lately...

life lately

looks a little something like this.

wallpaper, one of the only things

that has made it on the wall,

other than paint.

lots and lots of paint.

oh paint.

did i mention paint.

yea paint.

okay i'm done.

(ps...we still have lots more PAINT)

ugh.

home decor books

and mags. 

it was so much more of an obsession

before i wasn't required to do it.

now, i am not inspired.

i'm trying though.

that pile should tell you, i'm trying.

there are little areas around the house

where things have been thrown.

to try and get the vibe goin that i have to

make this house a home.

there is effort.

slightly.

there are things just randomly placed.

just to see if they work in the space.

then, they are forgotten,

and we are on to the next remodel project.

there are boxes still.

loads of boxes.

we work like dogs 24/7 and yet 

there are still many many boxes.

there is evidence that we have unpacked 

the necessities.

caffeine.

there are shoes.

all around. 

coming off of tired feet.

just happy to be in the door

of this beautiful place.

there are treasures and decor

scattered about. 

laid out to provide inspiration,

so that i can find them a home.

there are little pretties that have

made their way out of boxes.

and in the midst of all of it,

there is a pug,

who has no clue what is going on

but is happy to have her own little yard

and way more space to run around.

oh and there is a girl and a boy too.

and we are so so happy.

so so happy.

so in love.

way more in love 

in the midst of this mess

than i expected.

a girl and a boy who are homeowners.

who are learning to adapt to that.

life lately has been so lovely.

even though the remodeling is exhausting,

along with both working full-time,

and keeping up with everything else.

(god bless people who remodel with children:

human ones)

life lately is new and different.

we are realizing how blessed we are

that god gave us this home.

we are trying to "enjoy the process."

we know we will look back on 

this time years from now

and we want to love it.

i won't lie though, 

it's a challenge.

the house is intimidating.

it's hard to juggle all of it.

it has been a little hard feeling at home.

but we are getting there.

and i'm excited to have the few weeks

of summer to focus on just the house

and getting it completely in order.

i am also looking forward to all of the 

big remodeling projects to be done.

so we can really unpack and move the

tools out for good.

oh and i'm looking forward to

having time for the gym again.

cause homegirl is getting fat!

anyways,

once again,

i will give god lots and lots

of glory for this life and all he has done.

and i will thank you guys for the continued

love and kind words.

and for visiting this little blog of mine.

sorry it's been so long.

and to the peeps who are

asking for before and afters,

they are coming, i promise.

as soon as the rooms are "done."

happy thursday guys!

have a great weekend.

ash...