Toys toys and more toys

Trying to organize the family room this week. The toys have completely taken over since Rubys birthday. So I went through all the toys and boxed up a bunch that were not age appropriate for a two year old and ones she doesn't play with anymore. I got them all packed up and ready for the next baby. I bought a book case and filled it with children's DVDs, books and some toys that I didn't have room for in the toy box. Now it is all tucked away nicely in there. Everything has a home and a place, just like I like it. I dislike unorganized spaces, which is what we had going on in the family room. 

The next house will need to have a playroom, no question about it. I want my living space back! 

Getting back into the swing of things

I haven't written in a while and now I can explain why. I have been beyond exhausted and feeling not so great because my husband and I are expecting baby number 2! 

When I was pregnant with Ruby I worked 50 hours a week up until the night my water broke. With this one I can not get out of my own way. I couldn't stomach anything for 6 weeks, but I finally am feeling better! I can get back into my old routine. 

I am going to try my hardest to keep up with the blog now that I am feeling a little more like myself :) 

Garden Apron

My older sister has a green thumb; she can make any plant grow and her garden shows that. She has the most beautiful yard. I am totally jealous. My yard is full of weeds, pricker bushes and plants that are getting eaten by bugs. She doesn't have any children yet so her yard (and cats) is her baby. 

So I try to sew something for everyone in my family for their birthdays and Christmas. We are working off of one income so if I can make something amazing and from the heart it makes up for not being the most expensive gift they get. So this year for my older sister Laura I made a gardening apron. It has 3 pockets for seeds, tools, and whatever else she wants to put in there. I must say it came out really good :) And she seemed to really like it. 

Happy 4th of July

A lot of time has passed since I've written, and a lot has happened. Sometimes life gets so busy and hectic you can't catch your breath. But it seems to be slowing down a little so I should be able to catch up. 

To is a low key day so far. Played this morning, and Ryan did some reading. My parents popped by and now Ruby is napping, I'm having some alone time and Josh and Ryan are playing a racing game. I'm trying to decide if we should attempt the fireworks tonight or stay in and watch the neighbors light some off. Decisions decisions. 

Last Day of School

The last few weeks I haven't been able to get out of my own way so I apologize for not posting anything for a week or so. 

Today was Ryans last day of school! He ended up going home early because he has an ear infection :( But school is over for the year! 

Yesterday at his school they had Fun Day. His school did it last year as well. The day is spent doing fun things, movies, crafts, games, snow cones, bubbles and lunch with family. So Ruby and I met Ryans mom at the school to have lunch with him on the field. It's always cool seeing him at school, we do all kinds of homework but never see him there in action. So it was fun. Ruby loves seeing him and spending time with him.

We were supposed to get him today but we decided with the ear infection he would probably want to be home for now anyway. So we will get him tomorrow and he can stay until next week sometime. We have some playdates set up and a few outings and things to accomplish around the house. So I will have another little helper for the week. 

I can't wait to see his Report Card, I bet he did great.

Summer Bucket List

I was sitting down with some of my girlfriends at a play date, and we were brain storming some ideas of things to do for the summer. A summer bucket list for us and the kids. 

Here's some of the ideas we came up with:

Santa's Village - kids amusement park

Beach 

Legoland

Liquid Planet - water park

Splash Pad

See fireworks

Leave the kids home with the Dads and go out for dinner

Playgrounds

Franklin Park Zoo

Pool

We also have 3 kids birthday parties to attend. This summer is going to be a busy one, I can see it already. :) 

First Saturday in June

It has been a very busy week. It's not even summer yet and we are going flat out already. My head is spinning. 

On a happy note we had the most amazing day today. Started out with Ryan doing homework and Ruby coloring. 

Then a visit for Laura and her boyfriend, then a visit from Gillian, Mom and Jimmy. Also Facetimed with Dad. Got to see all of the family today!

Got some stuff done that needed to be done, inside and out. And tomorrow we have big plans to fix a couple things that need fixing :) I love when things get accomplished, it's such an awesome feeling. 

I'm exhausted and totally ready for bed! Night!