office built-ins

I was on the search for a new desk and storage solution for my office. It seemed like everything I liked was more than I was willing to spend. The cheaper options felt like I was just settling but I knew I wouldn't like them long term. That began my vision for built-in cupboards with bookshelves above.  This is when Derek and I make a terrific team. I have the vision and he has the expertise to know how to build what I want.

It begins! I'm so excited!

My vision is coming to life!

Countertop purchased at Ikea

Ready for paint!

Starting to build the bookshelves. It was funny because while we were painting them in the garage before installing them they didn't seem all that big.

That is until they are sat on top of cabinets that are about 3' high.

Its looking amazing! So happy we took it to the ceiling!

Ahhh! I love it, needs finishing touches though.

How one project quickly becomes another. Derek removed all the baseboards downstairs to install 5" baseboards.

The second shelf from the bottom is stationary however the rest are all adjustable. We have the shelf that should go where our Christ statue is in case we want to move that elsewhere.

Its a pretty amazing feeling to say that we built that. It took about a month to build/paint and replace baseboards. We took a break after it was built before Derek built the doors in June.

 

I could not be happier with the finished project. Thanks Derek! You did such a great job!  

Father's Day

The card the kids chose for Dad.

Always excited to watch others open presents.

Derek likes to try different flavors of chocolate. The best were the two on the left.

 

Happy Father's Day Derek! You are a great dad and husband! We love you!

Mothers Day

Breakfast in bed has been a tradition for Mother's Day for years, specifically cinnamon rolls. These kids like tradition. This year I told the kids they could come eat with me so they set down their blankets and had a picnic in my bedroom. Fun way to start the morning.

 

Of course I requested a family picture!

It's weird getting older.

 

Thanks Maeley for taking our picture! We have to squat to her level or the angle is bad.

 

Derek and the kids sure did a great job making me feel special! I love being a mom and wife!

 

Easter 2014- part 2

Finally I am getting around to finishing up Easter.

 

 The kids impatiently waiting for the okay to go see what the Easter bunny left them.

The kids were quick to realize that the Easter bunny got Maeley and Zoe's Easter buckets mixed up. Oops!

 

Easter 2014- part 1

I guess I should back track and post about our Easter this year. Easter is really celebrated both Saturday and Sunday. Here is what we did Saturday.

Before heading to my parents for breakfast and an Easter egg hunt we colored eggs. The kids always have so much fun doing this!

Silly kids went around dancing like this. It was pretty funny! 

At my parents house the kids getting ready to find the eggs. 

I love my parents backyard! Look at all the greenery! 

That's Curtis' son Camdyn who is 2. 

There was far too many eggs for the amount of kids there. Some eggs had change and a couple had $1 bills. The jackpot had a note for a $10 Coldstone giftcard. Of course after the kids were done looking there were still some eggs were still missing, including the giftcard. After the kids were searching awhile Laurel said anyone who finds it gets it. It must have been my lucky day because I found it! 

Later in the afternoon our ward did an Easter egg hunt at the park. Sadly we didn't take any pictures this year. 

2 Easter eggs hunts down 2 more to go.

Random

I realize I have left this blog silent for far too long. It's not like there isn't anything to report. It's just that we have been busy. I'm more busy now and when I do have some free time blogging isn't a high priority. Although really it should be. I love documenting our lives here. The past month we have been working on a big project, which of course has snowballed into others. I can't wait to show you our project. I think it's pretty incredible! Derek did an amazing job! It's so close to being done.

Chase was thrilled to finally earn some awards. Here he is with his teacher Mrs. Paceley.

He lost another tooth.

Zoe is as cute and silly as ever.  

Hard to believe school is almost out. Zoe and I have a day date planned. Our last day just her and I before the big kids get out of school. Then in the fall she starts all day kindergarten. It's so weird thinking in a few short months I will have all my kids in school. Where did the time go? Wasn't I just in the hospital holding her for the first time thinking I have 3 years of all 3 kids home all day with me? Those years flew by and I am forever grateful I had 3 years with all of them together at my side. I love my kids! I love my husband and I love my family!