Morning Mess

Yesterday was one of those days where I snoozed my alarm clock to the point that it shuts off, I feared getting out of bed, I hated all my clothes, I burnt my breakfast…and the list goes on. I made it out the door and up to campus at a reasonable hour to make it to my 9:00 class. However things took a turn for the worse when I was rushing down the hill. My feet slipped out from beneath me and I landed catching myself with my knees and palms. I quickly got up grabbed my bag and brushed it off. Realizing when I got up that the three guys in front of me had turned around, looked and kept walking. Real nice huh? I made it into the building with ice burnt palms and immediately texted the hubby for a sympathy card.

I sat in class day dreaming thinking what if I would have broken a bone, and those guys just kept walking? Dramatic, I know.

Then it hit me... I can’t rely on others to pick me up and make sure I’m ok all the time. I lived, it wasn’t a big deal just another little bump in my day. But sometimes it’s these simple little experiences that make me see more of the big picture. MIND OVER MATTER. I thought today is a great day. I have a wonderful life. I am blessed in so many ways. Who cares how the day started out?! I can make eachday whatever kind of day I want. I had lunch with my amazing husband followed by snuggling on the couch.

What could be any better than that?

not so neutral

So I decided that the office upstairs needed to be finished finally. It just needed some final touches and girly decor. I had bought a desk almost a year ago and redid it; painted it black and made it distressed, it was a fun project. So a few weekends ago while in Boise visiting my mom I found the perfect kelly green framed corkboard and fell in love.. thats when the girliness began. I decided this would be my own little workspace. I found this amazing thrifted lamp base (pottery barn copy) and dolled up an also thrifted lamp shade; turned out bright and funky, I love it...heres the before and the finished product!

The decor in the rest of my house is very neutral with hints of color throughout, and the dabs of color are still pretty natural colors...it was time for some brightness!! I love my little girly getaway :)

New Found Beauty

A few sundays Jon and I went for a litte drive; we ended up by the Snake River surrounded by beautiful trees and the ice capped river. I have a hard time finding the beauty of snow but at this moment in time I had no trouble at all. For that few freezing minutes I felt away from the world. Its times like these that make me realize I might actually miss Rexburg.

I loved every second of it.

To Ease the Pain

Great news..today the sun is shining here in the arctic and it is absolutely beautiful out. To the point where all the blinds are opened and the kitchen window is cracked..even though its still 20 degrees its very refreshing!

Being in school is currently my least favorite thing in life. However with graduation approaching in april I am finally seeing the end of this stage of my education. So to take my mind off of school work (which I shouldnt be doing) I have been filling my spare time with cooking, crafts, and girl time. I have a sudden desire to bake something new everyday ontop of the usual dinner and occasional lunch. I have also decided to revamp the office upstairs and finally give it some much needed finishing touches. Pictures of all this excitement will be coming soon! I cant find my camera cord.

Some exciting news...Were moving to Dallas, Texas for the summer. This will be a huge adventure especially for me, but we are looking forward to it. Jon will be working for a company there until he starts dental school in the fall, if all goes as planned.

So thats a little update on my whereabouts and recent projects and fun. Pictures will be posted soon of all this excitement...including the thrifted lamp I redid!

Snowflakes and Sprinkles

Life seems so quiet now that were home from the craziness of a big family Christmas. We had such a wonderful time but I must say that its good to be home. This year our Christmas was spent in Bonners Ferry with Jon's family. We spent the week cooking and eating everything and anything, taking the four wheeler out on joy rides, laying around talking, and just enjoyingthe spirit of Christmas with one another. Thought Id share some pictures I took throughout the week with my NEW and fabulous camera!

I couldnt take enough pictures of this old rusted tractor; I just loved it!

He's just so handsome! Jon took every opportunity he had to go plow the drive way (at least thats what he called it). He was mostly spinning doughnuts and sliding on the ice.

Christmas morning I glanced over and Bentley had his paws on a present and he was trying to rip the corner open. He learned quick!

Cardon just has to be the cutest little boy ever; he's quite the little model.

This dessert was to die for! It was a brownie peanut butter cup masterpiece! and it made for a great picture too!

Goodbye Christmas, until next year :)