My World - part 2

Thanks to everyone who stopped by this weekend to take a peek into my world. I have a few more pictures to share with you, and maybe one last segment this week (we'll see, I'm not committing to that quite yet).

**warning: the next few pictures you are about to view are not pretty. They contain disorder and clutter. Proceed with caution!**


This, my friends, is where I do all my blogging. This is our computer area in what is also known as a family room. It is just across from the kitchen and 'informal' dining area. Remember how I had said I did a little cleaning up but not a whole lot so you could see me as I really am??? Well, here it is, the mess corner. In this area there are three plastic storage drawer containers, one of which holds my stamp stuff. The other two contain books I'm selling on Amazon as well as other stuff that basically does not have a home (ie: computer cords & cables and other computer 'stuff' that I have no clue what it is, extra speakers, extra telephones - in case the power goes out, yeah, that's why it's there, uh huh sure!). Then the stuff on top of the containers are empty (mostly) boxes and items for selling on Ebay. Of course then there is the lovely machine that brings me to you, the blessed computer! I am currently looking for an armoire that will house my stamp stuff so I can put all my stamp and crafty things inside and close the doors to the clutter within. When this comes to pass (for it will!), it will go in the spot where the storage containers are, then the containers will go by-bye! I. Can't. Wait!!!


Now here is another example of exposing my true self....here is my messy bedroom. I did tidy up a bit, but not a whole lot. If you notice in this picture and the next you'll see boxes in two areas. Keep in mind that there is less of them than there was just a month ago! I am trying to purge. These boxes hold miscellaneous office crap stuff that has no place to call home, as well as other miscellaneous things like baby blankets, an odd throw pillow or three, baby toys, and some of my china.


Ok, enough of my cluttered room! Moving on!


This is my ride! I LOVE my truck! I know, I know, it's not technically a 'truck' but that is what we call it. We bought it right before Isabel was born, to accommodate 3 kids in 3 car seats. When we bought it, Caleb was 2 1/5 and very much into trucks, so to make it more fun for Caleb we called the Pilot a truck and it has stuck. Anyway, back to my love. I like sitting up higher than in a car, it has power everything, leather seats, tinted windows, heated seats (not that we need them anymore, but they sure came in handy in the Michigan winter!), a third row of seats that can seat 3 more people, 6 cd disk changer, and a roof rack. It's got power and makes me feel impervious (though I know I'm really not, like I said....it came in very handy in Michigan winter...think snow levels and road conditions...nothing was keeping me stuck inside the house!)

The inside is quite large too! Can you believe that we (meaning Ryan) put a bathtub in there?! And the seating options are fabulous. I love to be able to have guests stay with us and still be able to all ride in the same vehicle as we tour around. This is a big plus when you consider the size of our family.


Here is an inside view of the second row. I know, not the best of shots but you get the idea. Right now the truck needs some alone time with the shop vac. We went to the beach last month and brought back too much of it with us. I'm not one that likes vehicle clutter either and for the most part the truck is pretty clutter-free, but not today (not by my standards anyway).

So there you have it. A peek into my world - where I live and what gets me around town. A little later in the week I'll do one more segment (yes, I'm committing to do it). I'll feature a bit of my craftiness and do a little raffle too. Stay tuned!