Don’t worry, I didn’t drop off the face of the earth… just trying to get things figured out! I think that I spent 9 months worrying about how it was going to be to juggle everything. I am happy to report that it is every bit as difficult and overwhelming as I suspected! LOL! actually, I think that I am adjusting! Connor couldn’t be any more easy going and angelic… and Capri is not quite as violent with him as she was in the beginning! I think that protecting him from her was one of my biggest challenges. That, and the thought of needing to go to the grocery store. (frightening)… so I decided to go the on-line grocery shopping route! man, that was awesome. The kids were totally getting a kick out of me ‘grocery shopping’ on-line… and just like they do at the store, they sat and begged for me to order cookies and chips and candy etc. the best part, was that when the groceries arrived, the guy totally brought them right into my kitchen counter. TOTALLY worth that $10 delivery charge! I guess that I just have to be really creative . My sister, Katie has been in town this week with my niece Aspen who is just a few months older than Capri. The little girls were just too cute for words toddling around. Katie and I went and saw “Hairspray” at the late movie Monday night. I LOVED it! so cute. I have never seen the play, so I wasn’t totally sure what to expect…I highly recommend it! it was so fun to have my sister here so someone would go with me!
So our yard is DONE! it looks sooooo fabulous! I know that I mentioned that we were doing some work out there… and I am so LOVING IT! where we live, we don’t have access to city water, so we have a well. it’s not prolific enough that we can water grass, so after much deliberation, we decided to put in artificial grass. I know… sounds like a miniature golf course! But this stuff is fantastic! I looks GORGEOUS. And it will ALWAYS look gorgeous! No water, no mowing, no dead spots from the dog, no weeds… no prob! And we have been having so much fun playing on it. it’s been years since we could be out in the back kicking a soccer ball or throwing a Frisbee! Amazing what a bonding, family thing grass is! I have to show you a photo! between the new coat of paint, the stone veneer on the front and the grass, it looks like a new place!
OH… I almost forgot! The NEW August ‘Club Heidi” kit is UP and will be available for purchase on August 1st. Check out the fun ideas for sure!
Your yard looks GORGEOUS!! Looks like you have lots of FUN stuff for the kids too - ENJOY!!
Posted by: Dana | July 26, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Your backyard looks amazing!!! OH and I didnt get last months club kit but I am going to try hard to get this months...I love pink and brown!! That picture with you and your babies is adorable. now go out and enjoy your back yard, you deserve every bit of it!
Posted by: amanda | July 26, 2007 at 11:52 AM
You, your babies AND your yard look beautiful. Hang in there - my babies were close too, and days when you feel like you wont make it , guess what? YOU MAKE IT ....Enjoy your babies - they'll be grown before you know it.....
Posted by: Marnet | July 26, 2007 at 12:09 PM
WOW it looks fabulous! We had friends with fake grass here in CO...every fall he was out with a vaccuum to clean it up..lol
Posted by: Brandi Ginn | July 26, 2007 at 12:26 PM
you look WONDERFUL for a woman who just gave birth - and with the two little ones - how totally cute is that! Glad you're getting a bit of "me" time in there with a movie with your sister.
The yard is amazing - looks terrific. My son is going to be so jealous of the boarding ramps :)
Posted by: Lynn | July 26, 2007 at 12:30 PM
You look great and so does your backyard. Can I bring my kids over and play?
Posted by: Alexis R | July 26, 2007 at 12:39 PM
do you have scorpions?
Posted by: jen | July 26, 2007 at 12:56 PM
LOVE me some grocery delivery!!! and....if yours is set up similar to mine, you can go back to previous orders and order from there. makes it quicker and easier if you get similar things constantly (like cereals the kids like...the same kind of milk, etc)
you guys all look great! and congrats on the lawn!
Posted by: susan | July 26, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Your yard looks amazing!!! And look how adorable your kids are! Glad you're finding some time to do things for yourself...it is very much needed I'm sure. And I love that you did the on-line grocery shopping and laughed when you said your kids were still begging for the treats! hehe!
Posted by: kim Loewen | July 26, 2007 at 01:15 PM
That is one FABULOUS backyard! Wow!!!! And those babies of yours...gorgeous!! :o)
Posted by: Holly Child | July 26, 2007 at 01:18 PM
your yard looks fabulous!! i know you are enjoying it :)
i love the pics too, your children are gorgeous :)
Posted by: Vee | July 26, 2007 at 01:28 PM
Wow, are those real pictures of your yard?? It looks so perfect, almost like it's computer generated. Y'all are looking great. :-)
Posted by: ~Heather W~ | July 26, 2007 at 01:38 PM
HOLY COW! You & and the kiddoes look great, the yard is AWESOME and the August Kit...I'll be getting in on that one this month....I snoozed and missed out on the July kit -- my bad! Thanks for the tips on the on-line grocery shopping...I'll have to give it a go!
Posted by: Kathy C. | July 26, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Heidi,
You look wonderful and your little ones couldn't be any cuter. Your yard looks great and your kids must really love it.
Lots of room for great entertaining.
looks like a wonderful kit for August.
Get some rest and enjoy your family.
Fran
Posted by: fran heupel | July 26, 2007 at 01:50 PM
Dang girl, that's SOME house AND yard!! It looks beautiful and so are your little ones! I can imagine how crazy it is, but you'll never have this same time again, ya know?! ENJOY IT!! ;-)
Posted by: Chris from Va. Bch. | July 26, 2007 at 02:06 PM
what a beautiful family you have grown!
Posted by: Molly | July 26, 2007 at 02:07 PM
I don't know what I'm more in awe of...you, your kids, the skate ramp, the built in at ground level trampoline, the fake grass, the pool, or the pink and brown August Kit! You're KILLING ME! LOL! Thanks for making me drool, now I'm off to make dinner in my tiny little townhouse kitchen....dreaming of a backyard....heck, I'll take grass I have to mow! LOL! So good to "see you" but totally understand why you aren't around as much right now....my boys are 20 mo. apart and that was such a numbing first year! You rock!
Posted by: Jessi | July 26, 2007 at 02:20 PM
you have TWO babies, Heidi!! Gabby is sooooo busy these days, I can't imagine having a newborn on top of that! Your yard is fabulous...*sigh*...so beautiful!
I can't wait for Creative Escape, just over a month away. Yay!!!
Talia:)
Posted by: Talia | July 26, 2007 at 03:19 PM
how WONDERFUL your new yard is!
We're moving into a new house with fake grass out front and for our dog run- gotta love it- but it does get hot! (we're in Vegas)
You & the kids look beautiful!
Super psyched for the Aug. kit! Hope I can get one!
CE sold out before I could get a spot- hoping to get in on the ScrapEtc even in April!
Anyway- I couldn't be happier for you on all your wonderful successes- personal & professional-you so ROCK!
Posted by: gabbe | July 26, 2007 at 03:39 PM
Your house and yard are gorgeous and the kids are absolutely adorable!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can register for one of the spots at the Scrap Etc event, too!
Posted by: Mandy | July 26, 2007 at 03:59 PM
However did you get those pictures? It looks like you were on the roof in one shot and in a plane in another! How fabulous it all looks! And care to share where to can order online groceries? What a time and stress saver!
Posted by: paula | July 26, 2007 at 04:01 PM
hi heidi!
all of you--including your yard look amazing!! i LOVE the size of your yard--we have like no backyard--zilch! the houses all crammed together here in the bay area! if my son saw your yard he'd say it was the park--he says that of my cousin's yard and she only has a play structure!! LOL! thanks for sharing, and can't wait for the august kit! :)
tammy
Posted by: Tammy | July 26, 2007 at 05:40 PM
you & those sweet babies are entirely too cute!
people might think you're the nanny!
Posted by: paige | July 26, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Your babies are so beautiful! And Holy Moly I didn't realize you lived in the desert/desert! I know AZ is desert but goodness! Awesome yard too!
Posted by: Amanda Fuentes | July 26, 2007 at 06:16 PM
Posted by: Amanda Fuentes | July 26, 2007 at 06:17 PM