Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Hidden gems

Scott and I have been on the lookout for a dining table. Can I just admit here that I am a very picky shopper. I just don't like to settle. I want to be excited about my find! We really didn't want to buy new. We wanted old and with some character. After checking out every antique mall and store we could, we discovered that buying tables from antique malls are EXPENSIVE. I mean seriously??? We also checked out Craig's list...nope.

Finally, with the help of our wonderful family, we came across this old beauty at an estate sale on River Ridge last weekend. It came from a 5000 sq ft house in Harrisburg and is from the depression era (VERY old). Could it have more character? I don't think so! It came with SIX chairs, one of them an armed chair and two leaves (so it gets much bigger than in this picture, we just have to keep it this small for now). I definitely got the excited feeling when I saw it hidden under a bunch of old cups and plates in the dining room.:) And we got a GREAT deal on it!






 Isn't it pretty?! I just had to share. Now, what to do with it? Should we refinish it, do an antique white look or leave it alone?? Def recovering the chairs...



We also found this adorable little chair at the same estate sale. Eleanor fell in love and we couldn't say no. Wouldn't it be cute painted white??:)

Another hidden gem (to me anyways) has been this daily devotional Jesus Calling...just absolutely loving it...and totally manageable for mothers with kids. If you don't have it, go buy it now!



Lastly I leave you with the first and quite possible the last belly pic from this pregnancy. I feel so much bigger but doesn't my hubby do a good job of taking the picture at the right angle hah! he's learned by now;) 21 weeks and counting. And starting to get used to the idea of having a boy. This is going to be fun! I have already been looking at cute little outfits and nursery stuff online:)


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Perfect fall days...

include...

playing A LOT in our tent...




Playing at the park...going "wee" (playing on the swings)




Celebrating Mimi's birthday...


And just being sweet and cute;)...








Ohhh and did I mention we are having a little BOY?!! We are so excited:) We feel blessed get to experience having a girl and now a boy!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Where does the time go???






Eleanor dressed up as a Blue Bird this year...keeping Scott's side of the family's tradition alive. His sister wore it, and his two girl cousins wore it as well...many years ago. We had a fun night!!  Eleanor especially loved the candy;)