Target Attempt

Today I decided to be brave. I pushed fear aside and went out with both babies by myself. While I was laying in bed this morning I thought of about 20 reasons why I should not go out, but in the end I gave it a whirl. At about 9 am I had both boys freshly diapered, adorably dressed, and ready to go. At about 9:30 we were back home. That's right. Our trip to Target lasted about 10 minutes. Take a look at the face below and you'll see why. That's okay. I had gotten what I went for and Everett got a juice box. Successful trip in my opinion. We were invited to a playgroup tomorrow and I can think of about 100 reasons why not to go. We'll see! I love the "chub" Hampton is getting. Hopefully he doesn't pick up the nickname "Ham." He is putting on some weight for sure. I secretly pray that he is just as chubby and round as Everett was as a baby. I am not sure he will be as bald though. He has some hair!

I am happy this afternoon that both boys took a nap at the same time so that I could finish dressing my dining room table. I found the place settings at Target and the lantern at HomeGoods. The lantern actually is a flame less candle that lights up.

Overall I have had a good day. I have learned to be thankful for the good days and pray extra hard through the difficult ones. Each week will have its ups and downs, but I have never felt so blessed than I do now.

A Place to Cook and a Nook

I finally have space to cook now! I have really enjoyed our kitchen. I really like our gas stovetop and oven. I never knew water could boil so quickly. Also, I consider crushed ice to be a luxury and was thrilled to see our fridge had this feature. We now also have a proper pantry and plenty of cabinet space.

I love our breakfast nook. This is where we eat breakfast and lunch. Eventually we will add two more chairs to our table, hopefully in red. The thing I love most about this spot are the amazing mountain views. I pray they aren't covered up too much when the trees blossom fully. Also at night you can see the sun setting over the mountain range. It never gets old and it always takes my breath away. So blessed to be able to witness God's beauty in this way.

A Place to Dine

This is where we try to eat together as a family every night. It is difficult sometimes with a newborn to prepare some kind of meal every night, but we will get there. Right now it is dressed for Easter, but I need to change that out now for something "Springy."

Sittin' Room

I have always wanted a yellow living room with bright red couches. I love it. This is what I refer to as our "sitting room." It does not have a television, so therefore we go and we sit. Well...and chat, read, play, etc. I wasn't sure how often we would use this room, but suprisingly it has become a favorite. This is where at roughly around 4:30-5ish, the boys and I patiently wait by the window for "Dada" to arrive home from work. Did I say patiently? No. I anxiously wait for him to come home. When I see that car pull into the driveway, I almost giggle with glee. Relief has arrived and his name is Eric.

Not Half Bad

We have been working hard since we moved into our house unpacking, organizing, painting, decorating....One of my least favorite rooms was our half bath downstairs. It was just very blah. So when my Aunt Jenny came to visit a week ago that was one of the rooms where I needed her expert decor opinion. She actually helped me with many things throughout the house. I now need to insert a very grateful thank you to my mom who visited last month and basically painted my entire house. She jokes that I was a bit of a slave driver and she was just cheap labor, but I seriously could not have done it without her. Did I mention she was doing all of this in the midst of me just having had Hampton? Thanks Mom! So here is the new half bath! I may have to just really hydrate our company we have over so they get to use it. Ha!

Peanut Picasso

Over the weekend I had Everett finger paint a couple of canvases for his room. I really don't know who had more fun. My favorite moment is when he covered his hands in paint and then clapped thus resulting in paint splatters everywhere. Fun.

Well Hello There!

Well hello there green! Oh how I have missed you these past few dreadful winter months!

Yesterday I took some pictures of the flowers that have blossomed in our front yard. I was pleasantly surprised. There is something about the Spring that makes me feel so healthy. Something about the burgeoning flowers and greenery, the warmth, breaking out the flip-flops....it's wonderful. Everett even wore his first pair of shorts for the season the other day and I could just eat up those little toddler legs with a spoon! Happy Spring!