Life Lately

So many new changes are headed our way.  The first BIG news is we might have a buyer for our home in AZ.  I can't tell you how excited I get just thinking about the possibility of being free of that home.  Don't get me wrong, that house means so much and will always be KC and I's first home together, it's just we haven't actually lived in it for over 7 years!  And well I'm at the point where I just want to settle down for a while and buy a house here, one that we could actually live in ourselves.  So we are praying that the sale goes through soon, although you never know what could happen right?

The less exciting news is I have officially started back at school.  I've been at this whole online classes thing on and off for about 7 years as well and I am just dying to get it finished and get my degree already!  So I am taking 2 classes that are gonna be extremely tough for me.  I don't know why but for some reason I am feeling overwhelmed with not being able to understand this material.  I feel like after Lachlyn was born, a big part of my brain kinda just went away and in came new thoughts, new memories, new life, new mama stuff.  So it's gonna be interesting getting back into writing 20 page essays in APA format, tests, and well having deadlines.

The third more exciting and nerve racking news is I will start my new job in September! I am excited to get back into my field, especially because I will be able to pick and choose how much I want to work.  It's pretty great really.  The tough part is going to be the first 3 weeks of my training.  I will be working 3 days a week -- I know big deal right?!-- but for me, with everything going on it's really stressing me out.  And just thinking about being away from my littles for 9+ hours just makes all my past memories flood back.  Add in having to take them to day care and the fact that Lachlyn has yet to be ok with us leaving her for just 1 hour in her Sunday school class, and well it's gonna be a extremely hard transition.  Being a working mom is probably the toughest job around.  Taking on 2 roles, the guilt for both kids and work, and just trying to balance it all.   I know that in a few years I will be back at it in full force, so in the mean time I want to make the best of everyday I have home with my kiddos.

Celebration time

// right arm up //

// "look I caught a fish" //

So for our 10 year anniversary, we took 4 days off to be together and enjoy each other and our family.  Our big gift to each other hopefully will be a little trip to Italy in October, eeek!! It's still not a for sure thing, but KC is going for work, so half of it would already paid for.  And I mean, how can you pass that up right?!  So this past weekend we started off with a super fun / experimental camping trip in Birch Bay.  It went surprisingly well and so I can see many future camping trips in our future.  We met my parents there and headed to the beach.  They cooked us steak for our anniversary and had cupcakes and s'mores later on.  The kids did so well and they both had a blast.  Rhone loved the camp fire -like father like son- and Lachlyn loved the dirt.  We all slept through the night and the next morning, my parents took over so KC and I could sneak away.  

 

KC and I went on a 8 hour whale watching tour leaving from Bellingham, WA going into the San Juan Islands.  It was kinda a dream come true for me.  As most of family and friends know, I'm a little obsessed about being on water and ocean life.  It was slightly disappointing after not being able to see any whales for the first 6 hours, but finally we spotted 2 Minke whales!  We also saw some harbor porpoises (I was the first one on the boat to see them hehehe), sea lions, seals, bald eagles, and learned all about the history of the islands.  Needless to say, for me just the fact that we were on a boat enjoying the water, the scenery, and each other was a perfect day for me.  

 // we told him not to touch McQueen, so he quietly said "ka-chow" as he rubbed the lightning bolt with the back of his hand //

'mater'

'lemons'

 After the trip, we got dinner and headed to White Rock, BC, Canada to stay at a hotel for the night.  Meet up with the family at my parents house for Saturday and Sunday.  Sunday we went to a car show and  I wish I could have photographed Rhone's excitement when he saw McQueen.  He was so excited to touch it, and then proceeded to find cars that looked like all the characters and his hot wheels.  Dream come true for KC and Rhone. 

 It was a great 4 days away and I can't wait to see what is in store for us in the next decade.  

10 Years!

 

 

Today is our 10 year anniversary! It's pretty crazy to think about how much we've grown up since our wedding.  We were 21 years old and madly in love.  I am so grateful that KC choose me. I am an extremely luck girl.  I remember praying everyday that I would meet the guy God wanted me to be with, and I was so blessed to have meet him so early in life.  We've had our ups and downs.  We've made mistakes together.  We've traveled.  We've lived in 3 different states.  And now he has given me 2 amazing kids to call ours.  I can't put into words my love for him... I feel blessed everyday and can't wait to see what this next decade brings us!  

Love you KC, your my everything.  xoxoxo

Change

the family // a perfect stream line // peekaboo with daddy // my mornings

These past couple of weeks have been quite exciting around here.  We have officially put our house in Gilbert, AZ up on the market, and our praying for a quick sale.  KC is doing great at his job, and is still loving it.  He is actually going back to Korea for a couple of days again...  Is it weird that I'm already getting used to this?  Something that I was so nervous about just a month ago, seems to be getting a little easier.  I think however it may be due to the fact that when he returns, we are going to take several days off and celebrate our 10 year anniversary!  I still can't believe it's been that long.  

In other news: I got the per diem job that I had applied to a couple weeks ago, and I'm still feeling a little torn about it.  As I have wrote about here and here, I have wanted for over 3 years to be a stay at home mom.  And about 8 months ago, that dream came true.  It was hard leaving my job at first, but as I stepped into my new one (much harder role) I have loved every minute.  But as the months went on, I grew a little worried about losing my career.  I never wanted to give it up.  I love being a radiation therapist.  I'm good at it, and when your passionate about helping people with your gifts it's hard to just let it go.  So I decided about 6 months ago, that I would start looking and give the idea up to God.   Well a couple weeks ago, there was a posting (the first posting I've seen in the area) for a per diem position in Renton, WA.  I applied, got an interview and got the job!  So I start Sept. 9th. which should give me enough time to mentally prepar myself for the new change.  I really am excited about the job. I am basically on-call.  Meaning if someone gets sick or goes on vacation they would call me.  If I can't do it that day, then I just say no, if I can, then great a little extra money never hurts.  So its kinda the best of both worlds for me. It's also a perfect opportunity to keep my skills up, make some good money, and still be a almost full time mama.

So with much more Exciting news... I finally opened up Lach & Lynn! It's my Etsy store and I am loving it so far.  I have wanted to do something like this for a long time now, and finally got enough guts to do it.  I am starting with just a couple headbands for now, but hope to move into re-selling vintage items, household items, and jewerly!  But one step at a time... 

So if your in need of some fabulous head wear for yourself or your little 
please head on over to Lach & Lynn.

Mini Me

Overalls are back baby!  I've always loved overalls, and I used to have some pretty rad pairs. Kicking myself I didn't keep them, but I'm loving these free people ones

Mini Me by lynnard featuring ankle boots

life lately

swim lessons // Lachlyn's busted chin due to experimental walking

Rhone's 1st professional hair cut // bad idea

KC thought it would be a great idea for the both of them to get a hair cut, I was hesitant about Rhone's because I personally love a little boy with long hair, and his was just getting long enough to tuck behind his ears... but I thought a little trim wouldn't hurt.  Well it did cause she chopped it off!! I cried a little inside, but put a brave face on for Rhone because well he cried a little too. I think I'll be cutting his hair from now on.

ice cream //  birthday party's

picnic at the park // good friends  // gettin dirty 

 Sorry it's been awhile since my last post. With all this gorgeous weather we have had, the web has just taken a backseat.  KC has been doing great at his job, still loves it and is solving lots of problems that experienced engineers haven't seen, so that has been pretty exciting for him.  As for the kids and I, we are doing lots of swim lessons, play dates, and experiencing some new firsts with ms. Lachlyn.  Rhone is doing so great in swim lessons... I am still kinda bumbed that I am not able to teach him myself, but with the lack of public pools and a 1 year old, it just wasn't gonna happen.  He is loving it and just to brag a little, he is doing way better than the 4 & 5 year olds in his class.  Must have a little Burdett in him I guess. 

Other exciting news: 

Lachlyn is walking now!  She took her time with this milestone, and I am glad she did.  She very well could be my last, and I am trying to soak up every baby stage out of her.  They just grow so fast, and soon she will be running and playing with her big bro. 

Our first camping trip is in planning stages, and with that KC and I's 10 year anniversary is coming in August!  Can't believe it's been 10 years... a whale watching tour, and a potential trip to Italy might just be the perfect way to celebrate.

As for me, I am getting ready for some major changes around here.  Starting the end of August I am signed up to take a couple of online classes through NAU. Today I went for an interview for a Per Diem/On-call job at a hospital in Renton, WA.   

This job would be ideal for me in that it isn't a everyday commitment, but a chance to get my foot in the door here in WA, keep my skills up, and earn some much needed extra cash.  I also am in the process of my favorite new venture which will consist of a online shop where I hope to make and sell some items along with some vintage finds.  More details coming soon on this.

I will leave you all with this little video of our little girl...

-sorry about the poor video editing, still saving up for a video editing program that will help a struggling wanta-be movie maker out-

My Movie from Lynn Fletcher on Vimeo.