The random things I love.

I love random posts. They actually show who you actually are. So I thought I'd just do a random post about the things I love. Some of the things I use right now and some of the things, I'd like to use...or have. :)

For example, this...

I use this stuff all the time. I will venture outside of Covergirl often, but I always go back to it. Love, love, love.

My hair has gotten pretty long these days. I was having a horrific time combing it out after my showers and I felt like I was using a ton of conditioner. Problem is, while I have a lot of hair, it's super fine. So, I don't like using a lot of conditioner that will make my hair oily. Instead, I bought this and use it on the ends. I love it.
these. love them. So, so very much.

Don't I need this chair from Anthropologie? Gasp. Love.

I have been looking for a cute maxi dress that would fit my body. I love this one from Old Navy. I do NOT look good in the v-neck style. This one comes in lots of sizes...but best of all, it comes "tall". You seriously have no idea how hard it is for me to find clothes for my 5'10 frame. I am tall & not a size 6. I love the top of this dress, the waist of this dress...all of it.

And while I would never wear (well, because it's a romper), I would totally put my girls in it. :) And it's on sale for $10 at Old Navy. I may need to get them matching ones!

So many things to love.

A week in the Hill Country

We house sat last week for our friends Willy & Rachel. They live out in the Hill Country and we love their house, so we took them up on it and said yes. I ended up getting sick, blah, but it was still really relaxing and fun to go out there. The kids loved the hot tub and being outside.

They were mad when we left. Especially because they got to play however long they wanted to and run around wherever they wanted to. They would probably get hit by cars on our street. It was a treat. ;-)

We sat on their deck almost every night...even when I got sick. Jason was definitely relaxed....and on his phone. I have a habit of teasing him about his phone..of course, that's how I took this picture. ha!

And seriously, the sunsets. Wow. Such an enjoyable week. Loving our summer.

Thoughts

I'm home sick today. I have some sort of cold/flu...except by the way I woke up you would think I was dying. Jason says I am dramatic. Whatever.

I keep replaying some things in my mind. Like...

I have a lot to do.
I should probably take a shower.
I really want some chocolate covered raisins.
When is nap time?
I need a hair cut.
I can't breathe.
Am I dying?
Stop being dramatic.
I like the color pink a lot.
I need to do yard work.
I just need to get serious about it.
There is no food in my house.
I should go to HEB.
My head hurts.
I need some new music.
And movies.
I love movies.
Reagan is about to send me over the edge.
It needs to rain.
I'm going to pray...
Pray...pray...pray...
Oh dang it, I forgot to call that lady.

This is pretty much what goes through my mind when I sit alone.

Sad, I know.

Growing up. All of us.

Really?

This had to happen? 5 years just flashed before my eyes.

Geez.

Savoring every moment this summer.
Listening to good music.
Watching movies with the kids.
Making homemade popcorn.
Slowing down.
Making music.
Praying more.
Taking it all in.

Every. single. day.

Summer

Summer 2011.

The summer before Jackson starts kindergarten.

The last summer before Reagan is 3.

Madi's first summer.

Lots of changes.

But, I wouldn't change any of it.

Being lazy

We started watching Felicity. I got the whole series a few years ago and never finished it. I decided to start it today and Jason joined in. So, we started from the beginning. We have pretty much been sitting around since 10:30 watching episode after episode. This never happens. We don't just sit.

I'm rather enjoying it if I do say so myself. It's funny how watching a show that I haven't seen in 10+ years takes on a whole new meaning in my life. I watched Felicity when I was in high school. I feel so grown up now. I was a lot like Felicity. Except for the smart, curly-haired girl part. We are only in season one, but right now she's desperate and obsessive. Sadly, I think I was a little too like that.

It's so much better now that I am married.

I like sitting and doing nothing. We've needed more days like this. Our life can be crazy sometimes. I've been really reminded of slowing down lately and what that looks like for me. God is kind of hitting me upside the head about it.

We may get through Season 1 today.

Why I'd like to live in Anthropologie

Last weekend I decided that I'd like to live in Anthropologie. If I can't live there all the time, then maybe it could by my summer home.

This is why....

This lamp.

And this chair.

But since both of these items together would mean no food for Madi, Reagan & Jack for 3 months, that is not happening.

However, I have my eye on making this pillow soon... :) And these...

And I will...I hope.

I think I also scared the sales lady as I was walking around taking pictures. It was either that or the huge freaky smile on my face while I did it.

The Past 4 Months.

Madison Joy.

4 months old.

Precious baby girl. Sweet joy. Calm. Beautiful. Peaceful.

That is everything that describes Madi Joy. We have had such an enjoyable 4 months with her. She's a pretty good sleeper. She still isn't consistently sleeping through the night, but it's not hard on me this time around. She loves to smile, laugh, eat bananas, see her brother & sister, her daddy and she loves music. She always falls asleep to it. She loves to be on the floor and have space. She talks a lot...she's a girl after my own heart. I have her up at the church with me ALL the time and she loves everyone. The most easy going baby of ours. Love her.

My life as a mom of 3 has been an adjustment. I love it and I am so glad I had them so close together, but I'd be lying if I said it doesn't have it's challenges! ha. They are also still very little, so I am sure that has a lot to do with it. Thankfully she is such a great baby so it's not too bad. I am faced to slow down more every day lately.

Some things I've learned....

*Be very intentional with spending quality time with each of them.

*I have to be a better planner if I want sanity. For example: Do not take trips to HEB with all 3 of them if your pantry is COMPLETELY empty.

*You will not have a perfect house and when it is clean it stays like that for one day.

*Take breaks.

*Go out alone

*Go out on a regular date with Jason. A must.

*This is a season. :)

Happy Wednesday

Happy Wednesday.

Day off.

Clean house.

3 kids.

Smiling baby.

HEB.

Yogurt.

Sprinklers.

The Word.

Prayers.

Time out. ;-)

Little divas.

Little cowboys...

Movie.

Ice tea.

Exercise.

Dollar Store.

Happy Wednesday.