Last week, Hubs and I dusted off the passports and headed south to Mexico for four gloriously humid days. It was our first time visiting Cancun (Hubs' first time in Mexico), and it most definitely will not be our last.
We've had such a blessed Christmas season with our families! We've loved watching our little man's eyes light up and are grateful for everyone who helped make our Christmas bright. I hope you were able to spend Christmas loving on those you hold dear and that you and yours had a wonderful Christmas!
Waaaaaay back in June (yes, almost seven months ago), our little Bryson took his first vacation! It wasn't so much a vacation for me, but we all had a great time!
Another holiday is right around the corner, and that means another reason for PICTURES! Woo hoo!
Bryson is growing so fast – 23.6 pounds at 8 months old – and I love, love, love photographing his precious little face! The only problem is he is not so much a fan. He will laugh and grin until he sees you pull out the camera. Then, it's nothing but a straight face...all while we stand behind the camera jumping around like imbeciles and making wacky noises, LOL.
Cousin Mason wasn't feeling well when I had the backdrop set up, but we did get some good outdoor shots of him (toward the bottom). He is so much fun and has WAY better things to do than sit still long enough for a picture, haha! He is on the move and it's getting hard to keep up! We can already tell the differences in Mason's and Bryson's personalities...Bryson's going to have to work hard to keep up with him once he is on the move!
It's FINISHED! Our backyard oasis is finally complete after a year's worth of projects!
The final piece of the puzzle came together the evening before my first Thirty-One party, so I was able to entertain the guests on the patio surrounded by the serene sound of the water fountain. Hubs did such a great job, and he did it on one of the hottest afternoons of the year. He's so proud of it, and he should be! It's the perfect finishing touch to our relaxing, inviting backyard.
Featuring flagstone rock and surrounded by egg rock and fresh landscaping plants, the pond and fountain are now the centerpieces of our backyard. I can't wait to lie in the hammock this fall and listen to the fountain of water.
Let's take a trip down memory lane. Here's the last year's worth of DIY, built-by-Hubs projects that led to our new backyard retreat. Enjoy!
So I've been on maternity leave since the beginning of June, which means I am home all day (or most of it). Thankfully, the show Yard Crashers is on the DIY Network in marathons during the day, and it has given me plenty of ideas of what else we can do to our backyard. Yes, Hubs has already built the deck, pergola, boardwalk, a beach-inspired fire pit and the beginnings of the landscape area, but we have a pretty good size yard, and the possibilities for the rest of it are endless. :)
This past weekend, Hubs and I went on a short-and-sweet "staycation" right here in Oklahoma. It not only marked our last getaway as a family of two before our sweet Bryson arrives, but we also used it to celebrate our 10-year dating anniversary. Time sure does fly when you're having fun!
Eek! I'm SO excited to finally share with you our sweet little man's nursery! Both Hubs and I have put a lot of work into it and we are very proud of it! (Scroll down to the very bottom to see what we are naming him and the fun story behind it.)
As you will see, the metals and unfinished wood give the nursery a rustic touch. Hubs' handmade hutch and dresser topper offset the natural finishes with their deep, rich tone. I love how it all comes together with the plaids and earth tones I used for the bedding, curtains, etc. One thing is for sure...he will have a unique nursery all his own.
I'm a wife, mother, designer, dreamer and am always planning our family's next fun getaway. My little family and I live in Oklahoma, where we work hard, play harder and enjoy the blessed life we live.
