tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67965359406606654772024-02-19T20:17:52.591-08:00The Mistress of OxfordAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-78094901504843396792012-01-01T17:10:00.000-08:002012-01-01T17:24:09.559-08:00It's a New Year...So I better keep up with this blog!<br /><br />So I think I am in purple curtain hell right now. I keep going back and forth on what curtains would work well in my new office. We just finished painting the room Gentle Rain by Behr and it has a little beige undertone, so my original plan for curtains, (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Purple-Silver-Gray-Curtains-Set/dp/B004B0V22A/ref=pd_sbs_hg_14">see here</a>) I don't think matches too well. It's a little magenta for that room.<br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98094098103352523/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/234961305528855603_HsIGQ3F5_c.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=7Nm99H717arDcM:&imgrefurl=http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/paint-samples-posters-fan-decks/behr-premium-plus/8-oz-gentle-rain-interiorexterior-paint-tester-790e2-81360.html&docid=-Tq9XmRGIowDrM&imgurl=http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/3f/3f96731d-dd3f-4ec8-a1c5-072326ce08c2_400.jpg&w=400&h=400&ei=_HTVToWgKue60QGb5_yZAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=869&vpy=317&dur=1060&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=140&ty=134&sig=103237888805557760552&page=1&tbnh=156&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0&biw=1280&bih=685">google.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/amynicoletta/" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br />Now,I am LOVING this purple/plum color right now:<br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98094098103159937/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 334px; height: 451px;" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/98094098103159937_jjxbmTPW_c.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/43367204/ShowThread.aspx">community.thenest.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/amynicoletta/" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br />But of course they don't carry anything like that for a window treatment. I wish these weren't discontinued too:<br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98094098103360025/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 248px; height: 367px;" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/94294185917559501_CCHuiUtA_c.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16809253&parentid=A_DECORATE&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=30&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=A_DECORATE&popId=APARTMENT&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=">urbanoutfitters.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/amynicoletta/" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br />I have to be the pickiest person on the planet sometimes when it comes to accessories. I would prefer no grommets, but I think I need to look past that point now. Sigh......<br /><br />At least I purchased my "must-have" lamp for my new office!<br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98094098103160888/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 214px; height: 321px;" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/98094098103160888_rErHxKpK_c.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=07608&search=07608&suggest=11&sItem=07609">homedecorators.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/amynicoletta/" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(118, 131, 139);" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br />Feel free to <a href="http://pinterest.com/amynicoletta/">follow me</a> on Pinterest! I love to share ideas!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-80745842186754922032011-11-08T19:56:00.001-08:002011-11-08T20:06:37.128-08:00I am now mobile!So since I last posted a lot has changed! Not only am I my own boss and wedding season is in full swing, I got an iPhone, which has made my life simpler and now I get to share things in real time. I am going to try and blog more, I miss it! I have made a decision to not take as many weddings as this year, so hopefully I can have a life again!<br />
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In honor of me coming back to blogging, I will share my most recent must try recipe - Pumpkin cupcakes with salted carmel buttercream. Omg. These are to die for!<br />
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for the pumpkin cupcakes:<br />
ingredients<br />
2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon coarse salt<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon ground ginger<br />
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice<br />
1 cup packed light-brown sugar<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled<br />
4 large eggs, lightly beaten<br />
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree<br />
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directions:<br />
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preheat oven to 350 degrees. line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, + allspice; set aside.<br />
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in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, + eggs. beat on medium speed until well combined. add dry ingredients + mix on low until smooth. fold in pumpkin puree.<br />
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divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about halfway. bake until tops spring back when touched, + a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 – 25 minutes, rotating pans once if needed. transfer to a wire rack + let cool completely.<br />
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for the salted caramel buttercream<br />
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ingredients<br />
1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
2 tablespoons water<br />
1/4 cup heavy cream<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 stick salted butter<br />
1 stick unsalted butter<br />
1/2 teaspoon sea salt<br />
2 cups powdered sugar<br />
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directions<br />
in a saucepan, stir together granulated sugar + water. bring to a boil over medium high heat. cook without stirring until mixture turns a deep amber color. remove from heat + slowly add in cream + vanilla, stirring until very smooth. let caramel cool for about 20 minutes, until it is just barely warm, but still pourable.<br />
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in a mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter + salt together until lightened + fluffy. reduce speed to low + add powdered sugar. mix until thoroughly combined.<br />
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scrape down the side of the bowl + add the caramel. beat on medium high speed until light + airy, + completely mixed (about 2 minutes). mixture should be ready to use without refrigeration. if your caramel was too hot when added, it will cause your icing to be runny – if this happens refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.<br />
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They are a little labor intensive, but oh so worth it! Happy Fall!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h8AAgdcLv4w/Trn8L-TJQiI/AAAAAAAAB84/m18G4di-Qt8/s640/blogger-image-606930334.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h8AAgdcLv4w/Trn8L-TJQiI/AAAAAAAAB84/m18G4di-Qt8/s640/blogger-image-606930334.jpg" /></a></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-89139974947245167372011-07-05T04:28:00.000-07:002011-07-05T04:37:22.402-07:003 Month Hiatus!I'm so sorry I've been gone for 3 months. SO MUCH has happened since then. I've quit my job and now photograph full time! I am so excited I am able to do that and stay home with Sophie. So much has been jam packed into the time I have been "gone." With wedding season in full swing, I've been working nonstop. The house also calls to us. We've renovated and painted our kitchen cabinets. I can not wait to share the transformation with you - it is like night and day. We still have to paint the walls, but we hope to get that done very soon.<br /><br />I will try to catch you up on the last 3 months very soon, but for now here's an amazing wreath I made, from <a href="http://theprettypoppy1.blogspot.com/2010/07/pretty-little-rosie-wreath.html">The Pretty Poppy</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6oHy3K1UFGw/ThL3JcRQijI/AAAAAAAAB80/2veogPlfxks/s1600/wreath.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6oHy3K1UFGw/ThL3JcRQijI/AAAAAAAAB80/2veogPlfxks/s320/wreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625830626118634034" border="0" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-35099485568217894462011-04-13T04:20:00.001-07:002011-04-13T05:12:51.660-07:00Sophie's 1st Birthday!<div style="text-align: center;">Good morning Sophie! Happy 1st Birthday!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9laj3Eg9AFc/TaWH08sri4I/AAAAAAAABtw/OtjfSQRHxJI/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9laj3Eg9AFc/TaWH08sri4I/AAAAAAAABtw/OtjfSQRHxJI/s320/IMG_9746.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595027455794187138" border="0" /></a><br />We got the decorations ready...<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uJWc2WXgR2s/TaWLeMRUuJI/AAAAAAAABv4/kM1GrdTZ-gU/s1600/P1000154.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uJWc2WXgR2s/TaWLeMRUuJI/AAAAAAAABv4/kM1GrdTZ-gU/s320/P1000154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595031462883932306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TOpJUbuc6g8/TaWH2XEfGTI/AAAAAAAABuQ/i4-rWbLVR54/s1600/IMG_9767.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TOpJUbuc6g8/TaWH2XEfGTI/AAAAAAAABuQ/i4-rWbLVR54/s320/IMG_9767.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595027480053225778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The cakes were AMAZING!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BHNige30boI/TaWH1-9BVFI/AAAAAAAABuI/iXoT-eXJyUk/s1600/IMG_9759.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BHNige30boI/TaWH1-9BVFI/AAAAAAAABuI/iXoT-eXJyUk/s320/IMG_9759.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595027473579463762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lW8JAyh_6Vo/TaWH1jANKDI/AAAAAAAABuA/XO2sLlQPXWg/s1600/IMG_9757.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lW8JAyh_6Vo/TaWH1jANKDI/AAAAAAAABuA/XO2sLlQPXWg/s320/IMG_9757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595027466076629042" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IL85oBnk6tE/TaWIytF1vTI/AAAAAAAABuY/rnLoLLlKZpU/s1600/IMG_9769.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IL85oBnk6tE/TaWIytF1vTI/AAAAAAAABuY/rnLoLLlKZpU/s320/IMG_9769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595028516756634930" border="0" /></a>The little one is all dressed and ready for guests!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2OrKxDzL3o/TaWH1KwpD9I/AAAAAAAABt4/zaofUsDJjNc/s1600/IMG_9752.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2OrKxDzL3o/TaWH1KwpD9I/AAAAAAAABt4/zaofUsDJjNc/s320/IMG_9752.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595027459568898002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We open presents first...<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyhC2Fmf9kU/TaWLdRJMNbI/AAAAAAAABvo/b6f6eVfPFoo/s1600/P1000074.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kyhC2Fmf9kU/TaWLdRJMNbI/AAAAAAAABvo/b6f6eVfPFoo/s320/P1000074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595031447012128178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ready and awaiting cake time!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5UXdK0hmBE/TaWIz1fi7-I/AAAAAAAABuw/pJpoVGh8HPQ/s1600/IMG_9813.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5UXdK0hmBE/TaWIz1fi7-I/AAAAAAAABuw/pJpoVGh8HPQ/s320/IMG_9813.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595028536191807458" border="0" /></a>"Happy Birthday, dear Sophie..."<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bNh6XhFVSq4/TaWI0JMUhyI/AAAAAAAABu4/cpPjuW3wJG8/s1600/IMG_9821.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bNh6XhFVSq4/TaWI0JMUhyI/AAAAAAAABu4/cpPjuW3wJG8/s320/IMG_9821.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595028541479880482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Let's see..what's the best way to do this...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RbFXCfCGlL0/TaWJ8OgVFgI/AAAAAAAABvA/4msSNMPpfss/s1600/IMG_9832.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RbFXCfCGlL0/TaWJ8OgVFgI/AAAAAAAABvA/4msSNMPpfss/s320/IMG_9832.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029779856561666" border="0" /></a>Mmmm....I like!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmOWoJRSMVA/TaWJ8fbejDI/AAAAAAAABvI/WdHC6HCq4aE/s1600/IMG_9843.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DmOWoJRSMVA/TaWJ8fbejDI/AAAAAAAABvI/WdHC6HCq4aE/s320/IMG_9843.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029784399612978" border="0" /></a>This is pretty awesome!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UIVFp1IZFn0/TaWJ9Fw5qrI/AAAAAAAABvY/86W-qvNAa2A/s1600/IMG_9878.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UIVFp1IZFn0/TaWJ9Fw5qrI/AAAAAAAABvY/86W-qvNAa2A/s320/IMG_9878.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029794690017970" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ah, screw it! I am all hands on!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jRkF2crPp0/TaWJ8zhKFUI/AAAAAAAABvQ/aTCHs3UsDe0/s1600/IMG_9855.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jRkF2crPp0/TaWJ8zhKFUI/AAAAAAAABvQ/aTCHs3UsDe0/s320/IMG_9855.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029789792146754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmTceNsFhQw/TaWLd9qsDDI/AAAAAAAABvw/ujYNqNYF8e0/s1600/P1000091.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmTceNsFhQw/TaWLd9qsDDI/AAAAAAAABvw/ujYNqNYF8e0/s320/P1000091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595031458963786802" border="0" /></a><br />A quick bath and outfit change...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yAXRLcDvlP8/TaWJ9sRbfWI/AAAAAAAABvg/4Yc0Jpz563U/s1600/IMG_9887.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yAXRLcDvlP8/TaWJ9sRbfWI/AAAAAAAABvg/4Yc0Jpz563U/s320/IMG_9887.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595029805026999650" border="0" /></a>Buh-bye! Thanks for taking a peek at my party!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C9pE7fpJ1ug/TaWIzNdvD_I/AAAAAAAABug/UWIKCdouwrc/s1600/IMG_9783.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C9pE7fpJ1ug/TaWIzNdvD_I/AAAAAAAABug/UWIKCdouwrc/s320/IMG_9783.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595028525446795250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--FZwUExRNOw/TaWIzeR1TVI/AAAAAAAABuo/fbvyt6S8ln4/s1600/IMG_9811.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--FZwUExRNOw/TaWIzeR1TVI/AAAAAAAABuo/fbvyt6S8ln4/s320/IMG_9811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595028529960275282" border="0" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-7691568044960139392011-04-06T04:05:00.000-07:002011-04-06T06:23:54.303-07:00Sophie's Birthday Sneak Peek - - Invitations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oHKl367E4zs/TZxJ46i-GaI/AAAAAAAABto/saXMEHmgFr4/s1600/IMG_8299.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oHKl367E4zs/TZxJ46i-GaI/AAAAAAAABto/saXMEHmgFr4/s320/IMG_8299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592426079424747938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLWc5REokWo/TZxJ4udkKmI/AAAAAAAABtg/d79nL4D2sfI/s1600/IMG_8298.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eLWc5REokWo/TZxJ4udkKmI/AAAAAAAABtg/d79nL4D2sfI/s320/IMG_8298.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592426076180851298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sk8000b0cxE/TZxJ4bwi7CI/AAAAAAAABtY/Dbsjr-I9pKk/s1600/IMG_8296%2Bedited%2B4%2Bweb.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 390px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sk8000b0cxE/TZxJ4bwi7CI/AAAAAAAABtY/Dbsjr-I9pKk/s320/IMG_8296%2Bedited%2B4%2Bweb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592426071160187938" border="0" /></a><br />Here are my handmade invites! I came across this idea on etsy and knew I immediately had to make these. I traced a formula can for the body and the head was half of a travel coffee cup. Made the black body/head first and then made a template for the wings. I bought a special hole punch for the spots on the wings and added a brad to make the wings open and close. I am really glad I made these instead of just buying a regular invite. They are exactly what I wanted! :)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-40691321033387182112011-03-09T09:38:00.000-08:002011-04-04T12:50:29.602-07:00Happy 11 months Sophie!Yes, just one more month until you are officially a toddler. You will always be my baby and I'm so thankful for that. Let's see what you've been up to this month...<br /><br />You continue to be walking and are able to go further each day. Your record is 8-10 steps. You seem to crawl and walk about evenly now. The coffee table is your home base to help you stand up with guidance. You have also learned to dance while standing. It is so cute to see you shake your booty!<br /><br />Feeding time is more difficult now and want what's on our plates! We have to finish some baby food we already bought, but then it will be big girl food. So far you like mac & cheese and chicken.<br /><br />You are still in size 3 diapers, and 12 month clothing fits you the best. You may go to size 4 diapers soon, probably not next month but in a couple...You are still eating 5 oz. every 3 hours and have a nap an hour after each bottle. You take 4 naps a day and still sleep through the night. We always try to keep you on schedule for naps, Sophie. You like your sleep and can be grouchy when you miss the pivotal morning or afternoon nap.<br /><br />You like when the freezer is open so you can put your mouth on the cool hinges and play with the frozen food. You don't like when we close it. Same thing with the dishwasher and cabinets. You have also figured out how to take the cap off of pens and markers. Mommy found you with purple marker on your mouth one day! You like to nod your head 'yes' and 'no' and wave to everyone. You are not a shy baby and love attention and people and are so interested and inquisitive about the world around you. Grammie likes to say you're a little dickens when you are rambunctious. Mommy says you're silly!<br /><br />Every day is better than the last, little one. You are sooooooooooooo smart I can't believe it sometimes. We can't (can) wait for the next stage: toddlerhood!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&current=0326110824-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 393px; height: 393px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0326110824-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-48091952714246590332011-03-09T05:18:00.000-08:002011-03-09T05:26:16.664-08:00My 100th post!For my 100th post I will give you all a sneak peek of the stairwell. We had to use scaffolding to get into the corners, and let me tell you, scaffolding + a ladder on top = freaked out Amy. My husband did most of it but I helped hang our new chandelier! I really love the way it looks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0309110718.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0309110718.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Please excuse the horrible cell phone image - I took this in the morning when it was still dark out and did not line it up very well either.<br /><br />Some may say it's too dark for that hallway or that little of a space, but I like how it goes so well with the fixture. We needed to give it more depth for that space and I can't wait to finish it and add my photo wall.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-27012788122394324592011-03-07T10:54:00.001-08:002011-03-07T11:36:08.445-08:00Recent etsy purchases<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.195888526.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 406px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.195888526.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I recently bought this fun fabric frayed clip from etsy last week. It's a little big for her head, so we will have to wait to use it, but still uber cute.<br /><br />I also bought this adorable knit hat from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/OopsIKnitItAgain?ref=ls_profile">OopsIKnitItAgain's etsy shop</a>. It is for my photography business. I have ordered from her once before and was very happy with the quality. She actually made a custom one for me without the pom on top. I love the colors in this hat, it photographs really well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.208723557.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 446px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.208723557.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I bought a whole bunch of stuff for Sophie's 1st birthday party on etsy too, but most of it is going to stay secret until the party reveal.<br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allownetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid114.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn262%2Famynicoletta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FVE_0221110927_01.mp4" height="261" width="400"></embed>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-75215015095383218692011-02-16T10:40:00.001-08:002011-02-16T12:38:49.508-08:00My crush<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfzqdlWAfwVKrpDUXYYxK6gZkS65AkZhbkJcm3C1kWBXXvUxZHN_FjwX1yYf3ZKZ2WOZZm1vUV2uDN4fQPkZq6_d81CkIXjnV_EZb2YY5dpl6wNI3w9rdYTSjMCI1v0RpDN-6u33FxNjI/s1600/MumfordAndSons_0211bw.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 402px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfzqdlWAfwVKrpDUXYYxK6gZkS65AkZhbkJcm3C1kWBXXvUxZHN_FjwX1yYf3ZKZ2WOZZm1vUV2uDN4fQPkZq6_d81CkIXjnV_EZb2YY5dpl6wNI3w9rdYTSjMCI1v0RpDN-6u33FxNjI/s1600/MumfordAndSons_0211bw.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--AVgKD1RLTk/TVwjuBgIpKI/AAAAAAAABsA/VWoeUwosGT0/s1600/mumford.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--AVgKD1RLTk/TVwjuBgIpKI/AAAAAAAABsA/VWoeUwosGT0/s320/mumford.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574369712362005666" border="0" /></a><br />I have a new celebrity crush. Marcus Mumford from Mumford & Sons. If you haven't heard any of their songs yet, you better get right on it! The band's catchy tunes get inside your head. I find myself longing to be right in the middle of a Boston, London or Ireland neighborhood bar with "The Cave" in the background and a Guinness to my right. (That is saying a lot since I don't even like Guinness!)<br /><br />The biography on their website states: <span style="font-style: italic;">They create a gutsy, old-time sound that marries the magic of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young with the might of Kings Of Leon, and their incredible energy draws us in quickly to their circle of songs, to the warmth of their stories, and to their magical community of misty-eyed men.</span><br /><br />Amazing sound? <span style="font-style: italic;">Check.</span> Hot frontman with a guitar wearing a vest and button down? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hell yes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/2366322191_b880bc1678.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 264px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2228/2366322191_b880bc1678.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-85646860592190531592011-02-15T11:54:00.000-08:002011-02-15T13:27:53.393-08:00The next project: Stairwell<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/736916/736916573368lg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 276px;" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/736916/736916573368lg.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We've finally decided on a light fixture to hang above our stairway! But first we need to paint the stairwell. This is the next project we will tackle.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-URUJJ4bGpnw/TVrjtIyXxbI/AAAAAAAABr4/VmpTpQckixs/s1600/behr%2Bbrown%2Bteepee.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 158px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-URUJJ4bGpnw/TVrjtIyXxbI/AAAAAAAABr4/VmpTpQckixs/s320/behr%2Bbrown%2Bteepee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574017853416785330" border="0" /></a>Behr's Brown Teepee<br /></div><br /><br /> I have been waiting <span style="font-style: italic;">oh so patiently</span> to assemble my <a href="http://www.thepicturewallcompany.com/endless.html">photo wall</a>. I feel like my house is so photo barren without it. Growing up my mom had 2 HUGE photo walls and I would be caught often by them staring the photos...thinking about that day or stories to go along with the photos. I can still envision them in my mind and I <span style="font-style: italic;">love</span> that. Plus, do you know how hard it is for a photographer to not have 10 million photos in their home?!!!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-75871373998923926832011-02-09T12:44:00.000-08:002011-03-07T10:46:23.080-08:00Happy 10 Months Sophie!Time is truly escaping me as I try to catch up to your monthly posts. As I write this you are almost 11 months! Can time slow down NOW?!!!<br /><br />Sophie, as each month passes your personality is showing through even more. It's like I have a lottery ticket in my hand and I can't wait to scratch off the next part to see more of who you are becoming. I am that lucky. ;)<br /><br />You took your first steps this past month and can say you will be walking by your first birthday! You are so strong and are in such amazement and wonder of everything. It is so great sharing every experience with you.<br /><br />You tolerate your baby food, but are ready for big girl food all the way. Mommy and daddy give you a taste of what's on our plates all the time. You seem to like everything we've given you so far. I can tell giving up your bottles won't be a struggle either, you don't want to sit still for them anymore!<br /><br />You are still in size 3 diapers, but now 6 month clothes are definitely too short for you and the 9 month clothes are almost too small too. You are now in 12 month sleepers, which makes you look all grown up! You still fit in your car seat, but mommy and daddy are now looking at big girl convertible seats for you. It will be odd to carry around a toddler in a baby seat! You are still eating 5 oz. every 3 hours and have a nap an hour after each bottle. You take 4 naps a day and still sleep through the night. You've gotten one new tooth since last month for a total of 6 teeth now. You are a pro at growing those!<br /><br />Your favorite toys still include your Ni Hao Kai-Lan doll and Violet. They sing and talk to you which you love. You also like your Melissa & Doug animal zoo puzzle. The thick wood is great for you to put in your mouth. You also continue to enjoy being in the kitchen with mommy. You help her with the dishes and like to stand and climb in the dishwasher. You've just discovered how to open up the kitchen cabinets so locks will be going on there soon! You like to dance to any beat! Smiling at strangers is nothing new either. You love new people and are so outgoing. You enjoy watching everything around you, especially when we go out to eat.<br /><br />Sophie, you are never one to miss a beat and are so smart already! Mommy and daddy are so proud of you - we can't believe you are our little walker and very soon a toddler. I cherish you always.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&current=0303111736a-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 397px; height: 397px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0303111736a-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-36542882124393061342011-01-20T05:45:00.000-08:002011-01-20T05:51:37.093-08:00I Am Featured On....<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 182px; height: 216px;" alt="The DIY Show Off" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMld_jVbYDrd6veFG1bVIdkjU50XBnXIBIpPe2SqskLAHuKwxvWDrMmjQoXdMdgENSolXEjlNzS8zhCqWtJ2ozuGbNJXew0dFcutvotwGlhpd6OKUq1hQL9U1hZsKbZMlgWsmLiwV_ayI/s990-r/DIY+Featured+Button.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My <a href="http://themistressofoxford.blogspot.com/2011/01/closet-turned-mudroomentryway.html">closet turned turned entryway</a> was chosen to be on the DIY Showoff. I am a religious follower of Roeshel's blog and have gotten a lot of ideas from her and her follower's craftiness.<br /><br />Enjoy it here: <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/01/closet-to-mudroom.html">http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/01/closet-to-mudroom.html<br /></a><br /></div>Thanks again Roeshel!<br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-89099955565228790692011-01-16T07:49:00.001-08:002011-02-28T09:34:01.818-08:00Closet turned mudroom/entrywayThe long-awaited project has finished! The last update I gave you was <a href="http://themistressofoxford.blogspot.com/2010/09/closet-turned-mudroom-progress.html">here</a>. Now look at our finished entryway in all it's glory:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMVjqVfFGI/AAAAAAAABqE/y9Wo0zIJI-Y/s1600/IMG_6193.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMVjqVfFGI/AAAAAAAABqE/y9Wo0zIJI-Y/s320/IMG_6193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562813667136705634" border="0" /></a>Yes! That was once a closet! Pretty nifty, huh? Let's rewind and get you caught up.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Corner bead, patching and tile in:</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFl4jin9I/AAAAAAAABrU/D7LiCBeXrd4/s1600/IMG_5278.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFl4jin9I/AAAAAAAABrU/D7LiCBeXrd4/s320/IMG_5278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562936850615803858" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Closeup of tilework (In front of entryway)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFlr6ysAI/AAAAAAAABrM/KuYSfXHo0Yk/s1600/IMG_5280.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFlr6ysAI/AAAAAAAABrM/KuYSfXHo0Yk/s320/IMG_5280.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562936847223664642" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Closeup of tilework (In front of garage and to the left of entryway)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFla2yoyI/AAAAAAAABrE/w0gYadLVub4/s1600/IMG_5279.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFla2yoyI/AAAAAAAABrE/w0gYadLVub4/s320/IMG_5279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562936842643481378" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">And now:</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTODK3Tr68I/AAAAAAAABq0/c1cXnqIsfns/s1600/IMG_6182.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTODK3Tr68I/AAAAAAAABq0/c1cXnqIsfns/s320/IMG_6182.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562934187401145282" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ledge cut and stained and molding up<br />Paint (Shale Gray and Cozy Cottage both by Behr)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE DETAILS<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Antique leaded window = $40<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(We installed 3 individual hooks)</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTN_9Ag5HgI/AAAAAAAABqs/AxjTY-Ly4wc/s1600/IMG_6184.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTN_9Ag5HgI/AAAAAAAABqs/AxjTY-Ly4wc/s320/IMG_6184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562930650819403266" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Entryway bench = $75 <span style="font-style: italic;">Kohls<br /></span>Wicker baskets = $20 ($10/basket)<span style="font-style: italic;"> Pier One<br /></span>Pillow = $12<span style="font-style: italic;"> HomeGoods<br /></span>Rug = $15<span style="font-style: italic;"> HomeGoods<br /></span>Letter "S" (pictured above)<span style="font-style: italic;"> = $6 HomeGoods<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMbF1AYJaI/AAAAAAAABqc/-0QlgQbAp-w/s1600/IMG_6186.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMbF1AYJaI/AAAAAAAABqc/-0QlgQbAp-w/s320/IMG_6186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562819751674652066" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cast iron hook = $15 <span style="font-style: italic;">Elements</span> (Local décor store)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMb2T1lPII/AAAAAAAABqk/fT9W7SE-4iQ/s1600/IMG_6185.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMb2T1lPII/AAAAAAAABqk/fT9W7SE-4iQ/s320/IMG_6185.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562820584584592514" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Keyholder = $8 <span style="font-style: italic;">HomeGoods</span> (This is on the wall next to the entryway)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFE4UeVUI/AAAAAAAABq8/DLi6cTgHuw0/s1600/IMG_5770.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTOFE4UeVUI/AAAAAAAABq8/DLi6cTgHuw0/s320/IMG_5770.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562936283616924994" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The row of 3 closets is now 2!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMW7h0WfEI/AAAAAAAABqU/y0Mp5BvSoIk/s1600/IMG_6189.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMW7h0WfEI/AAAAAAAABqU/y0Mp5BvSoIk/s320/IMG_6189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562815176678734914" border="0" /></a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">BEFORE</span> - just a closet<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/IMG_5175.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/IMG_5175.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NOW</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">For less than $300 we now have a very usable space in our home<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMWiSMJbkI/AAAAAAAABqM/nt5LQbMOG1U/s1600/IMG_6190.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TTMWiSMJbkI/AAAAAAAABqM/nt5LQbMOG1U/s320/IMG_6190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562814742986845762" border="0" /></a><br />I hope this inspires you that a simple change can really make a big impact in your home. I know that this project really has inspired me to take up more DIY projects in our home too. I can't wait to share more with you!Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-84334368839044386542011-01-09T11:07:00.000-08:002011-02-15T06:34:11.279-08:00Happy 9 Months Sophie!With now less than 3 months until your first birthday mommy has been gathering a lot of ideas for your party. We are really excited and are going to make it a ladybug theme. <span style="font-style: italic;">"Our little lady is turning one!"</span><br /><br />You are 16 lbs. 6 oz. (25th percentile), 27 1/2" long (50th percentile) You are in size 3 diapers and can still wear some 6 month clothes, but most are too short for you, long girl! You are mostly in 9 month clothes. You are still eating 5 oz. every 3 hours and have a nap an hour after each bottle. You take 4 naps a day and still sleep through the night. You got 3 new teeth (top 2 and left incisor) since last month for a total of 5 so far! You love chomping on everything! We're awaiting the right incisor any day. I can see it peeking.<br /><br />Your hair is getting longer and curlier. I am finally able to clip a barrette in your hair and it stays!<br /><br />We started you on more solid foods and LOVE grown up food. Your favorite foods right now are waffles, crackers and clementines. You know what the cracker box and orange ball looks like and if you see one, you will whimper until you get it. You have tried cheese and yogurt as well.<br /><br />Since Christmas came, you have new fun toys to play with. Among your favorites are your Ni Hao, Kai-lan doll, Mypal Violet that knows your name, Grammie's old cell phone and Crayola jumbles. We took you out for your first sledding experience and it seems you were alright with it, but prefer warmer weather.<br /><br />You are definitely more mobile than you've ever been. You've crawled the stairs all the way up and even took your first step! You are no longer content in your baby carrier when stationary. At restaurants you love to look around and watch people. You like strangers and smile at them especially when they say you're cute! You only like your jumper when Ni Hao, Kai-lan is on and it's a savior for mommy when she needs to do some cleaning. You are getting faster at crawling, if it's possible. Your favorite game is "I'm gonna get you!" and you crawl faster knowing mommy, daddy or grammie is behind you. You are a little climber and love pulling yourself up onto things. I love to see you dance, so usually I sing a little song and you bounce and bend your knees to my beat. It's adorable.<br /><br />Sophie, you are really coming into your own as a person and it is so fun to have front row tickets! Mommy and daddy are so proud of you!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&current=0203110733-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 396px; height: 396px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0203110733-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-63284612938184908482011-01-05T06:27:00.001-08:002011-01-12T06:26:22.969-08:00Fabric Sneak Peek for Living Room<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://maryjos.com/uploads/fabrics/invigorate-sky-14117.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 343px; height: 359px;" src="http://maryjos.com/uploads/fabrics/invigorate-sky-14117.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I wanted to share <span style="font-style: italic;">something</span> with you since you all have been so patient with my entryway project. It will finally be done for real this weekend. All we have to do is paint the chair rail, clean up our antique piece and I have to find the perfect throw pillow for the little nook. Speaking of pillows, I found this lovely fabric online - just the style I was looking for. This is Richloom's Invigorate "Sky" pattern. My mom and I will sew them just in time for Spencer's birthday party.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-69505214604373954542010-12-27T12:52:00.001-08:002010-12-27T12:53:07.442-08:00Sophie loves waffles!<embed width="400" height="261" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullscreen="true" allowNetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid114.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn262%2Famynicoletta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F1218100943.mp4">Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-65992849409496253592010-12-27T12:28:00.000-08:002010-12-27T12:51:43.697-08:00Our family Christmas present<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TOqQvNLIEjI/AAAAAAAABpg/QnHuaYFlRLc/s1600/our%2Btv%2Band%2Bstand.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TOqQvNLIEjI/AAAAAAAABpg/QnHuaYFlRLc/s320/our%2Btv%2Band%2Bstand.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542401432097395250" border="0" /></a><br />Ta da! Spencer and I decided to give each other a new Panasonic 50" Plasma HDTV and a new stand from <a href="http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11524399">Costco</a>. It really looks awesome in our living room and we actually switched the living room around a bit. We're up to a lot of changes in Oxford and we can't wait to share them all with you.<br /><br />For now, a little sneak peek!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1202101311.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1202101311.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-6258163270984326202010-12-23T14:25:00.000-08:002010-12-23T14:28:50.607-08:00Happy Holidays!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TRPMjoXKpiI/AAAAAAAABpo/Zi0owUtka0A/s1600/2010%2Bchristmascard.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 384px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-AcWEacNJ54/TRPMjoXKpiI/AAAAAAAABpo/Zi0owUtka0A/s320/2010%2Bchristmascard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554007677980026402" border="0" /></a><br />Look forward to much more from me very soon! The holidays have almost eaten me alive, but I am determined to come out unscathed! My closet turned mudroom is almost finished and I can't wait to share it with you all! I am determined to keep up this blog a lot more in 2011 - here's to a much more organized and peaceful year! <3Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-91303758189549355202010-12-17T06:30:00.000-08:002010-12-27T09:53:42.534-08:00Happy 8 Months Sophie!Sophie, this month you are 8 months old! You have mastered crawling and pulling up to stand. Even though you are still a little peanut, you are wowing us with your milestones!<br /><br />This past month you celebrated your first Thanksgiving and your first Christmas! You spent a lot of time with family members and they've enjoyed watching you grow as well. You had your first visit with Santa at Meadow Brook Hall. You loved it. You touched Santa's glasses and smiled with him. We told him what you wanted and said you have been a VERY good girl. It was special for mommy since I used to visit Santa there when I was a little girl. Mommy did tear up a bit. We really enjoy this tradition with you.<br /><br />Sophie, you have this attention getting scream/shout that is just too cute - it is very rare when you do it, but when you do it is too funny. Daddy is usually holding you and we both start laughing and looking at each other. Your personality is really starting to develop and we can see you have a little wild streak! You know what no means and like to test us by trying to eating the kitty's food, touching daddy's surround sound receiver and putting your hands on the fireplace gate.<br /><br />Your favorite friend is still the kitty, Sevin. You squeal when you see him and Sevin likes to be around you too! He sits on mommy's legs when I rest them on the coffee table when I am feeding you a bottle. You like to pet him while you eat.<br /><br />We have put down the crib mattress because mommy found you standing at 3 am in your sleep once! We wondered when that day would come and it's finally here. You are a very brave baby and we know you will be an early walker. You are already starting to scale around furniture too. You are mommy and daddy's little climber!<br /><br />You have your two bottom teeth fully in and we are awaiting your next teething experience. You also have been getting a lot more hair. Daddy likes to style it in a faux hawk!<br /><br />You still have a pretty good appetite and have been eating more finger foods. We started you on waffles in the morning after your first bottle. You really enjoy them and like stuffing a lot into your mouth at once. I have a very cute video to accompany this! You still eat 5 oz. every 3 hours and nap an hour after eating. You mostly eat stage 2 foods, but we've been introducing stage 3 foods in a thicker consistency. You like eating some snacks in the afternoon - your apple cinnamon rice puffs or "crunchies" as mommy calls them is your favorite. Soph, you are pretty easygoing with food. Your bedtime is around 10pm usually, but has been later lately due to the holidays.<br /><br />You could still fit into size 2 diapers, but we moved you up to size 3. You are still very long and skinny. Mommy's supermodel. You fit in 6-9 month clothing now. You are in mostly 9 month because of your length, but it is still a little big on you. Since you are getting a lot more hair, mommy has been trying a lot of hair clips/barrettes on you now. Is it possible you look even cuter than before with headbands? Yes.<br /><br />Sophie, I say that I enjoy every stage better than the one before it, but I know every day just keeps getting better. It is amazing. Almost 3 months until your first birthday and I really can not believe it. Mommy and daddy enjoy watching you learn and grow - helping you along the way. You are perfect and we revel in all of the moments we share as a family.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1223101232-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 378px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1223101232-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-65892497663844077352010-11-17T06:26:00.000-08:002010-11-19T06:47:17.230-08:00Happy 7 Months Sophie!As we creep closer and closer to the one year mark I am trying to cherish the little baby stage because before you know it my little cuddle baby will be a toddler. Still, 7 months is now closer to a year than 6 months. <span style="font-style: italic;">(I'm actually writing this when Sophie is 7 1/2 months, so technically she's closer to 8 months....but who's counting?!!!! Her scared mother, that doesn't want her to grow up is!!!!!)</span><br /><br />This past month Sophie, you've gotten 2 teeth! The first sprouted by itself and a day later we saw the one right next to it coming up too. It was only painful for a a few days for you and we had to give you Tylenol to help you sleep, but you dealt with it fairly well. The same time your teeth started coming in you mastered crawling. You are like a baby torpedo - blasting from here to there...there is no stopping you! You like crawling after vents and the kitty.<br /><br />You also like to get on your tippy toes when you crawl making an arch or the yoga pose 'downward dog' as mommy likes to call it. It is so funny to watch - sometimes I think you are going to go in a runner's sprint! Sophie, you also pulled yourself to stand for the first time this month. Daddy was laying on the floor and you crawled to him put your hands on his legs and pulled yourself right up! We better get the baby gate out now!<br /><br />You are still in size 2 diapers and are eating 5 oz. every 3 hours. We've added a lunchtime "solid" feeding now, so you are eating rice cereal/oatmeal (you love!) and a fruit. You still have a dinner feeding and eat more at the dinner feeding. You now eat stage 2 foods and have also mastered your sippy cup. Sophie, you even know how to drink from a straw! It's so cute...you don't know how much water you are getting at a time yet, so some will spill out of daddy's waterbottle. You are still like clockwork and take a nap an hour after every bottle. Sometimes it's for 3 hours and sometimes it's just 20 min. You still need your naps - you don't like being cranky. You've pushed your bedtime a bit later, around 10:30, but it is ok since you usually sleep pretty well and sleep until about 8am.<br /><br />You are in 6 month clothing now and 3-6 mo. clothing is officially tight. We've put you in some 9 month clothes, but they are still a little big/long for you. We bought you a winter coat and a snowsuit. Although we are not looking forward to dealing with the snow, we are looking forward to you having fun in it!<br /><br />You are always so happy. Mommy and daddy get comments all the time on how well-behaved you are. You usually smile at people when they talk and smile at you. I can see you being a very personable baby. You are still the most adorable thing ever, and if it's possible, your eyelashes are getting longer! Even though mommy gets scared when you grow, daddy and mommy are both in awe of you are your little budding personality. You are a very happy-go-lucky baby. It is a joy to share life with you each and every day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/?action=view&current=1109101446-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="width: 434px; height: 434px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1109101446-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-74551526506130575322010-11-03T05:00:00.000-07:002010-11-03T05:00:10.003-07:00Our trip to Ann ArborI've been wanting to take a family trip for a day to Ann Arbor. It is about an hour and a half away from our house, but very much worth the trip. I have heard about <a href="http://www.zingermansdeli.com/">Zingerman's</a> - the best bakery/deli in Michigan, but had yet to step foot in the collection of 3 buildings on Detroit St.<br /><br />One of my photography clients lives in Ann Arbor and after their engagement shoot on a particular hot, exhausting day, treated me to a Zingerman's vanilla iced latte. Heaven. Pure heaven. I was hooked. Hand shaven vanilla beans from Mexico? These people surely know their food. Literally everything is available to sample prior to purchase. A taste guarantee? I am in. Food is even shipped nationwide from the Ann Arbor location. See <a href="http://www.zingermans.com/">here for Zingerman's mail order</a>.<br /><br />My husband got <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="sdwichtitles">J.V.W.’s Detroit St. BBQ</span> - <span style="font-style: italic;">Zingerman’s BBQ Amish chicken, Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon & coleslaw on grilled sourdough bread. Served with a side of applewood-smoked baked beans.</span> And I decided on <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="sdwichtitles">Dave’s Open Road</span> - Grilled Amish chicken breast, applewood-smoked bacon, Wisconsin muenster cheese, Zingerman’s ranch dressing & lettuce on grilled challah bread. We also got a loaf of <a href="http://www.zingermans.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=B-PEP">Parmesan Pepper Bread</a> to take home. Sophie liked to test out her new teeth on a slice.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1030101614.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1030101614.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>After our late lunch we walked around Kerrytown and discovered more shops. There is an adorable upscale baby store, <a href="http://www.elephantearsonline.com/">Elephant Ears</a>, that I wanted everything in it!<br /><br />I am sure we will visit Ann Arbor again, there's so much to see and do. To be honest, my husband and I were reminiscing about the college days when we were there so maybe next time we will leave Sophie at home to relive our irresponsibility at the many bars downtown. :)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-44317152278155010762010-11-01T06:47:00.002-07:002010-11-01T06:49:11.590-07:00Sophie's officially mobile!<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allownetworking="all" wmode="transparent" src="http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf" flashvars="file=http%3A%2F%2Fvid114.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn262%2Famynicoletta%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2FVE_1025102130.mp4" height="261" width="300"></embed>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-74133574726661842932010-11-01T05:38:00.000-07:002010-11-01T05:47:29.981-07:00Hope your Halloween was great!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1031101822a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1031101822a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1031102001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1031102001.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1030102150a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/1030102150a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Our pumpkins!<br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-37803544415725995682010-10-18T06:18:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:08:36.241-07:00Happy 6 Months Sophie!Is it really halfway until your first birthday Sophie?! You are discovering everything with a big smile on your face. I live for those smiles. Six months has been a fun month!<br /><br />This was one big month of learning and new experiences for you. You tried fruit for the first time! You are also a pro at eating your veggies. Mommy and daddy are so proud. You like squash the best along with peas and green beans. Unfortunately the green veggies are constipating for you, so we have to ask the doctor about that issue. You've also eaten carrots and sweet potatoes too. You also will be trying some avocado this week since I want to start making and freezing more of your food.<br /><br />You were sick for the first time with a stomach bug that lasted for 2 weeks! We had to give you probiotics and change up your formula to a gentler, soy formula for sensitive tummies. At first when you were sick we thought you were in pain because of teething, but still no teeth yet! You also got a very bad diaper rash because of your upset tummy so we used a special cream to get rid of that.<br /><br />You are still a pretty good sleeper, but when you were sick for 2 weeks, you didn't like falling asleep on your own. You now like to wake up around 5:30 am when daddy leaves for work and toss and turn a lot. I take you into mommy and daddy's bed so you can finish sleeping. You practice crawling in your sleep and toss and turn quite a bit.<br /><br />You are an expert roller now and can get to anything you want by rolling to it. You scoot while trying to crawl and rock while on all fours. You go up on your hands and knees and then drop down to scoot with your head down and inchworm to the things you want. We are waiting any day now to see you take off!<br /><br />You are still in size 2 diapers and are eating 5oz. every 3 hours. You have 2-3 tablespoons of rice cereal and 2 tablespoons of veggies/fruit at dinner. You are a pretty good eater. We're going to ask the pediatrician if you should start eating cereal or fruit in the morning too.<br /><br />Sophie, you are wearing 6 month clothes now. In a span of one month you outgrew your 0-3 and 3 month clothes. Even some of your 6 month clothes are getting tighter! You must have had a big growth spurt. We even put you in a couple 9 month outfits.<br /><br />It looks like you are getting a lot more hair this month too. It is very fuzzy and thick and daddy likes to style it often. You can officially sit and will play for a few minutes sitting, but you sure like to be on your belly to (try to) crawl.<br /><br />We took you to your first football game this past weekend. You really enjoyed it! You liked looking at all of the people and the new noises. You helped the cheerleaders with some chants even! You looked especially adorable with your fleece outfit - you had everyone coming up to you to say hi! We also took you to the pumpkin patch to pick our pumpkins. You liked sitting with the pumpkins and touching them. You also like touching cornstalks. It is a new texture for you! We also went to the cider mill. We went twice so far. We will definitely go again. It is our favorite time of the year. You had a little bite of a donut - didn't seem to faze you!<br /><br />Sophie, we love you so much. You enrich our lives by just being a part of our family. We share in your joy of every new experience with you. These past 6 months have been the most rewarding months of my life. I am so proud to be your momma.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0923101244-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 360px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0923101244-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6796535940660665477.post-91934376907550404272010-10-04T11:05:00.000-07:002010-10-04T11:10:50.459-07:00What are you reading?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0920101837.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n262/amynicoletta/Mobile%20Uploads/0920101837.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What are you reading right now? <span></span></span><br /><br />I am trying to get through my mound of Glamour, Real Simple and BH&G magazines.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">What are you and baby reading right now?<br /><br /></span><span><span><span>We're starting the Madeline Complete Collection - The book was a gift from our shower from Sophie's Aunt Jaime. (My best friend/sorority big sister)</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Tell me what is on your reading list!</span><br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05309006026081430143noreply@blogger.com1