* Where do I begin...remember back when I had BIG EXCITING NEWS and told you we were moving to Texas? Well after Jason was gone from us for a whole month training, he went in for his interview {not with the person he was suppose to} and he told him it was going to be a waiting game and he would get a call. After hearing that Jason came home and returned to work working for his step dad while he waited. 2 weeks passed and we sat down and talked about how long we should wait for him to get to get that call before moving on. Well he waited a whole month and didn't hear anything, in that time he got another job offer here in CA. So now we had the decision to make...do we wait it out longer for the job in Texas or does he take the job in California? We again sat down and talked and made the decision to pass up the job in Texas and he would take the job here in CA. I am a little bummed about not moving, I was looking forward to a new adventure but on the other hand I'm glad to be staying right where we are. Almost all of our family is here in CA and Jason's mom is a huge help with the girls.
* Since we are not moving to TX anymore and our rental lease is up, we will be moving into a different house. We are lucky enough to be moving into a brand new home that Jason's mom and step just built. The house should be done in a couple weeks and we will be moving in at the end of this month. I am so excited cause everything in the house is new and we wont have to worry about having any problems with anything. {in our rental now, we have had nothing but problems with this house since we've moved in}. I will be taking pictures before we move in and pictures once we get everything all set up and decorated! We will be staying in this house until we save up enough to buy a house probably sometime in late 2014 or early 2015.
* The wedding planning is going good. Right now we are deciding on a caterer, we have 3 people we are looking at and we will be deciding at the end of this week. We will be going to look at a church for our ceremony and reception. Jason helped build this church with his step dad. I'm excited to go check it out and brainstorm some ideas on how I want to set it up. I found the dress I want, we have 14 months until the big day and its on sale. I might just order it now. A couple months back I found the dress I wanted and right now it's out of my size online and in the store, so I don't want that to happen with this dress.
* I have a really FUN giveaway coming next week for all you girl moms! You wont want to miss it! So check back on Monday...
* Kaylee had her second day of swim lessons yesterday and she again did awesome. I think she was more confident than the first day. She wanted to be first in everything they did. She tells me after each class how fun she had and how she cant wait to go back the next day. Keira does really well sitting there for 30 minutes {eating a snack to keep her distracted} and watching Kaylee. The first day Keira got really upset that she didn't swim. Next year both girls will do swimming lessons.
* I've started getting ideas for Kendall's first birthday. Yes I'm that mom, but to be fair there is only 3 in a half months till the big day. I start partying planning early so I can make sure I get everything done in time. The theme of her party is elephants & the colors are pink, grey & white. Here's a sneak peek...
* Since we are not moving to TX anymore and our rental lease is up, we will be moving into a different house. We are lucky enough to be moving into a brand new home that Jason's mom and step just built. The house should be done in a couple weeks and we will be moving in at the end of this month. I am so excited cause everything in the house is new and we wont have to worry about having any problems with anything. {in our rental now, we have had nothing but problems with this house since we've moved in}. I will be taking pictures before we move in and pictures once we get everything all set up and decorated! We will be staying in this house until we save up enough to buy a house probably sometime in late 2014 or early 2015.
* The wedding planning is going good. Right now we are deciding on a caterer, we have 3 people we are looking at and we will be deciding at the end of this week. We will be going to look at a church for our ceremony and reception. Jason helped build this church with his step dad. I'm excited to go check it out and brainstorm some ideas on how I want to set it up. I found the dress I want, we have 14 months until the big day and its on sale. I might just order it now. A couple months back I found the dress I wanted and right now it's out of my size online and in the store, so I don't want that to happen with this dress.
* I have a really FUN giveaway coming next week for all you girl moms! You wont want to miss it! So check back on Monday...
* Kaylee had her second day of swim lessons yesterday and she again did awesome. I think she was more confident than the first day. She wanted to be first in everything they did. She tells me after each class how fun she had and how she cant wait to go back the next day. Keira does really well sitting there for 30 minutes {eating a snack to keep her distracted} and watching Kaylee. The first day Keira got really upset that she didn't swim. Next year both girls will do swimming lessons.
* I've started getting ideas for Kendall's first birthday. Yes I'm that mom, but to be fair there is only 3 in a half months till the big day. I start partying planning early so I can make sure I get everything done in time. The theme of her party is elephants & the colors are pink, grey & white. Here's a sneak peek...
Happy for you guys in being able to stay close to family, but still starting a new adventure. Can't wait to see pics of the house.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you are looking for someone to do your invitations, I would love to. I have been doing wedding invitations since 2004. I could also make Kendall's 1st birthday invitation to match your theme. :)
Awww her party is going to be so cute...and sorry you are not moving but glad you are going to a new house and still have family to help with the kids :)
ReplyDeleteI love the elephants and colors for Kendall's party (Addie's nursery was the same color scheme and we used elephants so I might be partial;))...it is going to be darling!!! Your new house sounds wonderful...and the move should def be easier than it would have been to TX!! I'm glad Kaylee had a great second day of swim lessons...I can't wait to get Addie in lessons!!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be nice to have the extra help still with Jason's Mom! That's wonderful about the new house! So exciting!! Adorable theme for such a sweet little girl!
ReplyDeleteI love the wedding dress and party ideas! Also, I'm sure you are happy being close to family still....we live in CA, but my family is actually in OK and TX so I'm opposite :) It's really hard having kiddos with no help! Excited to see pics of the new house!
ReplyDeleteGirl!!! I'm doing pink and grey elephants for H too!!!
ReplyDeleteTHat is too bad about Texas, but will be nice to stay near family!
ReplyDeleteI totally understand how you are a bit bummed; I always look forward to new adventures and am actually really loving the big move we made last year out to MT!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing with all the planning you do! LB turns ONE next month and I haven't even thought about it!
Catering already?! You guys are on top of it! And bummer about Texas since I know you guys were excited but it sorta sounds like it was meant to be with this house. Being close to family is so nice. I could never move away from mine! And that outfit for kendall's bday if you haven't found someone, 'member my neighbor does all that.. here's her fb page. I think she already has the elephant since she made me lil hair clips for my baby shower.. PS lol this feels like the longest comment ever since Kenzie is sleeping on my chest and i'm typing with my left hand onr key at a timme..#seriousgrowthspurtoverhere This week's been exhausting!! Please tell me it gets better and easier real soon!? btw how long did you bf? This ish is harder than my labor was!
ReplyDeleteoops here's her fb page.. https://www.facebook.com/ChristinasCreationsAndCrafts?fref=ts
ReplyDeleteLove the theme! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what happened with Texas. I'm sure it's bittersweet, but probably a relief that you're staying put right now!
Sorry about your plans in TX but a brand new house in CA doesn't sound half bad! How exciting to decorate a new space. You have so many exciting things to look forward to. Love the party ideas and that wedding dress is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteLove the update! I can't wait to see pics of the new house and plans for Kendall's birthday! Girl, do't feel bad, I'm already looking at ideas for Adeline's birthday and it's not until January! ha
ReplyDeleteWe are haveing our daughter's 1st birthday this sunday, i know we are late with planing soooo just looking around for ideas, and i love that dress you posted, our theme is lion,since she is a small lion in her horoscope and in life too :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway you gave us a great idea to print on her small dress and with a combination of a tutu skirt it is going to look great.
Lucky that i alreadu have some invitation that needs small modification and we are ready to go :)