Sprinkler!!!

Sawyer's grandparents Donnetta & Derrick did good! The new sprinkler they surprised Sawyer with was a huge hit! I have very fond childhood memories playing in the sprinkler with my sister in the summers so it was endearing to see Sawyer love it too! He was not a happy camper when we had to go in!! Thanks Grandma & Campaw!!

Home Updates // Round 1

Moving with a two-year-old has proven to be more challenging than we could've anticipated. We are only able to do our unpacking after Sawyer goes to bed but despite those hurdles we're about 90% unpacked. We have also been able to make some updates to the home to make it more Hamra-fied. 

Our first project was getting Sawyer's room painted. Darlene and Katrina Appelquist were kind enough to spend a couple days with me painting his room. It took a good 3 1/2 days but I couldn't be more pleased with the results... Gray with white and navy stripes. Thank you ladies for all your hard work!!

Darlene working her magic!

This was not on purpose, I swear!

Loves his new room and big boy bed!!

My second project was painting our front door yellow. I had picked out a more pale yellow but John picked out a bright yellow. We decided to let Sawyer make the decision for us and he picked the bright yellow. I have to admit after that first coat I was a little apprehensive. Holy cow was it bright. But in the words of my husband..."if you're going to go Yellow, got to go all out". And after eight or so coats (not kidding) I love the color! 

Just need a wreath!!

We also were able to do some yardwork Sunday (thanks to my mom and dad for hanging with Sawyer). I potted some new plants, we hung a new plant holder and we just spend time cleaning up the yard. 

Had to use Sawyer's wagon for assistance. 

We have a few more big projects we are working on, I'll share as we complete. We are excited for our new living room furniture to arrive as well as our new patio furniture my wonderful in-laws got us as a housewarming gift.  We also got a new dining room table for the formal dining room, just waiting on the chairs. 

Megan turns 30!!

We were able to surprise Megan last Saturday for her 30th birthday while she camped with her family at Pomme de Terre lake. She thought we weren't officially celebrating until mid June when we go to St. Louis for a cardinals game but Tim arranged to have John, Trina, Sawyer and me there for her family birthday dinner. It was a beautiful night so we got to take a long walk around the campsite. Sawyer even serenaded her with Happy Birthday! He is actually still singing it. It was so great to be there for her, love you Megs!!!

Ready to surprise the birthday girl!!

Sawyer loving his life at the girl's table

Ready for a walk

Rebels!

Our new home

As promised, here is my official blog post about our lovely new home. The home where we'll create many memories as a family, Sawyer will be raised in and we'll grow our family. It's been a quick but smooth ride so far and can't wait to bring Sawyer home to his new room (we plan to spend our first night there tomorrow). We closed on it this afternoon and now we just need to move our stuff in from the garage which seems way easier than the move we already made. Thanks again to my parents for letting us stay these last few weeks, we are forever thankful! Also special shoutout to Stephanie Edwards and Jim Hurcheson for being the best realtors ever, they made it seem easy! And to the Weaver's for keeping a beautiful house and for letting us move our stuff into your garage!

My boss Julie said the first thing I should do was cartwheels in the new house...so I did!

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Without further ado, I present our new home...

My first order of business.... Yellow front door! As my dear friends and family know I'm in love with the color yellow and my dream was to one day have a yellow front door. I'm thrilled to finally make that dream come true! I was able to get swatches today, stay tuned for our choice....

Weekend in Pictures // Mother's Day

My third Mother's Day and what made it the best yet... Sawyer woke me saying "Happy Mother's Day Mommy". I could have cried. We had a busy weekend of Swim Lessons, Silver Dollar City, baseball & playing at the park, and a relaxing BBQ. I never could have guessed I would not only have gotten to celebrate with my mom but that I'd be living with her! Honestly, it's been so fun. I feel very blessed that we have such a close relationship and that Sawyer gets so much quality time with her. Happy Mother's Day mom! Glad you aren't sick of me....yet!

Sawyer came home sick Thursday and Friday so I got extra snuggles. 

Made me an adorable necklace with his thumbprint...if only he'd let me wear it

Started the weekend with his first swim lesson

Loved it!

Saturday at Silver Doller City

Won twice!

Very proud of his prizes (that I ended up losing on the tram ride home, ah!!)

Singing Kaiden Ba Ba Blacksheep

Loved this froggy ride!

Caterpillar ride

After the water ride, think the sun made it hard for my mom to center the pic, ha!

train ride!!

Aunt Amie, Grandma and Sawyer

Dad made his famous Daddy Michael burgers (turkey of course) for Mother's Day

Mom and me enjoying our rum punch!