Carabox Reveals!!

Well back in June I learned about this modern twist on the age old pin pal exchange. In the two months I have signed up for this exchange, I have met some awesome women. I can't wait to make friends with some other ladies around the US. Below are my reveals for July and August! 

In July I was paired up with a wonderful woman by the name of Kim. She lives in Washington. The theme of the month wasNautical, which is what I am re-doing our guest bathroom in! So obviously I was excited cause Washington is on the coast!! We had ALOT in common...including wine lovers! So she sent me a little bottle of wine! Oh yeah! Plus lots of other goodies! 

In August, I was paired with an awesome mommy of 2 girls with another girl on the way! She actually got married today! And her baby girl is due to arrive in November. Amazingly, she also lives in Washington! Below is what she sent me and I got it just in time to use some of the stuff on my vacation!!

Until the next exchange, talk to you all soon!

Sara

Life's a Beach!

Life is a beach! How? Well have you ever seen a straight flat...I mean completely flat flat flat beach (if you have don't tell me, haha). Ok, so the non-flat beaches, they have hills or ripples or dents or whatever...right? Right! Well so does life! As humans we have our ups and downs like hills and smaller ones like ripples and then we have those life occurrences that hit us like a baseball and leave a dent that lasts with us either for a long time (if it was a good thing) or last a short while (like going to a repair shop). 

My first year as a stay at home has had a lot...A LOT...of ripples, some hills, and a few dents (some of which as still being repaired). On many occasions I have thought that I am just not cut out to be a stay at home mom. Usually its when i have had a stressful few days or something have had enough of the crying and whining over toys and naps and food. Then other times I'm just like 'wow, I have more time with my kids'. I have time to do more with them and help them develop and grow. I honestly like the fact that after Fan has been out in location for a few days and he comes home during the week, I don't have to wait til I get off work to see him, I'm already at home. 

Staying home has allowed me to work more on growing my photography business. I created a website, had my logo designed, put together my brand and packaging and been available to my clients when they wanted to do a session anytime. 

I love my kids and I love my husband and I love my life. The only thing I would change if I had the power would be to win the lottery or I'll settle for having a little more money to pay things off. But until then I will just go with the flow and ride the waves over the hills, ripples and dents that come along. 

Life's a Beach! Have fun while you can!

Sara