Faithful Fridays {Printable}

This is one of my very favorite Bible verses. I say it quite often actually, when my anxiety gets the best of me. I did something different this time and made a couple different versions. Let me know which one you like, or if there's a different color palette that you want to see in the future. Also I'm always up for suggestions on the Bible verses as well.

Now, on to the printable. The verse is Isaiah 41:10 HCSB. All of the printables are 10X8. Feel free to pin & share with your friends.

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Kindergarten Registration, Will I survive?

So Tuesday was a bittersweet day for me. I got up knowing full well that it was going to be a difficult day for me. It was the day that I would register my baby for Kindergarten. I prayed a lot and recited Isiah 41:10 a million times. As much as I know that this is the next chapter of our lives, and that God knows best, it's still hard to close one chapter.

Here's what my baby used to look like. It was a couple of months before his 1st birthday. Sometimes I wish he was just this little again. How I miss those days.

Here he is walking up to school. He's so excited to get signed up for school. I on the other hand was a ball of nerves, of course he didn't know that. 

He was really good the whole time I was filling out the paper work. It took a little less than an hour to complete. I didn't let him take in his DS, so instead he drew in my planner. He loved the "clues" that were all over the sidewalk out front. The "clues" are dog paws. The school mascot is a Husky, which is adorable. I got done with all the paper work, and the lady in charge of registration gave me some paperwork. She told me about the Meet the Teacher day, volunteer options, and the website to see the calendar.

He is officially registered for Kindergarten, and will start in August. I will be fine. My Dad called after I got home. I told him where I'd been, and he asked why I sounded so depressed. I said because I kind of am. He assured me that I should do what I planned, which is volunteering to get involved. He also told me that we would be fine, and that if I didn't like after awhile that I could always home-school Nick. 

After a few tears, prayers, and talking to my Dad I decided that we would be fine. I'm going to volunteer at Nick's school, enjoy this new chapter of our lives, and trust God. He knows what's best for us. 

My next challenge is finding a good backpack. My son is 3'9.5" and will probably be close to 4' before school. He's always been a tall boy, so those little Kindergarten backpacks won't cut it. A regular size one would fit him better, but I want one that's going to last for awhile. Anyone have a suggestions?

What are you doing? Wednesday Blog Hop

I'm excited to join Sara's Blog Hop. So here's what I'm up to right now.

I know it doesn't look like much, other than burlap. It will be beautiful though, I promise. Stay tuned for a little craft tutorial on it.

As soon as I get the chains, I'm making this. I lucked out and found an old ladder on the curb. I can't wait to make this little laundry rack!

Join in on Sara's Blog Hop. The button is right down here :)

So tell me what you're up to or what you are going to be working on. 

(WW) My baby it's growing up

He had his first shower by his self. Of course I was right there between the curtains though.

April Birchbox Review

This is my first official Birchbox, and I'm so excited by it.  I love the presentation of the box itself. If any of you don't know what Birchbox is, let me tell you about it. It's a monthly subscription service which is $10.00 a month where you get sent 5-6 high-end samples each month. First you take a little survey so they can find out more about your skin, make up likes and dislikes so they know what to send you. If I like any of the samples, then I can buy them. If I don't like them, then no big deal. 

So here's what I got and my thoughts on each product. I know it's close to when the next box comes, but I like to have plenty of time to try things out.

Nexxus® Youth Renewal™ Rejuvenating Elixir: It has a nice smell, but I didn't notice any difference to my hair. I think I'll stick with my biotin to help my hair grow better, and to save myself some money.

Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-on: This by far is my favorite product that I received. I've been wondering about these products for awhile, but I didn't want to spend the money if it broke me out. I have super sensitive skin. This works wonders! It's great if you leave it in the fridge, or pop it in the freezer real quick. You can find it at your local drug store. 

Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream: It smells great and doesn't leave any shaving bumps, as it claims that it doesn't. It doesn't take as much to shave with either. 

Caudalie Divine Oil: You can use it for your skin, hair, and cuticles. It's supposed to be like the argan and maracuja oils. I have argan oil and really the results are about the same. It has a nice smell to it. I don't think I'd buy it, just because I'm interested in other oils.

Ruby Wing Color Changing Nail Polish: Honestly I was pretty excited to see this product. I ended up being extremely disappointed with it though. It takes at least 4 coats to get the right look, it clumps up by drying to fast when you're trying to paint, and it's very matte. It doesn't say anything being a speed dry, and I mean it's drying as you're putting it on. Most nail polish has some sort of shine to it, unless you buy a matte polish, but this has none. I did like that it changes colors in the sun, but that was the only good thing. I wouldn't buy again.

I also received a subscription to Women's Heath Magazine for a year. It had an option to send back for a refund if you didn't want it. 

Overall I liked my first Birchbox. I can't wait to see what's in May's box!