Midweek Confessions

Ok, I have to admit that I have been a complete slacker on the blog lately and there are many reasons.

1. Mainly, things have just been pretty ordinary (and we have ALL had the stomach flu.) I hate to say that things haven't been "blog-worthy" because even the most ordinary days are always fun to look back on. I can't find the charger cord for my camera, therefore I haven't really taken any pictures.

2. I've also taken the bull by the horns this week with Miss Hollin.

I've talked so much about her fussiness and lack of schedule. I've decided once and for all that I am going to implement a strict schedule with her, even if it means confining myself to my house for days and weeks on end. It has got to be done. Hopefully, once she has adjusted, we can veer a little bit.

3. So, with that, I am going on a bit of a blogging break. I don't mean weeks on end, just a little breather to focus on my little family and get inspired again. Maybe a few days or so.

Be back soon with fun stuff!

She's a big girl!

Look who decided to sit up today?!


I have been telling everyone for awhile that I'm not pushing Hollin toward her milestones like I did with Harper. I guess it's because I see how fast it goes by.

We came back from a quick boat trip and I just decided to plop her down and see what she'd do.

Go Hollin Go!!

A new direction (Office Reveal)

I've decided that in our new house, I want to go in a new direction. I want to use colors I've never used before. I love the beachy, airy, shabby chic (to a point) look and have for years. Because I love it so much, I use a lot of light greens, blues, tans and a lot of white.

When we moved in our house, it just felt different. I knew I could make my style work with it, but it just wasn't feeling it. The old creaky floors, original cabinets and split-level look just didn't scream "beachy" to me.

An office is a place where you can take a little bit more of a risk. When we moved in, the walls were a deep gray (which I didn't mind), but the ceiling was light green the bookcase fronts were periwinkle blue.




I was feeling kind of brave, so, I really went for it. Here is the result!





The bookcases definitely aren't just right yet. I want to get some nicer storage boxes and possibly find a better set-up for the printer.




This office re-do was a labor of love! The walls are "Victory Blue." It took 4 coats to get the coverage we were looking for. Every bit of trim was painted in Ultra-White. I haven't been able to paint the doors yet. You can tell how different the trim colors are a few pictures above.

I still have a few finishing touches to go before it will be done. I'm looking for a rug and a new light fixture, but I'm not in a hurry. We love how this turned out! It feels original to the house and I love the huge map. It was a simple solution for a big wall without cramming it full of family pictures. I have plans for those in other areas.

This is how the office usually looks:)



This guy likes playing in there too.


Hope you enjoyed my little office makeover :)

Fun in the Sun

Wow. I really don't mean to go so many days between blogging! It's the same old song. Just busy :)

This is not blog or picture-worthy, but yesterday my folks and I cut down majorly overgrown landscaping in front of the house. Our house is painted brick and needs to be painted again.

Now with the foliage gone, all of that sticks out like a sore thumb. It's ok though. One thing at a time. Isn't it so funny how you can fix one thing and then it makes everything else around it look terrible?


Today, we went out on my dad's boat for the first time! There is a history that goes along with this boat. He bought it several months ago from a man near where he works. In the process of cleaning it, he found a huge bag of white, powdery substance. We never really knew what it was. We have an idea though. Now it's called the drug-boat :) Again, no pictures because I had my hands full!

I did manage to snap a few pics after we cleaned up and went to lunch. The weather could not have been more beautiful.



Miss Hollin pretty much never wears shoes.

Harper enjoyed sitting outside and trying to get out of his photo being taken.


He held out until just before his french fries arrived. Pa Pa didn't mind helping him out :)


Hollin has known how to roll over from front to back for sometime now. This week, she really mastered rolling from back to front!

Now, I can't get her to stop sleeping on her side or stomach. I think I am going to buy her a crib bumper. I had one in Harper's crib. This time around, I went with my mommy senses and pediatrician and decided not to have one in hers. They just scare me. I did just get an Angel Care monitor, so that will give me more peace of mind.

She has been the sweetest little thing today. I have learned that this baby loves to be on the go. She seems to do much better if we are out and about. I ran errands all morning yesterday and she was so content. What can I say? Baby girl loves to shop.




Later on, my dad hung a few things in Harper's room. I tried to get him to notice. He is such a little man. Could really have cared less about the pictures on the wall.


Tomorrow, we are off to church to celebrate a baby dedication. Maya has a vet appointment and I'm sure I will be doing more things in the house. I know I promised office pictures some time ago. I have not forgotten. You have my word that I will post them tomorrow! :)

Good night,

Midweek Confessions

Linking up again this week!

1. Poor Jessica Simpson. Is she still pregnant?

I'm pretty sure she announced her pregnancy on Hollin's Halloween birthday. It just seems like she has been pregnant forever. I keep waiting to read that she has finally had that baby.

2. I saw on People.com today that Taylor Hanson and his wife are expecting their 5th child. Phew!

I confess that it's all I can do to handle the two that I have. I can't imagine 5!

3. I confess that today has just been one of those really hard days.

Hollin has not stopped fussing. I just had to let her cry and whine today to be able to get some things done. Harper got into a fight with another little boy at preschool and the teacher actually waved my car out of the regular line-up today so she could talk to me. The director called me last week for the same thing. He FLIPS out when they try to put him in time out. He does it at home too. He kicks, screams and hits the teachers. It's so embarassing and honestly, Jimmy and I don't know what to do. I am seriously considering joining Moms on Call. Advice anyone?

4. On a different note, I bought a really bright color by sinful colors the other day.

(not my nails :)
If there is a color name on it, I didn't see it. I describe it as highlighter pink. I got it at Target for $1.99. Love!

5. I am about 3/4 the way through the Hunger Games and I love it. Now I must go see the movie.

6. Speaking of movies, guess what hubby will begrudgingly take me to see on Friday?

The Lucky One!

Zac Efron just kind of... grew up, didn't he? *Cough*

7. I wore SPF 100 to the beach a few days ago and I still got red. How is that possible?


I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!

The big DAY and a weekend in pictures

Friday was hubby's first day on his day shift. To make things even sweeter, he is in our area. Meaning, he can come by and eat lunch with us at home or we can meet him somewhere!

I would love to say that I was able to take advantage of his absence and make our bed, clean up upstairs, etc, but I can't. We have been out and about for days and it's been so much fun!

My parents came down this weekend to go with the babies and I to the Azalea Festival. I took tons of pictures, but here are just a few.

Azalea Belles are a tradition for the festival.


They even have little ones! I secretly think it would be so fun if Hollin ever did something like this :)






Harper had his first cotton candy.


My babies :)




On a completely different note, I tried to re-do a few pictures of Hollin with her Easter dress on a few days ago. Harper was so occupied with playing on his new tractor, I knew there was no way I could pry him from it to pose with her.

She did pretty well, but she is wiggle worm.




She is REALLY into sticking her tongue out these days.


She has become such a ham at bath time too.


We also took a trip to the beach on Sunday. Harper wasn't really into it, but he did end up having a good time :)


Hollin is always up for an adventure. This girl is loud and proud.




We went back to the beach today and I took pictures, but my computer is really being a pain. I think it has a major virus :(

Anyway, I hope everyone had a great weekend!!