Introducing Our Camper Heaven on Earth

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

I've been pining and dying and longing for a camper for a few years now. Summer camping is one of my all-time favorite things to do in this world. I even started a Pinterest board dedicated to the "sport." About 3 years ago, we purchased our first pop-up camper, but we were only able to enjoy it for one summer before my brother-in-law got caught in a bad storm and returned it in non-working condition.

Earlier this year, I started stalking Craigslist in the hopes that we would find something decent, in our price range, and of the hard-sided variety this time. I had a little nest egg stored up that I had been contributing to from extra bonuses and such. I quickly learned that you have to act fast. More than once we found out that a sweet camper we were interested in had been sold the same day it was posted.

Now, let's be clear. I'm the type of girl that can tent camp with the best of them. But Hubster has some back issues that make tent camping sound like hell on earth. And really, having a hard-sided camper appeals to me for different reasons too. Especially right now in my preggo condition. It's much more conducive to family camping with small children and a dog too.

Well friends, last weekend we finally found her. We picked up this cute little home on wheels and immediately started packing our virtual bags.




We've already had to spend money on new tires, updated propane tanks, registration and a few other things, but now she's almost ready to roll. We've also already made reservations for an upcoming weekend to try her out. We're not worried about it being too cold yet in Wisconsin (haven't left the 50s yet), because this baby has heat and air conditioning.

This week, I have been tackling all the camper basics we need like cooking utensils and blankets. What I really can't wait to do is to start tackling some of the aesthetic aspects of the camper. I'm trying to come up with a rough color scheme, for starters. I will be posting along the way with any updates we make. You'll see on my Pinterest board the type of look I'm going for. White cabinets and vintage details. Oh, this is going to be fun!

Welcome to our little piece of heaven. The door's always open:)

Baby Confessional

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

I have a little confession to make. I bought three vintage girl outfits at the thrift store long before we decided to add another member to our family. I have kept them tucked neatly away in the very back of my son's long closet. I figured if our dreams of a little girl never came true, I could certainly find some satisfaction in selling pretty vintage baby girl outfits online. I seemed to find them quite easily anyhow.




The gentle textures and dainty details made my heart smile. Whether it was my child or another's child inside those layers, I would still be gratified by having found the baby clothes. Their sweetness was tangible just by existing in my home.


A few weeks ago, we learned that we are indeed having a girl!!!! I am of course beyond happy for this baby's health, no matter which gender, but I almost feel like me and this baby girl were just somehow meant to be. Although I am entering a whole new world of girl-dom, I am embracing the job of momma with all the things that come with little girls. We will have the sweetest balance in our family. I can already imagine the secrets with my girl and the fun dynamics that will make our family unique.


Now these adorable little outfits are being accompanied by even more little girly outfits, mostly from thrift and consignment shops and rummage sales. At some point, I'll have to purge all the teeny boy clothes that I've been hoarding "just in case" for five years. It will be so difficult to let go of those favorite little boy clothes. I might keep some, but most will find good homes with friends and family.




It's funny all the emotions baby clothes can evoke. From the mysterious clothes that haven't had occupants yet to the teeny stored clothes that harbor precious memories of a child that is already 50 times the size of his beginnings. I can't wait to see the face of the little girl that will be filling out the wrinkles in these clothes. We're halfway there!