Louise about the House

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Pontoobing

There is nothing better than a day on the lake!

Which is blobbier? Don't worry, I got passed by a baby turtle on my ride.

The Fisherman and the Lounger.

Found this cutie in the grill. I love her, but she is probably dead now. (Not due to cooking) Julianna?!?

Friday, June 28, 2013

I love that tons of my friends have/are having children! Silas will have playmates galore, regardless if they are all over the country. More vacations! Here are some of his future BFFs. (Assuming he will not be a huge brat that no one will want to play with.) Appearing in order of age...

Superman and Bear

Liam and Emma Grace (not yet pictured)

Tucker Scott

Jack Carter

Lucy Pearl

Baby Oliver

Why are all of these ultrasounds so much better than the photos I received of a white blob labeled right arm?

There are tons more prego people and new moms that I love and that have wonderfully beautiful children that I would jump at the opportunity to have play dates with, but the chances of that happening (due to distance or me just being terrible at at staying in touch) are so slim, I will stick to the shoe-ins.

And now cousins...the ones that if he has no other friends will have to claim him anyways.

Yay, kids! (Clearly it is summer...I don't throw that around too much in the heat of the school year.)

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Basket Weaving 101

I made this! Be Impressed!

Monday, June 10, 2013

Celebrating!

There has been a lot to celebrate around here lately.

Daron got a promotion at work!
School is out!
Our anniversary is this week!
Father's Day is approaching!
Silas is on his way! (Roughly speaking)

The new office!

We decided to take a day trip to Charlotte for some shopping and dining. We went to IKEA and some other shops nearby. We also went to my favorite restaurant, Nakatos. There are only three locations, one back home in Springfield and both of the others in Charlotte. It is nice to have my favorite food without the long trip. Now... how to make this a celebration for Daron too?

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Shark Attack!

We took our first and probably last beach trip of the summer to Charleston to see our pal Laura with fellow travel buddies Jo and Kristin. It was a super fun trip. We enjoyed seaside dining, Polly's front porch burgers, late night tacos, terribly wonderful movies, pool time, and many wildlife encounters... alligators, dolphins, crustaceans, and most awesomely a close encounter with a shark! Granted it was probably only three feet long and a baby but it sure made us run!

Dolphins at Dinner.

The Girls.

Follow that all up with a back home BBQ and Bachelorette premiere and I say cheers to a wonderful weekend! :)

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Nursery

There are some finishing touches to do, but here is the nursery!
We thought it was appropriate since Silas means "Man of the Forest". Now he just needs a flannel onesie :) and maybe an ax...but probably not until he is at least 2.