new projects, new fun and a little accountability.

Quinn and I embarked on a great shopping adventure with grandma and grandpa the other day. It was for my upcoming birthday. With project wishlist in hand, I felt just like a kid going birthday shopping years ago with my grandpa and grandma ginny. (We always had an amount we could spend and some people (my sister) would buy as many things possible for their birthday amount.) So I guess I felt like my sister as a kid on her annual birthday shopping trip with our grandpa and grandma. This time we were shopping with Quinn's grandpa and grandma, and instead of Claire's and 5-7-9 (remember that store?), we were hitting up places like Michael's, JoAnn's and Home Depot. A sign my 30's are very near. (and 5-7-9 (which really should have been called 0-2-4) wouldn't fit anymore anyway... more on that later.)

We definitely got a lot of bang for our buck, and all that is needed to tackle 5 DIY projects on my list. Yes! So, items purchased, but also great hobbies for me to do. thank you mom and dad!

Projects to be posted soon... (some already complete)

We finally busted out this big girl's new highchair and gave up the Bumbo for eating times.

and enjoyed some good 'ol playtime with her food just for fun.

I will be that jump in the rain puddles type of mom I think. well, within reason.

On another note, school is back in session. Todd is back into the school routine. Volleyball is going great. I'm surprised how much it doesn't feel strange to not be back into the school routine myself. I think that's because I know I'm not supposed to be there. Being teacher to this one adorable little student is the best routine I could ever imagine.

that smile is the best.

accountability and the more on that later part... this last little part is purely for selfish but good reasons. I know when I post something I hold myself to it. In effort to lose the last 13 baby weight pounds and then 20 more, a little accountability is needed. This won't become a weight loss blog, just a little motivator to help a new mommy lose that last bit of baby weight...and a little more will be great too. so, thanks! :)

Have a wonderful week! xoxo, Lisa, Todd and Quinn