Slowly but surely

Ahhhh...the MB was finally painted last Monday, yippe.  I LOVE IT.  Seriously.Love.It.  We chose to go with Sherwin Williams Softened Green, to make lighten up the downstairs a little but still stay with the "flow" of the other colors of the house. 

It appears MUCH darker in the swatch above then it does on the walls.  Oh, how I just love it.

Orderd an oval mirror from Kirklands last week.  Again, OH HOW I LOVE KIRKLANDS.  Best find, great quality, wonderful prices!  I plan to hang this mirror "landscape" if you will above our dresser. Much bigger in measurements then I would have expected : )

Today I ordered some amazing throw pillows for the bed from ETSY.  LOVE THEM!

I am contacting a few people tomorrow for making curtains, I have some ideas for above the bed decor and then will be searching and scouring ETSY, homegoods, etc to find accessories.  But for right now, I am loving my "light" green, robin egg blue, crisp white, brushed silver, and "natural" fiber decor. 

Tip of the Day

Last night as I was catching up on some very overdue email and to-do's The O'Reilly Factor was on the TV and although I was not paying attention, something caught my eye...in big, bold letters the words TIP OF THE DAY was on the screen.  I listened and watched.  And here is what I learned and will be starting tonight.
Everynight when Bill O'Reilly goes to bed he writes down the very best thing that happened to him that day and the very worst thing that happened to him that day.  At the end of the week we looks back over his list and deteremines areas/attitudes/thoughts/feelings, etc that are in his control that he can change/modify to have more productive, positive days ahead. 

I like this.  I like this a lot.  Quick, simple, and a way to capture precious daytime moments and change behaviors that might be impacting my life negatively.  Refreshing on every level if you ask me.

Off to write.....

Makeover Madness

The master bedroom that we lay our heads every night is U.G.L.Y. period.  I have spent the last year wondering when and how I would change it.  The time has come.  It is being changed.  2 weeks ago I up and put our "bachelor" style, rooms-to-go bedroom set on craigslist and it sold within hours- yay!  I went and got a bed frame and ordered a headboard from Pier1 that I had recently become smitten with.  That's where the decorating begins and ends.  We have a cool headboard, oh and I bought a cool dresser.  So, there we have a cool headboard and a pretty average dresser. 

Well friends, today the painters came over we discussed paint options and since they left I have got a vision (read:  I have pinned wayyy to many items on Pinterest, in which I will most likely never even remember to look at when I start shopping for the rest of the room "necessities"). 

I'm super excited to get this makeover underway.  Here are the before pics of one ugly master bedroom

The lamps aren't bright or anything, ha.

Fall..ahhh!

We have been experiencing life around here, you know...playing with a very funny, very sweet, very loving, very developing toddler, making yummy dinners, taking Labor Day weekend trips to Philadelphia, spending time with family and friends, etc.......hence the lack of blogging.  

College Football is on our TV, our toddler is napping peacefully, I am in workout clothes (hoping to workout, but probably won't), shopping online, getting excited to eat pizza for dinner and indulge in a few beers while watching even more football tonight, daydreaming about Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks, daydreaming about wearing sweatshirts and seeing the leaves change.  I love Fall.

Happy 1 Year!

Happy 1 year Birthday to our precious blessing, Campbell

You:

Weight 20.10 lbs

Height 29 inches

Size 4 diaper

12-18 months clothes

Eating:  EVERYTHING

Words - Mama, Dada, Dog, Dance, Elmo, Hat, No

Teeth - All except your 2 year molars

You are a walking and running machine, slow down please

You are into everything!

You now throw tantrums-eekk

You still take 2 naps a day

You love things that involve tasks - putting clothes away, taking things in and out of baskets, etc

You understand a TON

You now face forward in a big girl carseat

You love gymnastics!!

You hav a ton of energy (hence the above) and do not stop talking or moving unless you are sleeping : )

You LOVE animals

You LOVE your best friend Sam : )

Your love for Elmo and Sesame Street have become an obsession, ha

You are learning to feed yourself

You, Campbell, have brought such joy, love, patience, and laughter to our lives.  This past year has been so incredible.  When we look at you, I swear it's like a seeing a piece of heaven.  I miss you terribly when you sleep, I love to hold, cuddle and kiss you.  Watching you grow and develop is so amazing.  We can't wait to spend a lifetime living in the moment as a family and creating memories that we will hold in our hearts forever. 

Our endless, unconditional love



A moment in time

Just a quick post to remind myself of how wonderful being a mom is...

Motherhood is filled with lots and lots of
hugs
kisses
arm reaches for only you
tears
laughter
joy
heartfelt moments
tickles
playtime
silly time
family time
   and lots more..

I'm truly grateful to spend everyday at home with my precious angel.  Even the days that start out with coffee spilled on cream rugs, no morning naps, tantrums, no time to get myself ready, crankiness and the other long list of items that make up the hardship of parenting.  But, God blessed BK and I beyond words with our daughter.  How lucky are we that he chose us to be her parents.

11 Months

Happy 11 month birthday Campbell

"You are at such a fun age" ha.

Oh goodness, where do I begin.  You took 4 steps on your own Easter Sunday, while we were at your Nana's house.  I am happy your Nana, aunt Ash, and Uncle Austin got to be there to see you do this.  I know it meant a lot to them - so good timing : )

You starting saying DOG sans the G, but we know what you mean. 

You talk all the time.  It's not really the English language yet, but you talk in your own language all the time.  It's so cute.  One of the words you say in your language sounds identical to "tickle, tickle, tickle" so funny!

We have begun giving you whole milk.  You do not like it.  I have tried everything to get you to drink it.  Even putting it in a regular glass and using a plastic straw, you loved this because Daddy and I clapped every time you drank, so it ended up that you were drinking for positive reinforcement, ha.  Hey whatever works, right?!

Although you don't like milk, you LOVE food and are the BEST eater.  Thank God.

You LOVE playing with, being around, watching older kids.  You want to do everything they do.  It's so cute to watch you act so big.

You're still a good sleeper.  7pm-7am is how you roll : )  Thank you Campbell

You love the toy magnets and farm on our refrigerator.  You love to play a game of taking one magnet off the fridge and giving it to Daddy or I. 

We just officially baby proofed, because you like to get into things my dear!

You started throwing small tantrums when your diaper is being changed or when we won't let you have a toy that one of your friends is playing with.  Overall, though, you are really good

You dance and its so cute and sweet.  You love music

You love bubbles

You love going on walks, again thank you Campbell for liking your stroller right now : )

You are a snuggle bug and so loving.  Always giving kisses and hugs

I just cannot believe you will be 1 on April 29th.  Where o where has the time gone?

You are our darling baby

We love you