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Making Progress All Around

By Courtney 12 Comments

If there’s one way I could sum up this weekend, that would have to be it. We made progress outside, in the basement, in the nursery, and more. It feels so good to be productive sometimes, but man, one of these weekends we could really use for just lounging!

Saturday morning started off early with a visit from my dad. My dad has a serious thing for “pruning.” Like, he can’t get enough of it! So when Jay mentioned that he could use some help with starting to clear out some more of the trees and brush in the backyard, he was more than ready to come help with his chainsaw.

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So the two of them were hard at work all morning, and then my mom came over a little while later bearing gifts…my absolute favorite no-yeast homemade cinnamon rolls.

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Ahhhh, Saturday morning MADE.

It was a beautifully sunny day but the breeze made it quite chilly, so we all kept bundled when we went outside to join the guys hard at work.

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And hard at work they were! A few hours later, and they had three huge piles of brush cleared away and they even managed to get down a few decent sized trees.

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We still have quite a ways to go, but it’s certainly progress and it already makes SUCH a huge difference. I’m so excited!

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Once Lucas went down for his afternoon nap, Jay and I headed down to work a bit on the other big project in the house…the basement. And hey, check it out! I even managed to be useful and helped drill in some sheetrock. And it’s actually kinda fun when I do it right. Winking smile

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After a few more hours of help from our cousins Brian and Mike again on Sunday, here’s where we’re at…just a few more sheets of sheetrock to go, then it’s time to start mudding/taping and all that jazz. It’s really starting to take shape now!

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So on Saturday evening, the three of us headed out to meet up with some of Jay’s family on his dad’s side for dinner. There was quite a large group of us, with lots of kids, and it was really nice to see everyone.

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Not only that, but the pizza was delicious (for the locals, we went to The Orchard in Albany – a family favorite!). Jay and I both shared a chicken fajita and a buffalo chicken pizza (with plenty of leftovers to spare), and they were both totally awesome and loaded with chicken.

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While we were all at dinner, a bunch of us got to talking about getting ice cream afterwards. I really wanted a soft serve orange and vanilla twist, but it was a little chilly out and there really wasn’t anywhere we would have passed that fit the bill. So instead, we did the next best thing and headed to Stewart’s for their ice cream.

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We all left as happy campers with full bellies. <3

Sunday was another busy day; Lucas and I headed out in the morning to Buy Buy Baby to get/exchange a couple of things for the nursery, and then took care of the weekly grocery shopping. He’s such a good shopping buddy these days!

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And I couldn’t resist leaving Buy Buy Baby without this adorable hat he picked out himself.

Jay spent almost the whole day working in the basement (he’s such a hard worker!), and Cody laid low looking miserable as ever with his cone of shame.

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Good news is that it’s coming off today! I’m sure he’ll be much more thrilled with us, and life, once it’s gone. Winking smile

And finally, I also got a few more things put together in the nursery! It’s not totally finished yet, but I’m definitely close.

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And that’s a wrap!

How about you guys? Do anything fun this weekend? What’s happening for the week ahead?

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April 25, 2016 Filed Under: weekend Tagged With: basement progress, clearing trees, Cody, Stewart's ice cream, the orchard, yard work

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Brynn says

    April 25, 2016 at 6:59 am

    Nothing like a little help from friends and family- how nice to have willing and able people near by! The nursery is so adorable, how exciting to know the time is coming to meet your little one!
    Reply
  2. Megan says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:04 am

    I never comment, but I read your blog all the time! I'm a capital region soon-to-be-mama (due June 30), so I especially love all the local kiddo and restaurant suggestions!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 26, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Aww, thanks Megan!! And so awesome that you're local, too!
      Reply
  3. Jill @ bo's mama knows says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:19 am

    I'm a teacher, so I have a day off for Election Day tomorrow. It'll be a mixture of chores and playtime with my baby boy! It's a nice way to break up the week :)
    Reply
  4. Sarah @ Sweet Miles says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:59 am

    You are such a great mama, Courtney! Those cinnamon rolls look like I want to jump through my computer and gobble them up!!! And, this is random, but I LOVE that giant window in your little guy's nursery. I bet it lets is so much dreamy natural light during the day!
    Reply
  5. Kim@fitsique says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    What a cute family weekend! I flew to NY for my brother's fiancé's bridal shower and soaked up as much family time as I could too!
    Reply
  6. Em @ Love A Latte says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    The nursery looks so great!! I know that must be such a good feeling. I can't wait to get the nursery fully setup for my baby boy!
    Reply
  7. Taylor says

    April 25, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    You guys were so productive this weekend!! We visited our friends in Arkansas for the weekend so we had a lot of relaxation and fun!
    Reply
  8. Dana says

    April 25, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    I love the colors you have for the nursery! Where did you find the rug? I need to start working on a nursery for my little one due the beginning of October. Can't wait to see the final reveal of your nursery.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      April 26, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Thanks Dana! The rug came from Wayfair! :) Congrats on your little one on the way, too!
      Reply
  9. Joyce A. Meehan says

    May 3, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Nice family guys around you! love the surroundings & almost lucas expression too...
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