And We're Off....

.....to Massachusetts this weekend to visit these two squirrels:




Whom recently shared some of the best news I've heard in a while- that they are expecting! Baby Soja will be arriving some time mid October and we couldn't be happier.

Jen brings out my "drinking" side, since I only find myself kicking back more than a few when I am with her. Of course, with the baby news means no more of this for awhile for the two of us:

But with our upcoming vacation to Cape Cod together, it will mean alot of this:

We are looking forward to a Memorial Day Weekend full of relaxation, good friends and lots of memories (or mischief) to be made.

Hope everyone has a Happy Memorial Day 2009!!!

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope everyone has a fabulous day! Wish we could be in Cape Cod right now where this photo was taken!

Show us where you live Friday - Living Room

Kelly over at http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/ is doing it again ths week with show us where you live Friday. So here is my living room in my new home.

View from the Front Doorway:

View from the Dining Room:

New sideboard from Home Goods. Pretty much everything I own comes from that store!




With all this dreary weather we have been having (Day 9 of rain!) I had to put some summertime touches out.


Here is a "before" photo:

And now onto the Family Room:

Ever since we went to Arizona, I had to do a little Cowboy theme in that room! The red walls are Benjamin Moore "Confederate Red" it is the BEST red that I have ever had!

Christmas time in the Family Room

My prized posessions, LOL.... autographed pictures from the actors of "A Christmas Story". We went to Cleveland over Thanksgiving and went to the real house and met them! SO FUN!

Thanks for taking a peek at my home!

Corn on the Cob Cupcakes

I have been busy all week getting little things ready for our Mothers Day BBQ this Sunday. I found this picture and I think I will try to re-create for dessert. How cute are these? Especially with the yellow starburst as a pat of butter!?!?

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart.

Trains, Planes & Toys...Thank Goodness for Little Boys!

Well I am finally able to sit down and post some photos from the baby shower last weekend. My sister Allison is about 33 weeks along with a little boy and we can't wait for this little peanut to arrive! Everyone is getting more and more anxious for him to be born and we can't wait to meet him! My mom and I hosted a baby shower for Allison last Saturday afternoon and she received such generous and wonderful gifts from everyone!

Here are some of the centerpieces that I created:

Favors: Chocolate covered Rice Krispy Treats (stickers from Etsy)Cowboy Diaper CakeGift from Tucker:More Centerpieces:

Kitchen Shots....

Kelly over at http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/ is doing a fun thing today where everyone is sharing shots of their kitchens. I am usually a lurker over there, but have come to look forward to seeing Kelly's new posts with her adorable daughter Harper everyday. I thought I would join in on the fun! Here are some recent photos of my new kitchen:

And for good measure....here is the "Before" shot :

Thanks for taking a peek!

Mexican Mastalski Night ~ 2008

Once in awhile, I get a hankerin' to have a Mexican Mastalski Night. This year, we did it in honor of my sister's birthday, her last year in her 20's! We were happy to have her and Brad here for the weekend along with my cousin's Nick & Alana and my goddaughter, Darian. I think the pictures speak louder than words, so I will just leave you with them!