*We moved into a new home this past July. LOVE. IT.
*Rowan is now 20 months old and the love of our life. The kid is stinkin' hilarious, too.
*I'm teaching 1st grade. Yep, I moved. Again.
*I'm back in school at Ashland University to get my Reading Endorsement. 3 classes (a total of 9 hours). I'll be finished in December.
*I have embarked on a crazy new adventure of teacher blogging and selling my goods on Teachers Pay Teachers. It has turned our lives upside down. We are so blessed.
*Church is hit and miss. We left our old church. Long story and I won't go there. I'm still kind of bitter about it, and it's best to just not talk about it. ;) But we started going to a new church. We love it. We just have a hard time making it, as usual. But it's so real and relaxed. The preaching is awesome and hits home every single time. The worship is genuine and we get to hear from all kinds of different groups, which is so refreshing.
*Kyle finally left Lowe's and now works at a Budweiser distribution plant. Good night, we have so much beer in our home. And we never drink it. Anybody want any? ;)
So that's the quick update.
I've decided I need this blog for my personal stuff. And I'm going to switch gears a little bit and make it more about my home and my family. We are about to go under a major kitchen renovation in a couple months (thanks, TPT!). We're just kind of working on one thing at a time. But we're making it how we want it, and that's just fun.
The only thing we've REALLY done so far is finish our family room. Well, that's not true. I'm still looking for the perfect curtains. They're so darn expensive! It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't need TWO panels. Oh, well. So here's the
If you are interested in details, the awesome media center is the Logan Media Center from Pottery Barn. The candle sticks, large wall cross, black and white storage ottoman, small storage cabinet, and lamp on small storage cabinet are all from none other than Hobby Lobby! The two vases on top of the media center, candle holders on top left of TV, candle lanterns, bowl on top of the small storage cabinet, and candle holders on the wall on either side of the window are all from the former Southern Living catalog. It's now called Willow House. I think you can still get all of the pieces seen here!
And I'm a huge paint girl. I promise it can make all the difference. All of the walls in our home were painted a neutral beige color, which actually works nicely. But to give the room a more dramatic effect and make it not so monotone, I painted the wall behind the media center a rich, dark brown. It's called "Cloak and Dagger" by Olympic Paints.
My mom had an extra window valance on hand when we moved in, so we threw it up there. It works, but I'm not in love. So I'm on the hunt for the perfect window panels. When I find them, I will let you know! I'm also looking for more things to put on the shelves of the media center. I'm going to Ikea in a couple weeks. Between that and Hobby Lobby, I should be able to find what I need.
Well, I suppose I should get back to creating my March Math Centers. :P I hope you stay with me on this new journey. I'm finally at such a great, peaceful place in life. It is much needed and much welcomed!
