This week, we celebrated that we didn’t have to go into survival mode (as forecasted for a local weatherman whose name rhymes with Sin Grogsby). Strange weather conditions were supposed to be a recipe for power outages/flooding – thank goodness that didn’t happen because how would Ivy watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse?
We have it awfully good and we’re grateful we stayed warm and dry.
Here are some of the other good things we noticed this week.
Adam: Oh man, I love our truck.
Most purists wouldn’t call it a truck since it’s a Honda, but the 2006 Ridgeline has been a great purchase. I’ve used it as a hard-core work truck, overloading almost two tons of dirt into the short bed during our patio remodel project, pulling campers, hauling canoes, and just plain working when we need it. I’ve thought multiple times about trading it in for an F150 or some other “real” truck, but this last week, as we’ve struggled through two feet of new snow and icy roads, the full-time all-wheel drive has just been too much of an advantage. And we’ve taken 13-hour trips with friends in the back seat and they’ve had no issues with comfort. It’s a great vehicle, perfect for DIY people like us.
Layne: I’ve been working on mood boards for our new space over the last month or two so when a sponsored Instagram ad for “Design Home” came across my feed, I clicked on it thinking it might be a fun way to design our space. As it turns out, Design Home is a home decorating game wherein you’re given a budget, virtual access to furniture/accessories, and daily design challenges – not a 3D mood board generator. I’m kind of glad I was wrong because it’s pretty fun.
This is one of the rooms I put together for a design challenge.
This app is addicting. There are drawbacks (I hate in-app purchase games) but, overall, it’s a fun outlet for those of us who love $4,500 rugs but can’t afford them/our children would ruin them. You can download Design Home in the App Store.
Also – I cried like a baby whilst watching President Obama honor VP Joe Biden.
Ivy: Ivy’s put together a bit of a nap renaissance over the last couple of weeks. I was relatively sure that she was just done with naps altogether (unless we’re riding in the car, on the way to Starbucks, listening to a podcast ((yes, there’s always a plan B)) and then, after waking up a 2.am. on New Years Day (thanks for Grandma and Papa for taking that one for the team) – she took a threeee houuuuuurrrrrr nap. It’s like she tasted the greatness of rest again and she’s been coming back for more. So. Naps. She likes them again.
Also. She doesn’t know it yet, but I bought her a birthday dress (this one on super sale from the Gap).
Leo: Both Leo and Ivy received homemade loveys from their Aunt Karen for Christmas.
When he was down for his nap a couple days ago, I caught him cuddling his lion.
Man, I love my kids when they’re asleep.
Have a fantastic (long) weekend!
-Adam & Layne