My Latest Addiction...Pinterest

Its good if you can admit you have a problem, right?  Well, I do, I'll be the first to admit, I'm addicted to pinterest.  My sister wanted me to join awhile ago, but I knew I'd be addicted and I'd never get our house packed up to move or get anything done for that matter if I opened up a pinterest account so I held off on the urge, but once we got settled into our house I couldn't hold off the urge anymore and dear that could be scary, BUT we'll have a really cute, decorated house because of it! :)

Thought I'd share my latest completed pinterest projects.  And don't worry, there will be plenty more to come as I have more pinned than I could ever do and I can't stop pinning!

I painted a dresser for Makenna's room and got some new pull knobs.

And made Makenna a headband holder.

Here it is in use and that's not all of her headbands, its now plum full...looking like I'll need to make her another one.

Things to look for in upcoming posts....first pinterest projects that I hope to complete soon: prayer board, a nightstand for Makenna's room, pillows for Makenna's room, and paint Makenna's room.  And, hopefully really soon, a blog introducing my newest neice or nephew who I can NOT wait to meet, snuggle, and love!

Winter Park Days

I'm quite sure my husband is smiling from ear to ear at work as it seems as winter may finally be here as we finally had enough snow that the ground looked white.  It was quite odd going from a sunny, gorgeous day (maybe around 58 degrees or so) at the park with my kiddos to snow falling and the following day after that being really cold!  Both Monday and Tuesday were nice days and the kids and I spent both of them at the park.  Tuesday I went for my first bike ride with Denver on his bike and me on mine (pulling Kenna in the trailer behind).  In the past I've always walked if Denver was riding his bike and we were going down the street, but I braved it and trusted him to listen and be safe and he did great!

 The kids playing so nice together the other afternoon.

 A common place to find the kids.

I love being able to work in the kitchen in the morning while they eat their breakfast.

Having lunch at the park after riding our bikes there (on Monday)

Denver ran like crazy while we were at the park both days.  I can't imagine how he would've outleted his energy had we not been able to get outside and play!

A beautiful view at the nice little park close to our house.

I have a feeling we'll be spending lots of time here come spring, summer, AND fall!

Happy New Year

With the start of a new year I decided it was time to start blogging again.  For now, the thought of trying to get all the posts done that I have gotten behind on is overwhelming to me and will not get me caught up for some time, so we're going to start with today and as I have time I'll add in the blogs I wanted to do, but didn't find time for when they "happened".
Not much happened today; it was a pretty typical Sunday.  I was blessed with staying home from work today on under time and able to spend the day with the 3 most important people to me.  Since not much happened today I decided instead I'd journal about some of our biggest blessings from 2011.  I should probably grab the calendar so I don't forget anything, but here we go from what I can off the top of my head (which should mean they were the ones that really stuck out, right?).  Evan had a wonderful year at the shop and continues to enjoy his job and ownership in the company.  We made time for lots of boating and camping trips this spring, summer, AND fall that created memories for us as a family forever.  Our house went on the market the end of May and we had a successful closing in December (while that sounds like a long time and trust me, it was to me, it truly was a blessing to sell it that fast in this market).  With a successful closing brought us a new house to call home and you can ask any one of us and I'm pretty sure you'd get some form of "we couldn't be happier with our new house".  Our new home puts us closer to all of our daily lives which has helped more than one could imagine.  Besides those significant happenings we were also blessed with health, family, and friends and time together which is priceless.

I know there are many people anxiously awaiting to see pictures of our new home.  I have to say its been a little trying to get pictures done as I don't want clutter pictures and we're still working on getting organized, but I was able to get most of what I wanted, but please forgive me for what I haven't gotten organized (aka my pantry), and the fact we still have empty walls.  If Evan got his way the walls would stay empty, but I win and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of our latest family picture on a canvas and then will start tastefully filling my walls, thanks to my latest addiction, Pinterest.

The outside of our new home.

Coincidentally, the outside looks very similar to our last house.

My kitchen...



The pantry I've been waiting for!!

Our dining room.

Our living room, or family room, depending what you call it.

All open to the kitchen (the bottom of the picture is my kitchen countertop).

When we first started house shopping we would walk in a house and if it was all open from the kitchen to the living room, etc I was ready to walk back out so I have to kind of chuckle when I think about my "attitude" now, BUT there's a reason....the beautiful french doors lead to another family room which has been called the fireplace room as there is a fireplace in it.  Having this made it so I was okay with the open'ness as there was a room off where the doors could be closed to help with noise and I have to admit I LOVE having the kitchen, dining, and living room so open and having what we call the "bar" there so some one (typically me) can be working in the kitchen, but not be "left out" or not be able to see what's going on.

First down the hall is Denver's room (sorry its a little dark the sun was shinning in too bright at the time)

Makenna's room

...and more of her room, including her closet.

The kids' and main bathroom.

And the master bedroom...I love my coffered ceiling!

Our master bathroom.

...and our walk in shower.

Lastly, our giant covered deck...can't wait to spend my summer out there, but I may have to enjoy it yet this week with our gorgeous forecasted January weather.

I left a couple pictures out so you'll have to come visit us!

Makenna Betty Kindt at 2 Years Old

Due to our crazy lives and some good procrastination I now I have to sit down and think back almost 6 months to what our beautiful, growing girl was doing at 2 years.  Makenna had quite the vocabulary for a 2 year old and loved to talk and babble about anything and every thing in the back of the van or pickup.  Words that described Kenna at the young age of 2 are talkative, energetic, clumsy, loving, caring,  helpful (especially loves to do things for her brother), and drama (we'll leave out the "queen" part, but its definitely coming!).

Makenna is a little mommy at heart and loves to play with her babies, put them to sleep, rock them, feed them, etc.  She has also just started taking an interest in princesses, especially princess Cinderella.  Kenna also still enjoys playing with her brother whether it be hunting, farming, Cars, kitty (they pretend to be kittens), or what ever else they dream up.  Makenna loves to play outside and be on the go.  She often asks to go "bye, bye" and loves to shop.  Which also reminds me how much Kenna loves to pick out her clothes for the day, change clothes throughout the day, and has quite the opinion on what goes together and what does not!

Kenna was about 34.5 inches tall (JUST below the 75%),and around 26 lbs (50%).  She still has her beautiful curls, has had one hair cut, and her hair is just below her shoulders (when wet, before the curls pull it up).
If I remember correctly I think she was putting 3 to 4 word sentences together.  She was working on counting and for sure counted to 3 if not higher.  Starting to memorize things, especially songs (she LOVES to sing), but also her bed time prayers.  She also knew some of her colors.  Prior to Kenna's 2nd birthday she was potty trained, unfortunately she decided it wasn't all it was cracked up to be and regressed, but still uses the potty on her terms!

Makenna's 2 year pictures, thanks to Kathryn Grandbois Photography!  She can be a very difficult subject, especially when her daddy isn't around, but I absolutely LOVE them and will treasure these pictures forever!