Moving On.......

To yet another house project. I am telling you, this household does not get tired of mini makeovers, house projects, fix'its. You name it, I love it.

I am hoping to have this new project done and up by this weekend. But in the mean time, here are some pics to help give you some ideas on what this could be and where it is going....big fun.

All put together, ready for stain.

Want with a walnut stain.

Off To See The Wizard!

The wonderful wizard of Oz!

Halloween was a hit, and Isabelle had a blast. The weather was okay, could have been worse, could have been better, but we will take what we can get. No snow or rain = happy trick or treaters!

Isabelle was Dorothy Gayle from Kansas, and often told each residents we visited. And if I slipped up and called her Isabelle, she was eager to correct me.

All in all it was a great. I took her out the first half while Jack gave out candy at our house. Our neighborhood is packed with kiddos, and there is an elementary school just a few houses down from mine. Our street seems to be the prime place to trick or treat. About halfway through, Jack and I switched so he could take her out while I passed out candy, then it was off to my MIL's house to show off Belle's costume and do even more trick or treating.

My peanut is 3

Note to all, this is a post I have had prepared for over a month now and I had wanted to post it on Isabelle birthday. However, since we had no computer, I didn't get to share my memory lane with all of you. It is two days after her birthday and I finally have a comp. up and running. I am still going to post it....even though it's a little late.

Sorry to get all choked up on you guys, but my infant that I just finished growing is turning 3 today. Is it weird that I am crying? I have always felt that life went too fast, but bringing a baby into the mix sure does make that time go into turbo speed. It has been three absolutely wonderful years. I have loved each and every single moment of my role as a mommy. The tantrums, the public displays of screaming, the first I love you's, the one more story mommy...pleeeeezzzz? All of it.

Isabelle, you have been such a joy to have as a daughter. You truly are such a caring, sweet, loving individual, and you amaze daddy and I everyday. Thank you so much for being mommies alarm clock, and always making me smile so proud. You are nothing short of a blessing and the best thing by far daddy and I could have ever done. Nothing compares to you, darling.

Thank you so much for your unconditional love for me while I figure out the world of child rearing. Thank you for bringing so many funny moments into our memory book.

Here are just a few...

"Oook Mommy, Buttons!" -Isabelle pointing to Jack's nipples 1 1/2 yrs

"Monkey, red butt...ewwwww" Isabelle pointing to the baboons bottom at the zoo. 1 1/2 yrs

Jack- 10 o'clock at night "Isabelle aren't you tired?"
Isabelle- "No I not tired."
Jack- "Are you lying?"
Isabelle- "No, I not a lion...ROAR!!!!" 2 yrs old.

Me in Lowes screaming to Isabelle who is running ahead of me- "STOP!"
Isabelle- Turns around and says "In the name of love" -Just the other day

Isabelle singing Micheal Jackson's- Thriller....in her words

"Mr. Taylor!!!! Taylor's nice..." rather than, Thrillerrrrr....thriller nights...

And I will also share some of our most precious moments......

This makes my heart ache. Welcome little angel, I love you so much.

First burp: This took place maybe two hours after she came into the world. Excuse the most beautiful pudgy, swollen face ever. So precious.

The day after Belle arrived. My grandparents came to meet their first great grandchild. God bless you grandma, you are missed.

Mommy could never leave your side, not even to let you sleep.

Play time with daddy!

You were hamming up the camera early on. Such a cutie pie.

We spent many fun days at the park just laying in the grass.

Always such a good mama.

That purple Minnie was Aunt Carly's and was one of her favorites, you took a liking to it as well, and it is now yours. Thank you, Aunt Carly!

Ham.

Stubborn and determined. Convinced she could carry that pumpkin home.

And then there's our first Christmas in our house. Can't believe we are nearing the second one!

Even after looking through these photo, there are still about a thousand more I would love to share with you. I just do not have the time to upload them all.

Happy birthday baby girl. Unconditional love sweetie, always.

All Moved In.

On the eve of Isabelle's 3rd birthday, I moved her into her brand new bedroom. Her big girl bed was all set up, her new bedding (Shabby Chic Collection, Target) was ready to be used, and it was 2 a.m. before I was finished and was ready to lay her in it.

Jack brought up a good point, what if she wakes up and does not know where she is? hmmmmmm. That did have me a little worried. While Isabelle knew she was getting a new room, she had no idea when. And I am sure she was not expecting to fall asleep in her old nursery and wake up in a completely new room, across the hall the following day. Alas, all went well. The birthday girl woke up extremely happy and excited about her new room and was aware of where she was.

And without further a due........

Remember the Tea Party table? It came out great!

FINALLY!

So I have been without a computer two weeks as of today!!!! It turned out our monitor died. Let me tell you, I have been so depressed without my computer. I really learned how much my blog means to me. It's not just about sharing my life with you, but even more so, having a peek into yours. I find great security knowing other moms are out there that I can always seek advice through, even if it is via blog. While I do work outside of the house 3 days a week, I still do not get a lot of one on one mom time, however, since creating this blog, I feel like I made my own personal window.

I am so happy to be up and running again, and I have oodles to share with you. Lots has happened in my tow weeks away. Isabelle turned 3 yesterday, we did a complete bedroom move and makeover, my sister in law got married, my whole little family was in it....like I said, so much to share. I will post more tomorrow, but now I am off to read up on all of you!

computer down

My computer is currently out of commission. *Tear. On an exciting note, for me anyways, I now have a blackberry, which is what I am writing from. I hope to have my computer up soon.

Isabelle Is Moving

Into a bigger room. That is right, Jack and I will be moving Isabelle into our other available bedroom, which is currently the office.

Why didn't we give her this room when we had originally moved in? Because when we moved into this house, the office was actually open to the living room. It had a large open doorway that went right into the living room, but it also had another entrance from the hallway, and it has always had a closet, therefore, it was intended to be a private room. About 6 months after we moved in, Jack and I closed off the office to make it into the private bedroom we had wanted. However, Isabelle was already all set up in the other bedroom, so we didn't want to make her move again.

But now with us getting ready to set up her big girl bed, the one that actually came with her bedroom set, we think that moving her into the larger space will actually be exciting for her. Not only will she be getting her big girl bed set up, but she will also have a larger room, and she will get to pick out what she wants for her new space.

Today Isabelle and I hit up a few stores and also shopped online. I want to make this as fun for her as possible. She is very in tune to what she likes, so I want her to choose for herself. Of course we checked out PB kids, they have the best bedding ever! She liked every single thing I showed her. The hubs wasn't to thrilled with the prices, but for something like this, it really didn't matter to me. It's her room, and I have budgeted for this for a while now. (Love you sweetums! You married me and my lavish taste.....remember that. Muah!)

Isabelle and I then hit up target. I must admit, there Shabby Chic collection is adorable, and Isabelle thought so too. One trip down that isle had Isabelle begging for this adorable pink rosebud quilt. I asked her about the ones we saw online and she wanted nothing to do with them. Her mind was made.

Here is a sneak peek of what she picked out. I bought the set. The bedding, the bed skirt, pillow sham, yada yada. I will be using her bedding as inspiration to create a space all her own.

In other words, stay tune for the big reveal!