Running on Fumes!

Running on fumes this week. Not sure how that has happened, but it was a super busy weekend and Monday started off crazy with Open House at Ck's school,  so it made for a rough start. However, the exciting part is... it's Hump day! I had a great yard sale last weekend, which was my way of finishing our basement off. We cleaned and organized it for hours a few weeks ago, but needed to get the yard sale stuff out. That was a good feeling to finish it up. We have also had to finalize things for the kitchen and bathroom renovations so that has taken time here and there. Good thing we had an idea of exactly what we wanted. That starts soon and walls are going to be torn out too... all about to happen! So exciting, even if it will be a little mess for a bit.

Charlee Kate is sooooo looking forward to a trip to North Carolina for several days. She is beside herself excited! Even though I have been running on fumes, she has been the happiest little thing. I think everything is starting to "settle" for her. Routines work best for her! Our house is becoming more like "home", she absolutely loves school and her friends, its just nice to have her happy go lucky again. She just wasn't sure what all was going on when we were moving, then she was all over the place so we could move, changed classes at school, etc... Now... we are back to a routine. The best part about the week, is the weather. I just absolutely loved waking up to 52 degrees. Fall weather has to stay! This is the BEST part about living in the real south. FALL/AUTUMN!!!! 

Looking forward to some much needed rest, date nights, Bama game on Saturday, and all projects that can be finished in the upcoming 5-6 days. My little angel will be having a blast with her cousins, aunt, uncle, and Gammy and Pop! 

Pictures.....Church day.... She loves her sunday school and church and we have been visiting trying to find the perfect class for us as well!

One of my favorite MJ outfits! I even bought this dress in one size larger b/c I love it on her and it goes with so many of her cute pants! She was pointing out her new shoes too. She loved them and had to wear her new Livie and Lucas!

Good week!

Whew.... this has been a good week, BUSY, but gone by super fast. I have had Jeremy here all week and that has been nice! We have been in project mode and working on the house. As I find things (old things) in the house and think of what I want, I add to my project list! We will see how much I get done this weekend. Yard sale first.... how in the world we have stuff to get rid of, I don't know, but if I questioned it... I am getting rid of it. That means I don't want it in this house. I did have a day to go to lots of stores in downtown Homewood. I could completely furnish every single thing in my house from those stores. Love it!!! It is also fun to get rare items here and there though. This has been a fun process.

I am excited for another weekend in our home. It is becoming more like home. I was VERY torn to leave our "other street" in Homewood. We loved it and the people there. However, I always wanted to live on this particular street that we bought on, but never thought we could. I couldn't be happier though! I just love our house, my porch and big swing, and I love our neighbors. They seem to be more of our age too! What a plus! Thankful for Friday! A much deserved weekend and the fact that 70 degree temps are on the way, makes me super excited! I am a fall winter spring girl... not much of a summer type of girl. Fall also means PUMPKIN stuff is out. I kind of keep pumpkin going all year, but I love to see it out at Dunkin, the stores, the candles, etc.... It is my favorite and I love to make pumpkin bread! I make it good, healthy, but since we aren't obese or have a gluten allergy, I like to keep it on the "good" side, LOL! So yummy! Lindsay is my pumpkin bread friend, she loves it as much as me.

Last but not least, one of the best things the last few weeks is a 10 day stress detox I have been reading. It is a devotional. It is so amazing and definitely something I have needed after the last 5-6 weeks. I printed each devotion out for something to keep in mind! It's weekend time... hope to have lots of pictures. Roll Tide!!!

Here are some school day pictures from this week! 

Weekend at home!

It was a MUCH MUCH needed weekend at home! I hope we have several more weekends like this. Of course, this nice fall weather just made my day! I absolutely love it and I get such a spurt of energy when the fall crisp is in the air! Our weekend was very low key! We took Charlee Kate to the Homewood Football Game on Friday night. She loves the band... Homewood's band is the size of most college bands so they are pretty amazing! Saturday was project day and oh we accomplished so much in our new house. Still several more things to do before renovations start again, but it felt so good. Sunday was sunday school and church. I went on a very long run, which I have not done in a very long time for several reasons (moving, school starting, out of town, renovations, day to day tasks, humid weather.... and so on), but I was ready to get started again in some nice weather and it was fabulous! The rest of the day was at home. I feel like this is home already! Every project and every thing we do here is so exciting b/c we are making this cottage more and more OUR home. Love love love it!!! Pictures from our week below: 

Charlee Kate was headed to church in this picture. She kept on asking when it was time to go. She was excited but wanted to take candy corns, her baby, and her ba-ba of course!

Game day outfit!!! Roll Tide! Awesome start to the season

I have a "mommy's helper" who was in my class last year. They are the sweetest family and they have the most gorgeous house. I have been there several times for ideas! Love it! This sweet little girl's name is Ella Grace. She plays with Charlee Kate when we have things to do around the house. She came last week as I got ready for my MJ party and Jeremy was out of town. Then we had her come Saturday when we started our "basement" project. 

The basement! I haven't taken the "after picture" yet, but will soon. This basement looks amazing! Sooooo organized and I just love it! This was just as it started, Jeremy was pulling down all the things that were left there and had probably been in the house years and years! I did find some more really cool doors and other really cool things to re-do. Love finding treasures in my old house!

And here is the stump to the massive tree that was removed. Pictures really really don't do it justice. It was so massive. So sad for it to have to go!

 Thursday Charlee Kate started her dance class. She takes it through a dance company here in Homewood, but they come to her school every Thursday morning at 9:00. It is so nice that she can do that at school because she is super tired in the afternoons.

A little Roll Tide.... Dallas Way!

We had a fabulous time on our trip to Dallas. It was a much needed get a way after the chaos of the last 5 weeks. Don't get me wrong, being home would have been nice too b/c I need time in the new home, but it was still fun! I didn't get any Friday pictures. Our day Friday, was flying into the airport, shopping and eating!! Jenn and I shopped and ate out at nice places all day long, never even looking at our watches. That is something that hardly ever happens. We laughed so much that night that our stomachs hurt. That is how a trip with friends should be!!!

Lots of great pictures below. It was a great game! So glad Bama started the season off right!!! 

GAME TIME and GAME READY!!!

The Cowboys stadium was awesome! I am sure there were many fans there that were not Bama or Michigan fans b/c who wouldn't love to go to the Cowboys stadium and watch college football??? But... it sure was more exciting being a fan, especially a Bama fan! Awesome game! Club/suite level tickets too!

Heading out the day after for a little fun! Still sporting our Bama gear!

Out to eat our last night.

Time to head home. We were all ready to see our babies!!!

Charlee Kate

I really did miss my little girl while we were away in Dallas. It was a much needed break from the chaos, but the last 5 weeks has caught up with all of the Wilson Family. Charlee Kate has been here and there, started a new class, birthday, etc.... WE have moved in, had renovations going, deciding on things for the new renovations, school starting, planning a birthday party, planning a trip, doctor's appointments, and all the normal everyday routines that need to happen. It has just been crazy! After my MJ party this week, I am praying that we start to settle down some. The 10 day stress detox is happening with me! I am excited to actually have plans to be at home for awhile. We need that and are looking forward to it. Here are a few pictures of Charlee Kate. Not always the best, but there are some. Her little shirt was one I bought on our shopping day. Just loved it!

Her sweet Texas shirt that I just loved! I always said I wanted her to be a Texas girl if she wasn't a Bama girl!

The back of the shirt says "You can still dream big even if your little"

Lately she has NOT enjoyed having her picture taken in the mornings....

Mom took Charlee Kate to get yogurt on her actual birthday. She didn't know the difference but mom took her because that is her favorite thing! She was Bama ready on her birthday!

Mom and Charlee Kate had their own game table to watch the game. How cute!!! I don't know how much of the game she actually let mom watch though.

I am a boot girl! I always have been! I love them! My favorite are Fryes and Uggs. I have passed that love for boots onto Charlee Kate and I fell in LOVE with these in Texas. They are frye in an eggplant color. I just loved them. So when I got home... I showed her and she loved them... I could only take a picture of her feet though b/c she wanted boots and no clothes, LOL. 

Here are her boots on her feet!

 

It's coming...

I have a new post... on its way but it may be tomorrow. Lots of pictures to include in it, but I am playing catch up from being gone so long. I just need a day to get all caught up! New post coming soon!!!