Sad Evan and Santa

I took Evan to see Santa this morning and that wasn't a pleasant experience. He cried! I didn't think he would like sitting on his lap but I didn't expect major tears. He was fine as soon as I took him off his lap. I went ahead and got a picture as a keepsake. I know I won't forget and maybe he will!

Great Thrift Store Purchase

Eric and I recently got some grown-up furniture for our room! It looks so much better in here! Now I'm just finishing up some little details. One of the lamps we already had and the other one I got at Salvation Army for $5! They are different but have a similar look which is what I like about them. I plan on spray painting them a dark bronze and getting matching lamp shades. The shades that are in the picture I bought and returned yesterday. I wasn't happy with them. I will get pictures of them painted with new shades.

We should be moving into the office this weekend (fingers crossed)! Once we get things in place I will get pics of the new bedroom furniture. I'm so excited!

Lamp we already had.

$5 lamp!

Simple Blue and Silver Christmas

I wasn't able to get too crazy with decorations since we have little hands that like to touch and pull things! I think I did a pretty good job. I could easily do more! It's so fun!

I have turned into a Thrift Store junkie! I looked for holiday decorating ideas on the internet and was amazed at how many people shop thrift stores and turn cheap things into nice pieces! I am definitely inspired! Most of my decor has come from Dollar Tree, Big Lots, Thrift Stores and things I already had.

There are no stockings hanging from the fireplace for same thing I mentioned before (little hands). I haven't decided where I'm going to put them yet. I guess it doesn't matter as long as Santa fills one important stocking. I'm sure he'll be able to find it when the time comes!

Dining table centerpiece.

Picture frames with old Christmas cards in them!

First Coat of Stain

Here are pictures of the first coat of stain on the wood floor in the office. They did a great job matching the stain in our bedroom. It is now completely finished and we have to stay off of it for a couple of days. I will get pictures of the newly finished floor as soon as we can get in there!

Abby and Evan

Our friends that we met 2 years ago are moving to Texas. They have a little girl, Abby, the same age as Evan. They also have a 3 month old little boy. Evan and Abby have been friends since they were babies and they are crazy when they are together. We went over to their house tonight to say good-bye since they are leaving tomorrow. I got some good pictures of the two of them playing tonight. They were definitely having a blast. We are bummed that they are leaving but we wish them luck!

Wood Floors

We have wood floors in the office! Woohoo! They guys are coming back again tomorrow to sand and stain. We are so close to moving in there. It really looks great!

Some Recent Pictures of Evan

Evan Is finally interested in his letters, numbers and puzzles. He really enjoys watching Leap Frog's Letter Factory and making letter sounds. He's saying a few new words...hi, bye bye, boo, and yeah. He recognizes letters and makes the right sound. It's so nice to finally hear his little voice. He has discovered Ernie from Sesame Street and right now that's his favorite thing to watch. Evan is still a busy bee. He's turning into such an interesting and fun little boy (cute too).

Here some pictures I took about a week ago. I was trying to get a good one for our Christmas card. Of course I took a bunch! He doesn't really cooperate for the camera so it's hard to get one where he doesn't look silly or mad.

Ready for Paint!

Yesterday the sheetrock guy came back to sand and today Eric got some primer on the walls! We picked out the paint color...Swiss Coffee (yummy). We didn't want to get crazy with color in there since it's a small room and it doesn't get much light. It's kind of an off white color. I think it will look good! Sometime this week we'll get some paint on the walls and then we'll be ready for the wood floor! It's amazing how fast it's all happened! Hopefully we'll be able to move our computers in there before the end of the year!

Door opening from bedroom.

Eric Priming.

Evan with sheetrock dust on his

face and shirt.

Evan and Eric Playing

I got video tonight of Eric and Evan playing. Evan was having a blast and Eric got quite a workout. It was so funny watching the two of them!

Hole in the Wall and Sheetrock

Here are more pictures!

Ceiling Sheetrock

Door opening from our bedroom.