Spring is Here!

For my birthday last May, Eric built me this great potting bench. Today I put it to good use and planted several flats of white petunias. (I'm so boring- but I just love white flowers!) Thanks honey- I love my potting bench and I know I will have it for years come.

Citrus Themed Bridal Shower

Here are some pictures I've been collecting for inspiration for the bridal shower I'm throwing for my sister-in-law. I'm going to mix it up with fushia- but I love the use of orange slices in the vases. If you want to see the menu ideas- click here.

{pictures from hostess with the mostess}

Inspiration- The Boy's New Room

I've been collecting photos of rooms that I love. We are getting ready this summer to move the boys in together. Since the bedrooms in our house are pretty small- we are shopping for bunk beds. I love the navy and red "Americana" theme. This will work with Sam's rug and quilt- and even his red shelves and night stand. And his drapes and lamp too. So I need to think about duvets and paint colors. I think I can pull this room together pretty easily. Now the question is- will we ever be able to get those two little monkeys to actually sleep together?

Sam's Suit

Shirt? Check. Tie? Check. Vest? Check. Pants and Jacket? Check. Check. Shoes and Socks? Double check again. Whew! Dressing a little boy for a wedding is way more complicated than a little girl! (I think maybe more expensive too!). My heart literally melted when he tried this on. With a little pink rose boutonniere, he is going to be darling! (And, unlike a flower girl, doing his hair on the day of the wedding will be a piece of cake! But keeping him clean is another story!).

One of these is not like the others

Taking a picture after Easter service with all the boys has become a tradtion (we missed you this year Peter!). But Ben was having a hard time...(maybe his uncle hurt his feelings making fun of his pink shirt?).


Here is a better one of sweet Ben-
Oh, watch out little girls- this one is taken by his mama!

PS- Pink is your color Ben!

Bridesmaid Dress...

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Here is the pink dress I will be wearing this June (about 6 months pregnant). The pluses are it's a good color for me, it's not short and the empire waist will be good for my prego belly. Now for really good hair and a spray tan...I think I can pull this off!

Projects - Projects - Projects

Right now we are rearranging some rooms in our house (to get ready for baby #3). This Friday Eric and I are having a work day to get started on the l-o-n-g list of projects. One of these is to turn our home office into a playroom/den.

I love this PB daybed to serve as a place to sit and watch tv, a guest bed, another napping spot (if I need to separate the boys) and storage! It is pretty pricey, so my plan is for Eric to build it. Right now the mattress cover is on clearance for $50 and I have a coupon for $25 off... so I think I'm going to order it asap (before they are sold out!). This means the playroom colors will be blue and green and these Land of Nod prints I've had my eye on forever will look perfect!