An Explanation

Sooooo the computer I use to compose posts and download pictures onto is out of service which means I can't really blog. I am typing this from my Kindle Fire and it requires me to punch one letter in at a time.... but I am getting pretty fast at it. I can't download any pictures, however, which is frustrating to a girl who, not only loves taking them but sharing also. When the computer and I are on better terms, expect one giant photo dump....but until then, I will miss y'all!

He Is Six Months and She is Definitely Two

Brandly is Six Months Today

Happy as a lark

Sitting up on your own

Eating solids

ALMOST crawling

 I realize that not all of these pictures are in focus, many of these pics are very similar, and Addi isn't looking at the camera in ANY of the pictures. I need a lot of practice with my lens, I tend to get stuck in one pose, and Addi is two..... enjoy her beautiful curls:)

                                               

............ and Addi is two! :)

New Chalk Board!

So, I already have a chalk board in my kitchen, but I have never really been a fan of it. For some reason, our walls are bumpy.. you know like how ceilings normally are. Why? I have no idea; I pretty much hate it. Anyway, we painted the chalkboard straight onto the wall and so trying to write something is a nightmare. I also regret my decision in making it the focal point of the room.

I had a vision for a new chalkboard; one that would make the chalkboard more of a sideshow and would have a smooth writing surface.

I agree, it's not the best picture :( On a side note, I am not very good at taking pictures that doesn't have a person in it. BUT isn't it AWESOME??? I LOVE it!! We had some scrap wood leftover from a dog house, that we tore down, and it was fashioned into that chunky/rugged frame. The actual chalkboard is made out of a piece of plywood. Piece of cake, right?
 ACTUALLY, Andy came home and asked, "Did you make that?" Meaning, did I personally make it.... haha! Yea, right! My Dad is the one with the excellent craftsmanship! If I would have tried to make it, there would have been mismatching edges and I am pretty sure it wouldn't have hung on the wall straight. Umm, no.. I did not make it.  I do, however, have two chalk boards in my living room right now. Pretty sweet! I need to get some primer on my shopping list :)


Question??? Does anybody know why blogger won't let me put up a new header?? It says something about reaching my picture limit ... and maybe something about Picasa (don't remember). I have deleted tons of pics from Picasa AND my header is saved to my computer (so what does Picasa have to do with it?).  Any help would be appreciated.

I don't know how these bloggers do it, especially those with young children. I am constantly moving or doing something during the day. Last night, Andy was getting frustrated because he couldn't sit and relax for 5 minutes without somebody needing him. I wanted to be like, "welcome to my life"! It can be frustrating. Brandly has past the sleep all the time/content with just chilling in the swing phase and Addi is BUSY.. always has been, but now she is tall enough to get into stuff. I am picking up toys all day long; it's an uphill battle. Plus, we are going to try potty training again........ ugh! I literally found poop on the floor last night and a poopy/pee mixture on my rug. I guess I finally have my excuse for getting a new rug for my living room.

All of that to say, I am behind on posting. I am going to try to get caught up in the next couple of days, but I can make no promises. I don't want to sound like I am running a campaign for my blog, but I would really encourage you to become a follower. I do not always post my posts to facebook so if you actually enjoy reading, go ahead and become a follower (the only time I would ever encourage you to be a follower in life).

I had every intention of decorating for Valentines, but after getting rid of the Christmas clutter, I couldn't bring myself to put anything up. However, making v-day cards do not clutter my house and are cute and fun to make (and keep Addi busy for 30 minutes).

Do you remember your Valentines boxes back in elementary?? I remember my Dad made me an awesome whale and my sister a lion one year. COOLEST v-day boxes EVER!!