day of thanks {2}

 happy almost thanksgiving!

i'm so thankful for

//pillows

//scented candles

//family movie nights

//back rubs

//being healthy

//instagram

//night walks

//the smell of clean laundry

//bonfires

what are you thankful for?

xoxo

day of thanks {1}

i'm so thankful for

//being home for the holiday

//good morning texts from M

//christmas music

//warmth from the sun

//homemade cookies

//maggie's snores

//laughter

//a good book

//my four sisters

i love this time of the year.

 i'd love to know what you're thankful for today.

lately {4}

pictures from my phone

pulled out the christmas decor//gorgeous wreath//me & patriotic santa//snoozin' kodi//banana milkshake//maggie kisses//pretty cookies//hangin' out on all the pillows//hung some pictures//cruzin' in the passenger seat//desktop background//bonfire by the lake//date night//polaroids//puppy eyes//eye candy//true story//my first tattoo "M"//favorite picture//happy girl//new gloves//art project with the kids//so many reasons to smile//bowl of frozen yogurt//maggie girl//she's just so cute when she sleeps//

our attempt of home improvement

last sunday we spent the entire day transforming our office from a dungeon to a space M & i could use daily. we searched for a while for the perfect desk but struck out. so, we decided to build one...

the room became a disaster quick. 

i didn't think to take pictures of us cutting & staining the wood. the shelves were originally black. in order to brighten the room up we painted them white. we got most of our supplies from home depot, but the wood, legs, & brackets for the desk were from my parents house. mom's supper crafty, so she had loads of extra wood & other things your crafty people like.

we used brackets to hold up the back side of the desk. & screwed smaller of pieces of wood on the bottom of the desk to hold the three larger pieces together.

after three days it finally paid off.

painting the shelves white was a HUGE improvement. before everything on the shelves was hidden. now everything's more visible & fresher looking.

this is a fly fisher's basket that once belong to my mom. loved it so much it earned a spot on the wall.

this picture is precious to me. found it at a local antique mall & immediately fell in love with it. unfortunately i didn't want to throw down a lot of money for it, but turned out, someone bought it as an engagement gift for me. it too earned a spot on a wall.

we are so proud of our handy work. i know many of you do things like this hourly. i tip my hat to you.

anyone doing any home improvement projects lately?

friday letters

Dear queen mattress that my mom bought the other day, i can't wait to own you. BEST Christmas gift ever! your foaminess will be thoroughly enjoyed by me & M. but before you are ours we need to find a bed frame for ya.
Dear Christmas shopping money, the fact that you're a bunch of extra cash in my much-needed-to-be-replaced purse, makes me want to spend you all on myself. it's the season to give, laurie. remember that.
Dear office, i'm so proud of you. you look so much better :)
Dear squirrels on our roof, you don't bother me much, except when you freak excite kodi. evidentially you fellas make a lot of noise that only she seems to hear. knock it off please.
Dear Nashville, i looove watching you. who knew hayden & connie could sing?! i'm hooked.
Dear kroger, get excited! M & i will be showing up tonight. we are ready to explore all your 10 for 10 possibilities. got my list, coupons, & i'll be sure to have a full belly. let's rock n' roll!

Link up with ashley over at adventures of newlyweds.