Homebound

It has recently come to my attention that between baby bedtime blues and house projects, our family has been lacking in fun time. So we set out to remedy that this weekend...and promptly got stuck at home the whole time while our car was getting fixed. (We thought it would be done Friday afternoon but we could save ~$100 dollars by waiting until Monday).

But turns out, being stuck at home isn't so bad. We didn't get to go to the library like we had wanted and we didn't go to church, but we also didn't end up spending the whole day popping Lucy in and out of the car trying to get all our errands done.

Staying at home meant we had plenty of time for both projects and fun. We were able to finish changing all the electrical outlets for prettier baby proof ones; put together, sand, prime and paint the $10 ledges (they are drying and I can't wait to hang them up!); and start recaulking the bathtub. We also started planning our garden layout, ordered seeds and began constructing our raised beds. I also made homemade bread, tortillas and a really yummy vanilla bean cake (served with my strawberry sauce for a topping).

That may sound like a lot, but it didn't seem hectic at all. And since Sunday was so nice out, Lucy and I had a little picnic and offered emotional support as Craig worked on the slightly frustrating task of leveling the beds. Which of course meant I had to take some pictures:

My future's so bright, I gotta wear shades!

A little to the right, dad!

She wasn't a big fan of the grass and refused to put her hands down in it.

We did eventually get her to touch the dirt though (with one finger!)

She has started mimicking facial expressions. Craig doesn't  believe me but the proof is in the pictures. 

We had such a good time, I think we will have to plan a few more "homebound" weekends in the future.

That's all for now. Bye-bye!