House Update 7.15.2010

Before I freak some of you out...Let me explain!

I recently saw this picture in a magazine and instantly fell in love with this color. As my sister in law said, "Well, if anyone could pull it off, you could." Well, I have decided (along with coercing Paul) to paint my side of the closet and the entry of the guest bath this fab pink. 

Doesn't it just remind you of your childhood? I feel like digging out my Barbie's and hot pink corvettes! Wanna Play?

For you peeps who couldn't pull this off you will be happy to know I am leaning towards a VERY soft grey to compliment my cabinets.

Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers

My advice to anyone interested in a "true" gray is to stick to green based and brown based even if you're trying to avoid the taupe look.

House Update 7.8.2010

Here she is...

Sitting pretty...everything is moving right along on the construction of our new home. I still can't believe Paul and I are buying our 4th house together. Yes, I did say our 4th home. We can't stay in any one place too long, someone may find us! Ha! No really...we are so blessed to have such a nice place to call home. We intend to stay here and fill it up with little Comer's. :)

Sheetrock was delivered last week...it will be ready for paint before you know it!

Over the past week I have been researching light fixtures online, while at the beach and around town at a few antique stores. I went back to At Home and they had EXACTLY what I was looking for...You know me always ahead of the trends! Ha! I had found a few online that I shared in my last blog (check those out here)

I took a picture of two of my fav's

The one above will go in the kitchen area

I picked this one out for our Master Bath...I guess I can enjoy while I'm swimming in my tub (aka my 86" baby swimming pool).

We are enjoying the process even though my dad is killing himself to get us out of the house.

Next things to check off the list...

Paint

Tile

Granite

House Update 7.1.2010

The house is progressing nicely! We should be wrapping up the brick this week and moving on to sheet rock late next week after the insulation is blown in and we pass the electrical inspection.

Next on my list is to start researching my lighting---

I've found a few "special" ones on the web that I have in mind for the foyer, dining, kitchen and living.

I really LOVE these Wine Barrel Chandeliers--let me know if you've seen any around town.

Similar, huh? I found the first one the internet and love, love it but it's a bit pricey! :) The more affordable option is below that, I found it in Homewood at At Home.

These are pretty too! Also found at At Home (one of my fav places)

Well, it looks like I'll be making a few purchases at At Home in the next couple of weeks. I would appreciate your help if you've seen anything you think I would like around town. I'm always up for shopping!

Lazy Days...

Paul and I packed up Friday afternoon to enjoy a fun filled weekend at our sister-in-law's place on Lake Martin. We didn't know what a treat we were in for! Look how smooth the water is...yes, that's P's boat (it couldn't miss a weekend on the water) :) 

The birthday boy enjoying the weather and boat ride. Madison celebrated his 4th birthday with lots of Iron Man paraphernalia at the lake with family and friends on Saturday.

Enjoying watching Heith from the boat wakeboarding...he could be a professional!

 Ha! He even has the outfit!

Paul getting rigged up to try wakeboarding for the first time...

LOOK...He made it! He got up on the first try!

I'm sure you're wondering if I tried wakeboarding...and yes, I did! I say I did a pretty good job--more pictures to come later.We will just say I got lots of practice.

What a gorgeous baby!

It seems that everywhere I go another person I know is preggo! My good friend, Tarah Shoemaker welcomed her 2nd precious baby into the world last week. Ella Grace was born June 22nd at 12:30pm and weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. I think she's a cutie!

Baby Bucket List

Hasn't everyone had even just a few things that they waited, or will wait, to have kids for? Or am I just a dreamer...?

Baby fever is a REALITY in my world partly because my BFF is pregnant!! I'm so excited for her!
I'm all about pressuring myself about having kids....seriously...So, I am OFFICIALLY sharing my
"Baby Bucket List" with you guys:

couple's small group

small group w/women

run the Mercedes 1/2 marathon finished 2:36 on 2/14/2010 

Health Insurance for baby

Paul & I attend a marriage conf. at church

join coth (church of the highlands)

Goal weight (5 more pounds)

baby fund (started)

new vehicle (Dec. 2010)

baby hope chest (started)

spend 17 weeks at my parents building a new home: we've made it halfway!

Italy fund (started)

italics = In progress!

I've told only a small handful of people about my Baby Bucket List, because I usually get a snort and a comment like oh you don't need to do all that before having kids. I'm not sure if I don't like hearing that because they're right, or if it's because I don't like being told I shouldn't do something.

I know not everyone does it like this, and most people don't put off having kids until they've checked things off their list...but its ok that I do it, right?

MOVE THAT BUS--

I feel like I should be yelling "MOVE THAT BUS". Everyday I feel like we are getting closer and closer! I do this for a living and I am STILL amazed by this whole process. Maybe it's because I know my builder, very well! Brick was delivered today--we are waiting on a few windows to be delivered this week then they'll be little worker bees! 

TBC...