Busy weekend: Hutch & Backyard

This weekend Will and I were determined to get some of the things done that have been on the to-do list for a long time. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and had a very productive weekend!

First off: the yard! The girls love to be outside, but the back yard hasn't been available to them because of our dog. On Thurs. I was out in the front yard with the girls and Madison grabbed a rose bush just as Abby was running in the street.  I realized that enough is enough. So, Will mowed the grassed and we picked up all the doggie landmines in order to make a clean and safe place for the girls to be. We also fenced off part of the yard for the dog so now everyone has a place to be.

I bought the girls so outdoor toys and they had a blast in their new play space. Time well spent!

 Hutch before & afters:

Took the hutch aapart

Took off all the hardware

Painted everything

roughed up the edges

used spray adhesive to attach fabric to the back panel

New hardware

Thanks Hobby Lobby!

Final product, love it!

All filled!

 Had so much fun working on this and I am really happy with the way it turned out!

Valentine's Day... a little late!

Spent Valentine's Day with my sweet kiddos! In the evening I surprised Will with dinner at home while my parents watched the girls. It was so nice to  have a quiet house and hot meal. Hope you all had a great day too! 

My sweet little Valentines!

No so excited about her sister sitting on her...

Craft time!

There is something you should know about me...

I LOVE holidays! It doesn't matter what they, it is a excuse to be festive, decorate, and just have some extra fun! Holidays bring family and friends together and most importantly, it means that I get to eat!

 As you know Valentine's Day is 4 days away. It isn't necessarily my favorite holiday because of the mushy love stuff, but rather the fun decorating I get to do. There is something about the colors of V-day that makes me so happy. So where am I going with this??


I wanted something festive for my front door but I didn't want to spend a lot of money. So, thanks to the help of Pintrest this is what I came up with!

Clothes Pin Valentine's Day Wreath

I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day!

 

Tip: Have you ever wanted to re-use a ribbon but it was wrinkled or kinked from where it was previously tied? Well, you may just find that your flat iron may have a new purpose!

Rough week...

As so many of you know and have experienced, the flu has been running ramped and it finally caught up to us. It started a week ago with Abby, then by Friday afternoon Madi had it, and then finally Will and I got it by Sat night. There is nothing worse than watching your kids be sick.

Having twins can be challenging but can I just say, sick or teething twins is just out of control. I am grateful that the girls weren't sick at the same time however, there was one point were I was sitting on the couch with Madison (she would not let me put her down) and Abby was running around the house (fully recovered at this point) and wanted my full attention. I realized that it was about time for her lunch so i decided that I needed to try to put Madi down so I could tend to Abby. Just as I was about to get up Madison throws up all over me. 

By the time I got Madison and myself cleaned up Abby is so upset that she has been "ignored" up to this point. I have no choice but to leave Madi on the floor with a towel hoping that my carpet is not the next victim, and go to the kitchen to make lunch. All the while my stomach churning at the thought that I most likely am next. Mind you this is just a 30 min glimpse into my long week.

I am happy to say that we have all made a full recovery... well except for the 4 teeth coming in and mom waking up with her monthly blessing this morning. Such is life and it most go on!

Glad to have my sweet girls back!