Craigslist Awesomeness

I like pretty things, it's true, and I have ideas in my head about what I would love my house to look like, and function like. But I don't have a large budget for all my ideas. Enter: Craigslist.

I got these two fantastic chairs and this matching ottoman (yes, it has different upholstery) for $150. The lines on these are EXACTLY like this one at Ballard Designs (for $1,400 a piece), but they've been custom upholstered in previous years. I'm not sure if they are the exact same ones, but they have down wrapped cushions, and beautiful wood colors and curves. I'm so excited! They will eventually be re-upholstered in a very family-friendly and more relaxed fabric, but for now I'm just enjoying the ideas rolling around in my head.

So excited! Can't wait to see them looking more at home in my house.... yeah, I still need a few more pieces of furniture, but Greg said I need to hold off for a few months before I go crazy again... yes, he thinks $150 for these is CRAZY.

Two Weeks

I know I'm going backwards, but I'm just trying to catch up on my blog posts before nap time is over!!

These were taken by our dear friend Janette when Anna was 2 weeks old. She has grown so much since then.

Six Weeks

These were taken when Anna was 6 weeks old, in her beautiful blessing dress that my mother made. I must say, she is so beautiful, I just can't get enough of those big beautiful eyes looking into mine.

Blessings

We were able to have both Greg's parents and My parents come visit for Anna's baby blessing last month. It was so much fun to have everyone here. We played a lot of games and laughed a lot.

 

Admittedly my kids were a little confused with two Grandma's and two Grandpa's. But they soaked in all the positive attention. Thank you to all who came!

 

And of course, my mother took fantastic photos of my kids.

 

These are my greatest blessings:

Beautiful Mess

My house is a daily mess. I'll admit it. I know it will horrify my father, and grandmother who have passed down the "you could eat off my floors" gene, but alas,  I have let it all go.

Half of my sink is filled with dishes.

My laundry basket is filled to the brim with clean laundry yet to be folded and put away.

Toys are everywhere

Ehh, no biggie.

Because I am *trying* to let it go and simply enjoy my kids while they're still kids.