not promising anything earth shattering

but I know you're tired of looking at the wedding video.

Here's some other eye candy mainly because

a. mom was getting bored with the blog
b. it's friday almost and tax free weekend in Texas

DOWN EAST BASICS
Why am I last to know about the cool places? Have you heard of this company? I saw it today and thought... hmph, pretty cute stuff... EVEN BETTER PRICES. Let me know if you have ordered anything and what you thought... I might try them out on my quest for the white t-shirt. Can you have too many 3/4 sleeves? Especially for fall.

PRINTS
Where were these gems when I was decorating Cohen's room? I think I might still order them one day. They're that cute.



FUNNY ART
While on the hunt for some wall hangings I came across these and laughed. There's a whole series of like 9 pieces. I thought about buying them for our bathroom (we have the perfect wall). Alas, I decided some people might not laugh like I did. That's the problem with self expression... you run the risk of someone not "getting you" and thus offending them, then your kid doesn't have sleep-overs because you're the wierd parents with the word poop on the wall, and so on and so forth... but I'm still getting my nose pierced.





WATERMELON SALAD
Ever made one? I thought about it recently because I have the ingredients for this version. Anyone have a good recipe? It will be a stretch getting the hubs excited about this one. He'll try anything once and is usually very diplomatic about his dislikes.. I wonder if this will be one of those "I'd be ok if we didn't have this again" dishes.

ok I'm off... but if you must know, THIS is the reason I've been such a blog slacker. OH THE CRAWLING....
Little man reports to the doctor for the 9 month checkup tomorrow! Yes, 9 months ago today he arrived and nothing has been the same since in this crazy world. This week he discovered swinging and bubbles. The best $.79 I've spent at Walgreens in a long time. for the bubbles, not the swing.

Love you Co-ey!!

do-over

if I could do it over again... I'd consider this option.
ok I'd never actually be this bold but I can't help but smile and wish I was!

Chris did this in a friend's wedding but it was their entrance to the reception. Anyone who knows my husband knows that he was more than happy to oblige for the sake of fun but was DYING of embarassment on the inside ;o) he's not one to enjoy the center of attention.

this is what I call a wedding CELEBRATION!

yes, it's ridiculous

how long it has been since I posted, that is.

We just got back from a week in Colorado. At least that is a good excuse for one of the many weeks without blog posts. A lot has been going on. Mainly I've been really busy working and this little space on the web takes a back seat unfortunately.

Cohen is 8 months old now. A milestone that occurred while we were on vacation. On that same day, my sister turned 28! If I really had my act together I would have pre-arranged a happy birthday to auto-post on Monday. But I obviously do NOT have my act together. I could have been the first person to call her on her big day though because I was up at 4:30 am mountain time. I spared her. My son did not spare me. He woke up before dawn every. single. morning.

booger.

That aside, the trip was marvelous. Here are some photos.

birdy deal #5

well, I'm excited

7 months

So much to say and so little time. We've been busy around here.

This is Cohen's 7 month photo. He's sitting up on his own now so well! He's not crawling but I'm really fine with that because a. my floors are dirty and b. NOTHING in this house is baby-proofed.

He's so much fun~ this is what he does when you clap and act excited that he picked up the fruit puff and made it into his mouth successfully! This accompanied by an excessively loud squeal! Excuse the peach residue, but I thought they were too sweet not to share.

As I mentioned before, my parents were here last week and Mom helped me learn to sew a little. We made a really cute apron, I DID make the camera strap cover and I'm working now on a plush fabric book for Cohen. I've had a lot of fun doing it and I hope I can keep getting better. Pictures to come...

My friend Lindsey came over last week to take some pictures of Cohen for us. Only problem. No nap. She, however, still managed to get some great shots and we're planning to get together again when the wee one is in better spirits. IN ALL HONESTY, that was the ONLY time I've ever not been able to make him smile. He gave us na-da.

Check them out here...

more later but duty calls...

a little coolness for your Thursday

When mom comes next week I really want to make one of these. You see, I don't know how to make the sewing machine work and she does. I've SERIOUSLY gotta learn.

Friends with Canons, you know who you are... don't you need to make one too? It would probably take 4 and a half seconds. I want to see them if you do!

check design sponge here for the instructions

it's not a busted lip

it's what happens when you let Cohen eat frozen cherries...