It seems like these days all I have time for are short recaps. Life is so busy and blog worthy, but that leaves me little time to actually blog. I figured I would have more time once work was finished, but so far that has not happened. Rilyn, life, and being 8 1/2 months pregnant seems to keep me moving!
So here's what is happening around the Decker household:
1) We are house hunting and thought we found the perfect house, but sadly we found out yesterday we were out-bid (and not even given the chance to put another offer on the house) which puts us back to square one. It's a bummer, but I just have to believe it really wasn't the perfect house for us. Although that is really hard when there was a rooster roaming the backyard and a horse in the pasture when we visited.
2) We were in Montana last weekend celebrating my mom's 50th birthday! My sister and I planned (very quickly) a party because we had to wait and see what was happening with MaKenna before we could make any plans. We were so blessed to have my grandmothers and Aunt Jenn help (really do everything) because without them the party would have been a flop. They did everything! And I can't forget to mention my sister's brother-in-law who created our rustic frames that I saw pictured on Pinterest. He just looked at a picture and threw them together. Thank you Dustin!!!
Happy Birthday mom we were so lucky to get to celebrate with you and LOVED seeing you guys!
I was very sad to realize I took very few pictures, but o'well I can't always carry a 16 month old and a camera I guess.
3) While we were in Montana, Tyler and I went to the mountains for a night alone. Let's be honest - it's not that romantic when I'm so huge and pregnant and pretty much popping Tums every other hour, using the bathroom every 15 minutes, and asleep by 9, but it was fun to just get away and we know my parents LOVED having Rilyn to themselves overnight.
4) Rilyn is fun and amazing and I am LOVING being home with her right now. She tests me every other second and I would be lying if I said it was all easy and we are having fun every second, but in those bad moments I just try to breathe and take it minute by minute. Being home is hard and it puts a lot of pressure on me to be the "perfect wife and mom." I really struggled with this last summer and am working through it this time around. Keeping everything in balance is really hard and something I am still learning to do.
Rilyn discovered the joy of Sonic's happy hour:
She is also getting 4 molars and dealing with it really well. She is just a little fussier than normal and wants to cuddle a lot more than usual - with everything and everyone!
Oh and her and the sidewalk had a fight while in Montana and the sidewalk definitely won!
5) APPOINTMENTS - Right now our life is full of appointments and we are feeling overwhelmed with this unusual schedule for us. This week we start going to the birth center every week for appointments, Rilyn has some appointments scheduled, the dogs have appointments scheduled, I am seeing a chiropractor so scheduling those appointments...yada yada yada!
So, that seems to be what is happening over here...I hope we get to do more "fun" summer stuff like play in the sprinklers with diapers on....
So here's what is happening around the Decker household:
1) We are house hunting and thought we found the perfect house, but sadly we found out yesterday we were out-bid (and not even given the chance to put another offer on the house) which puts us back to square one. It's a bummer, but I just have to believe it really wasn't the perfect house for us. Although that is really hard when there was a rooster roaming the backyard and a horse in the pasture when we visited.
2) We were in Montana last weekend celebrating my mom's 50th birthday! My sister and I planned (very quickly) a party because we had to wait and see what was happening with MaKenna before we could make any plans. We were so blessed to have my grandmothers and Aunt Jenn help (really do everything) because without them the party would have been a flop. They did everything! And I can't forget to mention my sister's brother-in-law who created our rustic frames that I saw pictured on Pinterest. He just looked at a picture and threw them together. Thank you Dustin!!!
Happy Birthday mom we were so lucky to get to celebrate with you and LOVED seeing you guys!
I was very sad to realize I took very few pictures, but o'well I can't always carry a 16 month old and a camera I guess.
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| Love the frame and can't wait to hang one in our house |
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| Easy, cheap, and simple decorating |
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| Loving the marshmallow dip |
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| Ya, my grandmothers and aunt made all of the food! Seriously they can cook for a crowd! |
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| Jenn made the cake..and it was awesome!! |
3) While we were in Montana, Tyler and I went to the mountains for a night alone. Let's be honest - it's not that romantic when I'm so huge and pregnant and pretty much popping Tums every other hour, using the bathroom every 15 minutes, and asleep by 9, but it was fun to just get away and we know my parents LOVED having Rilyn to themselves overnight.
4) Rilyn is fun and amazing and I am LOVING being home with her right now. She tests me every other second and I would be lying if I said it was all easy and we are having fun every second, but in those bad moments I just try to breathe and take it minute by minute. Being home is hard and it puts a lot of pressure on me to be the "perfect wife and mom." I really struggled with this last summer and am working through it this time around. Keeping everything in balance is really hard and something I am still learning to do.
Rilyn discovered the joy of Sonic's happy hour:
She is also getting 4 molars and dealing with it really well. She is just a little fussier than normal and wants to cuddle a lot more than usual - with everything and everyone!
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| She is wearing daddy's socks...she loves to dress herself |
Oh and her and the sidewalk had a fight while in Montana and the sidewalk definitely won!
5) APPOINTMENTS - Right now our life is full of appointments and we are feeling overwhelmed with this unusual schedule for us. This week we start going to the birth center every week for appointments, Rilyn has some appointments scheduled, the dogs have appointments scheduled, I am seeing a chiropractor so scheduling those appointments...yada yada yada!
So, that seems to be what is happening over here...I hope we get to do more "fun" summer stuff like play in the sprinklers with diapers on....
Love the pics! And thanks for sharing about the struggle that you feel in having to be the "perfect" mom and wife. That pressure is definitely there for everyone! You are amazing at both roles and there is so much grace to cover our weaknesses. :) So fun seeing you guys today!
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