Best dog in the world...

Jackson has been SOO sweet to Eva! Chance has too but I don't have many pics of them but here are some of Jackson's sweetness...

Is this not so sweet?!

Pics from the weekend...

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We have had a busy but fun weekend so far! Everyone (my mom, Kari, Eva and James) got it late Thursday night and I went to pick up James and my mom from Kari's sister's house. The boys (our dogs) did NOT know what to think about have a baby in our room they just sat and stared at the pack-n-play and would stand at the edge of the bed and try to see what was inside. However, Jackson got up with us every time and went with me and James to the kitchen for those middle of the night feedings! the point of James staying with me (besides just because I wanted him too) was to help put him on a schedule. It's been working so far, so we'll see if it sticks when they get home! He has been SOO much fun and he is such a great baby!! On Friday and Saturday we went to a local children's consignment sale and got INCREDIBLE deals! I didn't have my camera with me but Kari did so I will post those pics later! Last night we all headed over to Kristen's house for dinner and Greg grilled the most delicious meal of shrimp, burgers, corn, and asparagus. Yum!! For the next 2 nights we will have Eva with us and I can't wait! She is SOOO much fun and so incredibly cute! We've enjoyed having the family here (but of course miss my dad and brother)! My mom and I have had fun watching movies together, shopping, and going out for ice cream...what's not to love?! We are all about to head to lunch but I will post more pics soon of us with miss Eva!!

Just read it...

I wanted to read this before I saw the movie and I am so glad I did! I'm just about finished with this book and I am in love with it. Yes, it is terribly sad and morally troubling...but it is a great book. It deals with so many different aspects of life and because of the way the author has written from each character's perspective (other than Kate, which is interesting because the storyline revolves around her but the author does not include "her side" of things) almost everyone can relate to someone or some feeling in this story. Love it! I just wish I had more time to read!

All in a day's work...

Have I mentioned how incredibly awesome my husband is? If not...this will prove it...

Before...


(btw...there is a ton of stuff on the dresser because we were also cleaning bathrooms lol...just for the record)

After...




A freshly painted room!!! A few months ago we moved some friend's of ours and they had the same color scheme as we do (blue/brown) and they had this awesome shade of blue on their walls that we both loved! We've been saying for a while that we wanted to do this so on Sunday Greg surprised me with all the stuff to paint the room! I was SO excited! He worked SOOO hard all night Monday and then took the day off today to finish the room! It looks AWESOME and the pictures don't do it justice! Above our bed is something I've been wanting for a long time also because I saw a picture from my friend Kristin's FB page so we basically completely copied that idea...thanks for being okay with it Kristin =) Along with painting the walls he also repainted the doors and all the trim...it looks great and so fresh! The best part about it all...he wouldn't let me help! And yes...I tried and offered repeatedly, but he said that he wanted it to be a surprise from the beginning but since you obviously can't make that a surprise he still wanted it to be something he did for me. Yes...he IS incredible =)

As if this wasn't enough, he also...




replaced the hideous ceiling fans that were in our office and guest bedroom! When we moved in we updated all the lighting except those two rooms and today he replaced them with fans that match our others...they look SOOO much better!

HE ALSO...hung my calendar! I got this dry erase wall calendar at a yard sale this past weekend for $3!! So I painted the trim (it was green) and not it is neatly hanging above my desk! Love it!



Here are some pictures of him painting...







What a tired, sweet man!! I am unimaginably lucky!!


Thank you so much love =)

Cindy's Birthday Celebration...

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Sunday night we went to Cville to celebrate Cindy's birthday! We had a great time and a delicious dinner! Each family made their own pizza and then Cindy grilled them (so good) along with some peaches and pineapple marinated in honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg...YUM! After dinner we watch her open all her fun presents and then we headed back to the dining room for dessert! I did good, but it was SOOO hard...she made a very yummy "ooey gooey bar" (chocolate chip cookie, chocolate, mini-marshmallows, and carmel) and I only had a small half of one (stupid diets)..however, I could have easily eaten the whole pan! After that we watched 27 Dresses (the movie we got her) and then we headed home! I hope she had a great birthday celebration night..her actual bday isn't until this weekend...everyone loves a birthday week =)

Hairbow Holder...

Before...

After...

I saw this idea here and thought it was SO cute! On Saturday I hit the yard sales in search of an old picture frame. I didn't find one until I decided to step into Tuesday Morning and that's where I found this frame on clearance for $6! So, I used ribbon I already had, scrap fabric, white paint, and quilt batting (I did have to buy that) and made this for less than $10! I also made the three bows that are displayed...this was my first attempt at hairbows so don't judge haha! I had planned on making one for each niece but then I saw where Katie had already made two different bow holders for KA...so Eva will take this one home with her next week when she's here!

Date night...

Friday night Greg and I decided to go out to celebrate summer classes ending, our weight loss (we started back hard core workouts and dieting again...gotta get cruise ready!), good grades, and the end of a bad work week. I picked the restaurant this time and we went to...

Seasons 52! It was soo good, ESPECIALLY because every single thing on the menu is 475 calories OR LESS!!! So we didn't have to worry about our waistlines while we went out to dinner! Greg had the grilled beef tenderloin salad and I had the roasted crab stuffed shrimp...yum! We decided to pass on dessert, however, they serve dessert in cute little cup all indivually portioned called, "mini-indulgences"... aren't they cute!

It was a great night and we enjoyed being able to just sit and relax together after a hectic week!

Saturday I woke up early to go check out some yard sales and to go to a HUGE children's consignment sale. I went to look for picture frames (to do the hairbow holder you'll see in a bit), books, and whatever other goodies I could find. I got some GREAT deals...they are in the midst of being painted but you will see them soon! Well..off to work on my projects then I am going to go teach Sunday school...I'm on my own today since Greg is on the golf course! Wish me luck!