DC and Cuba

It was nice going from -22 degrees to 85 degrees though being with my family is much better. While on the trip we decided we would look like a bunch of tools and go on a segway tour. Laugh if you want but it was fun. Then we went to Cuba and were able to go snorkeling. The water and reefs were amazing. We saw octopus, parot fish, and many other tropical fish. But all in all the best part was coming home to my wife and baby girl, that should get me some cool points with the wife at least. ;)

Grape Nuts and a Frowny Face

So, my adorable little daughter has taken up a new habit of sneaking into the pantry and getting a snack or two. Normally she comes out carrying a box of "Triscuits" or maybe some "Ritz", but a few days ago I heard the unmistakable noise of tiny little pieces falling all over the kitchen floor. I came into the kitchen to find her like this... She couldn't move from her spot because the Grape Nuts were all over the ground and hurt her tiny little feet when she tried to move. It was so sad! I just had to get a picture of her. I love her little lip!

What Makes a Home?!

Lately I've been busy trying to make our house feel like "our home". This house is the first place that I feel like we are actually home. We loved our house in Monterey! But after Nick had to leave for training and Jake and I were by ourselves, any "homey" feeling left when he did. So, I have really enjoyed working on some projects to make it just that. I started with the downstairs bathroom, since that's the one everyone uses and sees. I just painted two of the walls, but it totally made the difference. I wanted a beach theme, to remind us of home. I still have a few pictures that I wanna put up, but for the most part I like the feel of it. Unfortunately the picture does not give it justice. But here it is anyway...


(you have to see it to know what it REALLY is like.)

My biggest project was Ambers room. I painted two of her walls and put flower and butterfly decals on the walls. I know it doesn't look like much, but holy cow...did it take FOREVER!!! She has little butterfly and flower drawer pulls, butterfly bedding, laundry basket, trashcan, light and outlet covers. I am VERY PROUD to say that I got all the little accessories on clearance. Everything cost me just under $22. :D Here's a few pictures of her room. Once again...picture doesn't give it justice.







And then I did Ambers bathroom with a duck theme. Ever since Amber was a tiny little baby, she has LOVED ducks. So I thought it was only fitting to have her bathroom decorated with ducks. Here's a few picutres...





And just for fun... here's a picture of our house. For all of our family who hasn't seen it...yet! :)