Carnival fun!

Note: my tongue is out. #awesomemom

More treasures!

We're still not telling Joey about this, yes? Good.

Anyway, here's the FAB chair I found for our bedroom. I lit-chrally cannot buy any more chairs for the house, as I am running out of decent hiding places. Well, except for barstools but those don't count, right? IT'S A SICKNESS, PEOPLE.

I know, right? It's delicious & goes perfectly perfect with the gray/yellow color thing I've got going. HAPPY DANCE.

I also got my Mother's Day present in the mail over the weekend. It's a squee bit larger than I expected it to be, but I lovers it. Simply lovers.

Oh, that reminds me! I'm on Instagram now - find me under kristiwmu...someone already had kveedub. Boo.

Today, I choose...

To laugh at the rain.

To celebrate life.

To smile much.

To count my many, abundant blessings.

To kiss my sweet Alex.

To hug my loving husband.

To happily remember my precious tWIPs, who were due today.

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Here's to new beginnings.

More progress!

Yesterday we stopped by the house and saw what I'm relatively sure is the start of basement walls. It's seriously incredible how fast it's all going up. Probably because I nag the builder every single day with "What are you guys doing today?" and "What will you be doing tomorrow?" Not unike Dora in Finding Nemo. But, whatevs.

Moving on.

I present to you, WALLS MADE OF CEMENT and a kid in adorable rubber boots!

With all the rain last night, I'm not sure if we'll see anything new today...but we're meeting tomorrow to pick out our hardwood floors. Insert inappropriate joke here.

Also, my friend since forever (lit-chrally, in the words of Rob Lowe) flies in from DC tomorrow. Remember Caitlin and Caitlin and Caitlin and Caitlin? Anyway, I'm picking her up from the airport and we're going to cause trouble, as exhibited by the aforementioned links 1-4. Please have bail money ready.

Also? I had a peach bellini for lunch today.

Best. Start. To. A. Weekend. Ever.

Heeeey there!

Long time, no chat. Sorry 'bout that. I've been a bizzy little girl over here. New job. Biggest show of the year. Potty training. Oh, and we're doing this other little thing called building a house.

SPEAKING OF.

I'm proud to introduce y'all to...progress!

We officially own a hole in the ground. It's terrifying.

We've hired some cheap, union labor. He's 3, wears Spiderman boots, his shovel is made of purple plastic and I'm quite sure his "tool belt" is made of felt and dollar store Velcro. But he's just so damn cute. Whatever works, right?

Since the first dig last Friday, they've added footings and what appears to be the start of basement walls, though I'm not really into all the terminology. As a disclaimer, you'll probably hear me say things like "concrete thingy" and "big machine with wheels" and "tool with a spinny thing on the end of it" quite substantially over the next few months. Trust me, I'm legit. But it really is incredible how fast it all goes up. Now, if only the rain would stay away this week...

In other news, please don't tell Joey but I continue to hoard decorative pieces in the basement. Because when you find things on clearance you can't not buy them, amirite? I'm saving us money in the long run, love. Promise. Yesterday I added a new entry rug, ottoman and...well, I don't know what to call the last thing. It's basically just a cool decoration I will prop up on a wall. It makes me smile when I look at it. Also? I'm on a first name basis with the folks at Home Goods. It is like a sport, and I lovelovelovelovelove it. Imagining our house all set up with the fireplace on and a glass of wine in my hand as we wind down the day is like thee best thing, ever. It's magical.

My latest treasures:

My secrets are safe with you, yes? Kthanksbai.

Joey is a *great* shopper.

I've been swooning over monogram necklaces lately, which is weird since I'm not usually a monogram girl. I think this stems from the difficulties that come with having a 2-word last name. Technically, my monogram is KVL, but I always think it looks weird without the "VW." So, I've come to the conclusion that I have the power to recreate my monogram. It's KVW.

Anyway, I lovelovelove the circular style monogram necklaces that are trending right now. As such, I decided this was to be my Mother's Day present. (See? I said Joey was a great shopper!) I found a jeweler to work on the design and this gem will be arriving soon!

Treat yo'self.

So you recall my ohmygoshyouguys moment regarding the awesomesauce of Ben & Jerry's Late Night Snack ice cream, yes?

They've done it again, my friends:

Ben & Jerry's Greek Frozen Yogurt

Blueberry Vanilla Graham

First, let me say that I have always been a FIRM believer that fruit should keep its fresh and smelly nonsense out of the ice cream world. Chocolate, peanut butter and other candies only, thankyouverymuch. I also am not really a fan of Greek Yogurt (save the yummy commercials with John Stamos) and think it tastes particularly of raw sour cream. Ew.

However.

This ice cream ROCKED my world. It was gone in about 2 seconds flat. I strongly suggest you get some, like, now. Thank me later.

P.S. - The Greek Yogurt line also comes in Raspberry Fudge Chunk, Peanut Butter Banana, and Strawberry Shortcake. As soon as I find them and devour them, I will let you know.