updates

So...lots to catch you up on in these past two weeks I've been neglecting the ol' blog! Jeff started his new job, and all is fantastic! He is getting used to the downtown work life - paying for parking, walking to lunch, etc. and all in all, really enjoying the new scenery I think! There will be an opportunity for some very fun projects which he is excited about. I am sure there will be more updates in the coming months.

I think we have decided to refinance our house for now and stay for a couple more years. It may be the perfect rental property someday, and honestly, staying here for the first year or two of baby Meakins' life gives both of us a sort of peace. There is something serene about where we live, something comforting, and we have completely made it our own. I have always pictured our little one playing in the park behind our house, or rolling around in the soft, shag carpet I picked out. :) Who knows if and when we would find that in our next house, and I think with all of the other change going on, we might enjoy this little sliver of stability and normalcy for another year or two. Jeff and Kelly? Doing something normal and/or staying put? Hmm.

Which brings me to....PROJECTS! Now that we are probably staying, there are a few little things that need to be done. First and most major: air conditioning! But that's not very exciting to all of you I'm assuming. Secondly: watch in the coming weeks for nursery design snapshots - I will be posting things here and there as I have become surrounded with this fun project! There will be a plethora of modern touches and definitely a lot of girliness - can't wait to show you!

And lastly...my pregnant self. I am 20 weeks this Friday which is halfway! Can't even believe it went by so fast. We have our big 20-week appointment tomorrow which we are excited for. Always fun to get more pictures of the baby girl. I am feeling great and trying to eat healthy. Took a snapshot of my typical daily breakfast - don't you love the pattern of "eating for two"? (Which, by the way, I hate that phrase. If I hear it one more time, I think I will punch someone). I am loving those kiwis (so loaded with nutritional goodness), hard-boiled eggs, and whole wheat bread!

Oh and P.S. - speaking of baby girl, check out some of the cute items I have been adding to her wardrobe...just one of my many "projects" as of late. :)