We bought these 1920’s/30’s light fixtures about 4 years ago in Texas and now we finally have them up. That’s one thing off the house to-do list. We had to get them professionally installed and involved making holes in our ceiling so that is what took us so long.

So weird to see lights up in that room and though I love it, I also didn’t like it just cause I wasn’t used to it. Do any of you have to go through that adjustment period when you put something new in? I always do. You get so used to seeing something a certain way, when something changes it is so weird at first.

Next up, is putting up another vintage lighting piece in another room, once we pick it up from getting fixed up and re-wired. There is already an electrical box there, so that should be much easier. I can’t wait to change out the standard light fixture that came with this house into something much prettier! We’re slowly trekking through our to-do list.

This week’s learned and links…

– I love Ben being home.

– Any home re-doing is fun, but stressful and always takes longer (and more costly) than originally planned. I think we won’t see any pretty floors in the house until May. Must. Be. Patient.

– The girls started dance class this week. Brave is quite the serious dancer. I think she was made for this stuff.

– My mom had a biopsy done and we’re nervous, but trusting God.

– Since Ben’s been home, I have his phone to do instagram. Follow my along here or here.

– Ben chopped his hair and now he looks like this guy. A lot. I am ready to chop mine next!

This weekend is a special weekend for us as we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour…

2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Happy Easter weekend friends!!!

This past Saturday, I spent a few hours under the guidance of a totally legit teacher learning a bit more of how to get fancy on photoshop! I know the bare basics, but just wanted to learn how to do more things. My friend Alice is a graphic designer (she graduated from Art Center Pasadena) and she has got skills like you wouldn’t even believe! Every time she taught me how to do something, I was like, “Oh. My. Gosh. You are fabulous!” Really, no joke. I was saying that because she really is and answered most of my life’s mysteries about that computer program.

Now, I still need to practice a whole lot to make it second nature to me, but I feel a bit fancier now. I have told Ben recently, if I had to redo my college education, I think I would have loved becoming a graphic designer. I think doodling and creating things on the computer is kind of fun, so I think I would have enjoyed that profession.

When I was deciding what to study in college, it was between being an art major or child and adolescent development major. Well, the child development one won because as much as I loved working with kids, I think I was a little too chicken to “officially” study art and didn’t feel I was good enough. I didn’t explore other options too much and just stuck to something I already was familiar with which was teaching. I think had I known all the possible professions in the creative arena, I might have tried to pursue that more. I know God has a reason for everything, so everything up to today has been a result of His leading, but all this to say… don’t be chicken, think outside the box, just try it, and always be prepared to work hard no matter what you choose.

Anyhow, I went from me learning photoshop to decision making stuff. Sometimes I can get a bit off tangent. If you want to get a bit fancier on photoshop too, send my friend Alice an email. If you beg, she might just teach you too! Her email is walajoo(at)gmail(dot)com.

Today was filled with errand running, phone calls with possible contractors, and lots of kid drawings. The highlight of the day was finding the vintage lighting that has been on my want list for, like, ever. We couldn’t bring it home with us today, but we will next week. So excited about that! Then, I just need to bug my dad to come over and install it over our dining table and we will be all set. Another plus was that same shop also yielded another globe to add to my collection.

There were a few frustrations today (not kid related), but having Ben around all day long makes things a lot better. After I cried, he went downstairs to get me cookies. Yes, cookies can really make things feel a bit better.

Let’s hope tomorrow I actually get some cleaning done. What was your Monday like?

April things that make us giddy…

– All the house fixing upping that will be going on. Over the moon excited!

– Being with Ben everyday.

– Some planned get togethers with friends.

– Days outside in the garden.

– Celebrating Resurrection Sunday!

– Running my first 5k ever and doing it the most colorful way possible!

– My biggest baby turns 6!

What things are you looking forward to this month?

Last Friday, we made banana chocolate chip muffins. I had everything measured out and the girls did each step and wrote it down as they did it. Going through sequencing has become a baking ritual of ours. After which, True asked, “Mom, can you put this on your blog so everyone will know how to make it?”

It came out yummy, but my girls and I are pretty easy to please when it comes to sweet stuff. We sort of used this recipe, but modified it with more cinnamon, whole wheat flour, and added chocolate chips. It’s all gone now, so obviously, we loved it.

This weekend was busy with taxes and house stuff. I hate taxes, but I am sure everyone does. Also, we are doing some house renovating and getting ready to change out our nasty carpet. We are considering the brand Kährs which is made in Sweden, but there are mixed reviews online, so if any of you overseas have an opinion or know about this brand, please do share! Also, we are probably leaning toward white wood floors (yes, I know, that’s a dangerous idea, but it’s always been my dream), would love to hear your opinions on them if you have ever had them.

Gotta get through five more days until Ben is home with us for a month. Yay!!!

P.S. One of fave shops, Ms. Tips, also happens to be a sponsor, is having a 25% sale until the end of this month. So hurry!

1) I have been phone-less for a month now. I didn’t have a smart phone so it was no biggy to lose it, so I borrow Ben’s when I can. 2) Love the denim vest I tried on at the Madewell party. Wishlisted. 3) Yup. Love color and just got my kelly green pants. Hurray!

And if you wanna be a sponsor, now is the time to grab your spot. This month was great and I have a feeling next month will be even better, so if you have a blog or shop you wanna get out, just send me an email to mycakies(at)gmail(dot)com.

Hope Wednesday’s treating you good!!!