Tag: lifestyle

Our New Home

I am so excited to share that we have a new home!  Things have been pretty crazy around here these past few months with everything that goes into purchasing a home, packing up our old place, and still keeping up with work and family life.

We moved in right at the beginning of August and with the help of our family and some great friends, we managed to get it all done pretty quickly.  The home was pretty much move-in ready, with painting being the main thing to work on once we moved in.  Choosing paint colors was kinda stressful, but I am so happy to not have to stare at brown poopy colored walls anymore!  It’s also been super exciting shopping and buying new appliances.  Talk about being a grown up, huh! We’ve got plans to remodel the bathroom too! Now that we’re settling in, we have some fun ideas for decorating and make the space our own.  We also have a bit of work to do in the front and backyard, but we’re waiting for the weather to cool down before we begin those projects.  Watch out, we are taking this homeownership thing serious.  

I’ve been on Pinterest way more than I care to admit and have made more trips in one week to the Home Depot than I would like. But, I’m really looking forward to decorating, remodeling, and making this house our home.

We’re using the hashtag #CasaEmeric on Instagram for all things home related and sharing peeks into the house transformation!  I’ll be sure to share a tour of the new place as soon it’s all done.  

Tower of boxes and biggest moving truck we could find!
Tower of boxes and biggest moving truck we could find!
Fancy new appliances!  Everyone takes a selfie with their new washing machine, right?
Fancy new appliances!  Everyone takes a selfie with their new washing machine, right?
#casaemeric 
#casaemeric 

XO, Jessie

Virtual Coffee Date

My son is home sick from school again today and I gotta tell you, I’m getting a little bit of cabin fever.  So, I started to think about how nice it is to meet with a friend over coffee and just chit chat and since I can’t really do that today, how about you humor me and pretend we’re on a coffee date together! Here goes…

If we were on a coffee date, we’d be meeting at one of the few independent coffee shops in town.  Nothing against Starbucks, but it’s nice to support local businesses!  I’d probably order the biggest caramel  macchiato or chia latte they offered.  I’d be super thrilled if they offered almond or coconut milk!! How about you, what would you order on our coffee date?

We’d sit on some cool oversized chairs, I’d put my feet up and get comfy.  We’d have a cute little table in front of us, but I probably won’t put my coffee down the whole time! I’d ask how things were going with you? Then of course, I’d tell you about how germs aren’t leaving my house and it seems we’ve all been sick way too often this winter and ask if you had any remedies?

If we were on a coffee date, I’d tell you about my 14 races in 2014 goal and ask if you thought I was crazy for doing the Super Spartan and Tough Mudder in the same month?  Then, I’d ask if you’d like to join me on one of my races?  Running or doing an obstacle course race with a friend is a lot more fun!  

If we were on a real coffee date, I’d probably vent a little bit about how my kiddos, ages 8 and 5, are fighting like crazy and I don’t know what else to do about it.  I’m kinda scared to think what life will be like when they are teenagers!  Yikes….hey, I’d probably ask if you had any tips for this too?

If we were on a coffee date, I’d listen to you vent about whatever was on your mind and offer whatever advice I could.  I’d tell you to follow your dreams and passions.  I’d tell you that you are awesome and amazing! We’d laugh about our problems and make plans for the future.  I’d thank you for meeting me for coffee and how we must do it again soon! We’d leave our coffee date feeling refreshed and hopeful and fully caffeinated!  

ps.  If we were on a coffee date, I’d probably invite you to join me at the gym or for a run 😉