East Side Living

Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you and teaching you little lessons when you are least expecting it. Life has changed so much over the past month and a half. I had several interviews that turned into a job that would lead me on a new adventure. I packed my bags said goodbye to my Kalamazoo life until August and moved my life to the east side.

I started working for a mom who has three girls ranging from newborn to 4 year old. Holy girl world. Let's just say going from a boy world to a girl world. WOAH! Watch out. It's been a challenge, the whole move. But one that I know I need and will grow so much from.

There are challenges every Tuesday-Friday ones that are testing my patience, my being really. But I am growing and learning. And know that I was placed in my current job for a reason.

As I keep reminding myself: 'You can take the girl out of the west side, but you cannot take the west side out of the girl.'

All will be well.


As far as life goes outside of the life of a nanny, life is great. The wedding planning is off the rocker for being a year out, but I do hear that the year flies. Plans are coming together nicely, and it gets me excited.

But before I get too far ahead of myself I must admit I am more excited about the events in our family far before I am eager to tie the knot. I mean don't get me wrong, I am super excited about getting married, but I love seeing my family so happy! 

Anyways.... Here is life as of late nothing too exciting but I am cooking a lot more and getting creative with the girlies! 

We color ALOT -- I am trying to get the girls to venture out and explore new things like treasure hunts, and even baking cookies. Oh and the biggest challenge trying new food!

Cannot complain about much because the view I get to look at throughout the week is great and the service is rather enjoyable too. Best of both world a taste of a 'lake' and the pool!

Two year olds capture my heart almost instantly I love where their development is at. A2 and I made homemade chalk paint --- it dried SO cool and so bright! Then A3 came home and dumped it all over the driveway. Rebel.

Nothing like going home and spending time with family. Over Fathers Day weekend we were able to jump on the boat for a quick ride and have a delicious meal at Phil and Sams house!

The perks of living so close to downtown Detroit -- The Tigers! And cheap tickets and exploring the stadium makes for some pretty sweet pictures!

Brad makes fun of me for taking pictures of our meals, I think I have about seven photos of tasty looking meals I made. I am no Paula Dean (did I just say that?!) but I am working on my cooking skills over here! Ribs! And this years asparagus is amazing!

Stay tuned for our latest addition, she is mighty cute with a spunky personality!

But, it's my day off I have errands to run, running to run, and laundry that always seems to pile up! Happy Monday!