Thursday, August 19, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
A house update...
October 27, 2009:
November 20, 2009:
March 17, 2010:
August 18, 2010:
I probably shouldn't even be posting the "after" picture yet since we STILL don't have a sidewalk (just fyi, if you're looking to put in a sidewalk any time soon Pat is not your man...he's too busy), but I thought it was fun to see how much the place has changed in a matter of months. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by how much there is yet to do in the yard. However, seeing these pictures definitely helps me keep it in perspective. We have actually done quite a bit since we moved in and it will take years for our yard to look established. For now, I love the roses. And I'll love it all even more then we actually have a sidewalk and more formal entry (and the 240 tulip and daffodil bulbls I bought today might help a smidge in the spring...anyone want to have a planting party?). The blessing about the sidewalk taking forever is that I think we might actually end up doing stone pavers instead of the cement we had initially planned on. Our plan is to have a little rectangular landing/patio type thing outside of the fence where the pots and lady are in hopes that the entry will feel a little more distinguishable. As it is right now, the gate is kinda hard to spot from far away.
Also, my mom has been here for the past few days helping me decorate the house a bit more. I didn't do a whole lot of decorating initially since we were kinda wiped from building a house, being pregnant, having a baby, moving, landscaping, etc. But it has been fun to get a few more things out to make the house feel more like a home. My mom, by the way, is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Not only does the woman work like you wouldn't believe, but she has the ability to make any piece of junk look beautiful. So I can't really take full credit for all the decorating in the house. Truth be told, if there's something in the house that looks really good or unique, it was likely my mom's idea. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP MOM!!!!
The Outside.
The Library. It was quite empty until my mom suggested we put this little folding table that I purchased at an antique show in it to act as a desk area. I actually love the way it turned out. The room definitely needed a little something extra since all it had prior to this was a hutch and chair/ottoman. The desk lamp I picked up at Target. The chair is one my mom had sitting on her porch and is kindly letting me borrow until she finds a place for it in her house in Seattle.
The Dining Room. We are still waiting on our dining chairs. I ordered them and waited six months for them to arrive, only to decide when they did arrive that I hated the fabric I had ordered them in. So, they got returned and if all goes well round 2 should be here in October. The little red high chair is another treasure I found at the antique show. I got it thinking that Silas could use it (I had hoped to find different chairs for the boys to use while they are still young since the dining chairs I ordered are upholstered) but Owen has pretty much adopted it.
I think that's all you get for now. These posts always take way longer than I think they are going to. I finished Owen's room and am hoping to hang the curtains in the master tomorrow. So hopefully in the next few days I'll get around to posting a few of the bedrooms, the new touches in the living room, and the basement. Until then...
November 20, 2009:
March 17, 2010:
August 18, 2010:
I probably shouldn't even be posting the "after" picture yet since we STILL don't have a sidewalk (just fyi, if you're looking to put in a sidewalk any time soon Pat is not your man...he's too busy), but I thought it was fun to see how much the place has changed in a matter of months. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by how much there is yet to do in the yard. However, seeing these pictures definitely helps me keep it in perspective. We have actually done quite a bit since we moved in and it will take years for our yard to look established. For now, I love the roses. And I'll love it all even more then we actually have a sidewalk and more formal entry (and the 240 tulip and daffodil bulbls I bought today might help a smidge in the spring...anyone want to have a planting party?). The blessing about the sidewalk taking forever is that I think we might actually end up doing stone pavers instead of the cement we had initially planned on. Our plan is to have a little rectangular landing/patio type thing outside of the fence where the pots and lady are in hopes that the entry will feel a little more distinguishable. As it is right now, the gate is kinda hard to spot from far away.
Also, my mom has been here for the past few days helping me decorate the house a bit more. I didn't do a whole lot of decorating initially since we were kinda wiped from building a house, being pregnant, having a baby, moving, landscaping, etc. But it has been fun to get a few more things out to make the house feel more like a home. My mom, by the way, is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Not only does the woman work like you wouldn't believe, but she has the ability to make any piece of junk look beautiful. So I can't really take full credit for all the decorating in the house. Truth be told, if there's something in the house that looks really good or unique, it was likely my mom's idea. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP MOM!!!!
The Outside.
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The Library. It was quite empty until my mom suggested we put this little folding table that I purchased at an antique show in it to act as a desk area. I actually love the way it turned out. The room definitely needed a little something extra since all it had prior to this was a hutch and chair/ottoman. The desk lamp I picked up at Target. The chair is one my mom had sitting on her porch and is kindly letting me borrow until she finds a place for it in her house in Seattle.
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The Dining Room. We are still waiting on our dining chairs. I ordered them and waited six months for them to arrive, only to decide when they did arrive that I hated the fabric I had ordered them in. So, they got returned and if all goes well round 2 should be here in October. The little red high chair is another treasure I found at the antique show. I got it thinking that Silas could use it (I had hoped to find different chairs for the boys to use while they are still young since the dining chairs I ordered are upholstered) but Owen has pretty much adopted it.
I think that's all you get for now. These posts always take way longer than I think they are going to. I finished Owen's room and am hoping to hang the curtains in the master tomorrow. So hopefully in the next few days I'll get around to posting a few of the bedrooms, the new touches in the living room, and the basement. Until then...
Monday, August 9, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The Girls...
Last night we had the little girls I used to nanny for over to spend the night. I met these girls when they were just babies, so it's crazy to see how old they are now. I still think of them as babies, which they obviously are not. They have grown into wonderful young girls and having them around brings back so many fun memories. It was fun to have them here for a night, and I know the boys enjoyed their company, too!
As I was taking this picture of Owen, Evie stuck the petal of a white morning glory in front of the lens. It actually made for a pretty funky picture, so I played with it a bit.
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As I was taking this picture of Owen, Evie stuck the petal of a white morning glory in front of the lens. It actually made for a pretty funky picture, so I played with it a bit.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
A little randomness...
So I discovered, thanks to an email from my sister, that The Pioneer Woman has updated her Photoshop actions since I downloaded them about a year ago. I absolutely love textured/artsy/doctored photos, but typically find it hard to drastically alter the shots I take of the boys. I don't really know why. Maybe because they are more snap shots of our life than the are pieces of art? But whatever the case, I usually just leave them as is (with a bit of minor editing). When I saw the new Pioneer Woman action set, however, I just couldn't help myself. She has some awesome stuff. I used her "seventies" action on these. If you have photoshop and like adding some fun character to your pictures, you should get Pioneer Woman's sets...they're free, and awesome.
P.S. These were taken one morning this week when we made a little trek to Fort Simcoe with Leah and her boys (minus Hudson).
In other very exciting news, Silas is sleeping through the night!!!!! (I will likely regret saying this because the minute you open your mouth regarding anything in baby development it tends to change the next day, but whatever, I'm shouting it from the mountaintops anyway.) More precisely, he has slept for 9-10 hours without nursing each night since we got back from Seattle, and in my opinion that qualifies as sleeping through the night. People, you have absolutely NO idea how wonderful this is (ok, except those other moms out there who are currently waking up with babies themselves). We were all desperately in need of a bit more sleep, so this little development has made a HUGE difference in our household. Let's just hope it's here to stay. Also of note is the fact that Silas did not just do this on his own. It was actually after the world's worst night ever (a night involving an hour and a half bedtime fit from a certain 3 year old and a baby who woke up and wanted to nurse 9 times in one night) that I decided it was time to make some drastic changes. So, with a substantial amount of crying, a week's worth of practicing, unswaddling and rolling over onto the tummy, we now have a baby who sleeps through the night. Can I get three cheers for that? Thanks.
Until later...
P.S. These were taken one morning this week when we made a little trek to Fort Simcoe with Leah and her boys (minus Hudson).
In other very exciting news, Silas is sleeping through the night!!!!! (I will likely regret saying this because the minute you open your mouth regarding anything in baby development it tends to change the next day, but whatever, I'm shouting it from the mountaintops anyway.) More precisely, he has slept for 9-10 hours without nursing each night since we got back from Seattle, and in my opinion that qualifies as sleeping through the night. People, you have absolutely NO idea how wonderful this is (ok, except those other moms out there who are currently waking up with babies themselves). We were all desperately in need of a bit more sleep, so this little development has made a HUGE difference in our household. Let's just hope it's here to stay. Also of note is the fact that Silas did not just do this on his own. It was actually after the world's worst night ever (a night involving an hour and a half bedtime fit from a certain 3 year old and a baby who woke up and wanted to nurse 9 times in one night) that I decided it was time to make some drastic changes. So, with a substantial amount of crying, a week's worth of practicing, unswaddling and rolling over onto the tummy, we now have a baby who sleeps through the night. Can I get three cheers for that? Thanks.
Until later...
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Dear Daddy...
We really really miss you. Owen decided today that he wants you to come home, and I definitely agree. But since we still have one week to go, we thought we'd fill you in on what we've been up to since you left...
A lot of playing at the park (including Silas' first time on park swings):
A picnic dinner at The Locks with Grandma, Grandpa, and Jack:
A tea party in Grandma's garden:
And a lot of other random goodness:
So there you have it. We sure do miss you and can't wait til you get home!
Love,
Us
P.S. You can thank Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of us while you're away. They spoiled us, that's for sure!
A lot of playing at the park (including Silas' first time on park swings):
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A picnic dinner at The Locks with Grandma, Grandpa, and Jack:
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A tea party in Grandma's garden:
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And a lot of other random goodness:
So there you have it. We sure do miss you and can't wait til you get home!
Love,
Us
P.S. You can thank Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of us while you're away. They spoiled us, that's for sure!
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