First Steps!

The Little Miss wanted to make sure she did something noteworthy for Nonnie and Deeda.

She was cruising around the couch and held her hand out towards me. I told her to come here and she let go and took 3 steps to my waiting arms! Yall, I wanted to cry! My baby is almost a toddler.

Southbound 35

Payton and I are taking a little road trip with Mom and Allie today! We're headed to Big B to see Nonnie, Deeda, Uncle Tod and Josh. They haven't seen P since we were at the river in March! It will be interesting to see how she does in the car for 2 and a half hours. Luckily, someone will be in the back with her to help keep her entertained.

I'm hoping to make it down to Salado to do a little shopping... with or without Miss Priss. Although, I'm sure there will be some eager babysitters ;)

New Hue=New House

I've come a long way on the mistreatments since this post in just a few weeks! We (Lane) decided we should take the house off the market and I figured as long as we were staying, I'd change a few things to make me happy!

Here's the family room... You can't tell in the picture, but the rod is all the way up to the ceiling and the panels graze the floor. The material on the bottom third of the panels is what we're using to upholster the ottoman. We already had the rod, just moved it up a bit; some ring clips, hot glue, fabric and trim, and voila! Once the ottoman is finished, I'll post pics of the entire room.

This beauty is in the breakfast nook. Since the windows in both rooms are basically one big wall, I wanted them to compliment each other but still show separation between the two rooms. I decided to use the same fabric and trim, but change the technique. Pleats are tacked to the wall with upholstery tacks. I love that it still has some "looseness" to the bottom like the topper in the family room.

The downstairs bathroom was an easy fix! I changed the shower curtain and hung the little nest tassel over the towels. It's amazing how a simple switch completely transforms a room.

PS - I'm available for hire for a nominal fee ;)

9 months

We just got back from Payton's 9 month well baby visit. Again, she's either on track or ahead the developmental milestones! She weighed 19 pounds 13 ounces (65th percentile) and is 28 inches long (63rd percentile)! She's movin' and groovin' and just growing up so fast!

Click on the picture and look closely...you'll see her top 4 teeth

Rub a Dub Dub, Nekky Baby in the Tub

Lately P has been taking a bath in the guest bath. She LOVES it and it keeps her in the water, but out of the sun in the middle of the day.

She gets so excited and just squeals with delight and starts telling me all about it!

Towards the end you'll hear her say Momma

9 month pro pics!

Today we took Payton for her 9 month pictures. Here's the "official" shot:

Mom wanted a picture of Payton in the blue dress she wore around 9 months and then I wore for my 9 month pictures.

Mom, circa 1959

Me, circa 1982

Payton Elizabeth, 2008

If you cover up the hair color, it's incredible how much the 3 of us look alike.

They Say It's Your Birthday!

Yesterday was my 27th birthday! I guess I'm officially out of my mid-twenties.

The day started with bible study, P took a great nap when we got home and then it was out to lunch with two of my most favorite people, Jenni and Melissa, and their kiddos. I had a facial scheduled so Lane came home early to watch Payton. Once I got home, the three of us went to dinner.

I made a few comments about wanting a spa day and not knowing how much it cost so I wouldn't feel guilty about going. My wonderful husband totally came through! I have a full day at Cooper Spa!!! I can't wait to get it on the calendar.