Cross that off the list

Remember way back when, when I did a little lamp shade project?

Well the other $1 lamp and shade turned back up during the move. I had been ignoring it looking for a new shade to go with the base. If my memory serves me right I really really think that the shade was squashed a bit. No longer the perfectly round shape it ought to be. That is why it was shoved to the back of the closet and it didn't get fixed up, and that is why I was looking for a new shade. Because I just KNOW it was definitely not round like it should be. I swear it miracuosly became round after it moved to our new house. I have no idea how that happened because I KNOW it was squashed before the move. Usually it is the other way around, something is round and it gets squashed during the move, but not this tricky lamp. It was squashed and got round during the move. So I went out bought some fabric and now I have another new lamp for under $5. I love it when things work out.

And now that I am done with all the important tasks for the day, maybe I will see about getting the laundry and grocery shopping done.

Today is a special day

Today I have been married to the man I fell in love with for 7 years! And he still treats me like his princess. I try to never take for granted all that he does for me. He is such an example to me and our family. I love how he works so hard to take care of us and has such a servants heart. I love you! Can't wait to grow old with you!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

Can you believe this the ONLY picture I took while my parents and little brother were for the holiday weekend? I guess between 3 ear infections and a high fever and being a not the greatest host I didn't remember to get my camera out. Good thing we are going to visit them tomorrow :o)

Not Boring Anymore

Here are the before pictures.

Ignore the messy not organized shelves. That stuff has just found a temporary resting place out of harms (Dane's) way.

I painted my first room last night. You can't fault it for being cheerful. I wonder how long it will take for me to get tired of it? I think the names of paint colors can sway me, the color choice was 'soothing green tea', though I think it is more lively than soothing. It is definitely not boring anymore.

*These pictures were taken while it was cloudy. You should feel the cheerfulness now that the sun is out.

Again I have pictures to hang on the walls, I am thinking a collage of black frames, and we have a matching love seat coming our way eventually. I was too anxious to post something instead of waiting to get all the last touches done.

We had a decorating lady come into MOPS the Friday before we moved. She gave me some inspiration on decorating. My problem is I like most everything. If I walk into a well coordinated home I instantly love it and wish I could get that same look. So my problem is narrowing down 'the look'. I did narrow down that I like the cool colors, blues and greens. And through a fun little quiz in my Real Simple Magazine I decided I am best described as Cozy Casual. Now how do I achieve that look?

This is our front room/dining room (we need to come up with a good name for it). The previous owner accented in burgundy/plum but once I got that out of there I really liked the wall color. Anyway I really like the feel of this room. The color went well with the light blueish things I already had.

May is almost done

I keep thinking about so many things to blog about but yet I have yet to do it. I barely even check the computer anymore. We moved into our new home 2 weeks ago. I really love it, most especially the backyard. Dane loves it too. I haven't even picked up my camera since the day before we moved. We have been mostly unpacked since last weekend but there are still some things that need to find a home. And I am itching to paint some rooms, but need to find some time. Fortunately they are all pretty neutral colored so I can live with it. I am trying to let go of perfection and remind myself that I can't have everything painted and organized how I want it in a few days. It took 6 years at the other house and I still had plenty more ideas of things I wanted to do.
May is almost done, I am past the halfway point in this pregnancy and I have tons to do. Including getting my camera out and spending some fun time with Dane. We are going to Colorado next week to visit "Bomma" and "Bompa". Maybe I will actually get a few pictures up before we leave.

It's a Boy!!

I am going to be busy chasing 2 little busy boys around! And Dane will have a little brother to wrestle with. I don't know if a sister would appreciate wrestling quite as much as a brother would.

And for comparison, here is Dane's ultrasound compared to our new little guy. I think they do look similar.

Sorry that was mean to make you all wait, but oh so fun :o) I better not waste too much time there is a TON to get done today.

And the verdict is in

It's a .....

I can't help myself, I am going to hold out a while longer, just because it is so fun keeping secrets. Yes we did find out, and most importantly the baby looked healthy. We had to go in for a more in depth ultrasound since there is a family history of heart defects. Feel free to make a guess. I really should make a contest out of this but I am really busy and should not be working on my blog. I mean we are only moving in 2 days and we haven't even touched the kitchen.