Prodigal

Lately I’ve been feeling very inadequate in almost every area of my life. I’m not sure why…its just there are days where I feel that I don’t have any skills or purpose. I know I’m a new mommy, even though he’s going to be 1 on the 1^st of August (still can’t believe it). I guess I just feel like I have to do something more to have purpose than just being a mom…even though, being a mom is a serious FULL TIME JOB itself. I don’t know why I feel the need to do something else to feel validated and to feel like I have a purpose.

Apparently I have a lot of feelings I need to get out there…how many more sentences am I going to start with the words “I feel”?

Becoming a Mother

Ever since we got married, even before, we talked of babies and how we couldn't wait to have one of our own. After 9 months we found out we were pregnant and we couldn't be more excited, but in all that excitement, I was also scared...really scared. All of the sudden all these questions/doubts popped into my head:

Will I be a good mother?

I'm not ready to be a mom.

What if something happens?

I can't do this. 

Smith Family Update Part 3: It's A....

Hey there blog world! Sorry it's taken me a while to post this update, it's been a hectic couple of weeks. Ok, ok, you want the truth? I just haven't thought about it and I've been so exhausted...growing this little baby really takes a lot of energy!

So, let's get down to business! In the last post, Smith Family Update Part 2: Surprise! Surprise!, you all found out that we're expecting a little one soon!!! So very, very soon! I can't believe how soon...and there is still so much to do!! And, all I have to say is that Pinterest is no help what so ever when it comes to getting a nursery together.

Smith Family Update Part 2: Surprise! Surprise!

So, I know I mentioned in the previous post that a lot has happened since the last time we've talked, well this is one of the bigger things that have happened since! Those that are family and friends of ours on FB, then you already know what this is about. ;) I never actually told the whole story, though, so that's what's going to be said here. So, just keep reading, and some of you, if you're like me, grab the tissues!!

Smith Family Update Part 1: Houston, Here We Come!

It's been a while since we've posted anything, but a whole lot has happened since we last spoke! Boy, are there some stories to share! To save you time, I'll break them up into a few different posts so you're not stuck with one looonnngg post (you're welcome). So, to start, here's part 1 :)

Jewelry Hanger DIY

Hey there, Krista here!

A couple of weeks ago I finally had the time to make something I've been wanting to do since, well, a long time! It's very simple and very easy to do! (sorry for taking so long to post)

We have been collecting pallets for my mother-in-law to make some of the awesome pallet paintings (like one she made for Ian and I for a shower and the wedding)* and for Ian and I to do some home projects with.

Well, we have a lot of just small pallet pieces

A Rare, Wonderful Morning

This morning was different than others, and I have to say it was a blessing.

My husband gets up super early (about 4am) every morning, and those of you who know me, know I love my sleep, so I never see him off to work because I just can't seem to get up that early. Honestly, nobody should have to.

Anyway, I actually woke up early stayed up all night until it was