i'm gonna take another short break...

but this time it is not because of space on my computer, but because i don't have a camera or a computer.

about a week ago our house was burglarized and the very mean people who came into our house took my camera, computer, new iPhone, cash, the tv from our bedroom, and some jewelry. basically most of my favorite things- if i'm being honest. we are all fine, just annoyed and feel a little violated. in reality, it was a pretty no big deal burglary-- we were not home, they only took a few things, they didn't trash the house, no one was hurt, and the kids were not freaked out by the whole ordeal.

so i am going to take a little break, but i will be back soon. promise. i'll have a new computer and camera. :0) trying to see the bright side of things.

around the house...

yes, that is where we have been for the last several days due to ice and snow. we have had the craziest winter weather here this year. i'm not sure about you, but when i have lots of time around the house it causes me to clean out, move things around, dream about the potential in our house!! if you are feeling the same way you should check out fifer renovations and fifer furnishings for inspiration. i am lucky to call the owner family (christman is by brother in law) and have several pieces of his furniture in our house...

our mantel...

tv armoire...

doll house bookshelf...

and jack's bookshelf...

these are the pieces in my house that i am satisfied with and know i will have forever.

i have a LONG list of things i would still love for christman to renovate- the kitchen, laundry room, and all the bathrooms. due to budget issues those will have to remain in my dreams for now, but if i have to stay in this house another day i might start the projects myself. :) kidding, totally kidding, that would be a HUGE disaster.

snow days.s.s.s...

yes, there were 4 of them!! i will admit that it made me a little crazy to be stuck in the house for fours days, but we did have some fun in the winter weather while it made it's 4 day stop in north texas!!

jack and o right before we headed out to play in the snow!!!

we loaded up and went for a walk around the neighborhood. we were some of the very first people to make footprints in all the beautiful snow. jack got to ride in our "texas sled." :)

then we all laughed at mark when he took a fall while pulling the wagon. there was still all that slippery ice under the crunchy snow.

and we ended our adventure with some family pictures...

What a fun day and fun memories that we made together!! Yay for SNOW!!!

(now it can melt and we can all go back to work and school!)