
Here it is all cleaned out and ready to be made useful.
I can't wait to get it all finished up and ready to use. I have zero budget for this project, so I am having a good time shopping around the house for baskets and things. There is just something fun about creating a new space with things I already had in the house. Updated pictures coming soon!
I hope everyone has a great week!
This closet was pretty much useless. It did store our coats well, but it's position in the house, (by the front door) just meant that we didn't use it much during the winter. We always use our back door, and I have hooks for our coats there. So, I decided to make it much more useful as an office, which we did not have before. It will store all our office supplies and craft supplies for the boys.
Here it is all cleaned out and ready to be made useful.
I can't wait to get it all finished up and ready to use. I have zero budget for this project, so I am having a good time shopping around the house for baskets and things. There is just something fun about creating a new space with things I already had in the house. Updated pictures coming soon!
I hope everyone has a great week!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Mother of Boys
What does it mean to be a mother of boys?
Today it meant that playing at Chik Fil A involved jumping from the steps. And that Nathaniel tried to run up the stairs and hide when I said it was time to go. No worries, this mama read his mind and caught him before he got up there. Ha!
It also meant that the living room was full of legos and cars. And that those magnets on the door will never stay organized.
It meant that the boys would try to drive their cars on the ground through the Kroger parking lot, and that they would run around wild inside of the store.
And it meant that Ethan would throw this Mater at a moving car, and manage to bounce it off the tire of said car. Yeesh!
It means that life will always be an adventure!
Today it meant that playing at Chik Fil A involved jumping from the steps. And that Nathaniel tried to run up the stairs and hide when I said it was time to go. No worries, this mama read his mind and caught him before he got up there. Ha!
It also meant that the living room was full of legos and cars. And that those magnets on the door will never stay organized.
It meant that the boys would try to drive their cars on the ground through the Kroger parking lot, and that they would run around wild inside of the store.
And it meant that Ethan would throw this Mater at a moving car, and manage to bounce it off the tire of said car. Yeesh!
It means that life will always be an adventure!
Show Us Your Life - Bathrooms!
Welcome from Kelly's Korner. She has been doing a home tour for the past several weeks. It has been a great way to get some inspiration!
I managed to snap a few photos of our guest bathroom, and the boy's bathroom today. It would be too much work to get the master bath viewable. Ha!
Here is our half bath. I love this bathroom because it is so convenient. It is an awkward space below the stairs, but I'm glad it's a bathroom and not a closet. Since we have two stories, it has been invaluable for me and the boys. lol
It is still a work in progress. We need to add the chair rail, and paint the trim, but it has came a long ways from where it started!
It comes complete with little boy cars. Lately they have been playing in the sink with them. I'm considering it a learning activity. :)
Just for fun, here are a couple of before pictures.
Not quite our style...
Here is the boy's bathroom upstairs. It was a plain beige color, and I painted it this green. I really love it, and think it's a great kids color. It's not overly decorated, but I will continue to update it as they get older.
Close ups of the artwork. We bought these pieces at Mardels in Arkansas for Nathaniel's nursery. I thought it would look nice in here now that he is older.
The vanity area is separate from the shower area. Perfect for when they get a little older. Shower curtain is from Target.
They have a good sized closet that adds tons of storage.
And finally, more cars. They are drying from the previous night's bath. And yes, we have way too many cars!
Hope you enjoyed a little peek into our home!
I managed to snap a few photos of our guest bathroom, and the boy's bathroom today. It would be too much work to get the master bath viewable. Ha!
Here is our half bath. I love this bathroom because it is so convenient. It is an awkward space below the stairs, but I'm glad it's a bathroom and not a closet. Since we have two stories, it has been invaluable for me and the boys. lol
It is still a work in progress. We need to add the chair rail, and paint the trim, but it has came a long ways from where it started!
It comes complete with little boy cars. Lately they have been playing in the sink with them. I'm considering it a learning activity. :)
Just for fun, here are a couple of before pictures.
Not quite our style...
Here is the boy's bathroom upstairs. It was a plain beige color, and I painted it this green. I really love it, and think it's a great kids color. It's not overly decorated, but I will continue to update it as they get older.
Close ups of the artwork. We bought these pieces at Mardels in Arkansas for Nathaniel's nursery. I thought it would look nice in here now that he is older.
The vanity area is separate from the shower area. Perfect for when they get a little older. Shower curtain is from Target.
They have a good sized closet that adds tons of storage.
And finally, more cars. They are drying from the previous night's bath. And yes, we have way too many cars!
Hope you enjoyed a little peek into our home!
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