The perfect rug for our kitchen...thank you very much TjMaxx.

I won't lie, it's been a busy two weeks since we moved into our new house.

My sister in law and niece spent our first night with us.

A college student from Orlando came a few days later and spent one night with us on her way home.

Then, I had the amazing privilege of keeping one of my dear friend's three kids 

while they went to Ethiopia to meet their fourth child, a precious son.

The day after they arrived, my husband left to teach at a youth camp all week in Florida.

{He was like, "Nine kids, huh?  Yeah...I think I've got a camp to teach at!"}

A few days later, a dear friend from Orlando arrived with her three boys in tow.

She and I had nine kids all week, and we not only survived, but we actually had a lot of fun!

Lets just say that my house got initiated and worn in. 

I only twitched a few times as the kids ran their dirty hands down the stairwell 

or propped their nasty feet on the walls!

Anywho, I'm fried with tiredness, but I did want to pop in and show you my new rug.

TjMaxx comes through for me time and time again!

I knew I wanted a calming neutral backdrop in our home, but I'd die without pops of color.

At the same time, it's always been so hard for me to commit to a color scheme.

I think I must have made some kind of vow to never commit again back in the nineties 

when I over committed to blue, burgundy and green.

But, I saw this rug the other day, and I just knew it would be the perfect addition to the kitchen.

It's huge...I think it's a 5 X 7...and it looks really good next to my white cabinets and white subway tile.

I'm a little bit in love with it...makes me happy.

You know I loooove to tell you about a deal!
I scored this huge rug for 49 buckaroos....is that awesome or what?

{thankful for}

383. Kenley's graduation.
384. Joanie and Jason's safe trip to Ethiopia and back.
385. The honor of keeping their children...what amazing kids!
386. Kourtney's visit with her rockstar boys.
387. God meeting me in a place of need.
388. New skirts for the summer on sale!!!
389. Andy's trip to youth camp and his safe return to us.
390. perfect weather in Athens all day today.
391. dinner with friends from college.
392. Coe and Emilie's brand new son, Daniel...he's perfect and makes me almost want another baby!
393.  dinner with my parents last night...homemade everything, including a poundcake with fresh berries.