So fun to have our house back to decorate as I see fit. I have a few home decoration ideas twirling around in my head. Hoping I can find some quiet moments to get some things done.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Dining Room Light
I had fun with these ornaments I got from Pottery Barn at their after Christmas Sale. This is the light fixture that we hung over our dining room table. I thought that it needed a little something.
So fun to have our house back to decorate as I see fit. I have a few home decoration ideas twirling around in my head. Hoping I can find some quiet moments to get some things done.
So fun to have our house back to decorate as I see fit. I have a few home decoration ideas twirling around in my head. Hoping I can find some quiet moments to get some things done.
Monday, January 4, 2010
2010 Word of the Year
I have finally decided to join many in choosing a word for this next year. My word is CHERISH. This next year I want to cherish all the moments that come my way and embrace, appreciate, and enjoy each new experience that I encounter. Cherish my family and friends. Cherish my talents and abilities. Cherish books. Cherish work, play, and rest. Cherish peace and calm. Cherish laughter and good times. Cherish all the good I have in my life on a daily basis.
I wanted to answer a couple of your questions you left in the comments.
Some of you asked what Karter was doing in the tub. So, if there is water in the tub Karter always tries to get in and he finally made it. Let me tell you that his diaper was oh so fun to change.
One of you asked where the microwave was in the kitchen. I didn't plan a microwave in our kitchen. I'm trying to not use one. Steve was not excited when he figured out we would not have a microwave. He decided he would make sure the cabinet under the stovetop did not have shelves so he could put the microwave in there. So, in answer to your question, our microwave is in the cupboard under the stovetop. Not a convenient place to have it, but I like that I didn't have to find a place for it somewhere else. Marcy, I'm impressed with how observant you are!
I love, love, love, love your comments!! Love this blog thing that keeps us all connected!! Thank you for all the sweet things you had to say about my kitchen.
I wanted to answer a couple of your questions you left in the comments.
Some of you asked what Karter was doing in the tub. So, if there is water in the tub Karter always tries to get in and he finally made it. Let me tell you that his diaper was oh so fun to change.
One of you asked where the microwave was in the kitchen. I didn't plan a microwave in our kitchen. I'm trying to not use one. Steve was not excited when he figured out we would not have a microwave. He decided he would make sure the cabinet under the stovetop did not have shelves so he could put the microwave in there. So, in answer to your question, our microwave is in the cupboard under the stovetop. Not a convenient place to have it, but I like that I didn't have to find a place for it somewhere else. Marcy, I'm impressed with how observant you are!
I love, love, love, love your comments!! Love this blog thing that keeps us all connected!! Thank you for all the sweet things you had to say about my kitchen.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
It Happens To Everyone......Right??
A couple days ago I left the kids (Jakob and Isabelle) upstairs to watch a movie. I came down to do some bookkeeping for the business. Isabelle came down a little later with her hair like this.
I think I was to shocked to be angry, I was justs soooo sad!!! My baby girls beautiful, long, thick, silky hair was all chopped up!! We soon found out that Jakob and Isabelle were behind her new haircut. After the shock of it wore off I was pretty upset. I couldn't believe my 6 year old had helped do this. He said that Isabelle asked him to cut it, that he was just trying to trim her bangs, and that he did take a little off the side. 
I tried to call Steve and when he didn't answer I called my mom. So glad that she answered! She reassured me that everything would be ago, that kids do this, and her hair will grow.
I knew Steve was going to be so upset when he came home and saw what had happened. When he got home he just laughed. When I asked him why he wasn't so upset he said that everyone does it. I told him I had to take her in and get it taken care of that night. We went in and the lady we got tried to cut it to the shoulders and layer in the shorter pieces. She worked on it for about 40 minutes and tried so hard. I was not happy with the cut, but knew she tried her best. I took Isabelle home with what looked like a bad 80s haircut.
The next day I called a friend whose daughter has a cute little bob. She told me where she goes to get her kid's haircut. We called and got an appointment. We had a fabulous woman cut Isabelle's hair. She told me a couple stories that calmed me down a bit (other child haircutting disasters) and reassured me that Isabelle could easily pull of the pixie cut we were going to do. I was very pleased with the results.
After we came home I asked Isabelle if she likes long or short hair better. She said that she likes long hair and short hair. We have talked A LOT about not cutting our own hair ever, ever, ever again!!
I think I was to shocked to be angry, I was justs soooo sad!!! My baby girls beautiful, long, thick, silky hair was all chopped up!! We soon found out that Jakob and Isabelle were behind her new haircut. After the shock of it wore off I was pretty upset. I couldn't believe my 6 year old had helped do this. He said that Isabelle asked him to cut it, that he was just trying to trim her bangs, and that he did take a little off the side. 
I tried to call Steve and when he didn't answer I called my mom. So glad that she answered! She reassured me that everything would be ago, that kids do this, and her hair will grow. I knew Steve was going to be so upset when he came home and saw what had happened. When he got home he just laughed. When I asked him why he wasn't so upset he said that everyone does it. I told him I had to take her in and get it taken care of that night. We went in and the lady we got tried to cut it to the shoulders and layer in the shorter pieces. She worked on it for about 40 minutes and tried so hard. I was not happy with the cut, but knew she tried her best. I took Isabelle home with what looked like a bad 80s haircut.
The next day I called a friend whose daughter has a cute little bob. She told me where she goes to get her kid's haircut. We called and got an appointment. We had a fabulous woman cut Isabelle's hair. She told me a couple stories that calmed me down a bit (other child haircutting disasters) and reassured me that Isabelle could easily pull of the pixie cut we were going to do. I was very pleased with the results. 
After we came home I asked Isabelle if she likes long or short hair better. She said that she likes long hair and short hair. We have talked A LOT about not cutting our own hair ever, ever, ever again!!So, I guess I was the only one traumatized by the event. No one else seemed to care that much. I'm doing better now. Trying to enjoy the cute pixie cut that I would never have chosen to give her. REALIZING THAT IT IS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL. Life is full of things we would not choose. We just have to deal with them the best we can, look at the positives, and move forward. One of the many things I have learned from these sweet little souls that I'm privileged to spend my days with.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Right Now Happiness is......
Ten things that are making me happy right now!
1. Happiness is the first snowfall of the season. Really, I'm watching it come down as I type and so grateful we made it back from our daytrip right before it started falling.
2. Happiness is having a week off to "hang out" with my kids. I love having them all home with me all day long!
3. Happiness is knowing I worked out this morning.
1. Happiness is the first snowfall of the season. Really, I'm watching it come down as I type and so grateful we made it back from our daytrip right before it started falling.
2. Happiness is having a week off to "hang out" with my kids. I love having them all home with me all day long!
3. Happiness is knowing I worked out this morning.
4. Happiness is knowing that I have a fresh new year starting in just a few days.5. Happiness is a couple kid/momma crafts just waiting to be started.
6. Happiness is a husband who loves to start warm, cozy fires in our fireplace when he first gets home from work.
7. Happiness is a knowing that my baby sister will be having her own sweet baby girl in a few short months.8. Happiness is a sleeping baby that is finally on a good schedule.
9. Happiness is planning to host 2 holiday parties in the near future.10. And finally, happiness is having time to enjoy this time of year focusing on what is most important.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas At Our House
Merry Christmas to everyone!! This year we spent Christmas here at home. We had some of our family over for Christmas Eve and spent the evening eating, sharing stories, singing, visiting, and playing. After our family went home we hung the stockings with the kids and read/told the Christmas story.I stayed up until 2am to get everything perfect for Christmas morning. It was a wonderful morning. The kids woke up about 7:30 am and came into our room asking us if Santa had come. Jakob told us it was the best Christmas ever as he was pulling things from his stocking. Steve and I made biscuits and gravy for breakfast. After we ate we read the Christmas story again and opened our presents. Karter did not want to open his gifts. We tried to get him interested, but he wanted nothing to do with unwrapping his gifts. We ended up opening them and giving the presents to him. When he finally saw the unwrapped gift he got excited and started playing with it. What a character!!
The kid's made handmade gifts for each other this Christmas. I think the best gifts of the morning were these special gifts they had made. I loved that they were able to enjoy and feel the spirit of giving as they gave what they had worked so hard on. This will definitely be a yearly tradition.
After the gifts were opened we spent a quiet morning putting Isabelle's doll house together, shooting nerf guns, building Star Wars legos, and just hanging out. It was quiet, peaceful, and happy. Just how Christmas should be.
Later that afternoon we went out to Forest Grove to go to a Family Christmas Party. It was fun to see everyone and eat yummy, yummy food!
I told Steve yesterday that this is the first time in a long time that I have felt that we were able to celebrate the season the way I hoped we would. It has seemed for the last few years that every season has been so busy I just couldn't do what I planned to do. This Christmas I have felt really good about how we celebrated. Not that it was perfect or that we did absolutely everything on our list, but we were able to fully enjoy every aspect of the season. I think the main thing is I was able to simplify the gift giving/crafting/food making/decorating craziness, having enough time for quiet moments of focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. We were able to celebrate the birth of our Savior, focusing on Him and all the blessing He has given to us. It was a lovely Christmas.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Congratulations!
Congratulations to my sister-in-law Lisa and her husband Chad! Yesterday they welcomed their baby boy into this world! They named him Bryson James. He is super tiny, sleepy, and oh so sweet!! You really forget how tiny these little ones are! What a wonderful Christmas gift. They delivery went well and Mommy and baby are doing great! So happy for them!
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