dr visit

This boy has mommas stubbornness. Oh you know... just threw a tantrum and pulled his elbow out of it's socket. After a couple hours of not using it and a consultation with my parents, I took Parks to the doctor. Luckily it was just Nursemaids elbow and it popped back in. I have a feeling that we'll be frequenting the local Urgent Care with this one. 

Ikea hack baby!

Remember that one time a million weeks ago I drove up to Phoenix to go to Ikea and Porter Barn Wood?! Well I totally finally finished my project!!! I used reclaimed tobacco barn wood as a fun table top for a coffee/side table duo! 

First we had to sand off the tops of the tables do the wood had something to stick to. Ikea like fricken goes crazy on their tables so it took a super rough paper and power sander to do the trick. 

Since I'm prone to accidents... Matt cut the boards for me after I measured them and laid them out how I wanted as the table top. 

Next I got to look like Bane from Batman as I sprayed a satin finish on the wood to help with any icky wood or paint chipping. It took 2 cans to do all the wood and didn't discolor it. Just slightly darker I suppose. 

Super awesome husband deleted the next pictures I had!!! Buuuut we used wood glue to adhere the boards to the tables and held then down with c clamps for about 30 minutes. We did them individually to make sure they would stay put and not slide around! I looooove them! Totally changes the feel of the living room. <3

Now I need a new rug... 

DIY rope vase

I just had these lying around soooo I figured I'd do something fun with them! I always see rope vases at Target and I almost buy them but remember something like that is easy to do. I have way too many glass vases in my pantry and the rope was originally for another project but it didn't work out.

I'm pretty sure I love how it turned out and can't wait to stick some pretty flowers in it! 

sighhhh

This morning we went to breakfast at The Coffee Shop. It's delicious. I died and went to heaven. 

I've always liked that little area but I've never really taken the time to drive through it and look around. I am now in love! The community of Agritopia is like a little utopia to me. They have a community farm, chickens, trees, grass, parks, little white fences, a Christian school, 2 super awesome restaurants, food truck nights, and gorgeous homes! I wanted to stay there all day! 

Eventually Matt and I want to move back to Gilbert but right now isn't a good time. He works for a really amazing company in Tucson and is about to begin his PhD. I actually have made some great friends in the Momtourage and love our home! I know I complain about Tucson because they seriously should open their eyes a little to the fact that they're now a small city. They need things like a new freeway that runs east/west, parks (grass and a splash pad would be nice), master planned communities, a new mall, and better restaurants that aren't just downtown. But I'm really biased and want everything to look like Gilbert. Sooo...  

Anyways. It's in our plan to come back and raise our kids near family and all the amazingness that is Gilbert. But for now we'll have to settle for visits. 

A little mall time

Seriously Gilbert people! I hope you realize how many great things there are for kids here!!! I am bumming out thinking about going back to Tucson and not having fun stuff all around me! Parks and I went to the San Tan Mall today to visit the Disney store because duh, Mickey. The boy is in love with Mickey and recently Jake and the Neverland Pirates. He was loving all the stuffed animals and characters all over! I think he hugged every toy he could reach. We settled on a little Nemo, a Mickey cup, a pair of Jake flip flops and some Jake pjs. It was all under $30 so not bad! 

Afterwards we played at the splash pad and made some new friends who we shared a snack with. Little boys love their snacks. Parker loves watching the big kids play and tries to join in. It's silly seeing him try to mimick their behavior and talk. 

Queen Creek

I absolutely love that Gilbert/QueenCreek/Chandler have so many parks!!! I miss that about living here. :( Tucson needs to work on this.

Since Parker was feeling better today we went to the Queen a Creek splash pad and park. It's so great that it's fenced in so you don't have to worry about runaway toddlers. When Parker was done with the water we walked on over to the park for more fun!