New paint colors!

As most of you know, we are building a house in Arcadia.  At one point I wanted everything new...wanted to totally re-do everything because I feel like my style has changed so much.  Plus I am just absolutely ready to have my own stuff!  We have had almost everything hand-me-down or Target bought since we have been married and I want to branch out on my own now!  However, I recently read an article on Inspired Room blog about "using what you have" to decorate.  It really hit home...I figure what's the best way to change it up, but use the same stuff you already have?  PAINT!!!  We went to Sherwin Williams today and finalized the wall paint colors (below).  We chose latte for most of the house and then contented (a blue/green color with grays...looks a little different than in the picture) will be our bathroom and laundry room color, while dovetail (a nice gray) will be the guest room.  Our builder only let us choose 1 color.  We actually paid to add the other two.  For me it still wasn't enough so we plan on doing Rylan's room and the powder room ourselves.

I'll be posting pictures of my DIY projects  and home decorating as we get to them during the move.  Stay tuned!  I'm sure there will be lots of trial and error :)

A goal of mine...

So for Mother's Day, my wonderful husband bought me and IPad 2 and I have really really enjoyed it.  I usually sit there every evening after Rylan goes to bed, ignoring him and playing on that thing!  Anyway, since I have such easy access to the internet now, I have become ADDICTED to way too many blogs.  I've always been a fan of certain ones but mainly they were photogs blogs and I would check them out to get inspiration and such.  So...my 2 favs of the moment are (check them out...but beware because you just might become addicted too)

1.  http://www.housetweaking.com/
2.  http://www.ccmillerphotography.com/

Anyway, long story short...these 2 blogs have 1 thing in common.  They are both written by strong, business women who are also creative and fun moms.  I love how they mix their life stories with the information they want to provide on their blogs.  I'm now setting a goal of mine to make my blog more like that.  I love reading their new posts...not just looking at their amazing pictures.  I want people to become ADDICTED to me and want to read all about my crazy life and who knows...maybe some of you can relate and we won't all feel so alone in this big world!  Hopefully, I can committ and keep my goal and I look forward to hearing from you too!

And what is a blog post without a few pictures....here are some of my little monkey!  She's getting so big and we love everything about her!  Justin and I are in awe :)

The Jones Family

I work with Cindy and she has the sweetest little family.  Little C and M are way too cute to handle and over the last couple of years I've become good friends with their mommy!  :)  Here are a few shots we got out at Arcadia Farms...one of the many perks of working at CHK!

Cash is 3...and I have too many favorites to share all of them!!

Isn't he the most adorable little man ever!