I have the itch...

Not the scary burning type of itch...GROSS

But time for a new project itch.  Like I can't wait for my husband to go out of town so I can redecorate itch.  HA HA.  I guess maybe I will just have to settle for when he's at work...which is tonight and tomorrow :) Woo Hoo.   However I am going to attempt to tackle something kind of big...by big I mean time consuming and this is what I'm going after...

I want to recreate this STELLAR pattern on my wall.  It probably won't be too overwhelming since about 3/4 of the wall are covered in tile...so it will just be the tops.  But, we shall see.  The amazing tutorial can be found HERE.  Now to the paint store and to get my supplies right after work...and it's on...like donkey kong.

Tonight's mission...get everything drawn out onto the wall...tomorrow day and night...PAINT!! I really want to use the color palette as seen here below...

This closet makeover is AMAZING.  Check it out HERE.

So I am thinking something in this grey with the above pattern!! Ideas?? Who's with me??

Updates to come :)

Randomness

More picture updates here!!!!

Here we are seeing Beauty and the Beast in 3D. The kids were amazing!




Tyler...in a sweatervest.  This boy will be a for sure heartbreaker some day :) maybe I'm biased.  I am okay with that!!!


Potty training...DONE



Silly faces...




SUN FLARE...love



Rapunzel hair...before her haircut


Valentine's Day LOVE




Painting her own nails :)



Brother and Sister LOVE


After the hair cut!!



Dance class



LEAP year!!!



More dance class :)



Cutest. Photo. Ever


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WOW...its been a while

So, I have been blog absent...I mean really absent.  Like, since November 6, 2011 absent.  But, I am trying to get back into blogging again.  I truly enjoy it, but have trouble with the balancing act.
Do I workout or blog?...WORKOUT
Do I make a grocery list or blog?...GROCERY LIST
Do I sit with my kids and play or blog about it?...PLAY
Do I blog or catch up on my TV shows?...TV Shows
Do I blog or stalk Pinterest?...PINTEREST
You get the idea.  But the truth is, I want to be better.
Pinterest has truthfully been the death of me.  I am always looking things up, whether they are recipes, ideas for our house, things to do with the kids...you name it.
So here is my returning blog since being absent.  Much has happened since November.  We had our LAST Viefhaus wedding, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day, Birthday Parties!!  A lot going on.  All have been wonderful and fun.  Here is a quick photo recap of a few events...
Hubby and I at Maggie's rehearsal dinner...

I went dark...REALLY dark with my hair.  I am still adjusting and this picture was taken in December!

Christmas was bittersweet.  The kids were both sick. Snotty and feverish...but they still had a good time.

Santa brought Ella a new bike...which means a helmet for her first ride!!

Tyler joined on his scooter :)

Washing Daddy's new truck...

And these two...yes one being me...are about to turn 30...in exactly ONE week!! WooHoo!!!

30 is not a scary age to me.  In fact my mom says her 30s were her absolute favorite times and I expect the same.  The kids are at such a fun age.  I see family vacations and trips, and new stuff in our future. 
I will be back more often.  I have missed all of you!!!

Bedroom...and Bathroom

It's been a while so I just wanted to post the most recent pictures of our remodel.  Here are a few of the bedroom with some pictures and the things in it for every day :)

 And finally...my dream bathroom.  It has storage, white marble, a clawfoot tub and a walk in shower. I am officially in Heaven as I get ready every day!!!

 The tile is my favorite.  This diamond pattern mosaic really is the standout piece in the room.  It was the perfect way to tie together the white marble and the black countertops...as well as the grey we wanted on the walls.  We also got the rain shower head, two body jets and a handheld shower.  All make me NEVER want to get out of the shower.  Good thing we put in the PERSONAL water heater JUST for this room. HA HA HA!

Final pictures of the other side of the house will be here soon.

AND...if you noticed the new picture above we just got some AH-mazing pictures taken by a wonderful woman named Jamie Faulkner.  She does incredible work and we couldn't be happier.  Here is the link to our sneak peak.  Enjoy...I can't WAIT for our pictures to come in!!

Goodbye Summer

I can not believe I have to work tomorrow. I can't believe that some people actually work in the summer...every year. I would die. Summers and me are BFF!! This summer has been crazy. We have officially been kitchen-less all. Summer. Long. Miserable. But the end results have been fabulous so far. Hopefully it will all be done within the next few weeks!!

So here's to a happy and healthy school year for my students. We are really pushing exercise and health on their own time this year. Lord knows we can't do it ALL for them! I hope they respond :)

And have I mentioned how much I am going to miss my kiddos...and our old Nanny, Becky?? She came over and swam with us today and it just reminded me of how much my kiddos LOVE her and miss her so much!! But we are thrilled for her new endeavors!!!! The kiddos are at such a fun age right now. I adjust thankful that I can pop home during lunch when i really need a fix!! I pop in for some cuddle and smooch time. Love working 5 minutes from home.

So much to do. It will be so strange not being home for all of the last minute details on the house. Guess I will have to trust hubby to get it done...and FAST!!!




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Laundry and Bedroom :)

MORE PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!

Here are the most recent pictures of the house.  We have just painted the laundry room and moved the furniture downstairs...so enjoy :)

 Here is our PINK laundry room.  It looks very ballerina pink in the picture, but it is really more of a peachy LIGHT pink in real life.  So different in pictures...

 All cabinets are hung...just missing the piece for the middle over the cooktop.  But it sits directly on the countertop so it has to wait!!!

 Bar area :) Room for mini fridge and ice maker!!

 Farmhouse sink and dishwasher.  To far right will be double ovens with TV over it!

 View of island to bar area and breakfast nook!!!

 Bedroom with furniture in it. We are still sleeping upstairs because the heat and AC haven't been hooked up yet.  Going to get matching drapes for our windows on side of bed.  We really wanted shutters but our windows are too shallow :(  TEARS!!!!!

 Sitting area by fireplace...really this is where Jimmy will eat late night meals after work.

 View from MY side of bed!!!

 

Hallway/walkway into our bedroom.  This used to be the guest bedroom!!!

 Here is the new bedding.  We went with an ivory quilt.  I love it!

 A quick before and after shot...Here is before with tub in it's place...

 AFTER!!!!

 Here is before where the old shower and tub were ripped out...

 AFTER...

Just waiting on the shower glass for the shower and this side is DONE!!!!!

Woohoo!! See you all soon!

HOUSE update!!!

Here are some recent pics of the house!!!!! Things are finally moving along. We are getting so excited to get into our new bedroom and kitchen!!


This first picture is a shot of the green room and turquoise hallway :) definitely hubby's favorite!!!

Here is a nice long run of cabinets. They will go all the way to the ceiling!! This is the dining room wall for anyone that knows our house :)

This cabinet will soon house a huge farmhouse sink :) none of the upper cabinets are hung on this side yet.

this will be the cooktop and large mantle piece!!!

Bedroom is done!!! Hoping to move furniture today!

Love our choice to do carpet!!!

We have running water AND a toilet downstairs! Praise the Lord :)

We put the drawer pulls on the cabinets too :)

YAY!!!! Can't wait to keep things rolling!!!