I covet...

So I have officially survived my first day back after break. Sigh! Covet #1, stay at home moms!

Covet #2...Over break, my mind went racing with about 526 million ideas for our house. Ryan loves me and all of my projects! So, it's off to pick up Lucy McLean and get rolling over to Lowes for some price checks.

Questions for the three people who actually read my blog...

1. Anyone know of cheap (haha) good looking counter top ideas?This is what they look like now.

2. In an older home, do white wooden (fake) blinds or bamboo blinds look better? (for the living room) It is now a khaki color with white trim.

3. We are taking out the bar in the foreground of this picture in an attempt to open up everything. Have any other ideas?

another view of the "bar" areaI basically covet this kitchen... anyone have cheap ideas for this one? HAHAHA

Grammy & Grandpy's Farm Adventure

LM and I have been at my parents since Wednesday. We are packing up and heading home this morning. We have had a blast here. I love her having all of this yard to play in. Not to mention the animals to run after. She is not afraid of any dog. She has cracked us up, running around delirious most of the week. My mom still has two puppies from the last litter and they LOVE Lucy McLean. She can't get away from them. This has been a relaxing retreat for Spring Break (pretty cheap too)!! We did work yesterday though, cleaning out my parents storage. I am bringing back a lot of things for a yard sale next Sat. So, come one, come all to Thomas St. next Sat.

LM's 2nd 1st B-day Party (McLean side)

LM had her very own McLean B-day party at my parents house on Wednesday. I love being with the McLeans and am so glad that LM is named after these fantastic people. We always have a blast. They are so laid back and fun to be around. Here are a few shots from this event...

Aunt Joyce, Leigh Anne and Sophie (she is shy...hiding in the picture)

LM and her sweet rocking chair

LM and Uncle Hill

more to come

Easter Pictures

A Whole Year Old

I can't believe that Miss Lucy McLean is an entire year old (yesterday). Ryan and I often comment about how we don't know what we did before her. I know that everyone believes this about their children, but she has to be the most amazing child! She is full of personality and loves life. She laughs constantly and talks from the moment she wakes up to the moment she falls asleep (wonder where she got that from?!) We celebrated LM's Big Day on Saturday. We celebrated again last night with a special B-day song for her and play time outside. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this adventure in parenting. The Lord has truly blessed us with everyone in our lives. Ryan and I sat in bed last night remembering the raw memories of this time last year. It seems like yesterday that we were in the whirlwind of LM entering this world. This year has been the best year of my life by far.

Lucy McLean,
Your momma and daddy love you more than you know!!!!

Here are some pics from the big celebration!!!

Baby Bully LM stealing Noah's pacifier (p.s. she won't even take one on her own...just his)
showing off her steal

Korrine, Abby and Andrew

LM with Grandpy

She LOVED the balloons

Ella

Adventures with the cake...

Are you really letting me do this?

This is awesome

It is easier to eat this way!

I COULD EAT HER UP!!!

Bath Time

Adonai giving LM a hug

LM's personal cake

The cake with the backwards 1 :)

LM, Nana and Noah

Wesley

Boy was this fun!!!! I love being 1!!!