life.

here's some updates on things i've been working on around my house....i painted the inside of the bookcases and had lights installed...my parent's arrived w/ the barn door for our playroom and bed swing for our porch....mom and i have been working hard caulking, sanding, and painting.....a peek of what is going to be the swing's cushion and pillows......next week, i'm hoping...

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y'all deserve a post....and i promise to give one as soon as things calm down.  right now, the best i can do is unload some iphone pics.  we are officially in our new home and wake up everyday extremely thankful for it.  thank you so much for all of your sweet comments on instagram.  i will do a real post soon (promise).  here are some answers to your...

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just b/c it's monday and sometimes we need something pretty to start our week......or this had me rolling if you need a good laugh...

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Sat. night my phone rang at 10:00...when i saw dad's cell on my phone i panicked and immediately thought something's wrong.... my dad does not call at 10:00 at night (actually no one calls at that time since i reached my 30's and had kids ha!).  when i answered the phone it was super loud and my dad was yelling "shannon do you hear this?!!"  i realized he was at...

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this past weekend, i went camping with my family.  i'm not a camper by any means but i am trying to embrace it b/c my kids think it's fun and you know what, it's kind of growing on me.  we camped at the beach and it was actually hot enough for us to go swimming in the ocean.  it was quiet the day and it was fun going back to the campsite and cooking out.  i...

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this morning i found $3 on my desk which meant i was destine to go to starbucks and get coffee....when i got into my car i heard this song for the first time and thought how sweet is that....i decided that it was going to be a good day....hope y'all have a great start to the we...

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good morning!  i hope y'all are having a wonderful week.  things here are starting to rev up...we will be closing on our house next month so i'm trying to make lots of last minute decisions....can't wait to have  more space then our 2 bedroom apt and a yard.  i also won't miss having to tell my kids to stop running and jumping b/c the people underneath...

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getting to see mumford & sons was magical.  they're everything and more to see preform live.  and my eyes might have had a tear or two in them (call me a nerd, i'm ok w/ it).  if i could, i would be at that new orleans show in a skinny second.  if you ever get the chance to see them, do it.  you won't regret ...

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two things that totally touched me in the last day....one you need a tissue box for (it's worth it) and one will make you laugh and put a huge smile on your face.  both, prove that love is real and oh so sweet.....

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have y'all seen drinking buddies?  it's a pretty cute flick.  i love olivia wilde and her style in this movie (she might be my new girl crush).  she makes drinking draft beer look like a cool sport....*images courtesy of vogue lust, savvy home, mary nelson sinclair, the material l...

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