8 modern house updates

I work in home building so I am always interested in the latest and greatest home improvements.  I have a huge folder saved with ideas for our next house but really, most of these can be done to the place you live now to give you some modern updates.  Check 'em out

I have pull out drawers now and LOVE them.  They are really handy and a great investment.

I have a stand alone jewelry case with a mirror now but love this idea.

This is a definite DIY.  Our washer/dryer are on the floor and this would eliminate bending over grabbing those little socks and washcloths stuck in the top corners of the washer.  

I have pull outs in my cabinets but definitely not organized like this.  I love this. 

This is a 2-in-1.  We have a big dining room and have considered adding a wet bar for several years.  This is a great option and I love the pull-out drawers.

Ahhhh....a pocket door with mirror.  Love it.  

I love the idea of storage in the form of a pantry style cabinet about the countertop.  I have a KitchenAid mixer and it is SO heavy!  This would be perfect.

Another easy DIY.  It's simple and would eliminate all the chargers plugged in plus, give extra outlets. These are definitely on my to-do list.  Maybe my nesting is still in effect?  :)

Hope you're off to a great week.  Our little one turns a month old tomorrow and we almost can't believe it.  I am headed back to work next week so I am squeezing in all the moments I can these next few days.  Cheers! 

A baby is born

Hey y'all.  Big news 'round here....we are officially a family of three.

I was due July 10 but we got a little surprise and our son was born June 30th.  It definitely wasn't expected and I thought there'd be more "signs" I was close to labor.  I worked out Tuesday the 28th, I worked on the 29th and was at the office until about 6:30.  I skipped working out that night (thankfully) since I had a long day, had dinner, and was in bed about 10:30.

At 2:30am my water broke (although I wasn't sure at first), I researched "the signs" online until about 3:00am trying to be sure it was the real deal, and woke my husband up to let him know "not to panic, but my water might have broken"....eeek!

I had convinced myself I would stay home until the office opened at 8:00 but my husband was having none of it.  We left the house about 3:30 and I had the baby at 10:27am.

Meet Seth!

We were very lucky to have no health issues for either of us at delivery and it's been a great three weeks having our little guy around.  I spend half the day still unsure he is actually ours and the other half watching him sleep....and a few diapers in between,  :)

I hope y'all have a super week.