This is the smile I love:)

Its not very often that I catch this smile on camera. Ian is too quick for me most of the time. But it warms my heart and I can see that he is a very happy, content kiddo. It's the simple things that make him happy: hugs, books read to him, macaroni and cheese,
and time spent crashing cars on the floor. I don't want to ever forget how easy to please he was at 3 years old. I love you Ian, and you will always be my "special boy".
-♥-
Mommy

Family Session {Porter Family}

I have to be honest, when Kelly Porter booked her session, I was a little nervous.
However, it turns out I didn't need to be! The kids were so incredibly well behaved (and cute!)
I had a blast running around the park taking their pictures. Kelly here is your official "sneak peak". Enjoy!
-♥-
Jen


I couldn't resist including this picture of the two youngest little girls, aren't they darling?

A few things so far...

I have a few things already for Gavin and just wanted to share them with y'all.


So this bag I ordered on major clearance...but I didn't really look at the measurements and though it is lovely, too big too call the "everyday" diaper bag. Great for overnight stays!

When I look at the size difference of the boys clothing, I am blown away at how tiny Gavin will be.

And last but not least, are a few pairs of shoes I couldn't resist. I just love the little camo ones!!!

House Progress Continued

This is Ian and Gavin's bedroom. Formerly it was the master bedroom but Daniel and I decided to give the boys the "big" bedroom since they will have more stuff than we do. When it was our bedroom, the walls were a beige color. We decided to paint the room in colors that went well with an airplane theme. "Blue sky, green grass" was kind of the feel we are going for. I wanted a chair rail to separate the colors and give it more of a grown up feel. I plan on these colors staying in here for quite a while! The curtains and cornice boxes over the windows were sewn by Daniel's very own talented sister, Bethany. I LOVE how they turned out! The bed was bought on craigslist. The changing table belonged to my three little brothers when they were babies. My mom has the matching crib as well and we will be picking it up within the next couple of weeks. The rug is from Lowe's, on clearance for $30(and its a super nice Berber carpet). This room has definitely been a budget room!
-♥-
Jen

This is where Gavin's crib will be going. Still working on art ideas.

Crib bedding, belonged to Ian and I am glad to use it again!

House Progress

Daniel and I (mostly Daniel) have been working hard to get the house "ready" for Gavin. Early in my pregnancy I sat down and wrote down what I thought was going to be a small list of things to do before the big day. I looked around my house and thought " paint would be nice". That was only the beginning!!! I then started spending WAY too much time on a website called rate my space where people can upload pictures of the rooms in their house and others "rate" them. I got a little inspired by the thousands of rooms I saw and started dreaming about what I wanted in my house. So I made my short list longer and added painting all the bedrooms, changing rooms around(the office is now our master bedroom) and new furniture for Ian, and the list goes on and on...I can't remember it all. Somehow, our house is beyond what I thought would be possible for our time frame. I am so grateful for all of Daniel's hard work and am constantly in awe over my little house. Here are a few pictures of my living room. We have not decided on a definite paint color yet but there is time later for that. I am more than content with how it looks for now!!!
-♥-
Jen


A feeding chair...and it will be useful for years to come!!!

Window in living room. Daniel special ordered the blinds so the navy strips match our furniture

View of room from the front door...I think this is the most important view :)

View from Dining Room, only view you can see the whole room...

Twin Baby Girls {Haynes Family}

Remember these cutie pies? I love their little dresses and bows:) I am still working on a few others
but couldn't resist sharing these. I'm sorry to all who have been faithfully checking this little blog and no updates...I kind of fell off the "blogging bandwagon" for a little while. Happy Fall!
-♥-
Jen