Prego pictures!

I can't believe that I allowed pictures to be taken of myself. But.... I did, so I'm dying for a little feedback, and I'm sure Shonda is too. Thanks to my talented sister, I'm not too embarrassed to tell you to go and check them out.
What do you think?
Shonda's blog: http://barlowphotog.blogspot.com

Cement is down!

We are so excited to have the cement laid! It came on Monday, and Emile and his Dad got it all flat and beautiful. Emile has been loosing sleep wondering how it would all come together, and here it is. Finally! Great Job Emile and Dad!!!




I thought this was the cutest.... Trenton couldn't get enough of the big truck! He was so excited he had to show his cow and his ducks all the action.

Cupcake gamboree

Gobble gobble!! I can't wait to make these crazy little guys for Thanksgiving. I had to give them a test run to see if I could actually do this.... and I think they turned out pretty cute.
Really? Who would have thought that I would be making cupcakes, sewing, and being so domestic a few years ago? I never would have thought it was SO MUCH FUN!

I did it again!!!

So, I'm stoked! I made another banner for a friend having a birthday. I am pleased with the way it turned out, and I just had to share it with everyone. Happy Birthday Jen!!!

So we broke ground....

... but not without some help.
Emile broke his back all morning (hence the back brace), and after a few hours, finally let Trenton help. Eventually he called his dad to help with the rest of the shoveling. Thanks for your help!!!

Plans change...

Our dream addition.....

So, we have been dreaming and scheming for quite some time. We hired an architect and sent the city on a run for its money with us. They are the most difficult city to work with and with a few tears, and sad realizations that our big addition just isn't going to happen, we are settling for a new plan of attack. From nearly 800 additional SF to a little over 100 SF, we figure a bedroom will suffice for now.

To reality...

Potty time!!!

What I was really hoping to show you was Trenton sitting on his new bean bag chair that Mommy made for him. But instead, you get to see the real joy of him sitting on the most important seat in the house. The POTTY!!! Yesterday we had our first success! I know Trenton might kill me later for showing this picture, but what mother isn't a little proud of potty time?

Ok... so here is my little pride and joy. I can't believe I MADE IT!!!! Trenton loves jumping and laying on it most of the time, so I'm pleased.