Day 27

Where we live there are many beautiful kinds of roses blooming.

I have taken lots of pictures of Jack in that gazebo but I don't think I have ever shown you the flowers that surround it.  The gazebo has been a welcome addition to our complex.  We enjoy stopping there to relax on our walks or when we get the mail.

It is good to remember and enjoy the nice parts about where we live when sometimes all you can see are the negative parts.  We will have a bigger place one day where our kids can run around without being surrounded by parking lots.  Where we are free to to put some of our dreams into reality.  

 

Until then,  I will remember to look at the beauty and thank God for the home He has for us right now.

Day 18

Bedroom overhaul 1st stage

Looks like a big mess, huh?  

Today, I took everything out from under the bunk beds and gave it a thorough vacuuming. Jack was in his glory with a screwdriver and later turning that space into some sort of jungle gym.

I went through all of my various bags of fabric and crafting materials during nap time and it is much more organized now. I listed some items on Craigslist including the rose bedding that used to be on these beds.  I hope I get some takers!  We are trying to get this space set up for Jack.  Once Ella is consistently sleeping through the night we will move her to the crib and they will share this room.

So, be looking for more updates of their bedroom space.  I have lots of ideas taking up space in my brain and I need to get them in the works!

New Floor!

Here is the big reason I have been absent from the blog...new wood floors in our living room! 

Our landlord approached us last October to see if we wanted wood floor in our living room.  Definitely, yes!  However, the timing was off since I was due to deliver Jack in a few weeks.  Of course, our lives were a little busy once we came home from the hospital so we decided to wait until things settled down a bit.  Well, our landlord is very busy so it took a while for our schedules to match up but 9 months later it is done and we love it!

I was slightly overwhelmed at the thought of getting all of our furniture, books, decorations, etc. out of the living room. Plus, having to be out of our house for most of the day.  I should have known that with my wonderful husband's help (and muscles!) it would be done in no time!  I also have the added benefit of a clean room from top to bottom. :-)

Once we find an area rug to warm up the space, I think this will be a great room.  God knew we needed a little encouragement since the hunt for a bigger place has been hard.  His timing is always best and we can rest assured that He has the perfect place for our family.

Jack approves!  

  He especially likes the loud noise it makes when he bangs his toys on it!