turn table

I'm a girl that likes change.

Well, when it comes to furnishing and decorating the house...all else is worthy of another post.  

And let me take a quick moment to be specific -- I'm not talking about the need to go buy new furniture and decorations for the house {I love what we have!}....just the desire to switch it all around :) 

Growing up I would constantly be drawing up plans to move my bedroom furniture around and then round up all the strong men in our house {ummm, Dad!} to put it into motion. 

This whole notion baffles Ryan to no end. 

What? You want to move that sofa to another room? Why? 

I'm guessing he gets it from his Mom :-) She's the definition of practical and sensible. If it works, leave it alone! Ha! I love it! 

I get the "switch it up" gene from my Mom. And I think it's good to keep Ryan on his toes....

SO...yesterday I thought it would be a good idea to switch around our breakfast table. Everything just seemed to be going so much in the same direction! 

{before}

See? Subtle switch. 

{after}

Did you catch it?

{before}

 I think it really opens up the space more!

{after}

 It took 2 seconds and minimal man power.

I'm thinking the TV hutch going up to our bedroom is going to be a different story. To be continued....

laundry helper

 My little furry best friend was helping me with chores this afternoon. 

If only he had thumbs and could actually fold all the clean clothes he was sitting on....

Hmm...thanks for the help! Stinker. 

happy valentine's day

to my love....

So thankful for a husband who loves me with his whole heart and treats me with kindness, respect, and appreciation.

Love you, Ryan!

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." John 15:12

girl's night

Another great weekend where I'm reminded of how many wonderful people I have in my life. 

I feel so blessed! 

Friday night a group of girls came over from church to watch this....

I had seen it in the theater with Ryan {in the very front row--gah!} and had been wanting to see it again! Many of them read the book and it was their first time watching the movie. So fun! 

Of course, I made a pinterest goodie :) Chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars -- they were divine! 

Saturday, Ryan and I just hung out and ran a bunch of errands. It's so good to have him home for the whole day! In the evening, we took dinner to our friend's who just had their first baby and then met up with other friends to have dessert at my favorite place....Hershey Pantry! Yum!

Have you noticed a dessert theme yet?

Sunday was another day of getting things done :) Love it! I got a ton more done around the house and then watched the Grammy's from bed while Ryan had some of the church youth boys over.

It was all topped off by a very dramatic episode of Downton Abbey. I can't believe next week is the last one of this series....I won't be able to wait until the fall!!

Nothin' New

 Hey! 

I've been really slacking recently, haven't I? 

I'm working. Ryan's working. And that's about it....boring! 

I had a stomach bug last week which put me out for about a week, then we traveled down to NC for a wedding over the weekend, and now I feel caught up around the house :) I can't believe how much I don't get down when I'm sick...it's the worst!

I felt like I was still recovering up to the beginning of this week! Oh! And we went to a super bowl party :) 

Boring, but busy I guess! 

Have a great Weekend!