At top of New Year resolution list.. Master bath....updates!

It is the time of year when we all start thinking of resolutions and lists that we want to get started and finish in the new year... on the top of my list for 2013 is to update my Master Bathroom.  We are looking to update our dated tile counter-top, replace our sink, possibly replace our vanity and look for new mirror options.

As I wrote about my desire to remodel I was directed to a great website, Modern Bathroom, and asked if I would mention them in one of my blog posts.  At first I was apprehensive, but after visiting their website I am sold.  No matter what your style or taste, they have it all.
My personal tastes tend to run more toward the traditional styles, and I have found a lot of great options from this site.   I figure if I'm going to go through the time and expense to update my bathroom, I may as well also do the right thing and make it as energy efficient and friendly to the environment as I can.  I was worried that this would greatly limit my options, but this site has a great selection of eco-friendly and energy efficient bathroom fixtures. No need to fight the crowds and be limited to what the stores have on their shelves. I've attached a few of the options that I really liked.  Now I just have to somehow decide which ones I like the best and get started.

I am really drawn to this model of faucet and I think it will go well with the fixtures that I now have in the shower etc.  

I really like the look of this sink...

look at these mirror options...

with a few different options for accessories and wow my project is almost finished ... 

That was So easy! 

Hope you get a chance to tackle your TO DO/ resolution list for 2013!

12.31 self Portrait

Self Portrait

Wishing you and yours a Very Happy New Year! Here is to all that is to come in 2013!

12.30 something that made me smile this year

I have trouble just picking One thing that made me smile. So I'll show my top three!!

The trip of a lifetime with my luv❤Scotland & Ireland. Happy 10 years!!


And my sis n law and I were successful at our vintage junk sales.
Vintage River Ranch has lots more to come in the next year!!!


The last was how proud I of my babies, wow how they have grown this year!!

12.29 Hot

Hot new cup of coffee.... Mmmmm☕

12.28 cold

I love driving through the snow... With the trees all cold and white ❄⛄

12.27 how you relax

Latte, foot rest and some Quiet!!!

And can you believe this month .... Year is almost over??!!!
Here is the new January list!❤👍☺

12.26 mess

My pantry!! It's a huge mess!! All the holiday snacks, left overs etc. Organization intervention now, please!!!

12.25 lunch

I love Christmas Day!! Opening Santa gifts, having brunch, and lounging around with all our new toys etc!!!

Here are shots of Christmas gifts and the kids trying them out!! Plus photos if our brunch thanks to the cinnamon roll recipe and egg omelet muffin recipe from Pinterest!!

12.24 tradition

I remember making Joe Frogger cookies for Christmas with my family..


Now I want to make that a tradition for our family too🎄❤

12.23 Joy is_______

Joy is __making new family traditions :)

12.22 decoration

Ornament on my MIL tree.

12.21 tree

Zoo light trees.... Love the red and blues.

12.20 weather

Cloudy and Rainy with the HOPE for SnOw!!

12.19 Something that starts with "s"

Sawyer :)

12.18 makes me feel merry

Christmas snow globes and all homemade Christmas decor makes me feel Merry!!!

12.17 on the floor!!

Warning !!! Bare feet on the floor!!!

12.16 something I made

Something I made!! Ear warming flower band!

12.15 outside

Oak trees outside my window...

Breakfast and Santa HO HO HO!!!

This morning was so exciting ... the kids woke EARLY... like 6AM (that is early, they never wake before 7AM usually without an alarm)!!
They have breakfast with Santa and some of his elves! wow!

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November 23

Don't forget to get your reservations for Breakfast with Santa..

Thanksgiving is now behind up and it's all about the big guy in the fancy red velvet outfit. Get your reservations for Breakfast with Santa before it's too late. Some locations are already sold out, so don't wait too long. You don't want coal in your stocking

http://www.cascadetickets.com/apps/calendar/?search_all=breakfast+with+santa

We signed up for this hoping that the kids would enjoy the breakfast and the visit with Santa!
Sawyer was SO excited until Santa came in the room with his elves.. then he ducked his head under the table and would not look at him...

We finished eating our breakfast and the elves came around to the tables and made balloon animals and swords for the kids... then it was our turn to go up and sit on Santa's lap with their Christmas wishes and for us to get a PHOTO... Sawyer was glued to Eric and would not go NEAR him... so after peeling him off and sitting him on Santa's lap... these are the shots that I GOT! Lol

 Ashlee did tell him about her wish for a Microscope... (he told her he hoped she would be a Scientist some day)

                              At least the last Shot was almost a normal face! Marry Christmas!

12.14 something Green

Stockings..... Green With Envy!!!:)

12.13 lights

I love Christmas tree lights. So so gorgeous!!!

My first crochet project!!

About a year or so ago I learned how to knit and I have been dabbling in different projects over the last few months.
I always come across the cutest crochet patterns. So I decided I need to try to learn to crochet.

I have been doing quite a few different dish cloth patterns but finally came across a flower headband pattern that I thought I could attempt...


Here is what I came up with!