Guess What??

We got to catch a glimpse of this face a little earlier this week!

In a few short months we will be joining the ranks of many parents that have children close together. 

I am thankful they will be about 17 months apart and be able to grow up as best friends. (at least I hope)

I hope to take some cute pictures over the next few days and be back to share those with yall. 

and.....

Y'all know I am a picture addict. 

Found these pictures while perusing on pinterest!

Looks like we need to stary praticing these poses!

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My Favorite Free Christmas Printables Round Up

Anyone getting close to running out of gift tags??

I don't know about you, but all of these adorable, downloadable, free printables are soo much cuter than the store bought ones!!!

(I have checked these links and downloaded a few of my own so you should not have any problems.)

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And I LOVE this believe banner!

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This site, Kbecca.com, has a email sign up from freebies and her printables are super cute and around $2-$3.00!!

click the image

The ones I saved I cannot seem to find the link. The labels look like the images above!

And I saved the best for last!! 

Printed approxtimately 5 sheets of this one!!!

click the image for the link to print!

11 months old

 This month was all about distraction.

We became extremely independant, and decided we hated our socks!

We switched to a totally solids diet and filled in the gaps 3-4 times a day with a 5-6 oz bottle.

Still in a size 3 diaper.
He jumped from the 15% percentile for weight to the 50% and height is still at or above 95%

We added a few more words to our repotoire.

mama (been saying this)

dada (been saying this)

uuu aka Luke the beagle

bye

thank you

dat, when he points to something he wants

choo, for his thomas trains

I cant think of the others.

He also started waving to everyone and blowing kisses.

He is still exploring and testing his limits with climbing.

And I might add... this child NEVER stops!!!

All go... all the time!!

Creative Wrapping!!

I have had several people ask for me to explain how to wrap in cellophane!

So without further adieu!!

Hope everyone is getting in the Christmas Spirit. 

I have taken a few days break to enjoy my babies and pray for the families who have lost so much. 

I think what hurts the most is knowing people around me, and possibly parents of these sweet children may not yet have my Jesus in their heart to fully appreciate the birth of the Risen King. 

Please don't miss an opportunity to share Christ this season. 

My mom has the coolest story of handing out a bible track on Black Friday at Kohls! 

Made me cry hearing about how fired up for Jesus this man was!!

Our Elf.. Ralphie, Elfie, that Guy

So... We are only kinda into the Elf. He is at school, and at home. We like him but big sister is not just totally enthralled with him just yet. (I figured 4 was the magic year for excitement)

Oh, and baby brother could care less. He is too focused on standing up on his own and attempting steps! 11 months this weekend!!!

So, ralphie, as I call him is starting to up the ante as we approach Christmas. The shenanigans increase with each night.

Just say a prayer I am able to keep up with him!

Tonight he wanted to be tucked in like baby C!

Arts for Autism Home Tour

I have a very special treat for you all!

One of my nearest and dearest friends from college lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 

She participated this past saturday in a home tour for the Arts for Autism.

Please join me in drooling over her amazing ranch style home. 

Everything is so chic and the perfect mix of all styles. 

Thanks for Sharing KMS!

Welcome!

The dining room

 The dining room is a split level overlooking the formal den

 Love all the stockings hung by the mantle.

Informal Den

 Stunning Artwork!

 Chalkboard Pantry Doors

 Little M's Room

 Master

Master Bath.

btw... we will save a WHOLE other post for her closet!!!

There are a few pictures of the girls rooms she shared on instagram!

 Here is a glimpse into Macon's room

And here is Hill's room

 I have a special attachment to this room.

K had me make the sham's for Hill's bed. 

Love how these shams are the POP in the room!

Thanks again for sharing friend. 

So... what's your favorite room??

The survey says...

I am pretty pleased with the outcome!!

Ended up purchasing the sample from Sherwin Williams and the staff there is amazingly knowledgable

The basically said the same thing several of the fellow designers I emailed said!

Sorry the photo is so dark. It was a gloomy rainy day yesterday!

while most people deck the halls, I....

yes.. while most people are hanging their tinsle by the mantle with care I am FINALLY going to paint every room a neutral color so we can get this place sold this next spring/summer. 

Every. single. move. we. make in our home is in the mindset of putting it back on the market. 

step one is painting the den, dining area, hallway, baby girls room and the nursery all grey. 

I want anyone to be able to walk in and think this place is move in ready!!

After many hours of extensive research I am hoping to put the last paint sample on my walls tomorrow. 

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most of the other greys we have looked at and selected are way too cool.

The number one key factor in making a grey work is knowing the undertones of the color. This color has a warm undertone. Those warm tones often draw from browns (a predominant color in majority of my furniture) 

The warm tone does not mean that the room will be dark. It simply means the color will compliment the existing items we already have and easily flow thru my home.

In every room I have used Ben Moore I have been thoroughly impressed.

Can't wait to swing by my local ace hardware and pick up my sample! 

10 months old

Now that the baby is one week away from 11 months I guess its time to post his 10 m pics huh?

This fella is also a climber! 

He keeps be busy, and i am always having to make sure he isnt getting into the bathroom to unroll the toilet paper!

did you notice our chair moved into the living room? 

hope to update yall on all that really soon!

Here is a quick pic our photographer took.

be back later with christmas decorations.

Eyes

Soo i have needed new glasses for oh about 2 years. I finally broke down and went to the eye dr a few weeks back. Since i 2 rambunctious monkeys its hard to find time to pick out frames so i cheated and ordered online!

I kept seeing all these things for coastal.com.
It was by far one of my easiest online ordering experiences and i am pumped about my quirky new eyeballs.

I went out of my comfort zone this time! Cant wait for them to get here!!