Home-life at it's finest.

Ryan and I don't live in your southern small small town, although we wish we did sometimes, but we like to think we live in a nice secluded area. One where people say, "Where's that?" or when they visit they say, "you live in the middle of no-where!" That's exactly how we like it too. If it wasn't for our families, and just loving the area we grew up around, we probably would have moved down south in the mountains somewhere, we've talked about it before.

What I enjoy most about my home, is the quietness... the beauty of acres of farmland, woods, the fact that we have our space. Our roads not completely bare, there are houses on it, we have a neighbor behind us, and a soon to be house on the other back side where they sold some land (not happy about that) but after our house, it's my parents farm, and more farms... and sometimes just nothing. I love that.

View from front of house

Ryan and I could never be city people, there's nothing wrong with that, we just couldn't do it. I like to think we like the quiet, simpleness of life. We like to, and are striving each year to be more self-sufficient. With our gardening, Ryan hunting, and raising animals that could potentially keep us fed if anything were to happen. We like making our meals from our home grown food, and trying to do things around the house to make us more efficient.

I believe we're the type of people that if the world were to go to crap, we would be just fine. We'd have each other, and everything to keep us going (just about, still working on some aspects) I wouldn't call us "preppers" like some of the shows you see on TV, although we do have some prepper stuff on hand, you know, just in case. We like to call ourselves independent... the fact that we would love to have a place off in the woods, alone, living off the land would be great... but I'd miss my family too much, and my friends... and that is why we stay here.

Ryan building the wood shed for our fire wood for Winter

But that's ok, because I do truly love my home, my life, and us building our family on the values of being independent. I don't want my kids to grow up getting everything they want with a snap of a finger, it just doesn't build character and knowing your self-worth.







Our life may not be exactly how we dream, but we're working towards making it pretty darn close. The things we love may not be for everyone, and that is perfectly fine, as we don't hold it against anyone for doing things the way they want. Luckily, Ryan and I share a mutual agreement on how we want to do things in our lives, how we picture home-life at it's finest.

I'm not saying we're perfect at this life, that we want to be hermits and have no contact with the outside world. We still go to the grocery store obviously, still buy clothes (because I suck at sewing anyways) but if there is anything that we can do that can save us some money, or help keep us going one more day without the need of help from someone or something else, then we are all for it.

If we got caught in a time travel device and landed back in time where there was no electricity, and people relied on each other and the land, I'd like to think that we might be happy... we wouldn't have all the luxuries we have today, but I think we would do alright, and I hope that our son as he grows aquires these skills, because who knows what he will see in his lifetime, who knows what this crazy world will bring to us.

Sitting on my back patio, drinking coffee in the crisp air, hearing the calls of our quail (so cute) and having this view? I love it. I'm proud to say that we know who we are, or at least, who we are striving to be. I mean, we're just starting out, we're young, but in time we'll have everything how we want at our home, one piece at a time. What do you love most about your home-life?

The Nursery Project

So now that I'm winding down on this pregnancy, with only 3 months to go.. it was time to get the nursery project into full swing.

It has been bugging on my mind for weeks now, must finishing painting, must get this, need that, the list just never ends it seems. BUT finally the painting was done, and we had found our crib set after almost TWO DAMN MONTHS of searching. Whoever would have thought it would have taken that long to find something perfect for my little angel.

Let me tell you, furniture these days are CRAP. Straight crap. They're made with fake wood that won't stand the test of time. That's why we also have local people make our house furniture. BUT, with my baby's crib, I wanted to make sure the safety features and all were up to par. So, after even heading to Pottery Barn where I knew the furniture would be kinda expensive, I STILL wasn't impressed. So, one afternoon after an OB apt, my mom and I stopped at Costco... and there is was, their furniture was out, and a crib set. Yep, after going to all the big name baby stores, furnitures stores, I went with Costco. I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED. It's beautiful, and REAL wood. It's made great, and sturdy, especially the dresser. BINGO. I was so glad to finally find what I wanted.

Ryan and I had already decided on the theme of the room when we found out Baby Hudler was going to be a boy. Ryan is much of an outdoorsman, so we thought a woodland theme bedroom would be cute for a little boy. So, months of Pinterest and scouring the internet I figure out how I wanted the room to look for baby Kayden. It's still in the working progress, obviously since I don't have HALF the shit I need... but it's getting there.

I found these super cute decals on Amazon, and they look awesome. They just make the room perfect, and I was pretty impressed with their quality for something so cheap!

There are just a few more things that need done before I feel like the room is ready to be stuffed with toys, diapers, clothes, you name it stuff. It makes me super duper excited. Now, all I need is a cute, squishy baby in there. October can't come soon enough!

Hello Blog, I'm here again.

Wow...

It's been a long, long time since I wrote in here. Today, I thought about my blog and thought... "I miss writing, I miss just putting it all down."

So, here I am... back at it again.

I'm not going to lie that ALOT has happened since I last wrote, I mean, it's been like 8 months since I last wrote... that's like enough time to make a baby. Oh wait, that's what I have been doing. 6 1/2 months of the 8 months at least.

I'm not going to say that was my excuse for not writing.. but there were some factors in there that definitely played the part... from stress to a million DR apts, to hormones going wild and not wanting to do anything... to just getting through day by day... writing has been the last thing on my mind.

But, here I am now, and I am ready to start where I left off, well, kinda.

So, for my quick update and re-start on this whole blog thing...

Hi, I'm Amber (if you have forgotten)

I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant with our first little boy, his name is Kayden. He is due October 27th, 2013... and I CANNOT WAIT for him to arrive. He's healthy, active, and so far on the big side... Momma can't wait to meet her crazy little man.

How cute is he?

This summer has been going great... busy, HOT... but I'm doing well. So far this pregnancy has been pretty easy for me (there were a few bumps in the beginning, but I've been working through them.)

In a few weeks I will be FINALLY getting a mini-vacation with the husband. Off to beach! And then, my (not) surprise baby shower the following weakend, which I AM SO SO excited for.

So much I could talk about... but all i can say is, I am glad I am back. I hope you are glad too =)

Happy Monday to me.