9 Years and Counting.....

On Saturday we celebrated our ninth anniversary.

It's hard to believe it's already been that long! The grand parents were nice enough to hold down the fort with the girls, so we could get away. It's funny to think how simple life used to be with out kids. It's a lot harder to sneak away these days. Oh but it's always so much fun coming home to them! I wouldn't change it for the world. I am so grateful to be a mother and a wife. I wouldn't be able to do any of it with out Chris. I would be too over whelmed. He is an amazing dad who is always helping out. I know how lucky I am to have a husband who helps clean and take care of the kids. Yep, that right ladies I said clean.... Chris thank you for always putting us first and for trying your best. I love you.

I am looking forward to the next chapter in our lives!

I had to have it!

I saw this and it was an amazing deal so I had to have it! I've never bought anything before if Chris hasn't liked it, but I had to... I just couldn't resist.. He hates it and thinks it's the ugliest thing he's ever seen and now it's at our house! I think it's perfect for the space. It's much better in person. What do you think, love it or hate it?

I also refinished our dining room chairs with the left over fabric from our drapes. I love the way they turned out. I don't think they even look like the same chairs.

Thanks for your help mom.

Finally.. It's finished!!!

I have been working on Rylee's "Grown Up " room for over a month now, I'm happy to say it's done! I can not believe how long it took! This project turned into a real HGTV episode. I am over budget and out of time! Rye is thrilled to be sleeping in her room again. She said she feels like a princess. I was able to reuse a few things we already had, by repainting them. I love the way it all turned out. We did copy the wall color of Ryann's room because I fell in love with it! We also loved the vanity that Sarah made her, so we had to have one too. It's only fair since Rylee insisted on having a new room after going to their house! Thanks a lot Sarah, I am sending you my bill! My favorite things in her room are the light fixture and the vanity. I am going to change out her door knobs to antic crystal ones, I think it will look so good with the dark wood. I just may have to move into Rylee's room, since it's now the only finished room in our house!

Working Blues....

I've decided I hate working! Who doesn't right?.... I started a new job and I have been working more hours. My life is officially over! I used to like working until I started to feel like my life is train wreck. It is so hard to balance work, family, and friends. The only benefit to working is the financial freedom it brings. I thought I'd make a list of all the things I miss about being at home with my girls! Does anyone know the secret to balancing work and family?

1. Spending quality time with my girls playing games & reading books

2. Getting to talk with friends about nothing when ever I wanted to

3. Sleeping in and wearing PJ'S til noon

4. Having a clean house

5. Being able to do my bills

6. Pretending I would exercise some day

7. Actually wanting to exercise but not having the time

8. Cooking dinners

9. Being able to remember birthdays

10. Play Dates with friends

11. Being able to call and make Dr. appointments

12. Decorating and organizing my house

13. Not feeling guilty about going out

14. Lots of play time for family and friends

15. Being able to watch TV