Life Lately . . . .

I got these jeans at JCPenney last month and after a $10 coupon they were only $7. You can't tell but they have little zippers by the ankles and are perfectly stretchy and comfortable. I love them!

Both kids have been sick the last few days and it hasn't felt like very long since we just got over the stomach flu.  I am very ready for Winter and germs to be over!

The weather lately has been warmer than normal and we even got outside a few times.  Everything is a huge mud fest, but Addi didn't mind.  Thankfully she has some pretty mild puddle jumping, which I'm sure will change come Spring.

I don't think I could ever have too many garlands, and love finding places to put them in our new house.  This is in our kitchen and the chalkboard is one of my favorite things to decorate.  I made this garland last year, and loved putting out some Valentine Day decorations.

My friend bought me this mug for Christmas and I love it.  

Addi is still in her crib and I think she'd stay there forever, but I'm guessing it's time we switch her to a bed.  I've been looking for new bedding for her and am excited to decorate her room with a big girl bed! I want this comforter from Simons!!

I can hardly handle Molly and Isaac's relationship.  I need to do a post with the millions of pictures I have of the two of them.  Isaac is constantly hugging Molly, laughing at her and loving on her. We could not have gotten luckier with a better dog for our kids.  It makes me so happy! 

Five on Friday

 top: c/o shein   jeans: old navy   boots: justfab 

1.  I love the tassels on this top and it's only $14!  I didn't realize until I'm writing this that they match my shoes. Too much tassel perhaps?

2.  I started working on a video with pictures and videos of Isaac's first year and need some song suggestions.  I have thousands of pictures so need at least a few.  Or six.  Let me know some good ones!

3.  I found some shutters at an antique shop a few months ago and finally spray painted them this week and hung them on my wall.  I'm going for something like this and really want to buy that gather sign.

4.  Addi turned three and a half last weekend and I can't believe that she will be four this summer, and that I will have a four year old and a one year old.  Time goes by so quickly!

5.  You'd probably never know that I own any other jeans besides these because I don't wear any other. I should probably just get rid of all of my other pairs.

Happy Friday! I hope you have a great weekend!

2017 Goals

I'm pretty sure each year for the last many I've come up with a word for the year.  Honestly I have barely even thought about it for this year.  I have been feeling like I am not giving myself time or putting the energy into processing things or trying to think about what God is teaching me and I'd like to change that.  So maybe a word for the year will come, or I'll leave it with just some goals for the year . . . . 

Drink more water & work out a few times a week.  I am terrible at drinking water and I know that'd make a big difference in my headaches, how I feel and just better for me.  I am ready to get back into a workout routine and am determined to be consistent with it.  

Lower my expectations & be more content.  Sometimes I think that I assume everyone is out there having playdates and coffee dates and date nights and I'm home alone, only having conversations with a three year old and baby.  I think it's so easy think that everyone else is busy and having these great days, and you're stuck at home lonely.  I'm learning to be more content with just being home with the kids, and lowering my expectations of how "busy" my week should look like.  I'm so grateful I get to stay home with my babies, and even though it can feel lonely, I want to continually remind myself what a blessing it is that I get to be home with them.  

Figure out what makes me happy and recharges me and do it more.  A lot of the time when I get alone time when the kids are napping or sleeping I choose to watch tv, sit on my computer or scroll through my phone.  I feel like this is relaxing to me and I do enjoy it, but I think I've forgotten that sometimes the things that actually recharge me and make me happy require a little more energy but give a whole lot more once I do them.  Things like reading a book, working on a house project or making a craft or project.  Those things are much more fulfilling, and although when I'm tired and just want to zone out tv seems more appealing, I want to choose those others more.  It may make me a little more tired, but I think it will make me happier and more fulfilled.  

Be more intentional with my time with Chris.  Similar to above it's so easy for us to just sit on the couch and watch tv.  It feels hard to play a game, sit and talk or work on a project together. But I know those things would be so good for our marriage and in a season where so much is about our kids, I know it'd be beneficial to spend more quality time together.

What are some goals you're working on in 2017?

Late to the game

sweater: c/o shein

I think I'm a little late to the lace up sweater look, but I just got this one and I love it.  It is soft and comfortable and I love it with jeans and booties.  Also, Chris complimented me on it, which he has many many plusses, but complimenting my outfits or noticing something new is not one of them. So this must be a keeper!

Winter Uniform

 top:  c/o shein   jeans: old navy   booties: white plum

This Fall and Winter my most common outfit is a tucked in longer shirt, jeans and booties.  These Old Navy jeans are my favorite and I wish I had exact same pair in a lighter color and in black. I got them after Addi was born and can't seem to find the same style.  This top is from last year, but here are some other options that would be perfect with jeans and booties:

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Do you have a favorite winter item?  If I'm not in yoga pants and leggings, there's a 90% chance I'm wearing those jeans.