Let's Give This Another Shot

I started this blog almost 2 years ago now with the intentions of consistently being active in writing and taking some "me time" each day. I wanted to document memories with my family and write about what made me feel good, and what made me happy. But for some reason it just didn't click.

It caused me more stress. I was writing things, and deleting. It wasn't enjoyable, it was a burden. Not that I was totally active In writing or anything I just became overwhelmed with it figured, this just wasn't for me! (and as you can tell my blog layout needs some serious help. Ha.)

Well now time has past, life as blossomed and I want to give this another shot. I'm sitting here writing this with such a sense of calm and relaxation. This, is something that I've wanted to do for myself for quiet sometime now and hey, you have to start somewhere. So right now at 11:14pm it is.

So here it goes

 I'm Kayla

Mom of 2
Rilynn:2

Hudson:8months

Wife to Brad

Family is EVERYTHING! We live in a little town. We work hard. We love each other. We enjoy the simple things and the not so simple things at times. We laugh. We learn. We know we aren't perfect. We are just living this life one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time and it's just right.

so HELLO THERE 

xoxo,

A year older.

Birthday's usually have no affect on me, or my outlook on life, for some reason this year's did. Yesterday I turned 24! I feel that I have been going through many life changes lately, not big ones just little things, mostly feelings. Yesterday made them more official, it was an epiphany of some sort. As my husband and I relaxed in the living room enjoying the Christmas tree and the warmth of the heater in silence I was able to express to him what I want the years to come to mean to me, to our family.

I used to be so obsessed with the little pointless things in life. I let things overwhelm me that shouldn't, would stress over the gifts I would be getting, what outfit I would wear, and who would be celebrating my special day with.  Though, those things are somewhat important(who i would be celebrating with) this year they just didn't seem to matter. I could care less what people gave me as a gift, heck I told everyone I didn't even want or need anything. I didn't even have anything to ask for this year. All I wanted was to go to dinner with my little family, of course I had a grumpy little babe so it just ended up being the hubby and I but it was all I needed. It was perfect. 

I have realized that I want to live a simple life. A life filled with happiness and joy. The things that make me feel that way are not materialistic at all. Its my family. They truly make me happy. I don't want to stress about how much money I make, what car I drive, or what materialist things I have. Although I do enjoy having nice things, I mean who doesn't, I just don't want them to be a priority. I told my Hubby I want to focus on our relationship, our daughter, and living the life we want to live. We are going to set goals, realistic ones and support each other to achieve them. 

I feel an overwhelming sense of calmness. I can't even describe. I just know this will be a good year, and many more to come. I will sit back, relax more often, laugh, be silly, and enjoy the precious moments in life as my family grows together. I feel truly happy and fulfilled. I'm sure turning 24 had nothing to do with just, it just came at the same time where I am maturing and turning into the woman, mommy, and wife I want to be. 

FAMILY PHOTOS

So I've been MIA lately but I have been sooo busy with this busy holiday season at work. But I will try to be more involved. :) With Rilynn turning one a little over a  month ago, I was more than ready to get some family pictures done! So of course I called one of the Best :)

I am so excited and completely in love with our family photos by the amazing and talented Danielle Captio at www.Daniellecappitophotography.com! We had a very grumpy little Rilynn that day(of course) but we still got great pictures... now what else can you ask for? This is my little Family :)

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We cannot wait to get more pictures done in the future with Danielle, as our family grows. We will be getting some more done when Rilynn is just about 15 months old, and through out milestones in our life! Can't wait to put these beautiful pictures around my home, and don't forget to send out our Christmas cards(they're on there way!!!))

DIY wall decor

While antiquing a few weekends back I saw a similar wall décor with one small piece of wood and a mason jar going for $45! I looked at my hubby, snapped a pic, and said we're making this!

Me being impatient, and knowing how were are, I drove us straight to the hardware store! If I didn't it would have become another one of those projects we never got around too! I was looking for something to replace some red mirrors on my living room wall that just didn't fit, so I needed a large enough piece of wood to hang, that's why I decided to go with two jars. We purchased the round piece of wood for about 3 bucks, the silver hook things(I'm drawing a blank on the name) for $1.20 each, and some spray paint for about $2.50. I already had the mason jars laying around from Ri's first bday party so we were ready to go. Oh.. we also bought the little mirror hanging hooks and attached it to the back.

I totally failed on the step, by step pictures but when I make some more I totally will! I pinky promise :)

We first drilled in the mirror hanging hook on the back, then spray painted the wood. (I am on the hunt for some distressed wood to make some on, to make it more unique).

After the paint dried the hubby drilled in the silver thingys(yeah still blanking) and then slipped in the mason jars before securing!

Then I added some flowers, I know theyre dead now :( thinking about making some paper ones so it wont be an issue! and hung it on my wall!

Yep its as simple as that! A $45 inspiration all made under 12 bucks! And you better bet these babies will be going out as Christmas presents this year! Maybe i'll put some candles in them. OR paint the insides, Even add some glitter! Totally doing it, mine will be painted gold glitter for Christmas time!

HELLO THERE

With this being my first blog post and first BLOG EVER I hope that you can bare with me as I figure this all out :) I'm not very computer savvy so this may take while! 

So I will start off with a little bit about me and what made me want to start blogging! 

My name is Kayla, 23 years old, mama to my pride and joy Rilynn (she just turned one; can't believe it) wifey to my manly husband brad(we're high school sweethearts cute huh?) and newly sales and events coordinator at work (LOVING IT). Did I mention, I'm a total penny pincher?!  My family and I live in a small little beach town and just want to live a simple life full of love and happiness! 

Why do I want to start blogging? After reading other blogs, observing so many creative talented people through Instagram, Pinterest and similar social media I have become nothing but intrigued! I always think "oh I'm so busy, I don't have time to do anything." But reality is... WE ARE ALL BUSY! Everyone has their own way of dealing with it and finding time to balance their lives out to get to where they want to be in life! I think the blogging is a great way to get inspiration from others and to open your eyes to the bigger picture. It's nice to know that I'm not the only other working mom out there, who feels like she doesn't have enough hours in the day! That's the beauty in it all.. Things will work out and fall in to place just let it.

Join me through everyday struggles with health and Fitness. My love for all things beauty, on a budget. As I balance work life and family life! And the joys that come with just being a Mommy! I will be open and honest...I PINKY PROMISE 

Xoxo 

Kayla 

Ps. HAPPY HALLOWEEN