Nursery Update!!!

We ordered the crib- the spindle-ly BTG 2800 by Young America in Cotton Candy(PINK!) we also got the Ma Marie double dresser in Chocolate- they are DELICIOUS!!! We got a Best Furniture Swivel/Glider/Rocker/Recliner with this really soft cuddly fabric called Latte Minky Dot(its a tan color with raised circles)

I.cannot.wait.to.get.it!!!!

The crib and dresser are like this pic: 

and this is a pic from a google search of our chair- ours is a little different- it has a squarer back and it reclines:

If you reach inside the right side cushion you can pop out the recliner:)

Here are some pics of Michael trying out the chair we got- he's holding a little monkey:)

Then we made the big order!

Here is the nursery once Michael and his mom finished up the second coats. Now to add the border- we just have to get these coats good and dry before taping off the stripes.

What a great Friday Night:)

Loves,
Dannis

New camera

For my 30th, Michael got me a very thoughtful and wonderful gift. I new camera. A super nice Canon Rebel T2i. I will have to take some lessons to learn how to use it! I took some pics of the pups after work before my fabulous birthday dinner.

Carter is a total model. She has some where she is literally rolling her eyes at me!

they are soooo over it

They perked up when I had a treat in my hand:)

they do this everytime they hear the garage door open- wait on Daddy

This was a continuous shot series of when he came in the door.  check out Carter in the background:)

The gang at dinner. Michael is taking the pic:)

My shortbread cookie and spumoni dessert:P

My gals at Marble Slab Creamery

The beautiful art KerryAnne made me for my 30th!

Pink Ribbon and Limonata

"My colors are blush and bashful" ~Shelby, Steel Magnolias

So we made some progress on our nursery today! With the help of Nana(Michael's mom Debbie) Uncle Billy, Christina, Sammi and Amanda we got the entire room painted. We still have to go back and do a second coat but MAN we got a TON done today. After the Pink Ribbon and Limonata dry, we are going to go back and pick a bright pink to make a border- we tossed around adding a chair rail but decided a bold color would be easier to change or paint over. SO, here is a series of progress from taking the stuff out to finishing up for the day... we will probably do some more coats this week and then do the bold pink stripe over where they meet next weekend.

 I handled the green roller while Michael and Debbie did the trim. Then, Billy and Michael finished up the pink rolling while Debbie finished the pink trim. I can't wait to get more done!!!!
It's crazy how the flash and camera changes the shade in the pictures- I will have to take better ones when we get everything done:)
Lots of loves!!
Dannis

Best pasta salad ever.

I just finished making vermicelli salad from my friends mom's recipe. It is phenomenal! This this the fourth time I've made it and there has never been leftovers. I've made double batches twice. It's light, fresh and deeelish.
Here's what you start with:



The mayo didn't make it into the picture but you add it at the end.
This is everything chopped up. (I buy chopped pimentos and olives instead of sliced.)



Then after the pasta has cooled(it does give your arms a workout tossing the noodles:) here is the finished product:



Put it in the fridge and serve it cold. Make it for your next gathering. Trust me.

~courtesy of The Invisible Chef (click for link to recipe)

Happy Saturday!!

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decision 2011

when planning our wedding, i would spend hours clicking on images, blogs, websites, etc. to get ideas for ours. fast forward 3 years and planning this nursery is 238476 kabillion times more difficult. we have changed directions several times per day each day this week. right now we are leaning to a set but not a 'suite' this is tough for michael because he like symmetry and perfection. i like mismatched, not sloppy but not 'done' so today he saw a display of pink crib with a green dresser and decided maybe baby girl needs a pink crib. here is the one we are leaning towards now its young america by stanley, ma marie collection:

the dresser we like is this one:

here is a photo of mismatched furniture in a room:

until tomorrow.....