Winter "Fun"

Being new Coloradans, I've been really excited to take part in all of the fun things our new state has to offer in the winter months. In California, we had to drive about 4 hours to get to any snowy, outdoor adventures and now they're literally in our backyard!

While my mom was visiting last weekend, we decided to take everyone ice skating. Like, on a real lake that's frozen. It's been YEARS since I put skates on and Ritchie had never been!

So, let's just take a look at how this went, shall we?


You can't really tell, but basically Max is sobbing hysterically. Like, refusing to even TRY.


You can tell better in this one. *Sigh* What am I going to do with this sweet, wimpy child?


Proof he had skates on. Not once did he even attempt to stand on them. The skate wearing lasted all of 10 minutes before we gave up and just put his damn uggs back on.


Ben didn't do a ton better, but he at least tried.


It was fine. They just played in the snow around the rink.






The big people (Old people? No, big people sounds better.) still had a solid 30 minutes of skating fun before we all basically collapsed and declared ice skating to be insanely challenging.


Oh look! How romantic!


Don't we look like we're having fun?


Don't be fooled. Ritchie basically pulled me around the whole time whilst I yelled/whined things like, "not too fast!" and "please slow down!" and "I don't want to do this anymore!" Maybe Max gets it from me?







Then we went inside where the real fun began! Hot chocolate and popcorn anyone?


Look how big Ben is. Now, make it stop.










Grandma sure does love these two.


In general, he's SO much happier indoors OR during summer.

So, based on how splendidly this event went we naturally thought it a great idea to try sledding this weekend. Saturday and Sunday we had the biggest snow storm that we've experienced since moving to Denver. I think we got between 7-10 inches. The park nearby has a lot of hills, making it a great little stop for a quick sledding session.

We didn't even get out of the CAR before the crying began.



He finally stopped sobbing hysterically when we told him he didn't have to sled, he could just watch.


At least he looks cute all bundled up.


The great thing about having a 1 year old is that he can't tell us he doesn't want to try sledding. So, he did.






Please note Ben's face.



Poor kid.



It was at this point that Ritchie said, "Why don't you soothe him and stop taking pictures?"

Oh, right.


I took a couple of turns and it was fantastic! However, I doubt we'll do it again this year. The kids just aren't ready for outdoor winter activities. We'll stick to indoor movies, coloring and hot chocolate (this weekend's other activities)

We're planning our move back to CA promptly (Just kidding).

An Outfit Post (To Catch Up)

I skipped WIWW this week. Whoops. So, here are a few of my outfits from last week. I've been HORRIBLE about snapping pics, so please forgive me, mkay?


Listen, don't be jealous of my photogenic quality. It's just something I possess, I can't help it. (Um, NOT)
sweatshirt: Whole Foods
Shoes: Toms
Jeans, undershirt: Nordstrom


Sweater: Nordstrom
Jeans: Nordstrom
Shoes: Sam Eldeman

And later that day...


Jacket: OLD (I have no idea)
Shirt: Anthropologie
Hair Flower: Stella & Dot
Leggings: Nordstrom


Shirt: Anthropologie
Jeans: Nordstrom (I have maybe 3 pairs I rotate regularly and two of them are identical. So, just assume moving forward that my jeans are from Nordstrom)

Necklace in every pic: Lisa Leonard

Those are the only pics I have! Yeesh. This week has been even worse, I'm sorry to say. I hope to have SOMETHING for you for WIWW.

January's Goal and a Home Tour!

In January, my goal was to get this house of ours organized! I did a pretty good job. Closets? Check. Fridge? Check. Pantry? Check. The only things I didn't get to (yet) was our filing cabinet and our basement. Both pretty large tasks that I'm hoping to tackle REALLY soon.

So, while I had my house all clean and (mostly) organized, I thought I'd give you a little tour.

By the way, these pics are AWFUL. I don't have the right lens to adequately capture these spaces and I was taking pictures in poor lighting.

Enjoy! ;)

When you walk into the front door (which we never use), this is what you see on the wall:


My collage of photos that I'm trying to expand. And the kid's kitchen/imaginative play area.


To your left in the space is the open play area.


This is the view when I'm standing in the play area.


This is the view from the tiny hall leading into the kitchen/living/dining rooms.


In that tiny hallway are the paintings my brother made us for Christmas! Love those!


As you keep walking into the house you pass a cutout with the pantry and our Christmas card hanger and bathroom.


And, of course, our menu.


And the kitchen would be to your left.




From the kitchen you can see into the living room.




This is the view of the living room from the dining room.






And the view of the dining room from the living room.






I spared you the stairway. I'll also spare you all the bathrooms. Think toilet, sink and shower/tub and you've got the idea.

So, just FYI. The boys' rooms are totally boring and not at all what I'd like them to be. I will eventually put them into one room with bunkbeds and redecorate the whole space. For now, they have simple and very plain rooms. They ONLY sleep there, so it's cool, I guess.

Maxton's room:

As you enter....


To your left upon entering.




Just some details...






Bennett's Room:

As you enter:








Why, yes we have a janky half decorated space above Ben's bed. No, I don't plan to finish it.


My favorite part of the room, the Apple posters.



Our room:

As you enter...


Standing back by the nightstands.


Standing by the bathroom door.


Standing by the windows


Those shelves will eventually house even MORE photos of us. All black and white. I just need to bite the bullet and buy frames. I also need window coverings of some sort. All in good time.



That's it!! Welcome to Casa de Lincoln. It's NEVER this clean.