Semi-Wordless Wednesday

Hadley had 3 FaceTime dates last night and she loved every minute.

(Hadley picked out her outfit.)

Candy Land!

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The Projects Have Begun!

I feel like we've accomplished a lot over the last week that we've been home. But then I look around at my house and wonder, "Have I?" 

It's really no secret, but I must confess, " I LOVE Pottery Barn!!"Its unfortunate that most of their stuff is totally out of our price range.  

Well, I have some finds for you that are easy on the budget.

Inspiration:

Pottery Barn $69

Got a bronze tiered shelf at Hobby Lobby and some paint. 

(Sorry no before picture, my bad.)

2 coats of this stuff and...

Voila!!

  A little personalization.  

My aunt got me the initialed soap a couple Christmas' ago and I think they make a perfect touch.  Thanks Aunt Lea Anne!!

Total Cost: $27

The nightstands, before.

Again I didn't do a great job at taking pictures, sorry.  =(

(Valspar: Ivory Dust, satin finish)

5. Protective enamel coat.

Before I show the after I also need to show you another inspiration picture from Pottery Barn.

Pottery Barn $149

Hobby Lobby with weekly coupon, $47 a piece.

New hardware.

Andrew's so excited to finally have a reading light.

 2 projects down!!

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2012 in a Nutshell

What a year!!

First snow of 2011, we got A LOT more.

Valentine's Day!

Jolene turned 30!

Hadley is officially in her big girl bed.

New outside play area.

Hadley turned 2!

We went to Disney World!

New paint and new shelf.

Andrew and I celebrated our 5th anniversary.

Norman Family Pictures

The VanLears are expecting, making the Norman clan up to 5 grandkids.

Jonathan turned 25!

Hadley started pre-school.

Hadley's first trip to a fire station.

First 3D movie.

Hadley's first trip to the library.

State Fair and first cotton candy.

First time on the tilt-a-whirl.

Disney on Ice

 

We got a Jessie, lost a Jessie, broke a Jessie and have managed to keep the last one safe and sound.

My first OSU football game, after the 3 hour delay.

Jonathan came for his first visit.

Hadley's first trip to the pumpkin patch.

Our 50's theme Halloween family.

Hadley's first Trick-or-Treat experience.

 My first Women of Faith experience.

Hadley's first school program.

Silver Dollar City @ Christmas.

Hadley played her first board game.

Our family welcomed another cousin into the world.

Miss Georgia Anne Berry

Haley and Clay got married.

Another amazing night at the Holiday Ball.

Made our first family music video.  Unfortunately we can't share it.  =(

We went to see Santa.

Santa came to see us.

 We have had an amazing and blessed year.  I can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for us.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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