Hi everyone! I'm writing from California this morning...I am busy helping my mom pack up her house so we can move her out to Michigan. Crazy right? We have a TON of stuff left to pack before the moving company comes tomorrow....so please send prayers our way that we finish in time! We are so sad to be leaving her beautiful house, but we know we ... Read More
Archives for June 2011
Just Keep Swimming
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing weekend. The husband and I spent the weekend up at my mom's lake house. We rode around on the boat, cooked hot dogs and corn on the cob, and made some yummy s'mores. It was the perfect relaxing get-away. We also let Wrigley go swimming in the lake...and he was in heaven! I think he ... Read More
Random Photos from California
Even though it was emotionally draining, I had a great time in California. My mom always takes me to some new fun place to eat. We started the trip off right with a visit to a country BBQ place. Fried pickles and sweet tea? Yes please! While I was visiting I helped my mom sort things so that we could have a massive garage sale. We spent four days ... Read More
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
I have learned recently that I don't do well with change. I like predictability and the comfort of knowing I'm in control. This week I've been in California with my mom helping her prepare for a huge change....she's officially moving to Michigan to be closer to me and the husband! I am beyond excited to have my mom, who is my best friend, close by. ... Read More
My green thumb…or not
I do not have a green thumb at all. Most plants and flowers I buy usually die...unless they are the kind that can tolerate going from being watered every day to being watered whenever I remember. Luckily I've discovered a few Julie-friendly plants and flowers to help make our house look pretty. I did step outside the box and picked up a dahlia. I ... Read More
Black or White?
It's been a week and a half and we've made some big progress on our bathroom remodel! The shower is almost completely tiled. The pictures really don't do it justice...it looks so nice and so much bigger now. The old ugly mirror is finally down too. Here's where I need some advice. I keep changing my mind and can't decide if I want the cabinets ... Read More
