Happy 2nd Birthday!

Our baby is TWO years old today!!!

Cute little stinker.

He's about to cross the line to become a little boy and not a baby.

Proud Dada.

He's bigger than me!

I asked him how old he was.

10 Things You Should Know About Harrison:

1. His favorite color is black (must wear black shoes), his favorite flavor is black (black juice), his favorite animals are black (black dogs and black eyed raccoons). I'm just happy he looks so good in it.

2. It snowed the day we brought him home from the hospital but it wasn't too cold.

3. He's lived in 4 places in 2 different states. He's visited 7 states and been on 3 plane trips.

4. The only cure for a boo-boo is a kiss on the spot.

5. His first solid food was avocado although now he doesn't eat it. His favorite is oatmeal with raisins or blueberries (both considered black) in it.

6. He loves dogs. Knows where all of them live in the neighborhood.

7. Definitely still a dada's boy although he snuggled up to mama when it was thundering.

8. He's never had a haircut. People give compliments on his crazy, blond hair.

9. He wakes up saying "dada WAKE UP, WAKE UP DADA".

10. When reading to him, he wants the entire page described and extra stories made up for each object. We surprise each other on how creative we can be :)

Project Deck

We finally decided to start the deck project. Last weekend, Ryan removed the big stones (I have plans for these) and today is pulling out the edging.

Harrison is always close by to supervise Dada. I couldn't find Harrison's work gloves so his winter mittens seem to do the trick.

Memories

My grandpa b. passed away today at almost 95 years old. He loved fishing (90 years worth), hunting, gardening, whittling and reading. We will all miss him dearly.

I pray that I may live to fish

until my dying day.

And when it comes to my last cast,

I then most humbly I pray,

When in the Lord's great landing net

And peacefully asleep,

That in His mercy I be judged

BIG ENOUGH TO KEEP!

Growing up every summer we would travel across the long state of Nebraska to Crawford and Fort Robinson to see my grandparents. Several years ago, I was able to share this experience with Ryan. I found an album with these pictures. Out there life is peaceful, simple and beautiful. It's one of those magical places that will always have a special spot in my heart.

Back Doorway Part 2

This was a relatively easy project. The walls are done and on the other side (which I forgot to photograph) is exposed brick which I added a coat of Monroe Bisque. I found the clipboards for a less than $2 each and added scrap booking paper to them (thanks Martha and Andria). I found a piece of old wood in our backyard and added 4 animal hooks to them. They came from the garden section of Hobby Lobby (less than $3 each). I'm keeping my aprons and H's paint shirt on them for now. Check this one off the post-it!

Back Doorway

I've decided to paint this wall cream to match all the trim in the house and a little something to it. Ahhh, I love the afternoon light coming through the door.

Chalkboard Wall

Remember my chalkboard wall? Well we were so excited to draw on it, I never had the "treat" the wall. The directions say to rub white chalk on the entire wall then wipe off using a circular motion. I figured I needed to do it now otherwise it wouldn't ever get done.

Harrison decided he wanted to help Mama.

The hard part is done!

Still rubbing it in but I am digging the texture created from the chalk.

Kitchen Duty

This is what happens when Ryan decides to cook and can't find the nutmeg.