project play room

Since we moved into our house 4.5 years ago our upstairs game room has been in constant motion, the catch all for miscellaneous items and furniture. It's the one room I haven't touched, because I knew one day it would be our kid's playroom. Two hours and two hundred dollars later at IKEA I finally got the inspiration I needed, which is funny, because IKEA has never sparked my creativity. I couldn't be more thrilled though with how the playroom is turning out. Here's a sneak peak of the start to Abigail's whimsical and enchanted play land (please excuse the horrendous lighting).

Lamp, rug, and a second art/book shelf to come. Plus, more seating - a colorful, small sleeper sofa (or a big cozy chair) to go next to the bear and alligator. And as much as I love having a fan I think a fun light fixture will make its way as well.

*images courtesy of http://www.pinterest.com/rachelyanez/pins/ and me & my iPhone

let us be grateful

I just love weddings. They're the beginning to something so beautiful and wonderful. Dancing with my daughter, husband and family last night was such a magical time - I'll never forget it. Cheers to the new Mr. and Mrs. Yanez, may your lives be blessed with your love for one another and hopefully little ones in the future.

*images courtesy of http://pinterest.com and my sister-in-law, Lisa

california

Here we come.
*images courtesy of http://pinterest.com/rachelyanez/let-s-fly-away/

just begin

I just had the best day today shopping and having lunch with my mom and daughter. What fun the three of us have together. I'm so fortunate to have such an incredible mom, she still takes me shopping after all these years. She's such a role model and I hope to be able to do everything she does for me for Abigail.

Oh and I haven't enjoyed shopping for myself in a long while, but thanks to my hard work and the motivation from myfitnesspal I had a great time trying on clothes. The myfitnesspal app is genius, I've already lost six pounds!

*images courtesy of http://pinterest.com/rachelyanez/pins/