Sunday, October 31, 2010

Our little chickadee.....

Since we had an outfit on loan.....we decided to take Elsie to her Auntie Em's house to Trick or Treat! Then we headed to some friends in the neighborhood who live on a street with tons of kids Elsie's age. We visited and the kiddos played together in their costumes!




Charlie Brown, the Great Pumpkin and a UGA cheerleader


Scott and I went to a Halloween Party last night at a friends house.....I am not much for dressing up but we tried our best to adorn ourselves with the proper attire. Elsie already had on her GA cheerleading outfit so we took a family shot too!!!

Charlie Brown (I made this costume)


and the Great Pumpkin (I bought this costume)






Friday, October 29, 2010

And she's off.......

She's growing up


Earlier this week I was talking with Scott as we were going to bed about how fast she is growing. She is so independent and hardly seems like she needs me these days. Every night before I go to bed as I peek in her room to check on her, I want to scoop her up and snuggle her in my arms. She will not stay still long enough to snuggle anymore and she never falls asleep in my arms. Well, last night was my night! She has a runny nose and must have been awakened from sneezing and she started fussing. Normally I try to ignore it and she is back to sleep in about two seconds. Instead I went in and scooped her up hoping for some snuggle time. Sure enough she put her head on my shoulder and passed out. I just rocked and rubber her back and kissed her sweet cheeks a million times! She has always been such a good sleeper so these times have been few and far between.....it was just what I needed!!!

As perfect as she is I am beginning to see her "strong will" come out. She is so determined.......

As a little back story---Elsie and I like to dance.....I hold her and we dance around the room, she dances by herself and she has even started putting her thumb and middle finger together to attempt copying my "snap". She gets a laugh and smile every time she does it! Well...this morning I was telling her no as she was getting into something and she started smiling and trying to snap. Oh goodness.....trying to manipulate me already with her cuteness. I think we may have our hands full!!!!

Here is the snap! I think she might be some kind of musical genius :)


Some funny faces....she wants my camera these days so I can hardly get a pic because she is so close trying to grab it!!




Monday, October 25, 2010

Madison

Our friends Hunter and Chrissie invited us to spend the day in Madison with them this past weekend. Scott and Hunter were doing a 50 mile bike ride for charity nearby and Hunter's boss offered for all of us to stay at his farmhouse in Madison for the night! We had a great time exploring downtown Madison and hanging out at the farmhouse!!!

Hunter and Chrissie



The boys had Elsie while Chrissie and I browsed the shops

Hanging out near the donkeys






Friday, October 22, 2010

Beautiful day!!

Elsie and I went outside to play for a little while before her nap....she and Charlie were thrilled. She was crawling all over the yard and chasing after Charlie to play with him. We even got to blow some bubbles!! She would not look at the camera but here are a few pics anyway!!



Thursday, October 21, 2010

Stinker pants

Elsie is into everything.....and lately it has been the fireplace. Yesterday she had a handful of charcoal and was about to "snack" on the ashes! I was chatting with a friend about it and she suggested a baby gate....and so out we went to pick one up today! Brilliant idea....thanks Emily :)






I Love YouTube tutorials....

Aren't they cute??

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Pumpkin Farm

Off to get Elsie's first pumpkin!!!


I'll take this one.....


and this one!
Can someone help me get this in the wagon???


Whew....that was hard work!







Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Bathroom Renovation #2 complete!!!

Here are a few before/after pictures of our guest bathroom!!!!

Before


After


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After


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After


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After
(a friend recommended we paint the ceiling...and we LOVE it!!)


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After


Ahhhhhhh! We love it :)