Sweet Summertime!

 Rhett and I built out first “pillow palace”
(my sisters and brother should remember this) yesterday.  I think Rhett was rounding the coffee table and starting through the tube in this picture.   I wish I had a picture of his face when he realized that he could actually crawl under all of this fun stuff.

Duke was scared.

Okay so now my secret is out.  This is pretty much how our den looks all the time now.

In other news-
My surprise sunflowers bloomed.  I forgot I planted them and then one day 20-something plants popped up.  I don’t think I’m nuts…but maybe?!

The deck is complete.  We dreamed about it for 5 years and it’s finally here.  So far, we’ve spent every evening out here.  I can tell that Rhett  likes it too.  He’s been spending loads of time pushing around his dump  truck and learning how to man the steps backward.

   

Side view- you can see a little backward-step-action from the Rhettster


 Dennis is harvesting some pretty good veggies this summer.


 The Alabama crew just left after a long weekend  in Carova, NC.  We've been using the gifts that they left- they made us "carova castaway" coosies and t-shirts.  :)    

Daddy’s Diaper Bag

This is one of those sweet things I don't want to forget.  I always smile
when unpacking a diaper bag that Dennis packed.  Good Stuff!!!

I love my Daddy!

This weekend…

 

This weekend was super FUN!  Learned how to scratch my head & suck my thumb.  Had Sunday dinner with Grammy and Grandaddy &  went to the coolest wacky Science Birthday Party!

Hello!  Could we be any cuter? 

I don’t think so! 

these days

loves squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, peas, bananas, cereal, mommy’s milk, & his daddy….. smiles real big when daddy comes home!

loves his aardvark aunt mandy gave him for Christmas. we named him carrot in honor of his first taste of carrots on Christmas day. he also tested sweet potatoes and a little cranberry off mommy’s plate that day. he loved them all. especially the aardvark!

-Saturday Snapshot-

Rhett is viral but getting better! He actually likes the pink stuff. He’s also digging yogurt, carrots, green peas, brown rice cereal, and apple sauce!

Duke had emergency eyeball surgery this week. He’ll get to sport the cone for another few days.

The Good News is- all the Christmas stuff went in the attic a few minutes ago! The house always looks empty after Christmas goes away. I think I’m in the mood for change.

Paint is in my future… (and yours, Dennis!) :)

Dennis vs. The Beach Mouse

You know when you see a mouse... and I saw one!

So, naturally, Dennis tried to catch it with tupperware...

Enjoy!

Fire Alarms & Photo Shoots

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Dennis and I have NO IDEA how this roll of paper towels caught on fire! We have a super sensitive kitchen fire alarm that never alarmed us… OF A REAL FIRE!

In other news, Rhett & I had another photo shoot. This outfit is a hand-me-down from the neighbor. I LOVE hand-me-downs the most. ... And the wine… Trader Joe's! They always gets me with their cute labels. I mean, come one, a smiley face?!? None the less, I tried it- liked it- & bought another! Good Times at the Knox House!

Good Morning Sunshine!

Rhett 3 1/2 months

What a sweet & happy baby he is this morning!

He’s kicking & talking. He’s so much fun to watch & play with! Check out one our latest videos...

This is the"I have chubby cheeks!" video.

Hello 30

-my best friend rocks-

&

so does my little family

i didn't know where i'd be at

30

but

this is more than

i

could

ask

for

Dear Hollydays, you rock!

-Short story-

Great friend

awesome friend

was in her wedding

totally miss her

WE need to catch up!

would love to have lunch sometime!

-got a box from her today-

she has a great small business

http://www.shophollydays.com/

L-O-V-E this gift!

:)

39 Weeks!

Week 39 is a week of "realizations."

Reality has hit me!

1st, the milk will still be here when Rhett comes home!

We're due on July 4th- that's 7 days from today.

I have officially hit "watermelon" status!

From Dome to Rump, Dr. Lackore (my wonderful OB), predicts that Rhett is 7 pounds already. His heart stays in the 150 range and he kicks the nurse when she tries to listen.

Rhett's totally diggin' cool aide, cold, sweet watermelon, and full body stretches that contort his Mommy!

Week 39 is so good- so far!

And... Duke... sweet little Duke is also realizing some things.

Although he loves to dig his head into the plush nursery rug, he approaches that room slowly, with caution.

He's also doing a lot of this...

Staring off into the sunset!

It's a "fast" rabbit!

Me and the "Chinese cabbage" (29 weeks) had a little adventure last week.

We made the trip out to Chincoteague, VA or "chink-o-teague" as the locals say to recruit students at their tiny little school.
C. Island is a little over 2 hrs. from my house, so I decided to make the most of it!
I stayed here! Miss Molly's B & B in Captain Jack's room.

I decided 2 years ago that if I could get a B & B to match my hotel price limit for work then I'd stay there. I love supporting the local economy, plus it's just plain cool! You meet new people, you get to look around an old house, breakfast in the morning... etc!

Fresh Squeezed OJ, apple stuffed french toast, bacon, cherry blueberry muffins, and good company! Why wouldn't you stay at a B & B??The book Misty was written at the B & B- its a book about a wild horses and the pony swim...
Chincoteague, VA is home of the famed pony swim. Wild ponies live on this island and every summer they herd them across the sound to a different pasture. People come from far and wide to witness this event... I think they raise a lot of money for the fire department by doing it. Pretty cool! While at Miss Molly's - I met the a sweet lady, Jennifer Ward, and her daughter Josie (13). We met on the back porch of the B&B and had a fun visit over tea. I found out that Jennifer, a Physicians assistant by trade, writes books on the side. Below is a picture of her first book- it's a heartwarming story about a puppy dreaming of a forever home! I must say it was pretty inspiring talking to her. Here's this woman with a full time job, 2 kids, husband, life, and she squeezes in a book! And... she gets published on her first try. I could tell that she was a very real person, after all she and her daughter were on a little "fly by the seat of your pants" adventure of there own. I can't wait to do that with our little one.
(click on the picture to buy the book- I did!)

Oh and the shopping/antiquing at Chincoteague is awesome!

I picked up this cool little piece of art for the nursery.

I'm not going with a bunny theme, but this was just too cool to pass up.

It's a 1920s metal kids toy. It even has metal whiskers. Dennis and I have been calling it a "fast rabbit," it's a case of the nursery will not be too sissy-fied.

I think it will look cool on a shelf over the crib or on top of the armoire.

Saw it on Ebay for $175... People, you know I didn't pay that much for it... really!

Ashley's price $39.00!!!

I should be on that new show "Pickers"- 2 guys travel the county and find priceless antiques, make deals, and then make moola. I swear I could do that!

Prime example:

I found this cool dresser at a goodwill last week. It was marked $69 dollars- I "charmed" them down to $45. (Actually, I just asked to pay $45. It works everytime- try it!) I thought it would fit in the nursery closet as the dresser, but it was an inch too short.

That's what I get for doing the "arm test" aka: using my arm as a measuring tape... I knew the closet was 2 1/2 arms. I know, it's stupid, but It works most of the time. I was only off by an inch. :) Dennis thinks this is hilarious!

Anyway, so the dresser didn't fit, right? So I posted it on Craigs list for $125 and sold it less than 24hrs. later for $100. The guy who bought it... will be using it in The Elizabeth Inn, a new B&B on the Elizabeth river.

What a great ending!