{here and there & a big girl room for z}

yes i really am going to post some picts of my house:) i am still just at the point where i am getting everything organized, arranged, and adding some touches here and there. I am also in full force on the nursery, and little Z's big girl room. So for now here are a few from here and there in my house...but as always...everything is work in progress~

{my kitchen}

have you seen these new plates and bowls @ anthro? loving the color! i might need some of these for my plate wall and kitchen!

Z's big girl room plans....

i am bound and determined to get both girl's rooms done before little miss arrives! we got Zoee the ikea Leirvik bed--which she loves:) and I am planning on painting her room a light blue--& then adding fun vintage colors and fabrics:)

her bed, {Leirvik-Ikea} and some pillows i have made--and have picked up for her room {urban oufitters}

owl-{urban oufitters} i am a child of god {persimmons and pink}

i got the paint yesterday, so hopefully we will really get going on her room this week! more picts of the house, the nursery, and Z's room to come!! whew..i am tired all read! Have a wonderful weekend friends~

{what a summer~}

the summer is coming to an end, and it is definitely bittersweet. With my kids at such great ages, it has been a fun filled summer that has gone by so fast. Don't get me wrong, i do love the fall--the crisp air, changing leaves, pumpkin treats, and yummy fall attire! {not to mention a little scrumptious babe that will make her appearance this fall~}......... but my caleb will be starting kindergarten on WED; and i get so emotional thinking about it! he is my buddy, and i will miss him something terrible! I guess there is this thought too that it is the beginning of him really starting to grow up.....which makes me sad! It makes me think of the ABBA song--"slipping through my fingers all the time"... {which by the way seriously gets the waterworks flowing!} because it's so true! it's amazing how fast these babies grow! I have no doubt that Caleb will do amazing in kindergarten. i just feel so lucky to be their mom; and to be able to watch them in all their many adventures ahead~

{weekend away}

we spent this past weekend at Andrew's parent's house. I love to go visit them~ their home is so warm and inviting, and you always feel at home there. The boys did a little fishing, while the girls went shopping, and spent some good time at the sewing machine--working on little {n}'s quilt, and chatting it up...always! We went to the park and splash pad with the kiddos; and we never leave without a visit to the old fashioned soda shop~ It was a lot of fun, and i wished we could have stayed longer! Whenever i leave i always think about how grateful i am to have married into such an amazing family. All of Andrew's family members have so many wonderful qualities, and I really look up to them~ love you all!

{zoee patricia & her grandma patricia-i adore these two gals}

z ready to get her shop on, and caleb & one of his many poses~

we hit some local antique shops and found some amazing jewelry! this store blew me away--there were some major goodies in this joint~

{one gorgeous fam}

This is one of my besties Kendra and her darling fam! they were here visiting from Tennessee! It was so fun gettting to see her, and we even snuck in some family picts! You can check out more HERE

{happy wednesday}

"be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind" Dr. Seuss

one of my fav quotes! i love dr. seuss! i hope to teach my kids to always remember to be who they are~

{a little diy}

i have been wanting to make some things for little {N} since I feel like she is going to be here before I know it! so i finally just sat down and started on some DIY....

My sis helped me make her first little homemade receiving blanket. Hopefully i will get a few more done before she gets here...

i am now planning on making a quilt for her nursery {since I can't find any i am dying over!} we shall see how it turns out {cross your fingers!} Loving these fabrics from anna maria horner, heather bailey, and jennifer paganellli--now the problem is choosing which ones to use for the nursery quilt!

a few headbands i made. Some are still half done. I had to try one on my darling little niece Lola, and Z

sure i am a fan of DIY--but i also just love the ease of buying ready made--who doesn't? especially with the fabulous esty!i had to share this great etsy site: ZUZii NO369

dying over the boots!

{lots of fishin'}

one of Andrew's fav things is fishing~ so of course he loves to get the kids out on the lake! caleb & z love to go with their little poles and try their luck. Well.... Z mostly likes to throw rocks in the water...but caleb is all business. We took the kids a couple of evenings this past week and had a blast enjoying this fab weather. Z was sporting her "cat-tails" that is what she calls pigtails- I have no idea why..but it is so cute how she says it. She says she is a princess with her cat-tails:)
Do you feel the summer dwindling away? how is it August all ready??

caleb was being so cute giving Z some fishing tips~

z had to search for the best rocks, and then she would let them fly! girly has a good arm~

AH Jeez! so-- Z and I were playing dress up before we left and she had this little jumper on--would she take it off? no way! so we just made it work:) not quite the fishing attire! she is my spicy little chick--gotta love it~

{babes}

i am finally getting caught up on some photo sessions!
this is little jaiden Skye {made me so baby hungry!} & my adorable niece Mylee who is 3!

lots of other session previews available--check out more HERE

{growing}

so it's been a long while since a bump shot--and boy has it grown! I am a couple days shy of 27 weeks~ and into the 3rd trimester! This pregnancy has seriously flown by. I am feeling good--my face is for sure getting round, but little miss is so worth it! Speakin of {n} she is doing great. I had an appt. a couple of days ago, and she weighs 1 lb 12 oz. About the size of a head of cauliflower (so the books say). In the ultrasound she was blinking, and moving her little mouth--so cute. She has definitely got some big full lips--love it! She moves and kicks all day long, and i think that means i am in big trouble when she gets here.

ps: this pict was taken before my 10 year high school reunion! yes I did go, and yes it was funny and random. I am just so glad that I have a group of friends from high school that have remained so close--i love you chicks!

{getting there}

These past few days we finally got going on little Naomi's room; and I am so excited. It is all painted--a lovely charleston grey. I am pretty set on everything I want to do, and am anxious to see how it all comes together:)I will post some picts as it progresses~ I am planning on doing one wall in the nursery in wallpaper or something to that effect. Don't you love the wallpaper in this nursery? I am seriously swooning over that blue crib as well~

{image via made by girl}

I found this chandelier at a garage sale this weekend that I am going to spray paint; and yes! i finally decided on my petunia diaper bag:) ironically these are some of the colors in Naomi's room-- it's even better in person!
PS: Is everyone as excited as me for the new season of The Rachel Zoe Project?? starts tomorrow night on Bravo--set your DVRs--it's sure to be Ba-na-nas! can't wait~