Archives for February 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017

IT’S SUNNY SOMEWHERE

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It rained here all weekend, which doesn’t usually happen.  Lex had dance class and ice skating, the boys went to a hockey game and I spent some time window shopping for our new house.

Saturday night while Nick and Dylan were at the hockey game, Lex and I stopped by the American Girl store where each bitty baby received lots of attention from Lex.  We were there for a solid half hour while Lex fed, rocked, swattled, bathed and took each display bitty baby on a ride in the stroller.  She was in heaven and wanted to bring them all home.  At one point she was trying to figure out how to carry two dolls while pushing another one in the stroller.  She loves her babies and is the best mama.

After two days of rain, we are dreaming of sunshine.  Dylan is excited to start baseball up again in a couple of weeks and wore his full uniform from last year around town on Sunday.  Lately he’s so into sports and it’s hard to tell which is his favorite.  He wants to play on a hockey team, take golf lessons and he’s beyond excited to play baseball again.  When you’re watching it rain for a couple of days, you know it’s sunny somewhere – just not here.It's Sunny Somewherehat | tee | board shorts | flip flops | dress | sandals | bag | swimsuit

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

WISH LIST: GAP KIDS EARLY SPRING

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Spring has sprung in Arizona. It’s in the 70’s today and they are calling for 80’s tomorrow and Friday. I’ve been browsing spring and summer clothes for the kids for awhile now but it looks like it’s time to actually make a few purchases.Gap Early Spring FavoritesDylan lives in these Old Navy shorts and a tee all spring and summer long. I will pick up a few pairs of both in tan and blue and he will literally wear them every day until next fall or winter.  Here’s to hoping they fit all summer because they don’t make them in big boy sizes.  Most of his shirts are too small so we need to stock up on tee’s and tanks for him.  A light jacket will be nice for cooler mornings on the playground at school and you can never have too many flip flops.

I’ve been meaning to buy both kids rain coats for a number of months and love this fruit covered poncho raincoat for Lex.  I also love the style of this denim jacket and think she will love the patches. She will need a light jacket in the morning’s for awhile yet.  I’m so happy Gap brought back the bow jelly sandals and hope they release more colors for summer. They are our favorite and for sure will be picking a pair of these up for Lex.  I love the peplum tank with the splatter pants, it makes the cutest outfit before it gets too hot.  We spend a lot of time outside and in the pool so I like to add a rashguard into the mix for the kids.  I love the watermelon print and ruffle on the bottoms of this suit.

Seeing all of the cute spring lines coming out makes me excited for spring and summer!  Gap is currently running a sale for up to 50% off baby and kids making it the perfect time to add a few spring things to your mini’s closet.

Monday, February 6, 2017

HOUSE PROGRESS UPDATE

Yesterday we stopped by the new house to check on the progress and I thought I’d post a quick update.  It’s looking more and more like a home and we are getting excited!
house updateThey’ve painted the exterior, put most of the tile on the roof and our front door has been installed.  Inside, they’ve installed baseboards and railings upstairs, hung hardware for the interior doors, installed closet shelves and painted.  I’m so in love with all of the white walls.  Eventually we will probably paint them a light gray (it will look better with the kitchen cabinets) but the white is such a nice change from the builders beige we had in our condo.
house update
Dylan was so excited for the pantry in the kitchen. He’s never seen an actual pantry so it’s a pretty big deal for him. Truth be told, I am pretty excited about the pantry too!  I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to organize than I am now.

The work on our house tends to be a few days to a week behind the neighbors house and they have kitchen cabinets.  I can’t wait to check back next weekend to see if our kitchen cabinets are in.