Bits of the Week via the iPhone

'Driving'

Chillin' with Dad

Mom's a scary driver!

Playdate

Reading

Watch out! New cart driver!

Making Stuff

Getting too big!

SNOW!

Well, not really, but here in central NC we take what we can get!  We had a few snow days over the weekend and enjoyed playing in it.

We, also, did some snow crafts while we waited for it to stop sleeting snowing.

It would be nice to have one good snow this winter, but I would be ok if it just stayed in the upper 60s or low 70s too (it's 69 degrees today)!

Bits of the week via the iPhone

Tantrum while running errands

Yummy Treat

Playing with new neon vinyl

Dogsitting

Mr. Grumps

Reading

Chillin'

Soup making

Have a happy weekend!

Etsy Shop of the Week - Avril Loreti Modern Home

I'm loving the colors and playfulness of these tea towels.  They would make a super cute hostess gift! See more products by etsy seller Avril Loreti Modern Home here.

{images via etsy shop Avril Loreti Modern Home}

House Projects

One reason I haven't been blogging much, is the fact I've been working on personalizing our new home.  We moved the beginning of June 2012 and have been slowing making updates.  My updates have had to be small and cheap because we don't really have much of a budget for updating/renovating.  I'm ok with little to no budget, because we have been blessed with a house that hopefully we will be in for a long long time.  Also, it has made me get crafty and creative using what we already have.  For example, I recently painted the inside of our front door black.  We had black paint and I've been spotting on pinterest people painting their interior doors black or dark gray, I liked it, so I tried it.  I'm pleased with the out come and it cost me nothing, but a little time.  Here's a little peek...

I think it adds a little character to an otherwise builder grade house.  It still amazes me how a little paint can transform something.  I hope to share some more of the rooms I've painted since moving in, so stay tuned.

He loves being outside

I am so thankful for a child that loves being outside!  He loves playing in the dirt, hiking through the woods, sliding, picking flowers, drawing with sidewalk chalk, blowing bubbles, mowing. I look forward to the many adventures will have exploring the great outdoors.

A few pictures from the last couple weeks (so happy about the mild winter so far)...

Christmas recap a little late!

Tried not to bombard you with too many pictures from Christmas, but man did I take a lot of photos!

Christmas Round 1 - Canton, NC 

Christmas Eve - Cary, NC/Raleigh, NC

Christmas Round 2 - Raleigh, NC - Santa Came!

Christmas Round 3 - One very blessed little boy!

Christmas Round 4 - High Point, NC 

New Years Eve - Topsail Island, NC

Jake was a blessed little boy getting to open present 5 times (he was just spoiled a lot little)! It was a crazy couple weeks, but we were very blessed to have a lot of time celebrating with family and friends.

I hope 2013 is treating your right so far!

This & That

I know it's almost Christmas, but I thought I would share some a lot of photos from Thanksgiving and the beginning of December.

Jake was a very busy boy during our time in Wilmington giving thanks..

Helping Nana Cook

Played with lots of TRUCKS!

Chewed on some raw broccoli for awhile and then decided he was done chewing

The men checking out my Uncles's trash can turkey...yep you read right, trash can turkey - it's delicious!

The Feast!

The Family

 

Running freeee...

And a little gardening!

Big Thanks to my Aunt and Uncle for hosting everyone!

Next up...a birthday in Charlotte

All the boys are starting to turn 2 and I just don't like it!  No more babies, but big toddlers!

Lastly, finding the perfect Christmas tree and we found it...

Finishing up DP orders, but hopefully I'll have a few pictures of Christmas from around our house to share soon!