Done in a Day

I didn't think we would be done in a day! I was thrilled! We even took many breaks (with two kids) and stopped "working" during nap time. Everything was back in the closet (with two contractor bags full of trash and give aways) by 7 p.m. Huston helped Clark with all the power tools. He would take out of his tool box the same items that Clark was using. Even down to the measuring tape! It was too cute! Emery "helped" me get my closet back together. Then we have the finished product- which doesn't do it justice. Imagine all that stuff on just one rack- now I have more shelves and room to walk around in there! I even have a chair/stool in there. Before, if I had that chair/stool- you wouldn't be able to walk any around the closet. I still have one more plastic bin to buy and then I am set! Thank you Clark! I love you! ***two of the photos above were taken by our family photographer- Huston.

Let the Closet Begin!

Within hours of letting Clark know that I would like my closet redone we were at Lowe's (Friday p.m.). The next day, Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. we were beginning the process. I am sad that I totally forgot to take a pic of the closet before- with all the stuff in it. It was bad.... even I have to admit. I would go in there- grab what I needed and slam the door to avoid any casualties. There was not much room to even walk- you had to step in certain spots carefully and always look down because you never know what you could be stepping on. As I have mentioned before, it is a simple rectangle small closet with ONE u-shape rack going along the wall. Clark built the lower shelf one-two weeks before Huston was due with his dad. That was helpful to have some sort of bins there to store things you don't hang. Until you have kids that know how to walk and pull everything out of the bins- at least once a day. I did remember to snap some shots after we unloaded everything in the bedroom. The bed was made and the room was nicely picked up before we started so EVERYTHING (boxes, clothes, wrapping paper and all) came from the small hole called my closet. Oh, we did have one little thing go wrong- Clark accidently broke the outer glass to the light in my closet- while the kids were playing underneath him in their bare feet! Thank God nothing happened... I don't do well with blood.

Friday Night at Lowe's

My how times have changed with kiddos! Before kids, Friday night was a big date night or go out with friends night. Now with kiddos, it is just another fun night around here... :) The family went to Costco to buy diapers and wipes. While we were there we ate dinner- yes, the food is actually pretty good (it's SOOOO bad for you but you can cheap quick food for the family for under $9). Then we headed over to Lowe's Home Improvement Store. I had casually mentioned to Clark that I would like my closet reorganized with a new clothing rack (about 6 months into moving into the house my clothing rack started to bend- it's been 5 years later and still ok). My current closet is a rectangle shape with a u-shape clothing rack inside along the wall. Pretty basic. I wanted double racks so I can store off-season clothes up higher and current season within reach. Then I wanted shelves along one side for more storage. I am stuck at a tough spot because I have current clothes, pre-maternity/after baby clothes and maternity clothes plus other mom stuff to store in my closet. Anyway, we went to Lowe's as a family. Mind you it was getting close to bedtime and the kids were wired!

Tea Party

Emery and I went over to a friends house while Huston was at "school". My good friend has a son around Huston's age and a little girl, Anna, around Emery's age. The kids love playing with each other and I think Anna is Emery's first good girlfriend (if they have those at this age!). The girls were having a tea party during lunch and notice Emery's doll made the photo. Emery is VERY attached to her dolls these days. I am very excited about that because while I was in Chicago, I went to the American Girl Store and bought her a doll for her 2nd b-day. It's hidden in my closest until June 5th. I think she will love it!

Like Father Like Daughter...

Need I say more?

Random Pics

Here are two random pics. We have Huston and Emery reading on his bed. They love reading and especially Bob the Builder... Emery can sing the theme song for you! Then we have been enjoying these beautiful spring days outside in the backyard. For Christmas, Huston got a soccer set complete with a goal post, t-ball set, golf clubs and more sports equipment. It has come in handy on these wonderful days! Huston will begin playing an organized sport in the fall- soccer or t-ball.

Prayers

In my Bible Study that my mom and I are in, there is a lady who has been asking for prayers for this particular family since we met after the Christmas break. It is her best friend who lives outside of Texas. They found out that they were expecting kiddo #2 back in August and in the middle of December found out some sad news. Their baby #2 would not live once it was born. I have been following this blog since January and today, Friday, March 27 is the day that they will be inducing her. She is just praying that her baby will live for a few moments after it is born so she has some precious one on one time with her. Please keep this family in your prayers...

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