Field of Dreams Update #2

Thanks to my wonderful brother and sister driving up to help me, we were able to make a ton of progress on the nursery.  It is so amazing to watch as the vision I have seen in my head for the last few months begin to come to life before my eyes. 

There is still a lot of work left to do.  But today we were able to put a big dent into the project.  The room is really starting to look like a perfect polar bear paradise!

Happy National Adoption Day!

Our First Big Snow Storm

It has been snowing all day.  The forecast only called for rain in the valleys and so the accumulation of several inches was a great surprise.  From my post a few weeks ago you should know that I love snow.  Winter is my favorite season and I love the look of freshly fallen snow on the ground. 
Today was the perfect day for our first big snow storm, at least is was for me.  The only part of snow that I do not like is driving in it.  That's why today was so perfect.  I was able to stay home all day.  I did laundry, straitened up the house, made dinner and prepped the nursery for painting.  I did not have a single pressing errand to run that would require me to drive during the storm. 
This afternoon I did go out to get the mail, shovel the driveway and even played in the snow with Jasper for a few minutes. 
Now I'm back inside with the smell of my pumpkin spice candle on the warmer and a cup of hot apple cider next to me.  This is why I love the snow.

Happy Thursday!

Field of Dreams Update #1

For those of you that remember from a post about a month ago (see here) I am doing a little project I call my 'Field of Dreams.'  My fancy title for putting together our nursery in the hopes that someday soon we will require such a room.

Updates on the progress so far:

• I have chosen a color pallet and room design.  This weekend I will be painting and hopefully hanging the bead board.

• I have been cleaning out the former office and selling items that we no longer need in order to make room.

• My mother-in-law made an awesome D.I. find of a gently used changing table/dresser that we are refinishing and painting.  I just added the second coat tonight.

• My wonderful brother is busy in the workshop building a one-of-a-kind rocking polar bear (think rocking horse).  It was suppose to be a surprise but a little birdy has been keeping me updated on his progress.

I promise that soon I will post pictures and share with you all more of my vision.  I am so excited to be seeing real progress.

P.S.  Wow we just reached 4,000 views to our blog.  Thank you so much for stopping by and checking it out.  We love you.

Happy Wednesday (Again)!!!

Sleepy Puppy

Jasper is such a silly dog. Two weeks ago while Nathan was doing some work in the garage Jasper and I went out so keep him company.  It was late in the evening and evidently Jasper must have had a busy day because he was so tired that he couldn't even keep his eyes open. 

What makes it even funnier is that he HAD to be right next to me. As close as he could get. Only problem is that he has grown a bit too large to fit on only one step.  He spent a lot of time readjusting trying to get it just right. 

Once he was comfortable his eyes kept drooping lower and lower.  He would literally fall asleep with his head up and had to keep catching himself.  He totally could have lain at the bottom of the stairs and curled up to sleep as we talked but he just had to be right next to me.

He makes me laugh. 

 

Happy Wednesday!!!

Its SNOWING!!!!

It is finally my favorite time of year. It is snowing!  It may have only been about an inch but it has stuck around for the last few hours. 
I love winter.

Happy Snowy Sunday!!!

This last week....

Last Monday was the last day that I worked with my best friend Sharon.
Don't worry we will still get together to hang out and go to dinners.

This Darling lady had a birthday.  We got together and
 kidnapped her and took her out to dinner.

Texas Roadhouse was a little to dark for good pictures but the
food and the company was amazing.

Kimber and My Mom.  Great friends.  Thanks for the fun night ladies.
I have not laughed so hard in a long time.

My Mother-In-Law Carol made this amazing DI find for me.
With a little work this will turn into a great changing table for the nursery.
Modeled by Katie and Jake (two of the grandkids.

Lazy Day

After three very long, stressful, and emotional days of work today I get a day off.  Even better it has rained ALL DAY!  I am not usually a big fan of rain, I would much rather have a day long snow storm but I will take what I can get. 
Today I am being lazy.  Nathan is at work and so Jasper and I are just lounging around.  There is nothing better then curling up on the couch with a new book and relaxing all day listening to the rain fall. 

 

Today is exactly what I needed.

Thank you rain.