Watercolor for Fun

Last spring I signed up for a photography class through The Torpedo Factory, located in Old Town Alexandria.  I was excited to take it but unfortunately, my morning sickness sidelined me and I backed out at the last minute.  A couple of months ago I remembered the credit that I still had with the school [...]

Finding the Perfect Suit

We have just over three weeks to find the perfect baby blessing (christening) outfit.  Henry’s big day is April 25th and we are looking for something that is perfect for a little boy and that can be handed down to his son should he one day choose to do so. The CPA said we will absolutely [...]

This is Where I Now Spend My Time

The past five weeks have gone by in a flash.  It’s amazing to me just how much time each day is spent taking care of this little one.  Truly, from the time I wake up until I go to bed my world revolves around this baby.  Which is why I’m glad that before he arrived, [...]

Nursery Preparations

We live in a tiny, tiny house.   But we’re also very fortunate we have a second bedroom in this tiny house which, up until now, has been used as a guest room.  Actually, it’s been a lot more than that – it’s been home to my cat, and then our dog, and even to [...]

A Sweet Gift

A few days ago I was at home waiting for our crib to be delivered when I received a box in the mail.  It was super heavy and at first I wasn’t sure who had sent it. The label merely said, “enjoy reading” and had a name that I didn’t recognize.  I stared at it [...]

Trying to Agree on Art

Everyone’s tastes vary so differently when it comes to art.  Knowing this, I am amazed that the CPA and I have any art work in our house at all.  He tends to go for traditional pieces while I often choose art based on the room in which it is going to be displayed.  Normally we [...]

Bumpity, Bump, Bumper

Over the past few weeks I have given a lot of thought to the nursery that we are in process of putting together.  I have no idea why it has been so difficult, but for some reason I have really been struggling with getting this room started.  Maybe it ’s because it all seems to [...]

A Weekend Getaway

When we planned our anniversary weekend getaway, we looked for a place that would be close by so we wouldn’t have a long drive, but we also wanted to try someplace new.  We found just the thing: the Tides Inn in Irvington, VA.  It’s only a few hours from our house and, best of all, [...]

HGTV and Me

My evening last night was what you might call less than productive.  I finished up with work, got some dinner and made my way home around 6:30.  By 7:00, I was lost in the world of first-time property owners and decorating on a dime. I don’t usually watch a lot of live TV but for some [...]

Dream Home: Nursery

The more the CPA and I talk about starting a family, the more we think about our house and how it will work with our plans.  While it’s premature to design a nursery, of course, I couldn’t help but think about it the other day as we were sitting in our spare bedroom.  I casually [...]