loverly easter.

Easter came and went in a jiffy!
but so very thankful it came... always puts things back into perspective for me.
oh, how i love my daddy Jesus!

long story short, here are some snapshots from our weekend!
hope yours was fabulous, as well! <3

* Friday, we cleaned out the garage, and reorganzied everything.

an actual car could actually fit into our actually clean garage. 

here's aislynn having some good ol' old skool fun in the sprinkler, while jr and i got to work.

 *Saturday, we headed to It'z (its like Chuck E Cheese minus the mouse)

*afterward, headed to Target, and found a cute inexpensive potential stroller. See?

 

Easter Morning!
He is more and more ALIVE in our home with each year that passes!

...and the perfect way to end the day. <3

Faith & Love, 

Casey

Griswald's on the move. again.

PRAISE GOD!
we are finally MOVING!
here's a little sneak peek at our new casita!

*1 story.
*3 bedrooms. (easier to maintain! phew! going to use the secluded formal dining as my office)
*1800+ sq ft.
*built in 2010.
*nice open floor plan. (easy for a mama with kiddos)
*lots of prettyyy natural light.
*pretty kitchen. (can't wait to start baking and experimenting!)
*small backyard (ours is currently a beast.)
*no side neighbors. (to the left)
*no back neighbors.
*nice grass! a super plus!
*bay windows in kitchen (i'm obsessed with them! something about the light in the morning for breakfast and then for dinner, makes my heart smile.)
*great schools.
*great neighborhood. (its developing)
*and oh boyy... I can go on and on, its such a blessing!
**ps. rent is cheaper! holla! 

basically, its perfect for us!

a little back history for ya!
i had been looking for homes for an entire week straight.
it was already getting superrr late (as in early morning. 2am to be exact)
something told me just to look once more before shut eye, and i came across this house.
nearly died.
we went to view the home.
put in our application.
next day, found out there was a riduculous amount of applicants.
next day, found out they went ahead and went with an applicant without pets.
a few days later, found out minds were changed, and it was on the market again.
a few days later after that... its ours!

=D

Jr and i prayed we would be led to the "perfect" house... one, we can settle in for a long while, and hopefully purchase within the next year or so, and this one is amazing in every way!  we knew eventually He would put the house directly in front of us, but the waiting was killingggg me... just so much to do, and so very little time to get it all done.  my preggo hormones were in overdrive and um overkill.  but just last night while devouring some yummy Papa John's pizza, we received the call, and i nearly fell off the chair, i was SO excited!

Move in date: May 18, 2012

ps. thank you to those for your prayers! 

pps.  here is our WONDERFUL realtor! she is truly amazing and such a sweetheart!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kristi-Dowell-with-Century-21-Western/318207758216943

Faith & Love, 

Casey

happy (crazy) april.

let the month of cuh-razy begin!

forgive us, if we aren't around much...
here's what our calendar looks like this month (alone) without any additions:

April 1: 

Session canceled (because my mama friend and i are rowing in the same boat of overwhelm. boo.).

BUT, fear not.... there is still PLENTY to do. ahi.

April 4: 

dr appointment

April 7:

cleaning garage

April 8:

EASTER!

TOTALLY GOING TO RELAX, and do NOTHING ELSE.

April 13:  

Jr's 29th birthday, and IF we have time, maybe dinner.

April 14: 

hair appointment

baby shower

April 15: 

maternity photo session in College Station

April 21:

concept session
packing 

April 22: 

packing

April 28:

Mom's Birthday

April 29:

packing

*now, during this month, we have NO idea what day exactly we are moving.
*all props for my upcoming session are hand-made... not to mention sewn.
*new and further business tactics needs to make itself in the works...  <open rant: i'm such a softie, and theoretically, i put my work before my family. no more. my job is my job... not my hobby. i am worth more, and i need to realize that. i'm ready to give my business wings! slowly, but surely... and with a newborn, i'll be forced to take it easy and not rush into anything and everything, just to try and get ahead. like every/most photographer(s), ultimately, i wish for clients who are equally invested. and ultimately, i wish to have the time, effort, and abilities to be able to invest in what they deserve. those are by far, the most rewarding sessions. :close rant>
*jr works every weekend, and possibly sunday's as well.
*another doctor's appointment, which i have all of a sudden forgotten the date.
*jr may or may not switch to working nights... we have no clue when and/or if this is going to happen.
*baby shower planning.
*shopping for baby goodies... we have NOTHING but a pacifier. fail. 
*dress fitting for maternity session.
*finish up Easter wreath... just gotta add some burlap flag bunting.
*design, work, and finish photo shoot hair pieces.
*church, of course. (may end up watching it online during breakfast. =/)
*every thursday, we take Aislynn to gymnastics from 6:40pm-7:45pm.
*oh, and Jr gets home at around 6pm, everyday.
**oh, OH, and i feel like a whale, and its hot... makes me sad and want to cry... i feel handicap. =(


and the list goes on... not mention everyday regular life.


so yes, seriously...
need some prayer...
prayer for patience, strength of the mind and errr body, and motivation, where there is a current lack there of, thanks to the overwhelming to-do's that are screaming at me.


ps. this got me thinking...
maybe, i should compose a list of to-do's just for Bella.
wait.... its 3am. maybeeee, i shouldn't.

^^sneak peek of my dress^^

                           not going to look exact, but she isn't exactly preggo, either. ha.

g'night!
happy weekend!
blessed Sunday!

and i'll leave you with this:

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; 

and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. 

—Isaiah 43:2

Faith & Love,
Casey