Sunday Night

My babies are adapting very well.  Princess has been asking to go to the beach all weekend.  It hasn't helped that we have had quite a bit of rain and storms the last week and she has been cooped up.  We finally made it Sunday evening.  Princess had been wearing her swimming "soup" all day at her request.

I brought our "old" camera since it is much smaller and easier concealed in towels on the beach.  It really doesn't matter which one I bring to take pictures, I get the same view of my kiddos.

First picture on the beach in the sand.

 

Second view racing towards the waves.

Third view heading deeper into the ocean.  Then Momma has to run in after the kiddos and convince them to return closer to the shore.  I took 125 pictures and the majority are of my kiddos behinds.  Here are the ONLY ones of my kids faces.  At least I caught some cute expressions.

 Isn't he precious?  And very sandy.  Sand in his ears, nose, mouth, eyelashes, etc.  I'll probably find more tomorrow and he's already had a bath.

Finally, a smile!

He has quite the impish grin.

My Princess loves the water and digging up sea shells.

I don't remember what was so exciting, but I love seeing her happy.

Here she is mid scream.

She probably is about ready to scream here.  She does a lot of screaming.

Love the smile, even if she is throwing sand and shells.

Here is my little sandman.  My kiddos had a blast playing in all the holes and crushing sand castles.  Of course they had to sit in every hole and wiggle around.  It certainly makes for a messy clean-up time.  Our evening at the beach was a relaxing way to end the weekend.

While I am glad I got some pictures of the kids, I remember how much I dislike the older camera.  The pictures are grainier and it takes several seconds to snap a photo.  I'm not telling how many empty photos I took or pictures with simply a hand or back of the head.  As much as I don't like having a heavy camera around my neck, I'm gonna have to get used to it if I want better quality pictures of my kiddos playing around.

So tell me what you accomplished this weekend?  How do you relax on Sunday night?

What time is it?

For those of you on Pinterest, you know what I'm going through.  For those of you not, you need to join.  Email me for an invite or more information.  I'm not that active of a pinner, but I like to look at the decor/fashion/DIY porn as it is.  I might have a problem.  Anyway, there is one such pin that I can't get out of my mind.  So like any bad song stuck in your head, I am going to share it with you.

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Isn't he beautiful?  I am slightly obsessed.  I want a giant version of this to go above our sofa.  I don't think I can make one of these ( the website sells kits) and to ship it from Australia would be pricey.  So I'm stuck in a dream until I cough up the money or con someone else into making me one.  Life can be tough sometimes.

Planning Ahead

I have big plans for the weekend.  It mostly involves things around the house.  Lately, I have been squandering my time off.  I end up being lazy and making my "to do" list longer for the next time around.  I keep trying to tell myself I'll have plenty of time to sleep when my kiddos are grown.  Anyway, my hope is to post my list, then maybe I will have some accountability or sense of accomplishment as I strike-through the "dones"  Ready?

• Hem curtains in living room (measured off, so they are now 4 inches too long instead of 14, oops)
• Measure existing pillows for pillow covers and WRITE DOWN
• De-clutter kitchen counters (although I think they are cluttered again already)
• Make one meal  (bonus points for two meals that will last a few days?!)
• Hang curtains in Princess room
• Hang art in kiddo's rooms
• Have family time on beach
• Walk on beach by myself early in the morning
• Go to church
• Hem curtains in my bedroom
• Make iced coffee
• Take pictures of kids, even if they are messy

Ok, so realistically, I won't get ALL of these done, but even if I get five done, I will be happy.  Anyone else in my boat?  Do you have to write a list two days in advance in hopes of getting one third of it done?

UPDATE:  We managed to get nine (9!) done!  I even made cookies I pinned on Pinterest plus an extra meal!  We ran out of butter so I had to stop baking.  Kiddos were even in bed at 8pm both nights!  I guess I should employ this list-making more often.

Fit for a Princess

This past weekend my parents came to visit.  I've been dreaming of this for an eternity.  I finally had the opportunity to walk to the beach with my family and parents.  My father saw for the first time where I live, and the city I have fallen in love with.  But most importantly, I got to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow, Part 2 with my hubby.  Its been a long time waiting for that one. 

However, the sweet lining of the weekend is for my Princess.  Grandpa and Grandma brought her freshly painted bed!  My MIL graciously offered us a vintage iron bed from the family attic.  My parents washed and painted it a raspberry pink color.

The bedding (from Pottery Barn) was once on my bed.  I think it brightens up a little girl's room quite beautifully.  The sheets are from Target.

The rocking chair was my Mother's and bedside table was Hubby's from college.

Love the pink curves!

Chest of drawers from Ikea, pink boxes from Target, paintings done by my sister-in-law.

 I hope to turn this area into a reading nook.  The table I'd like to paint a different color.  It is a bit short as a bedside table, but it could work for a three year old, right?

Do you think my baby has enough plush friends?  Her brother even keeps a stash in his room.   Also, have you noticed what is missing from the room?  NO LIGHT.  We had placed a table lamp in the room, however, my little Princess has been fascinated with light bulbs.  I'll let you imagine where I found them.  I supposed we will have to wait until she grows up a bit more before it makes its way back.  Overall, I like the look and functionality of the room, though it still has a way to go.

My To Do List:

• Curtains (white sheers?  former green ones from previous nursery?)
• Reading nook  (paint table, add more comfy chair, book basket)
• Lighting (re introduce lamp, maybe to dresser?  paper lanterns above reading nook?)
• Storage (wall hooks, laundry hamper)
• Art  (hang name plaque, add flower stick on behind bed?)

What do you think?  I'm really enjoying the pink bed and bright bedding.  I can't wait for the rest to come together!