Overload!

I just got finished uploading 250 pictures all from summer events this year... how do I decide what to post? holy cow- We have done so many fun things since the 4th of July. Isaiah has been extremely busy with soccer, karate, his all boy hip hop class, ect.. and I have been busy trying to keep up with 3 part time jobs and a full time job! I KID YOU NOT.. I am a chicken with it's head cut off, hence no posting much on the bliggity blog. As I previously mentioned J and I took off to sin city for our 8 year anniversary which was better than I could have ever imagined. The best thing we have ever done since we had our babies. WAY overdue. Jake is busy at his job full time while also getting ready to graduate!!!! I am in awe with his drive and motivation that he has to have to do everything- I literally couldn't go back to school and do the homework he has after a long day at work. I take one look at it and run. My brain cells left long ago with each kid. He also somehow finds time and energy to work out daily.. I didn't think it was possible to be more attracted to him than I was, but I guess it's possible:) woot woot! **DISCLAIMER** me saying this does NOT mean that we are perfect and happy all the time. WE HAVE PROBLEMS. Uh oh- did I just say that on our blog??? Isn't that against the rules to post anything but good things on a family blog?? There I go again breaking all the rules..

So anyway, I will stop being wordy and get to down to the nitty gritty-

let's go backwards, shall we? My 2nd honeymoon 8 years later:

Drum roll...

I FINALLY GOT IT!!! WAHOOOO... Vegas here we come! (If you don't already know- Jake surprised me with a 5 day getaway for our 8 year anniversary this weekend - we have never been on a vacation alone together SINCE our honeymoon)....

My model..

You are not supposed to be this beautiful at the young age of 2 years old! This is just a sneak peak of new advertisements for My Simplicity Boutique . These pictures are done by Simply Sublime Photography. Jenny does an amazing job- go check out her stuff!

P to the C

So I got a great gift on Father's Day.. funny that it wasn't my day but still somehow Jake surprised us with a long weekend up in the beautiful Park Citay. I'm so grateful we have our friends that we can go with and enjoy these eventful and spontaneous moments we have!

The hotel we stayed at was gorgeous placed right on "the" mountain top where all of our little activities were and when you cracked open our villa window it opened up to the steam of all the hot tubs that drain into the pool on the lower end. It was such a nice place to stay. I could even enjoy just sitting in and watching out the window at all hours.

Unfortunately our little angel was somewhat of a party stopper by choosing to get sick all over Jake while we were out and about Sunday night. Too much kool aid I suppose:)

I was so proud of Isaiah- he never imagined himself being able to get enough courage to go down the alpine slide and not to mention the most frightening part, the chair lift up the mountain! Jake took him aside and said a few magic words to him and next thing I know, Isaiah trusted in his daddy and put his brave face on- He overcame something on that day and I watched it right before my eyes.. made me a proud mommy.

Oh and....

how could I forget to tell you my first project to attempt reupholstering. I completely changed London's lamp shade with a new fabric. I was a bit nervous to do this for some reason, and I have a lot of work to perfect it (so don't look up too close)- however I did it and I am actually proud of it!

Recent projects.

I really started slacking for a while in the DIY projects around my house but last week I got with it and started some progress.. I made the wreath I have been wanting to attempt. I actually did it for $2.00 total. Yea for helping me save some change for my Einstein's each morning:)
Then I refinished my rocking chair. That poor chair gets killed with each storm we have, so I did it a favor and gave it a quick make over.

Then I decided to use an old bottle I had and I found a way to antique it up a bit then made paper bag hydrangeas. I then sprayed painted them this rustic orange that I have decided to do in my bathroom. Under that I found a very cool frame at D.I. that had the oldest looking picture in it, but I loved the thickness of the frame. So I updated it as well and put in one of my favorite designs. So more to come to finish this bathroom just the way I want it!

Shoes part 2

Dear new pair of shoes,

I have been cheating on you all weekend. I'm sorry it has come to this but I have found a new pair of shoes to wear. I know our relationship was short lived but I didn't expect to find another pair so quickly. So for now, please forgive me because in time I will slip you on my feet with the perfect outfit and you will find your time to shine. But for now, I'm off to wear the latest and greatest hooker heels ever (j will love these- wink wink) -





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