It's Been Awhile.....

 Hello my wonderful readers! If any of you are still there it has been awhile since I have written anything on here. Life just got going and I honestly lost the drive to write anything. It has been almost two years. Well we can start with an update. We still live in the same house woohoo. Aaron and I have been married for 7 years now, I am now 31, Penelope is 6 and the twins are now 4. We have been really busy doing life during the shut down and all that. Trying to keep everyone (inside our home and outside our home) happy is really hard! Penelope is half way through kindergarten now, we did the last half of TK and all of kinder so far distance learning which has been a change becoming the teacher I thought one day I wanted to be. We have seriously considered homeschool for next year but haven't fully decided yet. I have been diving more into reading for myself lately. With all this "mommy, mommy, mommy" all the time all day every day I needed to do something for me before I lost my mind haha. I am not sure if I will keep going on the blog or not but wanted to come on and say we are still here for now and still going. Love you lots! 

Routine with 3 kids 4 and Under

Hello my wonderful readers. It's been awhile since I shared a routine with you all so here is an updated version of our day. 

6a - Mommy wakes up, gets ready for day, lets dog out and if there is time read or devotional
6:30-7 - kids wake up, potty and diaper changes, milk while watching a cartoon and mommy drinks her coffee
7:30 - Mommy starts breakfast 
8a - Breakfast time
8:30 - potty/diaper change and clothes change
8:45 - Inside play/mommy does dishes and gets laundry started or changed over
10a - Outside play/Inside coloring (depending on weather), this would be the time we would run errands if needed or have a visitor over ideally
11:30 - potty/diaper change, snack time
12p - lunch, dog out
12:30 - playtime inside/outside?
2p - 4p - nap time for twins most days/ quite time for Penelope/ Mommy folds laundry, works out, etc. 
4p - potty/diaper change, snack time, mommy starts dinner
5 - dinner time
5:45 - playtime
6:45p - 7p - Start Bedtime routine: pick up toys, half the days they get baths, teeth brushing, potty/diaper change, jammies, story time, bed
7:30 - 7:45 - Mommy starts on catching up on folding laundry, prep for next day, dog out, blog, etc, watch show with no cartoons!

Hope you enjoyed a peek into our day to day life. Loves. 

Master Bedroom Transformation

Hello my wonderful readers. Today I thought I would share the transformation of our master bedroom. Our room has a sloped ceiling and was all white, so I felt like it was too much white and closing in almost. we decided we would paint one wall a light blue color and have navy and brown accents. We have always had kind of a beach colors theme in our room and we wanted to just stick with that. I had a gift card to Hobby Lobby and wall decor was 50% off so I got all 4 wall decor signs for $25 out of my pocket which is normally full price for one of them, which I thought was a good deal. Our window is kind of a custom size so I had to get a little creative with ordering curtains.  I went with the simple rod and actually 4 skinnier panels of navy curtains, all off of Amazon. I just love how it turned it out, I feel like I just want to go in there all the time now and relax which is was I think a master bedroom should be. Here is the before. 

 My wonderful hubby painting his 3rd room in a month! 

Hope you enjoyed seeing it transform. Loves.  

What's in my kids Easter baskets 2019

Hello my wonderful readers. I cannot believe Easter has come again so quickly. I feel like I was just writing this post for last year's Easter baskets. In our home we try to not get a lot for the kids baskets and try to emphasize the real meaning of Easter, Jesus has risen! We do try to get less toys for them since they have plenty of those. So this year we got them each: a small watering can to help with our garden we planted, a small puzzle, a book, and a small toy, Penelope got a small guitar and the twins each got a small doctor's kit because they are loving playing doctor lately to their toys. Also they each got one piece of candy. They will get more when they hunt for eggs on Easter morning when the grandparents get here.

Hope you enjoyed seeing what's in our 4 year old and 2 year old twins Easter baskets. We want to wish your family and wonderful Easter from ours. Jesus has Risen!!

Kids Room Transformations

Hello my wonderful readers. I hope your all well. In my last couple posts I mentioned moving, well we finally have moved to a house and we can paint and decorate to make a real home. It has been so much fun to paint and decorate the kids' rooms because we didn't get to decorate really any nurseries so me and Aaron have really enjoyed doing this for our kids together. First up of course was our 4 year old's room, she requested pink paint with princesses and unicorns, so that is what she got. We had quite the challenge to paint her room but we got it done. Then came the decor: She got the princess bed set for Christmas from us this past year, the framed princesses and unicorns are wall decals off of Amazon that I framed in dollar store gold frames, the single unicorn hanging came from the dollar spot at Target, the red and pink toy box and the doll house were both mine as a kid, the rug was also an Amazon find, everything else was in her room before. She has been over the moon excited to show anyone who will listen her room.  The first picture is the before where Aaron is patching holes and taping off the room.

 Penelope made this heart for her door of her and her daddy. 

As of right now, and most likely for awhile, the twins share a room. That being said I wanted a gender neutral color but still boy/girl as well. We went with mint green paint on one wall, so it didn't shrink the room too much, with lavender (for Juliet) and navy blue (for Andrew) bedding. Also grey and black accents. I bought them a wall decal on Amazon as well and framed it in a black Micheal's poster frame. They got some light grey curtains from Amazon, that helped a lot with the time change that came right after this big bedroom change haha. The big thing for their room was that we got them twin size beds instead of their mini cribs in toddler mode. They were growing out of them fast and I thought now was the time and it would be smarter for us to just go straight to twin beds instead of toddler beds and then twin beds because two beds to buy at once is a big cost. They have slept so well and I think really like their new room. The first picture is the before picture of the unpainted wall.

Hope you enjoyed seeing the kids room transformations, it sure was fun to do that for them finally. Loves. 

Moving with 3 Littles

Hello my wonderful readers. As I have mentioned before we moved twice in a 7 week period. We moved out of our 2 bedroom apartment in with my mother in law, so there were 3 adults and 3 children in a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house. We had quite the time. We hosted Penelope's birthday while we were there and it was a bit cramped but ok for her turning 4. Then we moved to our new home and hosted Thanksgiving and the twins 2nd birthday all within a month. My brain was fried by the time we got to Christmas. I do have to say the packing part when we moved from the apartment wasn't too hard because the kids were confined to the small apartment and we had friends help us move which was a God send. When we got to my mother in laws we had help unloading and with the kids which was nice. When we went to move from her house to our home now, I do have to say it was a little harder to pack because Aaron was working a lot and I had to wait until almost the last minute since we really only brought the essentials in her house with us. I cleaned our apartment before we moved out, that part was not easy with 3 little ones running all over into everything and I cleaned the house we moved into the week before we moved there (also with the kids in tow), also during that Aaron was moving boxes to the new house when he had the time so when moving day came only the big stuff had to be moved over which was helpful and quick. On the moving day we had help with the kids which was wonderful. We are thankful my mother in law let us stay with her.  I do have to say it's nice to have your own stuff all there to use when you want to, you take for granted the things you don't have. We hope to not have to move again for quite sometime. Lots of love. 

Checking in with 2019 Goals

Hello my wonderful readers! I'm sorry it has been so long, we have just been going crazy around here. Little life update: we moved twice in 7 weeks, then we had the kids birthdays, all the holidays and Aaron having a crazy work schedule with his new job, life has just been a zoo. It has been a hard thing to keep a routine with his schedule. My new year's goals were to eat better, get more active, write more, read more, go on a family vacation, buy a new to us car, pay down some debt if not all of it and to get all 3 kids potty trained by the end of the year. So far we did buy a new to us car in December because our old car kind of breathed it's last breath suddenly, we took a big chunk out of our debt so far this year that I am glad about and we will keep working on this. I have read a couple books so far this year, but would like to have read more, I think I will give a book list/ review when we get to the half way point of the year. I have been writing in a journal more which I think helps me when I can't talk to anyone really but I would like to get back to writing more on here. We have not planned a family vacation yet because we are debating where we should go, we have decided it will only be for a weekend and we will need to do it before Penelope starts school. We might be leaning toward a beach trip, we will see, it will be our first vacation as a family of 5. The big goals of eating better and being more active I knew would be the hardest ones. I started out ok in the first of the year but have fallen off the wagon, I plan to get going again on it soon. The last goal that's a big one is getting all 3 kids potty trained. Penelope had a set back big time with moving twice but now she is fully potty trained so we are 1/3 of the way there. The twins have been introduced to the potty and go if they are on it but not to the point of going themselves. Now that it's getting warmer though we might start doing more no pants days and working with them. I thought 3 months into the year would be a good check in time, maybe the next check in will be at 6 months into the year. Hope your doing well on your goals for 2019, if not it's not too late to get back to it! Lots of love.

Twins 2 year update

Hello my wonderful readers. Our twins are 2!!! O my goodness where has the time gone. They are so smart and active. They love to read books, dress up and play with action figures and dolls. 

Andrew is 26 Lbs and 33 Inches tall.

Juliet is 22 Lbs and 32 Inches tall.

Diaper size: they are both still in cloth diapers 95% of the the time. They wear size 5 disposables now. And we will be starting to potty train in the new year. 

Clothing size: both are in size 24mo/2T right now. Size 5-6 in shoes.

Sleeping: they are both still in their mini cribs set in the toddler bed setting. Andrew has no problems sleeping ever. Juliet wakes up every so many nights and cries for a second and goes back to sleep. They take 1 nap that is 1.5-2 hours long each afternoon. 

Eating: they pretty much will eat anything but are also picky eaters like their sister just depends on what they feel like that day. 

Routine: we have a routine we stick to for the most part and they know exactly when it’s time for things which makes most days run ok. 

Firsts: first 4th of July with fireworks (Andrew was not a fan), first time to the dentist, first time moving, first time really experiencing Christmas lights, first build a bear experience, first holiday parade, Andrew also got his first haircut

Movements: they are all over the place. They can climb onto anything and everything.

Teeth: Juliet has all her teeth but 2 on the bottom. Andrew is the same. 

 Andrews before and after his haircut. He did so well.

 This was 4th of July outside of our apartment on the sidewalk by the road they did so good except

Andrew.

 This was the first place we moved to and they loved this rocking chair.

 Tractor at the pumpkin patch.

 Super heroes for Halloween. They loved dressing up and still wear their costumes often.

 Daddy and Juliet and Mommy and Andrew both pictures on Thanksgiving.

Hope you enjoy this update on our dynamic duo! Loves.

Penelope’s 4 year update

Hello my wonderful readers. I cannot believe our little girl is 4 years old now. It’s so hard to believe how fast 4 years has gone by. She is so smart and full of energy to the point where there is no stopping her. She is 34lbs and 39” tall. 

Potty: She is not fully potty trained yet, with all the moving and everything we have gone backwards so that’s our new goal is to get back on track with that. 

Clothing: She is wearing a 4T/5T in clothing and size 9 shoe which I think is about average for her age.

Sleeping: She is still in her toddler bed and will be for awhile longer since she loves it and is no where close to growing out of it. She is sleeping through the night with no problems except getting up too early sometimes haha. 

Eating: She is a picky eater. One day she will like something and then next day tell me it’s the grossest things she has ever eaten. I have no clue! 

Routine: We have a routine with everyone that we stick to pretty good.

Firsts: experienced her first cousin born after her, her brother and sister having a birthday, first Christmas light drive through display, first friend’s birthday party, first time to the dentist, first time moving (that she remembers), first build a bear experience 

I hope you all enjoy the update. She has grown so much in 1 year it is so crazy! Loves! 

Life Update

Hello my wonderful readers! I want to apologize for it being so long since I wrote last. We have had a lot happen in life since June or July whenever I posted last. My grandpa passed away and we have moved twice for two things, to a different town and now that we are all settled for the most part I hope to get writing again because I miss it so. I will be sharing, to start, posts on things we have done in the past 6 months. Moving with three littles. Penelope’s birthday party and 4 year update is coming, along with the twins 2 year, wow how time flies!! Aaron and I also celebrated 5 years of marriage woo hoo go us!! Also we are celebrating Christmas in a new home so I will be sharing that too. Also with New Years coming up I will be sharing my hopes for the new year. So keep your eyes out for fun posts to come! Loves! 

Twins at 18 Months

Hello my wonderful readers! I have been such a slacker on blogging, just my mindset and life have just not been letting me. I cannot believe that my twins are half way to 2 years old just like that! Time is such a thief! They are growing so well. Andrew is 25 lbs and Juliet is 20 lbs.

Diaper size: We are still in cloth diapers 95% of the time and both are wearing the same size which is extended all the way on the one size diapers. In disposables (which they wear out of the house and at night) they are both in size 4.

Clothing size: Andrew is almost completely out of his 18 mo and he is in 24mo/2T clothes almost all the time now. Juliet is in 18 mo solidly for now.

Sleeping: Both still sleep through the night with a rough night here and there but the big thing is that Andrew is now sleeping with his crib converted to a toddler bed now, he started to climb out and fell down once and that was it we had to change his bed. He was scared the first night but since then has done really well, he does get out of bed in the morning as soon as he is awake and tears the room apart but we have finally child proofed fully so it's not a big deal.

Feeding: They pretty much eat anything we eat just cut up really small. They drink fully out of sippy cups all day.

Routine: We have almost fully transitioned from 2 naps to 1 in the afternoon now so our days look a little different in the morning time now.

Firsts: So many things development wise have happened since their 1 year update as well as different events. They had their first Christmas they could participate, Juliet took her first steps, They went to their first birthday party for a friend of their sister's, They met their first cousin born after them, First Easter they could understand and their Grandmas gave them so many fun things, Went to their first Scottish games, And then a couple days after their 18 mo birthday they will spend the first night away from mommy and daddy (at grandma and grandpa's house), they went to Fairytale town for the first time, they went to the snow for the first time

Movements: They are just running around like crazy. Andrew can climb up in chairs for the most part and onto our couch now. Juliet doesn't really show any interest in trying yet but that's kind of how she is.

Teeth: Andrew has 7 teeth, I think an 8th is coming in. Juliet has 8 and maybe a 9th coming in.

 Fairytale town for the first time.

 They got cars and tractors for their birthday and Christmas and they are some of their favorite toys.

 One of their first swings at the park.

 Valentines day.

 Juliet loves to look at herself in the camera.

 First time to the snow was ok, they weren't huge fans haha.

 They switched to big carseats, no more infant seats for us.

 Daddy loved this outfit I picked up at my Moms group swap.

 16 month picture.

 Andrew runs everywhere!

 They have been loving the little pool on our porch, its perfect for the 20 mins they stay in it and easier for me to corral them when I'm by myself. 

 Mother's day.

 We went to a Lavender Farm.

 Andrew the next morning after his first night in his "big" bed.

 18 months old!

 I told them to give each other a kiss and they actually did (cue the mommy tears) they are getting so big!

Father's day, it took many shots to get this one that's not wonderful but everyone is looking forward so I call that a win! 

Hope you enjoy seeing them grow like we do! I'll give another update for them at 2, it is so weird to say that!! 

May Favorites

Hello my amazing readers. It's time for monthly favorites. My favorites are pretty much the same as past months for May. Except maybe these two things that I have really liked. 

1. Author Shauna Niequist: Currently I'm reading Present Over Perfect also I'm doing the bible study with my small group. I am also reading Savor which is a year long devotional that is so good. My small group did Bread and Wine  last summer and it was so very good, I might actually reread it this summer or move onto her other books. I just love the way she writes, I feel like I am having a conversation with her, which I love. 

2. Call the Midwife: I am into season 6 now so I am getting close to what is actually showing on TV now which is season 7. I am loving this show, it makes me want to be a midwife every time I watch it or even a nurse or doula haha. 

I would love to hear some of your monthly favorites for the month of May. Lots of Love. 

Woodland Scottish Games 2018

Hello my wonderful readers. Sorry I am a little later than I wanted to be with this post we have just been so busy and it doesn't look like it's going to stop either for a little while. At the end of April we went to the Woodland Celtic Festival and Highland Games. I have grown up going to the Highland games all over my whole life, in 2012 I took Aaron for the first time to a games with me and that was to Woodland. In 2015 we took Penelope for the first time to a games also in Woodland and now this year, 2018, we took the twins to their first in Woodland as well. It was also the first games I have been to I think since my grandma has passed away so it was a little hard for me since she was the person who loved to attend them the most. We met up with some friends there so it made it better. Here are so fun pictures we took during the day. 

This was the cutest little picture opportunity. 

The twins also had their first banger, which they both liked. Next time we will try meat pies hopefully if there isn't such a long line.

Of course, just like I did with Penelope, I took my kilt my grandma made me when I was little and put it on each of the twins for a picture. 

My hubby is so handsome so I had to share his beer selfie. <3

This is one my favorites from the day! A lot of time we forget to take pictures of ourselves but I'm so glad we took this one. 

As you can see the place was crowded after awhile. 

Hope you enjoyed me sharing about our trip to the Woodland games. Lots of love.