7 months old!

Little Miss, you are 7 months old!

~ you wear a size 3 diaper
~ you wear size 6 month, 6-9 month, and some 9 month clothes
~ you are still sleeping through the night. You now go to sleep about 7 or 7:30 and wake up about 7 or 7:30!
~ you are moving and grooving! you sit yourself up. you army crawl SO fast! and you'll occasionally push yourself up to all fours and crawl. you pull up to standing and are cruising the furniture. I think you're going to walk even earlier than sister!
~ you still get SO upset when you can't see me. I think I need to call you Roo since you don't ever want me to put you down!
~ you say "bu-bu-bu" and I'm trying my hardest to get you to start your mmmmms!!

I love you so much, and can't imagine my life without you!

Transformation

*Sorry for the poor photo quality. Photos were taken with my phone.

This is the original light fixture in our formal dining room. There's nothing wrong with it, just not quite my style.

I picked up this brass beauty for $14.95 at our local Habitat for Humanity Restore. 10 lights, great curves, horrendous brass! But never fear... a little spray paint goes a long way. (I'm really proud of my ingenious use of the plant hook, so I could have 380 degrees of painting!)

I pulled off all the loose pieces, and Miss Priss helped me organize them!


Ready for paint!

And here she is after 2 cans of black satin spray paint. I didn't prime or sand... just knocked the dust off with a paper towel. I knew I was going to buy a cord cover, so I didn't bother painting the chain. I used spray paint made for metal, so it was $4.97 a can at Walmart. In hindsight, I would've just used the generic $.97 can.

LC finally hung the fixture this evening.

I bought the shades at Garden Ridge for crazy cheap and the cord cover at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon. I LOVE how it's completely transformed the room and accentuates the toile curtains I sewed!



Cost breakdown:
fixture - $15
paint - $10
shades - $21
cord cover - $9
Total - $55


I'm going back to Restore to save another ugly brass fixture that will replace the breakfast nook light!

Bubble bath + jacuzzi tub =

Eagle Escapades 2010 - Team Omicron

If you follow me on twitter or Facebook, you know I spent Friday night at Eagle Escapades, the dance competition of Greek Week. The girls worked their hineys off and it totally shows! I wish I could find the other teams' videos... there is NO comparison on the caliber of dancing!!!

Momma Needs a Brand New Bag!

In a little over a month, we leave for Vegas with the Semi Homemades!! I can't wait!

I'm on a mission to make some spending money I can use for a really guilty pleasure... like a new Louis Vuitton.

These items are in pristine condition! I don't think I'll ever get down to a 2/4 again... I'm ok with that since it wasn't a healthy weight for me. Email me if you need more specifics or pictures!!

If you don't like the price, make a reasonable offer! No need for this stuff to sit in my closet if it can be happy in yours!

Nine West pink and white polka dot trench coat. Size small. $50 SOLD
NWT Michael Kors Brookville wristlet in luggage. LC bought this for me Christmas 07 and we missed the return window. $50 $40

NWOT Kate Spade Flatiron SMALL Thea bag in black. Never used. Stored stuffed and in dust bag in the green box. $50 $40

Ann Taylor Loft black tweed dress. Size 4. Looks fab with a black turtle neck and black tights! $25 SOLD

Laundry by Shelli Segal. Size 4. Makes a darling Easter dress! $40 SOLD

Silk J Crew dress. Size 2. Another darling Easter dress! $40 $25

Express pink chiffon dress. Size 4. $25 $15

Ann Taylor fuchsia and light pink print dress. Size 2. Perfect for Easter! $25 $15

6 months old!

Little Miss, you are 6 months old!


~ you weigh 17 pounds 8 ounces (77th percentile)
~ you're 26 1/4 inches long (67th percentile)
~ your noggin is still big! 17 1/2 inches (92nd percentile)
~ you still wear a size 2 diaper, but if they made 2-3 Swaddlers, it would be perfect!
~ you wear size 6 month clothes
~ you are sleeping through the night!! You go to sleep about 9 or 9:30 and sleep until 6:57... yes, it's that exact!
~ you scoot after things you can't reach. You push up on your knees and lift your little hiney. You LOVE to get Daddy's phone and my laptop! In no time at all I know you'll be crawling around the house.
~ you sit up for a long time if I sit you up.
~ your 2 bottom teeth are through the gum.

~ you love your Momma! Whenever I leave the room you get so upset. It makes my heart so full to know you love me as much as I love you.
~ you are such a joy! Your laugh is infectious!! You are so easy going. You make having 2 little girls in 23 months SO easy and fun!!

5 months old!

Little Miss, you are 5 months old! Time is FLYING little one!

~ You still wear a size 2 diaper
~ You wear size 3-6 month or 6 month clothes
~ You continue to be such a happy girl!
~ You are completely moved to your crib... no more pack n play in Momma and Daddy's room.
~ You are trying so hard to crawl! You can push your little bottom up in the air, but don't quite know what to do next. Or, you do a little army crawl.
~ You are teething like crazy!! You are a drool monster and are constantly chewing on your hands, your blanket, my finger, a toy, really anything you can get in your mouth.
~ You LOVE your oatmeal cereal and try to feed yourself.
~ You have such a precious laugh! You think your sister is hilarious, and you love when people laugh at you.

4 months old!

Little Miss, you are 4 months old!

~ You weigh 15 pounds 9 ounces (83rd percentile)
~ You are 24 1/2 inches long (54th percentile)
~ You wear a size 2 diaper
~ You wear size 3 month clothes and some 6 month with the sleeves rolled up
~You are SO happy! I can't look at you when I give you a bottle because you start smiling at me and milk goes everywhere! Daddy calls you Smiley because all someone has to do is look at you and you bust out into a HUGE grin.
~ You go to sleep about 10 pm and will wake up about 6:30, only waking once or twice for your paci.
~ You roll over from back to tummy and tummy to back.
~ You found your toes and LOVE them!
~ You found your voice! You babble constantly!
~ You are my little snuggle bug.

I am so thrilled to be your Momma! I love you so much sweet girl!

All I Want for Christmas

Just a few things I've been lusting after...

Keurig single serve coffee maker. Since LC doesn't drink coffee, this is the perfect solution for me! I love all the K-cup varieties... flavored coffee galore as well as different teas.

Shark Steam Mop. Must be the late nights with Little Miss, but I really want a steam mop after watching the infomercial. Since the new house is 90% wood floors, this would make clean up super easy!

James Avery stackable rings. These are great, modern "mother's rings", but I can see adding one for our anniversary month as well.

3 months old!

Little Miss, you are 3 months old!

~ you weigh almost 13 pounds
~ you've moved into size 1-2 diapers
~ your sleeves are getting too short on your 3 month clothes... you are a long baby!
~ you are so smily and fun!
~ you love for people to talk to you and you talk back with such gusto!
~ you go to bed for the night around 10, and still get up several times a night, but are a much better sleeper than Miss Priss (thank you!)
~ you're trying so hard to roll over

My Flip Flopz

I've been an admirer of My Flip Flopz's work for quite some time. She has a fantastic blog (such gorgeous photos) and an equally fab etsy shop!

I convo'd Susie on Thursday to see if she could do a custom sign for me. She sent me a picture this morning and it's shipping out tomorrow! How's that for service?!! I sent her a picture of Little Miss' bumper fabric and the verse and this is what she came up with!!

How gorgeous is it?? I'm so in love! It's 18x18 and will go perfectly in her room!

And to quote Susie, "...Every now and then I make one that far exceeds what I could have ever pictured. This is by far my favorite and it wouldn't have been near as special without such a great scripture on it! I think it should blend well into your room! It will be tough to hand it over to Clif at the post office and let it go - it really is one if its kind! "

PLEASE go visit Susie and enjoy all the Southern goodness she has to offer!!

Our new home!

We've only been living with my parents for 2 weeks, but we are so excited we found a house! We're resending the offer on the short sale and close on this home in a month! This house has everything I was wanting (except a media/game room): 1 story, hardwoods, granite, large living room, large yard (almost half an acre), oversized master shower, cul-de-sac, 3 car garage and "extra" touches!

built in desk by the girls' and guest rooms

kitchen (with double ovens!) and breakfast nook

living room

looking out the back door

side view (we negotiated to keep the swing set... Miss Priss will be thrilled!)

Let the shopping begin! I need rugs desperately, so if you have any suggestions, let me know!

Overheard....

Miss Priss: "Momma! White broken."
Me: "No darlin', you're just coloring on white paper. It won't show up unless we get some dark paper."
Miss Priss: "No. It's broken."

Lipstick

Well, it was bound to happen one of these days... Miss Priss found Aya's lipstick and decided to put it on!

2 months old!

Little Miss, you are 2 months old!

~ you weigh 10 pounds 15 ounces (50th percentile)
~ you wear size 1 diapers even though they're a little big
~ you wear size 3 month clothes because the newborn isn't long enough
~ you are a GREAT baby! So easy going and happy... smiling all the time. You really only cry if you need a new diaper, are hungry, or have tooties.