Sweet Spring Pretties...

There are some adorable new styles in the shop for spring!  And there are also several in here that are just a preview of what is to come!  If there is one you want and dont see it in the shop, check back b/c it will be there soon.

After this weekend's little cool front, it feels like summer outside right now!  The sun decided to come out and play for all the bikers in our town this weekend.  Bandera has become quite the attraction for bikers over the last few years.  Every year they have a huge bike rally.  Too bad its not vintage bicycles, now I could get into that!  But tons of loud motors and beer drinking, not so much.

As for me... today is the 3rd day of waking up at 4 (actually 3 this morning) to take James to work.  I dont mind at all doing this for him, but it sure does have me off schedule and tired.  Im still packing boxes as much as I can.  We now have 11 days left, including today!  The countdown begins!  Im not going to lie, Im overwhelmed and stressed.  But I am trying  my hardest to keep it in check.  I dont feel like Im doing the best job of that, but Ill just keep reminding myself to.  I want this experience to be a fun one, but not quite feeling as excited as I thought I should.  I think just from being tired & overwhelmed.  This feeling better go away once we step foot in that door!

My new grandfather (my Nanna's amazing new beau) is having knee surgery on monday if everyone could keep him in their prayers.  Not a fun thing for him to do.  But hopefully in time this will help him walk better and not feel so much pain, if any at all.  I wish I could be there, but Ill be driving James to work and he has two doctors appointments monday and tuesday, and another appointment on wednesday.  We have successfully filled up the week before moving!  I think it is going to fly by!

Im super sorry if I have sounded like a bummer lately always talking about being overwhelmed.  I dont even know if I really have talked about it all that much, I just feel like it b/c its always in my mind.  But I know, this too shall pass.

For some happiness, go check out all of my lovely sponsors if you havent already.  These are some pretty awesome ladies!

PEACE,

Laura

New Early Sponsor Love...

I just couldnt wait.  I am so excited about all of my lovely sponsors for April.  I am so happy I opened this up to the public.  I could not have asked for a better collection of amazing people to kick it off.  And can you believe how beautiful all of their buttons look together!  It was meant to be!

Let's go show these guys some love early, give a click to all of these amazing girls who are supporting Violet Bella!  Lots of features coming from these lovelies throughout the month!

PEACE,

Laura

Phase One: Packing

First of all, thank you so much for all of the sweet love and prayers for my husband on my last post.  It means so much to us.  He is feeling better & was back at work today.  I experienced a bit of his life today by waking up at 4 am to take him to work, and instead of going back to bed, I just came home and started my work day.  By 9:30 I was eating lunch and already had a million things done!  It was crazy.  I crashed and burned after picking him up and we napped on the couch for a bit.  Something that he does most days and I see why!  Well see how long I can keep this up :)  He is not suppose to drive for 6 months after having a seizure, but I think that is a bit long... Weve never gone that long with me driving him, so well just play it by ear.

And here is phase one of our moving adventure...

PACKING!!!

I have allowed myself to let go of my sad feelings attached to never seeing this house cute again.  We will be swimming in boxes and empty shelves for the next few weeks and its only going to get worse by the day.  But... it will be so worth it!

Now that we know we are getting the house, I can really get serious with packing away anything that is not necessary to live.  Luckily since James works at a grocery store, we can bring home tons of awesome packing boxes!!!

I think I need to go to bed early tonite.

PEACE,
Laura

So Much Life Happening Around Me....

THE WEEKEND...

This past weekend I spent 3 days with the women of my family.  We had a little 'girls only' getaway at Lake McQueeny.  It was much needed time spent close to my family, and much need time away from the computer and my work.  I really really needed the break.  I laughed harder than I have in a long time.  My family is so much fun when we all get together like that, they really know how to make you laugh.

We spent time sitting around each other just talking, we sat down at the dock and laid out a bit, we went to Gruene and ate at the Grismill, and we walked around New Braunsfels and went into some antique shops.  I found an amazing antique shop that I could have spent about 1,000 bucks in on things for our house, loved it!  I know where to go when I want a little fun vintage something...

And amazing things happened in our family away from us as well.  My brother came into union with his 3 year old son again and we could not be happier for him.  My heart is with him so much right now.

We came home a bit early on monday b/c I got a call at 4 in the am from James.  He had a seizure and called me right after and he was still so disoriented.  He didnt even know where I was or why I was gone.  Scared the crap out of me to be so far away and not be there for him.  Luckily he has the most amazing parents in the world and they headed straight over to the house at 4 in the morning.  And stayed with him until I got there.  James had busted himself up pretty bad and had to get 5 stitches in his chin.  This is the 4th one he has had since weve been married.  I absolutely hate that he has to live with this, and it scares me to no end b/c it can happen anytime anywhere.  Needless to say, I was not happy until I was home to see him.  Ill be waking up super early in the am (4 o'clock) to be taking him to work for a while, and picking him up.  Our schedule is going to change up a bit!

After all of this, I finally checked my emails and such, and we found out that we got the house!  Our loan was approved.  So, this means we get the keys to our new house on the 11th of April!!!  I cant believe it is really really happening!  So, throughout the month of april you will be seeing the beginning of our new home journey!  Along with tons of amazing new sponsors with lots of things to share!  Definitely going to be a good month!

Good Evening!

PEACE,

Laura