Random

So ... Alexis is still sleeping and I have spent my time checking out all my favourite blogs with my tea in hand of course! If you get a chance check some of these out! They are mostly designing blogs (so if its not your thing - you will want to skip this) but I love seeing good old DIY projects that other people do that help inspire me for my own home.

Young House Love - Cute couple who tackle their own older home.
http://www.younghouselove.com/

The Old Painted Cottage - A couple who have transformed their house into a cute little "cottage"
http://theoldpaintedcottage.blogspot.com/

The Lettered Cottage - LOVE this couple! Young DIY'ers that blog, do videos and are hilarious!There place is a.m.a.z.i.n.g as well!
http://www.theletteredcottage.net/

Thrifty Decor Chick - A woman who I find funny while she tackles her home decor.
http://www.theletteredcottage.net/

Life in the Fun Lane - A Canadian girl from out West who refurbishes furniture into gorgeous new pieces!
http://www.inthefunlane.com/

As I said these are mostly design blogs - but I love them. It's my "thing" and I will never get tired of looking at them or finding new ones.

Sick ....

I took my first "sick day" today off work, so that Alexis could rest at home. Mind you she seems better than she did two days ago, she still has an awful green booger nose (sorry for the TMI). I feel bad because I know there really isn't anything I can do for her, but let the cold run its course. I did try to make her more comfortable by trying to get her to have some infant Motrin. She spit it out all over me right away. Now she is napping, poor thing has been up since 5:30am. I'm sure this is just the beginning of her illnesses as she slowly builds her immune system ... anyways, just a little update.

On another note, since I'm home I'm going to try and take some pictures today of the house (if I can get some rooms cleaned!). Tomorrow is the closing date on the other house. I'm sad, but it's funny cause I feel like our new house is already our home. It doesn't feel weird to be here, or not "ours" yet. Derek and I were discussing this last night, about how long it took the other house to really feel like our home, and in a matter of a few weeks, this new house has become our little home already. Maybe its because of the changes we made to it ... or because of all the extra room ... but whatever it is, we are both happy with our choice. So yes I am going to attempt to get some more updated pictures since I have been busy trying to pull rooms together. Wish me luck haha!

Few Update House Pictures

We are still busy around the house ... fixing this and that. We purchased a lot of stuff when we first moved in that thankfully was on sale at places like Rona and Home Depot. Like new doors, new door knobs ... that kind of stuff ... so every weekend we find something that needs to be finished. Not to mention that we are closing on the other house (*sniff) in less than 2 weeks. The other buyers had their final walk-through on Saturday. We were able to move everything that we had left there (the small dinky things that you don't really need for everyday life, but hold on to ... for whatever reasons. Anyways, we went back for that stuff and to clean the place up. It feels good to get it all done. So as I said, I'm busy here decorating and putting things away and setting up rooms, so once they are done I will have better pictures. For now, here are a few of a couple of rooms upstairs that were finished when the flooring and new baseboards were done. Love my hardwood floor .... hate dust bunnies ....

Flooring Done in Hallway

Spare Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Lexi's Room

Noodle Face

Need I say more ...

I found the Martha Stewart in me today and made the family lasagna for dinner ... Alexis apparently enjoys this.

It's Coming Along ...

Here are some house reno pictures! Ahhh I can't wait for the dust to settle!

These are just a few of the new family room! More to come when I get some time!!

And a dirty little critter sneaked into this shot! Please excuse the post-dinner attire and face lol.

1st Birthday

So as I mentioned earlier, that Alexis' birthday was a hoot! It's unfortunate that we were not in the new house - we could have waited, but I wanted her to have her first birthday party on her actual birthday. So the day was great! I had decorated the night before with the help of my sister, and she also helped with the cupcakes and food, which I appreciated! Thanks Ash!

We had invited aroun 20 something family and friends to celebrate her birthday with. It was a little crowded (who am I kidding - I know everyone it was REALLY crowded but I think we made due). Alexis was spoiled rotten with clothes, toys, and books! Really you all spoiled her too much!

At the end of the day, it was great to celebrate with everyone, we really appreciate you all coming and sharing this special day with Alexis! Thanks again everyone!

xo

Here are some pictures the wonderful Sophie took so that I didn't need to worry about taking! Thanks Soph!

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ALEXIS!!!

Love,

Daddy & Mommy