I want new furniture

It is really hard to talk yourself out of buying something that you know is going to cost a great deal, but you want it soooo bad. And it doesn't help to have a husband that will let you buy whatever you want because he loves to spend money. I have to be the rational one and sometimes I really hate it. We found a sectional couch and chair at Costco that is a really reasonable price considering that it is furniture. But the cost is still expensive. It was just Christmas and we spent plenty of money. Both Matt and I were off work for at least 2 weeks during the snow storm and got paid minimal. I didn't use much of my vacation time because I am trying to save it for March. We have a new baby coming in March and that will cost us plenty not to mention that I don't have much vacation to use and most of my time off will be without pay. All rational reasons as to why we can't buy the new furniture. But, then I think we could sell our current couches and ottoman on Craigslist for a reasonable price. That would bring down our cost. Our house would have more room. I am ready for a change. It feels good to sit on it. I am tired of the great room and the wall to wall furniture. Oh and did I mention that my husband talks about it all the time until I am so crazy and finally want to give in to my irrational thoughts. The problem is when we find a good deal and I talk us out of it because we can't afford it, then when it is gone I am so mad at myself because it was a good deal and we could have saved so much money if we would have just bought it when they had it and it was on sale. Ohhhh what to do...... Do I take the plunge or do I sit back and wait until we can afford it. Can we ever really afford it. Probably not....... something will always come up. An unexpected bill, or something will break and need to be fixed. Our luck kind of runs that way. What to do, what to do...... Should I do it or not..... Matt you can't answer that, I already know your vote.

Merry "Missmuss"

We had a really nice Christmas this year. Keegan is almost 2 so he wasn't afraid of Santa and he would walk around saying Merry "Missmuss" It was the cutest thing. He had a fabulous time opening his presents on Christmas morning. Sadly this is the only picture of him that we got. I took lots of video but no photo's. What is wrong with me. Santa brought Keegan a kitchen this year and it has kept him very busy the last few days. He comes and asks for my hand and then says, "Lets play" as he pulls me to the ground in front of his toys. It's hard to believe our little boy is growing so fast and next Christmas he will have a little brother to help open presents. Thank you to everyone who thought of us during Christmas time and sent presents, cards, cookies. We absolutely loved it all and miss everyone. We love you and hope you all have a very Happy New Year with lots of wonderful blessings!

I (Heart) Santa

I miss Scrapbooking

This is the first digital scrapbook page that I have ever attempted to create. I didn't know what I was doing but it was fun and so easy. I still really like the 3 dimensions scrapbooking but it takes so much time and that is something I just don't have enough of. Oh how I love scrapbooking and really miss it. This picture was taken when we were having our biggest snow storm in Oregon history (The Arctic Blast). Keegan really enjoyed playing out in the snow. This night the snow was too soft to make a snowman. We were all a little disappointed. The good news is it got mommy out of work for 2 weeks. I loved every minute that I got to spend with Keegan. Even his not so shining moments.

P.S. The second page is one that Matt did. He wanted to give digital scrapping a shot.