one happy smoothie drinkin' boy

who knew laundry could be so fun?

the little climber

sometimes it's the happiest way

...and almost the only way to get anything done! This little girl has developed quite a "need" to be held all the time. Although it can get exhausting, I'm enjoying this stage so much. She is truly a sweet and happy (as long as she's close to her mama) baby.

sweet potatoes

I think she's wearing more than she ate, but she definitely enjoyed herself!

purple tutus and butterflies

Abby and I thought we'd try out a few of her girly accessories that Grandmama got her before she was born. I think she liked the tutu, but more for chewing on than wearing:)

progress...

The house is slowly but surely feeling like home, so I thought I'd post a few pictures to show friends who've been asking for them!

It's funny the things I notice in pictures that I don't notice in day to day life...it's pretty helpful, actually!

Living room from a couple angles...this layout doesn't necessarily make the most sense symmetrically, but it feels so much more open and inviting to me. Plus the tv's a little more out of sight this way.

The desk that I gave a facelift with a few coats of antique white and some spray painted knobs. Isn't the chair so fun? Thank you, Dawn, for the desk and the chair!

Kristen, here's a picture of the chairs with the wall color finally! The color is fun because it seems to change throughout the day (a greyish greenish blue, it's Benjamin Moore's Wedgewood Grey)

My most exciting goodwill find in a while...this awesome tray!

The true to life shot...at least the dishes are clean, right?

The mantel in the living room...seeing the picture, I think the "plant" needs a little help. Aaron, I know you would strongly disapprove of my faux greenery, but I can't seem to keep the real ones alive!

The dining table, which held 12 last night!! I love finally having a great big table!

The inconspicuous black hole also known as the tv, a sat on pumpkin, and a sweet little baby hiding in the bottom left corner:)

last angle of the living room...

This one doesn't have as much to do with our house as it does the sweet little boy sitting in the middle of our bed. He's discovered it's a comfy place to bring all his little people toys. He's really into loading all his "guys" into the plane or ark and taking them "over to the island." Don't you love little imaginations at work?