month 2 Week #3 - Valentine's Day

Sorry folks. No pictures, not too much exciting. At the last minute I picked up a red rose and dropped it off to Ken while he was teaching along with treats for his class. I told him not to buy anything for me since I had a pedicure scheduled with my friend Tracy for the next day and that was it.

Lists 2012 -#7 - Things I love

Things I love:

1. getting my hair done
2. exercising (running, hiking etc.)
3. the ocean/beach
4. decorating (house)
5. cheesecake
6. chocolate
7. getting mail
8. spending time with family

Month 2 Week #2 -Just the Parents

These are supposed to be everyday life assignments and pictures. My hubby wasn't feeling to spontaneous the last few weeks. First he needed a haircut, then he hadn't shaved in a week and tonight he wanted to watch hockey. I refused to wait another day so this is it: us on the couch watching hockey. The first picture is a self portrait and the second Andrew took of us.

Pinterest Projects

Tracy's (left) and mine is the right.

Monster pillows made with some of my scraps.
A car seat cover for the babes.

So, I'm officially addicted to pinterest. There are so many great ideas. Tracy found the car seat cover pattern and we made them together. This cover will be so useful with the crazy Southern Alberta winds.

Lists 2012 #6 - What I love most about home:

What I love most about home:

1. layout
2. teamwork in completing house renos together
3. that it's our first and only home so far
4. that it's filled with action and noise and excitement
5. thrifty finds that make it unique and adds character
6. ocean themed living room that reminds me of home
7. that it reflects who we are and our taste
8. the pink carpet upstairs and in the bedrooms (NOT)
9. that almost every piece of furniture has a story
10. our neighbors

Month 2 Week #1 - Playroom/BoyCave

So this is our playroom. I've been trying to come up with a way to make it look like a nicer playroom for a few years now but it never seems to get done. The boys play in it none the less. As you can see it is filled with boy things: balls, air hockey table, basketball net, hockey nets, trains, and cars. It took a while to get the boys to stay down there and play. At first Andrew and Sam always wanted to be close to mommy and would drag their toys upstairs but as the family grows and the boys get older they become more comfortable hanging out in the "BOYcave". I have to tell you that Mommy doesn't spend too much time down there these days, every time I try to join in the fun I end up getting hurt or nailed in the head with a ball. I try to keep it organized and clean by keeping things in bins in a locked cabinet but most days I just open the cabinet doors and let them drag out whatever they want. It becomes a huge mess and some days I just leave it because no guests really travel to that room anyways. Outta sight, outta mind. Thankfully when we do decide to clean it up I have lots of helpers.

Lists 2012 - #5 - Lessons I'd Like To Take

1. how to cut hair (boys and men)
2. more sewing classes
3. how to use my camera
4. parenting courses
5. swimming lessons
6. anything Human Resource related
7. running training (long distance or half marathon)
8. more bootcamp classes