Diamond girl, you sure do shine

Diamond girl, roamin' wild
Such a rare thing, radiant child...

It's officially day 2 of my 11 day vacation and I'm ecstatic to have a substantial time away from work. June was filled with working extra days and going to the hospital for renew my certification in neonatal resuscitation and annual competencies. Therefore, this break is very welcomed!

This week has been a little different. Poor Deavin had a pilonidal cyst removed and we've been trying to take care of his wound as best as we can. He doesn't like me very much during dressing changes, but he'll thank me later when it heals properly.

Tomorrow we leave for New Orleans to spend the week! The main reason for the trip is that Deavin has two classes he is taking. I'm tagging along to get away from normal life for awhile AND to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary on Tuesday. 

When we get back from our getaway, we have to begin packing up the apartment...moving day will only be two & a half weeks away from then! I'm really excited about getting away from apartment life (way too cramped), but I very much dread packing our things. 

I digress from the negative and will highlight the positives of the move: more space, not being connected to other's homes, and decorating! Here are some of my ideas for the new place (thanks to Pinterest for the pictures).

I will definitely be hanging up hooks above the garden tub in the master bath to hang towels. I hate having towels thrown over the shower curtain rod or off of doors.

The master bath will be very neutral, with only a pop of color coming from the hydrangea I plan to put on the counter. I LOVE this idea of having a small accent wall with stripes.

I'm also struggling with how I want to decorate the guest bedroom. It will all come together, I know. The only problem is that my personality type is the kind that wants everything decorated perfectly as soon as we move in! 

On a completely different topic, I've been obsessed with the Despicable Me minions lately. I love that movie and they are definitely my favorite part of it! I think the minions and I share a very similar sense of humor.

Now that I've rambled on long enough, I leave you with one of the best pins on Pinterest that I have. This is definitely something I need printed out and hung in our home as a daily reminder.