It has been soooo cold up here in Minnesnowwwwta...  But that isn't stopping me from getting into the Holiday Spirit!

We are having Chase's brother, his wife, and baby Brayden stay with us for the weekend.  So I was definitely excited to get some decorating done!

Ahhhh my days have just been CRAZY busy lately!  We closed on our house, got all packed up, and moved ALL this weekend!  It's pretty unreal, because we seriously have SO MUCH STUFF!  But, my husband was determined and proactive at it!  We didn't think we'd move all in one weekend, but we didn't stop!  So now, we are just working on getting settled, putting things where we want them, and figuring out what we need.  I forgot how much work moving is.

That being said, I unfortunately couldn't make it to my sister in law's baby shower.  I felt awful, because we don't get the opportunity to see them very often as it is, and it's a really special time for them.
So, I knew that I wanted to do something a little special.  Chase's mom had told me that the theme to the nursery would be Classic Cars..  So... I got online and found this on Etsy!


I got it personalized so it says Brayden's Garage and his name on a license plate, too!  I thought it was pretty cute, and not too "baby-ish" so hopefully he'll like it for a while.  Hopefully, we'll be able to go and see him as soon as he makes his debut into this crazy world.

I'm going to try to keep blogging more..  Lots of projects on the way i'm sure i'll be anxious to share!

I must say, I haven't had the inspiration, time or energy to post any blogs!  Nor have I been doing any thing too cool to share..  But I thought i'd check in and update on some things going on!

Chase and I have our inspection today during my lunch hour!  I can't wait.  I'm obsessed and can't stop thinking about where i'm going to put things, what i'm going to paint the walls, how we're going to remodel the kitchen, my organic veggie garden this summer, my housewarming party guest list..  and BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!!  I'm full of ideas and anxious to get going on them!  We'll be closing NEXT WEEK!  We are hoping to start remodeling our kitchen before we move in.

BUT...

We are insanely busy without the house!

Chase's Grandpa owns a chalet in the Upper Peninsula, MI, so 9 of us are going up this weekend for a fun ski weekend for my birthday!
We'll be home Sunday...
Monday is my birthday!
We should be starting to pack up the house next week as well.
Then we close on Thursday!
That Saturday we have to cruise out to Madison for my sister-in-law's baby shower!
The following week we'll [hopefully] start remodeling the kitchen.
After that, we'll really have to start moving in!
Because then, we're off to Mexico on Feb. 21st!!!
Plus, i'm working two jobs at the moment.. so i'm already busy!

Crazy, crazy month ahead!  Wish me luck!  It's a good thing that I love being busy!!!

I'll update after our fun winter getaway to Michigan!  Let's hope no one gets hurt! :-/

Exciting News!

We bought a HOUSE!!!  I am beyond thrilled.. I can't wait to sign the papers!

It's basically in my home town, which I really wanted to steer away from.  But, the price was right, it's close to many places, move in ready, has a nice fenced in yard, and a big deck!  I'm very excited.  It's the perfect size for our first home.  I keep reminding myself that this doesn't mean it's permanent..  someday we will move to a different area.  But right now, this is just so great for us.  It's close to Chase's work too, so that's a huge plus.

We might be closing as soon as February 1st!  Ahhhh I can't wait to start moving!

Check out some pics: