Tink's Room

With the hype we have been giving my son's room I don't want to forget how awesome it was to get my daughter's ready.  It's was so special and brings back those great memories of when she was so tiny and loud.  It was so exciting to know that we would soon have a little person occupying this big old house with us and that the sounds that we were so used to would no longer be.  Isn't that what it's all about anyway?

We wanted to stick with bright happy colors and that is why we went this route.  We figured that since it took us a little bit to get pregnant with Tink, by the time #2 would be on the way we could transition her to a more "girlie" room and use the same nursery for #2.  It didn't quite work that way since I got pregnancy with Tank when Tink was 11 months.  What happy planning we did!

Before

During

Done Painting

Adding Furniture

Details

This is my favorite thing from the room.  I made a stencil a painted stitches all along the trim and windows in the room.  In though my belly was big and heavy at the time I was determined.

Just a Little Artwork

We couldn't find this rug that went along with the bedding we found on clearance so I thought it would be great to paint it onto a huge canvas.  I was happy when it was done because it tied everything together.

Tink's Room Today

As much as I try to avoid the pink fru-fruness I can't deny that pink makes her room more girly and it's ok.  I've learned to embrace it.  It will definitely take a more girly atmosphere once I change out her curtains and add some other things down the line.

Getting this room together was a great adventure full of memories, emotions, and experiences.  I can't wait to see how this room grows with her.  So happy that the occupant of this room has come into our lives and we feel blessed every single day.

October is Here!

Goodness!  It's October already and hard for me to realize that the year is almost over.  I know these last three months will go by fast because 3/4 of the year literally has.  Halloween is so much fun and I look forward to it all the time.  Not so much for the dressing up but more for the fun makeup things you can do to make those costumes POP!

Here I wanted to share a few family photos of some fun times.

2010

Decided to dress as a pregnant witch in 2010.  Inspired by this video by Julia Graf.

2011

The following year it only seemed right to dress Tink up as one as well.

The cutest baby witch I have ever seen.

2012

Mommy and baby cat.  Daddy even dressed up as the Cat in the Hat to fit in (sorry no pics of Daddy in the costume).

Love, love, love this makeup look.  Also inspired by Julia Graf.  She has some pretty awesome tutorials.

Looking forward to this Halloween because I have two little ones to dress up.  If I can I will also do something for myself.

Picture Day!

Last week the kids had picture day at school.  Since it was going to be Tank's first time in front of strangers trying to make him laugh, we decided to take a few at home while they still looked all spiffied up.  Remembering how *WELL* Tink's went her first time, there was no guarantee that we would see something worth buying. We also took some of Tink, especially since she likes to "mean mug" people she doesn't know.

This is her half "Mean Mug", beware of the full one.

Tank is always smiles, at least with us.

Saying "Cheeeeeeese"!

I am done Papi!

Keeping my fingers crossed for good proofs!