Reason 12343546546 I love my husband

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This delicious chunk of man is having a birthday today. He wished for sleeping in and I am happy to report that he is sleeping like a baby and speaking of babies...my little one is talking up a storm!

Sam, my biggest hope for you is that you can stand your birthday without your new gun and that I can make you feel as special as you make me feel. I love you so much!

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Four

image credit: Tom Smarch

{Happy Anniversary to my one and only. I'm so glad we found each other.}


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Sunny sun calling our names

Even though yesterday was more partly cloudy than super sunny, we got our winter bones outside and pretty much stayed there. The warmth alone was like medicine for the soul. We caught up with neighbors that had been hibernating alongside us and it was so nice to see their faces.



We noticed the new signs of spring...my tulips are coming back. Sometimes laziness in the garden has its benefits!







Sam fixed my beautiful path lights from Smith and Hawken. I never thought they would work again after they had been spliced and diced by multiple landscapers. When they came on as we were fixing dinner I couldn't believe my eyes. Sam has become so handy and he makes being handy look good I might add!



Here's to more fun and sun and less bad news! Cheers!



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Andrew Lee Photography

After a pleading Facebook message, Andy indulged me by posting our family pictures! I had been dying in anticipation to see his beautiful work. Well, the pictures were definitely worth the wait. See for yourself...

Some of my favorites:









To see the rest visit Andrew Lee's Photography blog.


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I.C.E. Winter 2008

Well, Sam, Matilda, and I just got back from I.C.E. (Indie Craft Experience) and it was fantastic!!! I wanted everything, but one cannot have everything. I did manage to stick to my wishes of having a handmade Christmas by making a few secret purchases. Why would I let you all in on that?!



Sam being the genius that he is, had the foresight to bring the Bjorn. Seriously, the stroller would have been a disaster. The event was held in an old photography studio in the middle of nowhere Atlanta.



Here is Jordan, aka fattycakes, and her adorable booth. I can tell you that we purchased a fabulous toast ornament for our tree!



This is the pin version, ours will hang on a tree.

We also had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Dana from Plum Tree Studio and her husband.

I thought the dressing room was hilarious:



They also had a station set up to make your own shirts:



Some of my favorite booths were...

Ministry of Tiny Hats



Blue eyed freckle



Here are Matilda and I wearing our fancy purchases. I love love them and so did everyone who walked by!



Similar to my green headband, $15



Matilda's baby headband, $10


Avie designs



Beautiful stationary!

We also got to see some folks we know!



There were tons more wonderful vendors and I could go on and on about how great it is to shop and buy handmade!

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Halloween fun

Our Halloween was busy, busy! We started the day at Sam's work for a little trick or treating. I've never seen anything like it. All of the cubes were decorated to the max. There were haunted houses and goblins and ghouls. My favorite was Bon Qui Qui, she was spot on!



Sam in front of his cube aka shrine to Matilda, who was a ballerina!





Then we had a visit from Jane followed by a journey to Jessie's Aunt Barb's house for Halloween fun:





Jessica and Matilda finally met and here is Jessie the bee! I also got to meet Jessica's beau Dave who I loved!



I loved getting to see all of Jessie's family and friends. They are so fun and so festive. Barb gives Martha a run for her money.

Thank you Barb for having us. We love you all!

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Signs of Fall

Today Mama rescued me from these walls I call home. I had to get out. Sam and I had quite the sleepless night last night. Being a new parent, I feel like I'm on a constant learning curve, trying to keep up. If anyone has any sleep tips for newborns...I'm all ears.

After a lovely lunch at Gabriels, with a delightful vegetable plate, and an unexpected run in with a Mrs. Nancy Bray, we headed off to find some fall porch decor. Mums and pumpkins...







Here is our much cheered up porch



I love the white pumpkin, from Rachel.



The basket was Mama's idea. I love it.

Jessie and Travis took care of Guinness while we were out of town. He had the best time with Max and he couldn't have stayed in a more loving home. He came home like this:



It is such a lesson in patience having a new baby and a very curious dog. Help me Rhonda!

Here are some sweet pictures of Sam and Matilda. I love these two.







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The last few days in pictures

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Good Morning

This morning I spoiled me and my wonderful husband with Lemon Poppyseed Muffins. Delicious!





I'm so happy to have his company for the weekend. Happy saturday!

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