Big Boy Room

Isaac went to the lake this weekend and I was able to get so much done before this baby comes.  He's had a blast, I've heard, so I don't think he was missing us much.  Not to mention, it was so refreshing to have a few date nigths with Steven both Friday and Saturday night.  I always forget how strange it is to go out to eat without a child...you can actually enjoy your meal and not eat in a matter of 10.4 seconds.  Heaven.  We even went to the dollar theatre just like old times.

So like I said I was able to get lots done, from running errands to get last minute baby items, to cleaning the house, to finishing up Isaac's big boy bedroom.

So without further ado here is little buddy's NEW ROOM.

The bed was an old bed from the Sprayberry's lake house.  I just put a fresh coat of paint on it and decided to paint it a nice shade of red.  I was very pleased with how it turned out. It's amazing what a fun paint color will do to an old piece of furniture!

I got his blue bedspread at Khols with a giftcard so only ended up paying $2.49.  Nice.  Plus my thrifty husband was oh so proud of me.  The throw pillow came from Home Goods.  Love that place.

 We had to invest in some curtains for the room because as you can see the window lets in too much light for a sleeping toddler.  I just went with a simple white from Bed Bath and Beyond.  We had to get the extended version.  Funny story--I had to convince my husband with LOTS of begging to let me get the 120 inch curtains.  You see, the top of the window to the ground is 114 inches and Steven wanted to get the 108 inch curtains to save $20.  He didn't care if they were a foot off the ground...  ;)

I won.


Here are a few pictures I painted for the room.  These are all the trasportation objects that Isaac LOVES.  Trains, tractors, and trucks.

Here is a really fun side table that my mom got for me.  I didn't even have to paint it (thank the Lord).

I decided on shutters for behind the bed because the wall is so incredibly high.  It needed something.  I just spray painted those suckers and ended up painting a very simple monogram on paper and stuck it in a cheap frame.

And last here's a picture that I stuck in the matching picture frame.  Seems like yesterday he was born...

 I just noticed that I'm too lazy to take the price sticker off. ;) 


So, there's his room.  On the other side of the wall is a dresser and his changing table but I forgot to take a pic of that.

He's loving his room too and I'm so glad.
Things are finally, finally coming together around here.  This nesting mother can sigh a bit of relief...

Best Buds round 2 and 37 weeks

Hey you.  It's me again.

...and my best bud Ryder.  Or as I like to call him, Ry Ry.  We traveled to the zoo this morning with the moms and this time NO photo session allowed (RyRy and I are determined to put a stop to that nonsense).


Of course mom brought her camera.  Who knows why really, I mean the lady is 37 weeks pregnant for crying out loud but she insisted.  But now I'm kinda glad because she captured some great moments between me and my best bud.


Here we are checking out the giraffes.

"You know, giraffes are quite the specimen," RyRy tells me.

"Wow, you really know a lot about animals," I say.  "HIGH FIVE for that!"

"I-ac, that lady with the big belly is still taking pictures of us."

I told him to just stay still as stone and maybe, just maybe, she would go away.

After we saw all the animals the moms took us to the coolest place at the zoo.  The Splash Pad!!

I was having one of my "two year old melt downs," as mommy likes to call it, and refused to take off my shirt or shoes.  Mommy said it wasn't worth the battle so she sent me out to play.


Boy did we have fun!

I continuously heard from the mommys, "Aww, they are so cute."  Whenever my best bud would leave my side you could always here me saying, "RyRy" and looking around for him.

We really did have a blast.  That is until I had another melt down when I was told we had to leave.  What?  I was having fun people!




And speaking of leaving.  When we got home mommy decided to take a 37 week picture of herself and her big belly.  Here she is...

I'm still not really sure why her belly is so big or what 37 weeks means...   I have been seeing her eat a lot of ice cream and oreos these past several months but seriously--I didn't know that stuff could make your belly poke out SO FAR!!!

I overheard mommy talking to daddy and she said she went to a doctor's appointment yesterday and said she was 2cm dilated.  Huh?  The doc also told her that they could induce mommy at 39 weeks if so desired...which would be June 1st.  Dilated? Induced?...



Mommy and random people ask me what I think about the new baby coming.

Ummm....I'll have to get back to you on that.

We are so proud...

...of this little guy!!

He slept in his big boy bed for the FIRST time yesterday!

And he did beautifully.  It took him about an hour and a half to actually get to sleep for nap time but he never got out of bed once.  I gave him a few warnings before hand.

After naptime I surprised him with new sheets to his bed.  Little roads with cars all over them.  He was in 2 year old boy heaven. :)

That is until he realized I was taking pictures of him and just had to see himself in the screen.
 





I was so worried this whole time but really didn't have to be.  He even went to bed last night great and called for me in the morning to come get him out just like he did in the crib.

Our little buddy is growing up... (sigh)

I'll be sure to post pictures of his "big boy room" when I finally get it presentable.



And on a totally different note, but a very important one...

I would like to say a big HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to my wonderful mom!

Mom, I know this is not the best picture of us but it's the only one I could find in a hurry. :)  This was taken the first year Steven and I lived in Bradenton, Florida.  But that's not the point.  The point is I have been so blessed these 29 years with my mother and thank the Lord I was brought up by her.  With my dad working a lot being an ER doctor, Mom practically raised 5 kids on her own.  I still don't know how you did it, Mom.  We definitely drove you bonkers I'm sure. ;)  Thanks for putting up with us!
In a nut shell, I love you Mom and am so thankful for you, your love, and friendship.  I'm sure if Steven were writing this with me he would remind you of how "StellaWise" you are...instead of "BabyWise." ;)  And Isaac sure LOVES his CoCo


Also, I cannot forget my sweet mother in law on this Mother's Day.

Again I know this picture is kind of random but it is the perfect picture of Steven's mother.  Always a smile on her face.  This picture was taken in our first year in Bradenton as well, only this time at Disney World.

I honestly could not have asked for a better mother in law than Ms. Sprayberry.  I'm sure if Steven had a blog he would write about how grateful he is to have such a mother.  Thank you, CC, for loving me as your own daughter.  I feel so blessed to have you in my life!  I love you!  Isaac also LOVES his CC.


So HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you mothers out there!


Oh and one last thing...speaking of mothers.  I saw this picture of my mother when she was little and couldn't help but notice the uncanny resemblance to a little someone I know...
What do you think?

Royal Wedding Day Party

'Ello there my fellow commoners...

For those who know me well know that I like (I mean love) anything British.  Jane Austin, London, English cottages, rolling countryside, rose gardens, crumpets, tea, etc. etc. etc.  And let's not forget, ROYALTY.  I was even in a classic Oscar Wilde's play in college requiring us to speak in a proper English accent for 2.5 hours.  It was a dream. :)  For those of you who want a super big laugh I'll have you know that I even had a picture of Prince William hanging on my closet door when I was younger...along with Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Africa pictures.  Can we say random!

Needless to say, as the royal wedding day approached I thought this was a perfect ocassion to display my British pride and throw a Royal Wedding Day brunch. 

 I even broke out the fine china for the beautiful day.  I'm sad to announce this was the very first time I've ever used my china since we were married almost 7 years ago.

My pastry chef sister gave me fantastic recipes for scones and a delicious quich lorraine.  

I was even tempted to get a hat but couldn't bring myself to buy one just for one day.  I'm glad I didn't get the one I was thinking about.  Wouldn't you know it but Princess Beatrice and I would have had the SAME hat!!

 Don't you hate it when that happens...


And then I decided to just put a big blue canoe on my head...but wouldn't you know it someone else had the same idea!!!

Well shoot, I thought.  I guess I'll just have to settle on white feathers with ginormous curled twigs hanging out the top.

DARN!  Another one taken!


Speaking of hats here.  Can I  just say if someone was sitting infront of me with one of these hats at the wedding of a century...there would be some major beat down I can assure you.

So.  Where were we.  Ah yes...my tea party that's right.

The girls and I enjoyed watching the wedding and fast forwarding it through the slow parts...aka choir boys singing.  

And of course we cannot leave without discussing the dress!

I thought it was gorgeous!!  And she looked gorgeous.  And the whole thing was gorgeous and magical and wonderful and so BRITISH. ;)

Before everyone left I made sure there was a cheezy picture taken holding our tea cups.

Farewell for now my beloved blog readers...


Hopefully they'll live Happily Ever After.

Cheerio, old Chaps. ;)

Easter pics

Yes I'm finally getting around to posting Easter pictures over a week later now.  But at least I'll have them in my blog memory bank, right? :) 

We had a wonderful Easter weekend.  Steven was off work the entire time so we had great "family time" together.  We went to our church on Sunday morning and then drove to Sylacauga for an Easter day lunch with Steven's family.  After lunch was finished the boys went on a little Easter egg hunt in Aunt Beverly's front yard.

We tried to teach our son the concept of a hunt, really we did...

But don't be fooled.  The minute he had an egg in his hand his little mind started to race....

...and then he would chunk that sucker as far as the eye could see. 

Even during pictures with mommy egg tossing was much more enjoyable.

Oh that boy.

I wonder where he gets his boyish ways from.?  Surely it can't be my husband who would rather put our son in a camo outfit for Easter sunday then this outfit...

Steven referred to Isaac as a "Sailor for Jesus" all morning.

Daddys just don't get it do they...;)

Hudson and Rowen enjoyed hunting eggs the right way--they were sweet to stop for a picture mid chase.  Next time I'll allow Rowen to open his eyes...

Steven's sweet grandfather, Pop, was content just watching the egg hunt from his chair. 

Here are the boys with Steven's other grandparents, Bill and Gaga. 

We couldn't go without getting a picture of my growing belly.  I think I continue to be in denial over this one coming.  Guess I can't be in denial too much longer... yikes.

Maybe next year Isaac will get the concept of hunting, not throwing.  And even more importantly, hopefully next year he will get the concept of our RISEN Savior and the reason we celebrate Easter in the first place!!

Watch out everyone! He's getting ready to throw!!!!!