Second grade here I come!

Today was Madelyn's first day of second grade. As I was taking pictures of her this morning, I could not help but think to myself.....in ten years, I am going to be taking pictures of her on her first day of her senior year in high school (if she will let me). Where do the years go. She was ready to start school. She informed me that I not to follow her to the bus stop and take pictures. Just to show her, I walked down there with no make-up on, my hair not brushed (nor my teeth) and took a picture of all the kids at the bus stop. All she kept saying was, "Mom, go home." So I waited until the bus came....waved as it passed and then went home. Little AJ kept saying, "Where's Moc?" I don't know what this little man is going to do during the day without his sister here. She is his hero. Yes they fight like normal siblings do but he loves her to pieces. I watch her at night with him when he climbs in her bed (hiding from us because he knows he is going to bed next) and reads him books. I love watching them watch Finding Nemo together. They have a connection. Something that I hope they keep forever.......

Home improvement...STEP ONE

Here is phase one of our projects....We took out the old black and white tile floor and added ceramic tile. I will give my husband total kudos....he did most of the work himself. That is until I was nominated to help him grout it. :) We also repainted the walls. Next step is new counter tops which will go in tomorrow. Once again, Pete is doing it himself. We still have to paint the trim and cabinets. I have been told I am doing that job. Our little house (which is really little) has really become our own. It has taken us 5 and a half years to get it that way...I will be very sad when we have to leave. But for now, it will do. I will update with pictures when it is totally done.

P.S. If anyone has any knowledge on easy window treatments......give me a buzz!

I can't blog about someone elses child and not put my two beautiful babies up too........

More of Baby Ava, Ann and Dustin

Baby Ava

A friend of mine was in town last week with her husband and 4 week old Ava. And of course I just had to get my hands on this little girl. Enjoy and let me know what you think.