Current Events

1. Survived first tooth problem.
2. Scheduled to get wisdom teeth out soon.
3. Bought a new(old) 1984 VW convertible Rabbit in light grey.  Pretty much my dream car.
4. Did taxes.
5. Found out that a vacation to Oregon this summer is most definitely possible. (thanks to new car & taxes)
6. Getting ready to get a new amazing camera. (ahhh!)
7. I love my new(er) house.
8. Finishing up painting/decorating
9. Dad is FINALLY getting a new knee! (10 years in the making)
10. Seth survived a car accident that should have killed him...
11. This winter weather has been awesome!
12. Hunger Games comes out the day before my birthday!

4

If a someone was to come to my home they would most likely assume that my husband and I are huge gamers... Honestly, they would have every right to say that.  So far our "collection" consists of an original NES, a Super Nentendo, a Gamecube, a Nentendo 64 and (newly added this Christmas from my awesome parents) XBox 360 Kinect.  Not to mention about 10 different games per system. 
Here is when I say that the average amount of time spent gaming is about an hour per week.  Yeah, they really don't get much love.  The new XBox alone has gotten more playing time than the rest of the consoles combined in the past 6 months...
I know this subject really isn't going anywhere, really all I am doing is just letting my thoughts spill out of my ears while I stare at some of the game controllers sitting in front of me.  But honestly, maybe a "gaming" party is in order.

Now, since that is off my chest... Time to get down to the really special event that has been taking place today.

My dearest Autumn is... ugh, I can't say it... 4.  She is 4.  Where has the time gone?  I must say I feel the most old on my children's birthdays than I do on my own.  I may be only 23 years old, but my daughter turning 4 just makes me realize that she only has about 14 years left at home.
Autumn is such a doll.  Really, she is amazing.  She is kind, very quick-witted, extremely smart and gorgeous to boot. She really is lovely and she keeps me guessing every day. 

Here is a list of Autumn's favorite things right now:

favorite color: Rainbow ("I like every color")

favorite food: Hamburgers and French Fries

favorite activity: Hiking and camping

favorite movie: The little Mermaid

I am so excited to see what adventures we get to go on together this next year, my crazy Autumn and me.

 

  

open windows

The weather is amazing outside. A little breezy, 62 degrees, sunshine...
I am in love with today.

 Albus seems to be enjoying it too.  


Now, to get the dishes and my homework done so we can go exploring.

tonight

-Backyard camping-

There is nothing quite as comforting as being in your backyard, sitting by the fire, listening to the wind blowing, leaves rustling and your kids whispering to each other as they fall asleep in the tent.

Perfection.

Liam is 2!!!

Liam is two years old today.  He is kind-hearted, so loving and extremely giving.  He completes our family and we love him so very much.

Liam's Favorite Things

Stars and the Moon

Rocks

Popcorn and Movies

Animals

Water 

Campfires

Spookins (pumpkins) 

Beings outside

We will be celebrating in style. Cake and camping :) 

Happy Birthday Liam!

I must be crazy

Life is all about learning.  You learn new things everyday.  Some small, some huge and some in-between.

The newest lesson I am planning for my near future is what I would consider a -huge- lesson.

Restoration of a 1956 Philco Fridge.

Our new place has a very small fridge without a freezer... and well it is gross.  So I have been on the search for a new fridge.

I found one! Okay, okay... It isn't exactly new.  But it will be gorgeous when I am done with it.  You can see my vision can't you?  Well... I will give you a hint-

Cold mornings, falling leaves, hot chocolate, bonfires, sweaters...

So many things to love about fall.  It is my favorite season... I guess I give that away when you find out that my daughter is named Autumn.  I am so ready for the change.  Leaves are already starting to come down and the cooler weather is starting to show a little more.  We still have some warm days ahead of us (it is supposed to be 90 this Wednesday)...
Along with the change of season, we are also changing our location.

Hopefully by October 1st, we will be in this cute little home

minus the swan, fountain and flower pot...

Reason for the move?  Well there have been a lot of reasons, but the recent one involved a meth lab bust... yep, I said meth lab.  The apartments don't look bad...

Just to give an idea of what we have been dealing with, here is a recent review I found about the complex -

" ...Sketchy neighbors. Thin walls.  Terrible Owner. Over a dozen different managers in my 2+ year stay.

Three US Marshall bust-ins to other tenants & the crack dealers across the way are being watched by the SPD.

Not suitable for children or respectable individuals."

Yep... 

So anyway, we are ready to move.  I have been consumed with thinking about this house ever since we found out that we were approved to move in. 

So many ideas for my room and the kids room...

...and the backyard with the patio and fire pit...

If you can't tell, I am pretty excited.  

October can't get here soon enough, but with that said, I have SO much to do to get our apartment cleaned up.