So in a scurry to finish a million and a half seeing projects I had almost completely forgotten about doing a quick walk through of our Christmas decor. Please prepare yourselves. It was slim pickin' this year. We have hit the 3 week countdown till baby and I just knew putting up as little as possible was ideal!
We don't have a mantle, so we improvise ;)
And a pop of color above the tv in the den.
Some fun little knick knacks I have collected over our past 4 years together.
And our tree!!
I think the top of this tree is my most favorite!!
Our willow house manger in the dining room. Hope to start adding to it soon and once we have the "stable" I may leave it out year round!
Our beautiful collection of Christmas cards from dear family and friends.
And my pinkaliscious holly platter! It sure does put a smile on my face ;)
Thursday we are hoping to make salt dough ornaments for the grandparents, and decorate the gingerbread house as a family!! I can't wait for that!!!
I was open to using one of these ideas in the room in some way...
Just wasn't sure how I would execute.
Then on a random Saturday afternoon I made an out of the ordinary trip to Target. ALONE!
While quietly perusing the aisles I stopped to glance at the Clearance End Rack.
Well if you know me in real life you KNOW "I know Clarence, he is my buddy!"
( I am often quoting this line. haha)
Anywho, I found one of the cube storage containers with a return discount sticker at the bottom of this shelf. The original price from Target.com is $59.99.
The sticker price said $11.99!! I kid you NOT!!!
Well I packed this guy up and loaded him in the car as quick as I could... you see, sometimes the deal makes the decision for you.
And if you can read the wooden blocks then you can see we have named our sweet boy!!
Can't wait for you to see the close ups of everything once I place the finishing touches on the room.
Keeping my fingers crossed everything is able to be completed by this weekend.
I know my 3 yr old will be able to ride and I will have a spot for the baby.
cons:
not so stylish, not the most important but come on if I am laying down some cash on something I at least want to like it, right?
reviews say it is hard to steer with larger children
umm need I mention she is 3 and loves to run away right now??? For a mom trying to brave an outing with 2 and one run away leaving me to abandon the baby to chase after her? (we are in our wild let me test your limits stage!!)
ugh, in my book she needs to be bolstered in with a 5 point harness and with no point of getting out without my assistant.
**Any moms out there want to help me change my mind on this one?? I see tons of people using them but they are for an 18ish month old or way older kids who need an occasional rest.
Sidenote: my husband is traveling quite a bit these days, this stroller will be used on a weekly basis for even the simplest of tasks, ie trips to the fabric store, running in to approve pieces for clients, etc.
This stroller just really seems to meet every need out there.
pros:
Baby Gizmo's video shows her 5 year old climbing in and out of the front and back seat without the stroller flipping over. (SCORE)
weight limit goes up to 45 pounds per seat.. That gives us 9 more pounds of growing!!
the storage basket is accessible from the front and the back
The rear wheels are larger for easier manuevering
The seats can be reconfigured into 16 different seating combinations.
Telescoping handle
Simple folding
I mean just watch this video:
cons:
the price.... buhl makes my eyes spin...
people complain the rain attachment wasn't included. that is not a deal breaker for me.
honestly there doesn't seem to be hardly anything that bad for people to say about it.
Now... the real problem, ie the great debate... do I "compromise" and get a sit n stand or the graco... or do I hold out and hope for a really good sale on the piece de la resistance??
Here is Baby Gizmo's video on the City Select if you need more convincing!
You know what I really need?? For Essex to just randomly have one of these at an unbelievably cheap price.
Any wisdom, advice or thoughts are greatly appreciated here.
The best part of the City Select is it converts single to double and back very easily... All strollers down to one?? That would be nice huh??
This year the plan was to take it easy, not over do it.
I thought I would hang my den tree and be done. Well, the christmas spirit got the better of me and so far I have put up about 4 trees. (not all in my home)
Here is tree #1
This is the entry tree at my parents house.
Mom and I both LOVE LOVE LOVE pink and green. So of course this is the first thing you see when walking in the door of her house!
Notice, it is still kid friendly!!
And for the topper we selected 4 different types of "spriggy's (as i call them) to create a nice grand top!
Such a fun and inviting tree welcoming you into their home!!
Be back later to link this tree and several others up for the upcoming linky parties!!
Okay, so to be completely honest I have been so upset about lil bit getting the stomach bug on her birthday and having to cancel the party that I didn't take any pictures that day.
We waited for another day when she was feeling much better and we opened a few of the presents for the friends I told "don't come, she is doing some serious puking."
Anyway here are a few pics of the "documented "makeup" party"
And again, nothing like I had planned, but who cares.. she was so happy to be "celebrating" and that is ALL that matters!!
