Here and There.

Oh my sad, sad blog that I've been neglecting so much lately. 

Life's been busy and blogging has been lower on my to-do list.

I miss it and I miss reading my fave bloggers out there but life happens, which ultimately is better when not sitting behind a computer screen. 

I thought I would just share some random thoughts today since I really don't feel like folding the laundry.

First and foremost I finally have an iPhone.

Holla!!

I'm more than happy to have a phone that actually works. From what I'm told this phone will do more than I can even imagine.

I'm most happy that I can now join the world of Instagram. 

Find me there, I'm Adrian Lewis @adielewis, and let's share photos shall we.

 While I am super excited about the iPhone I'm also a bit overwhelmed. I think I'm on information overload right about now.
Any iPhone tips or recommended apps will be much appreciated. 

It was really windy outside a couple of weeks ago but the boys wanted outside.

They rode their bikes and wore beanies...so cute.

 Thanks to Pinterest I did this little experiment with the boys.

Baking soda, vinegar and food coloring. Wonderful! 

Brett and I took the boys to a park on the beach the other day. 

We had never been and it was newly remodeled.

Of course the kids loved it and we loved that it was so close to the water. 

Oh how I love living in Southern California. 

Some other things....

*We decided we're going to San Diego this summer for a couple of days and we'll be visiting the San Diego Zoo. Yay!  Ethan loves elephants these days and I can't wait to see his face when he sees one up close.

*Brett and I will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary next month with a night away from the kids. Double Yay! 

*I don't think I've mentioned it here, but our master bathroom is finally done. Well all except a couple small things. I'll try to take pictures soon.

I'm off to eat a few cookies. It's been that kind of a day and I have Zumba tonight so that makes it ok, right? 

Here and There.

How about a bit of random today?

Here you go.

Even though it's not officially spring yet I've started some spring decorating.

Which really means, Ethan is making some spring crafts.

I love these little bird houses from Michael's. I mean, a dollar! Can't beat that!

He was so careful to fill in every spot with color, all but one side, don't ask me why.

Oh and you can't see it but there's glitter paint on it too. Awesome.

I'm making a chicken salad for dinner tonight with these fine ingredients. Yum!

I started a bible study this morning with a group of ladies I don't know, well all but one.

This is way out of my comfort zone but this fell into my lap and I knew I needed to do it.

Everyone was very nice and welcoming, and my nervousness soon disappeared.

I'm looking forward to the next 9 weeks.

Have you done a Beth Moore bible study?

She's intense but I like her.

Lastly, this is how Jacob could spend all of his time.

If only I had a quarter of that energy. Geesh!!

Here and There.

We've decided to gut our master bathroom.

We were going to do this some time ago but decided against it, but recently one of the floor tiles chipped really bad, plus there are a ton of other cracked tiles, so now is the time.

Luckily we have 2 bathrooms. I don't even know what people do when they have 1 bathroom and need to remodel it. I can't imagine.

So today I went tile shopping. While I was there I suddenly felt very grown up. In my head I was thinking, "This is what grown ups do. They remodel their houses and pick out tile and toilets and light fixtures. When did I grow up?"

Really? The bigger question should be, "Why am I thinking this now as I'm picking out tile?"

I mean, I've gotten married, bought a house, had two kids....very grown up stuff.

But tile! Tile makes me think I'm finally growing up?

What the heck!

Speaking of growing up, I bought gold glitter nail polish today. My fingers are nice a twinkly. 

I feel festive and ready for the holidays now. Well at least my nails do.

Brett and I are going out tomorrow night. I'm pretty sure it's been over a month since we've gone out on a date. That's just not good. I'm not sure what we're going to do but I'm excited. 

I need to find a birthday gift for a little girl turning 5. 

I don't know what to buy 5 year old girls. Any help would be nice.

My nieces were over playing today and as Radley was leaving Ethan had this conversation with my Mom.

 Ethan: "Thank you for coming over." 

Mom: "Thank you for letting Rad come play." 

Ethan: "I take care of her."

I pray that he continues to say this forever and ever.

Oh how he loves his girls. 

He's a sweet boy, fast asleep on my couch right this minute.

I'm off to do more laundry, it never ends. 

And then Zumba tonight!

What are you doing?

Here and There.

I feel like I have a million things running through my head. 

I need to get them out.

Here goes.

Last weekend we spent some time in Palm Desert with Brett's parents.

We relaxed, swam, ate, played...you know all the good stuff.

I only took a handful of photos and this is the winner for my favorite.

His little face is seriously just too cute.

We came home Sunday and Brett had to turn around and go back out there for a work conference. 

He comes home tomorrow. Hallelujah. 

It's tough being a single mom.

Hats off to those who do it every day.

I'm wiped out!

A few weeks back we went to a local car show.

I saw this beauty...

It's the perfect color with the perfect accessories.

I'll take it.

All of it.

I've been getting crafty lately.

Probably because Fall is here, although it doesn't feel like it, and I'm looking forward to handmade gifts for the holidays. 

I've got a list of things I want to do and I'll share along the way, that is if I actually do them.

Ethan is loving preschool.

Every time he goes right in the class and doesn't look back. 

He hasn't cried once.

He's not shy. 

He doesn't get that from me.

And he comes home smelling like his teacher from all her hugs. 

I love it.

Have you been watching any new shows the last week or so?

I'm so glad good TV is back.

I love a good sitcom and I've been missing my favorites like Modern Family and The Office.

And Glee and Two and a Half Men.

I'll stop there since it's kind of embarrassing how much TV I actually like.

And last...

Blog Sugar is just 3 days away!

I'm excited and nervous. 

Meeting new people makes me scared. 

If you're going and see a girl who looks really uncomfortable, like she wants to escape, that's me. 

Say hello, so I don't run.

Short and Sweet.

I have no laundry needing to be folded or put away sitting in my living room chair. The first time in days.

Both boys are taking a nap right now.

Brett is on a hunting trip and I was home alone with the boys last night. He comes home Friday.

I stayed up until midnight watching The Proposal. It was funny.

Jacob woke up at 5:15am.

I'm kind of tired, but Coffee and Diet Coke are my friends.

I'm almost finished with all the decorations for Jacob's big birthday bash on Sunday.

I bought a dress for the party. I don't wear dresses often.

The boys need a bath terribly. I hate to admit it but they haven't had one since Monday night.

I need a shower. 

I need to paint my toenails. What I really need is a pedicure. 

I'm off to eat frosting, watch HGTV, and use my hot glue gun.

Have a wonderful rest of your day.

Here and There.

This is what's on my mind today...

I have yet to join the Pinterest craze. I want to but I'm afraid I will become obsessed. I really don't need one more thing to take time away from the important things in life, but I think I might take the plunge.

I can't decide.

This little chunker took his first steps today.

I'm happy and terrified at the same time.
I fear emergency room visits are in our future with this one.

I want my house to stay clean for just one day.

In less than 2 months Jacob will be a year old and Ethan will start preschool.
What is happening?
Didn't I just bring them home from the hospital?

The suns out and it's Friday so we're headed to the beach with family and friends.
I love summer!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Here and There.

My head is full of random thoughts today.

I thought summer would be relaxing but I'm finding out it's not.

Don't get me wrong, I love summer.

It's my favorite season.

I love being outside, in the sun, playing in water, seeing friends, going on vacation.

It's just the days seem to fill up faster than usual and we're home less, which makes me a bit crazy sometimes.

So I feel a bit out of sorts and all over the place and I thought I'd get some of what's in my head out and on this here blog.

I'm getting my hair cut and dyed tomorrow and I don't really know what I want to do with it.

I started to let my bangs grow out but we're having family photos taken in a week and I don't want that awkward "you're growing out your bangs" look. Know what I mean?

Should I cut the bangs? Let them grow? Chop off my hair all together?

I don't know.
Help!

I'm not using my diaper caddy anymore.

It really came in handy since the boys share a room and changing Jacob in the middle of the night on the changing table was not an option.

I didn't like the caddy being out in the living room all the time but what are you going to do. Our house isn't huge.

Today I finally cleared out the basket full of baby stuff and found a new purpose for it, my crafting stuff.

All of this was in a box and I would have to dig around for what I needed.

Not any more!

Everything has a little compartment and home.

It makes me happy.

I don't enter blog giveaways very often, but I am entering over at these two blogs and you should too.

the olive tree.
burlap and basil.

Go and enter now!

The prizes are great!

We leave for a week long vacation at the beach just 1 week from today.
My parents, sisters, brother in laws, and neices will all be together in one big house overlooking the ocean.
I don't plan on doing much and I'm pretty excited about that. If this doesn't prove to be relaxing I don't know what will.


I love this little munchkin and his red hair and blue eyes.

Is anyone else obssessed with bowls, organizing tools, and paper goods?
I can't walk out of Target without buying all these items almost every time.

Ok, that's all.
I feel better now.

Catch Up.

Hi There.

Lets play catch up, shall we?

Here's what's been going down the last few days.

We play monster trucks everyday and take it very seriously.

 When did he get so big?

 The boys have made her turn so gray.

 Brett obviously missed the memo regarding me eating better.

 The boys have really started to play nicely together...sometimes.

 There was a lizard in our backyard....yuck.

 My Grandma gave me a stack of old books that belonged to my dad and uncles when they were kids. I love them and I think I'll be able to find a nice little spot for them in the boy's room.

 We planted flowers this weekend and Ethan is a huge help with watering. It's one of his "jobs".

 "Hi, I just like looking out the window."

 We make pancakes on the weekends.

Jacob is now pulling himself up to everything.

Oh, and he's not quite 8 months old yet. 

Yep, he's crazy.

He already has two little bruises on his head and I expect many more. 

I predict that he will be walking or at least trying to walk in the next month. 

He makes me extremely nervous. 

Well that's it...for now.

I went to one of the best concerts ever last night, but that's a whole other post in itself.

Bye.