I think I might have to sit down for this

I have been walking around my house lately just sighing. Big awful sighs, the ones that indicate a sense of overwhelment(maybe not a word). Ones that last like 15 seconds and just roll into another one. I walk from room to room. sighing.

We are moving. To Tennessee. Knoxville to be exact. It's been 2.5 years. House for sale. Lots of snow. Three kids. Crazy dog. Love house. Love school. Love neighborhood. Love family. BIG FAT SIGH.So there it is. Tucked into the rolling hills of Eastern Tennessee is our future home. Are you surprised? I am, or was. I've had lots of time to "wrap" my mind around it. I'm ok. promise.

Most of you reading this know what it's like to move. A lot. I won't go into the exhausting parts because it will take you back to your most recent experience and that wouldn't be very nice of me.

I'm just going to focus on the positive, and luckily there's a lot of it so that is good. Todd is excited about his new job(after being very sad, for a very long time, about his previous one) so that is good. Holden can't wait to move to the Smokey Mountains because there are bears so that is good(?) Asher still wants to be part of this family and is willing to make the move so that is good. Sloan will probably be a big fan of cowboy boots so that is good. I secretly love country music and Paula Dean so that is good. Ok well...that is all the positive I have today. Good night(sigh).

I'm so predictable

I have a few creative addictions, which certainly, probably, more than likely make me very uncreative. I can't get away from them. One is twine, another is cardboard, and a third is quote stickers from 7 gypsies. I'm pretty lucky I don't scrapbook because these stickers would be on every page and they don't make that many themes so I would just be repeating myself over and over again. Luckily, I am not organized enough to scrapbook and instead I make the occasional set of stationary, tags and cards. And luckily my kids have different teachers every year or they would quickly figure out I am not an amazingly creative mommy, but just a one trick chick.

I guess I think these are cute or I would stop making them. Uhhh...I need to move myself back to Cincinnati to where those little crafty friends are so I can steal some fresh ideas :) Did I just mention moving? More on that subject a little later....

life is a little more complete with bananies

I'll admit I am a bit of a blog junkie. I'm not out of control or anything. I limit my time and surf with intention, but why not when you come across things that make life better.

There is nothing like two feet of snow and frigid temps for three months straight to make a stay at home mom desperate. I understand Wisteria Lanes need for drama, because if I could create some I would. Instead life has gotten more exciting with Bananies(thanks Jamie at Our Journey).

Slice your bananas, put a smidge of peanut butter and if it's been one of those days(or mornings in this case) add a dab of Nutella(is your sweet tooth hurting a little Bec?).
Make a little sandwich and roll them in graham cracker crumbs

Enjoy! Good morning lucky boys. I was pretty sure I was going to get cheers and wet kisses over serving these for breakfast. Little did I know bananies are old news to these two. Apparently they have made them in preschool-oh bugger- I'm always the last to know. Todd missed out on these treats, I'm pretty sure he'll give me wet kisses when he tastes them.

I'm not the last to know that this baby is too much! Look at what he mastered this morning.

baby update

Bec and Chris had their little girl. She is a super cutie and I love her! Go here to see her adorable picture.

R.I.P.

My snow boots had the nerve to "pass on" before I was done using them. It could have something to do with wearing them every day since November 1st.

I feel abandoned

Here's a little something I wouldn't mind replacing them with. Ahhhh. Like sunshine on your feet, and a mere 45 days away.

I was so in love with my L. Herbert eggs this fall that I had to order her birds as well. They arrived just in time to lift my spirits a little.

I have talked about how much I love Pottery Barn down pillow inserts, but let me tell you about one more thing I view as "worth it" from PB. Frames. It creates a uniform look that I love and creates less distraction and more appreciation for what is actually being framed.

blog fun

I am so super excited about my new and improved blog header.  It was fun to create and I want you to do one too :)  I'm not trying to re-invent the wheel, so head over to Between Here and Home to learn how to make a cool header.  Her photos are beautiful(mine are taken with a broken, old, pathetic camera).  I had trouble shrinking my pixels, so I had to use the Shrink to Fit option when downloading my picture onto Blogger. It doesn't make the banner as big as hers, but I'm satisfied with how it looks. She also gives some information on how to update your settings on Blogger.  You can do neato cool things like this!