Gettin' This Thang Off the Ground

Ok, so it's been a week since my last post {maybe longer}!

I've been totally consumed by the computer.

I've been editing the photos I took of sweet little Joshua.

I even also created my very own website!

This is a free one!

I can upgrade later if I see my photography business take off.

I just don't want to spend any money that I don't have to right now.

I've worked really hard at putting it together.

It turned out well, I think!

I've got a few little kinks I'm working out.

I'll let you see it as soon as it's 100%!

Baby Pics

I got to take pictures of the

sweetest little thang ever yesterday!

Mr. Joshua is 2 weeks old

Isn't he beautiful?

These were my favorite pics from our session!

I ain't gonna lie...

I was so nervous! I wanted to be as professional as I could.

But, AAAAh! was screming in my head.

Sweat was tripping from my forehead and everything!

This was even a friend of mine...

And I was crazy nervous.

Can't imagine not knowing the person.

I wanted it to be a great experience for them and to end up with some

amazing shots! I think I accomplished what I set out to do.

Now, I'm hooked.

I want to get better and better...

I need babies, please!!

Get Set, Get Fit, Go!

It sounds exciting, but

it's NOT!

I'm just trying to get into a routine.

I need to lose som L-Bs.

The Holidays weighed heavy on me this year!

Really!

Yuck!

So, a friend and I are planning to walk this morning.

We tried several mornings last week, but

none of them worked out.

This is a new week and I know it will be great.

Fresh air.

Good company.

And exercise!

Yesterday was a bad day.

Rainy.

Cold.

And lots of screaming boys!

But, today is a new day.

And, the sun is shining!

Lampshade Revamped

The office space I've been working on is coming along pretty good!

Now I'm working on all of the little things...

the details!

I love this lamp! I think it has been in almost

every room in my house! Ha!

At one time there were 2.

I believe one of the kids knocked over the other.

It ended up in pieces on the floor.

I like it on the desk.

It looks nice, adds light when you need it,

but it seemed to be missing something.

So, I added rolled flowers to the shade!

These rolled flowers are so easy to make.

You can do so many things with them.

Aren't they so pretty? Next I added some ribbon to the edges! What a difference a few details can make! To make your very own rolled flowers check out this site for directions!

A Little Visitor

We had a "little visitor" last night!

Mr. James.

As you can see he had some major fun!

He played with monster trucks,

Thomas the Train,

ate dinner

and jumped around like s SiLlY man!

Emerson had a ball too.

Yes, it was another stinkin' boy,

but at least he was her size!

Not so nice

What is wrong with people?

Crazy!

Someone stole my debit card info and racked up a ton of charges!

Thankfully, the bank and Yahoo have been great!

They gave us our money back ~ thank the Lord.

They think someone either stole my information from a website

where I made a purchase or

from a resturaunt.

They were eager to find love.

All of the transactions were for dating sites!

It's not like the old days, that's for sure.

Seems you can't trust anyone or anything for that matter!

Now that all of that is cleared up I need a fresh cup of hot coffee ~

It's cold here in Jville!

And I can't get warm!!

One Room at A Time

It's the smallest room in the house,

but it's the first room people see!

The FOYER!

Ours is quite small, but still needed some

personality and some color.

I don't have a before picture (I'm a dork).

But, here is what it looks like now.

I love this old vanity.

I've had it for several years and used itas my

bedside table.

Look at the chippy blue paint ~ love it!

Now everyone can enjoy it!

Remember, moving furniture and items from room to room will

give that piece a whole new look, feel and purpose.

Try it ~ you'll be surprised!

Inspiration

Oh, how I love spending hours and hours

jumping from one blog to another!

It is crazy how many creative people are floating around out there!

Layla, at The Lettered Cottage is Ahhh-mazing!

This is her dining room.

Oh, how I looooove the wood wall...I want one!

But, I am lacking $$$, time and oh yeah, a Handy-man!! LOL! So, for now I will settle on a more realistc plan... STRIPES!

Below is Layla's version.

Again, LOVE!

Here is my Formal Living Room turned Dining Room BEFORE.

After a few hours of work. Ya know, the pain-staking part ~

measuring, leveling, penciling and taping!

Blah!

It's getting more exciting! Here it is!

I love how it tured out!

Now I just need a light fixture.

I'm thinking about a nice large Drum Pendant...hum??

Yum, Yum...

I made PW's Chicken Parmigiana last night!

Ooooh it is so good!

And easy!

picture courtesy of pioneer woman

How how I wish I cooked like this every night...

The kids just gobbled it up!

You should definitely try it!!

Yum! Yum!

BTW...

Just in case you were wondering...

I hate my front door!

Not trying to offend anyone, but it is just so cookie-cutter!

Every house in our neighborhood is sporting the exact same door!

See what I mean?

Zero personality!

This is more like it!!!

Simple, clean...and wood!

Hopefully, this year I will be able to treat myself to a new look!

Yeah...So what!

Happy 2011!!

Yeah, I know. I'm like 4 days late.

Look, I haven't even downloaded my Christmas pics yet. Crazy? Right?

I am determined to be a better blogger this year. Ya never know I might actually stick to this one!

Before I go I want to give you a little something from a new blog I have discovered.

HowDoesShe?

Check it out. Lots of great stuff for moms!

Also, this is the best gift ever...a free 8x10 canvas of your favorite photo! You can upgrade to a larger size if you want! I have one on the way!! Yay me!

Also, I have a few new projects I'm working on at the moment.

Just to keep you guessing it involves paint!!!

I will keep you posted...