Back to Army life

Tom's office had a picnic the other day and even though it was probably 100 degrees out, I loved meeting all of the new people he works with. It's MUCH different than any other "job" he's had in the army. It was nice to see him relax at a function instead of being in charge of it. Ella had fun meeting other kids as well and I can't wait to have some new mommy friends!

My loves

These two will forever keep me smiling...

Forgotten FL photos

I was uploading more photos this week and realized I never posted these. Our days were kept busy in FL. The weather was always gorgeous and we played outside a ton. Lots of pooltime, family BBQs, a trip to Anclote Beach/Park for a picnic...I had forgotten that I took these! Oh how I wish we lived in FL!

Fun with Grandpa in the pool

Anclote Beach/Park for a picnic

Messy watermelon

Lunchables...the perfect picnic food for a toddler.

Playing at Anclote Park

Climbing high

Not really a slide, but it works

I was obsessed with tetherball in Elem School...Ella loves it too!

How sweet! Riley really is her protector too!

Ella wanted to take over as photographer

Uncle Phil swimming with Ella

All smilesTom likes water guns way too much

The flying Ella-gator!

And she's out. (what your kid doesn't nap on the patio?)

Love this sleeping angel

And then she awakens and demands ice cream

A Beautiful Room

I loved the way Madeline's nursery turned out. I owe it all to my mama though. She made everything. And I mean everything you see with fabric on it, she sewed and worked really hard on! She is amazing and I love every bit of it. I wanted to steer clear of a PINK room, so I went with this Amy Butler Poppies fabric. I loved the blues and greens in it. Definitely girly enough to not be mistaken for a boys room, but it doesn't scream princess pink at me;) I can't thank my mom enough for all of her hard work. She did a fabulous job!

Closeup of the bedding

Appliqued bumper

Her own pillow

The only photo I could get of the room

Her name sign

Butterfly art and Mod Podged "M"

I made Ella a book box so of course Madeline needed one as well!