4th of July Parade

Summer camp's 4th of July parade was last Tuesday. Everyone were dressed in their red, whites and blues and all the kids and babies were just adorable!

They started the parade in the school's hallways then proceeded outside for a quick round and ended in the sanctuary. It was earlier in the day, so the heat was still bearable and they didn't stay that long outside. Overall, it was fun and the kiddos get to strut and showoff their DIY project streamers and marracas and pinwheels! So fun and festive! 

Here's our little guy breaking up the line as he spotted mommy and showered her with hugs and kisses! 

4th of July at home was quiet and simple. We started early with a moviedate with the Amazing Spiderman. Then we grilled BBQ at home for dinner and watched the fireworks on TV! 

Bummed that we all have to go to work the next day :(

And here's my last minute patriotic tablecenterpiece I put together using my stand-by pantry staples. To check out the complete post, visit my other blog here! 

Fall Decorating

Take a peek at our home's most recent fall decor. I'm far from done but it's now coming along nicely.

I will share some more pictures once I've updated our fireplace mantel as well. I'm thinking more ghourds and burlap and some pretty fall flowers. 

Spring Fling

I don't know about you but I'm so ready for spring. I am longing to see our azalea bushes bloom and our grass to be as lively green as possible. 

Last Sunday, I set up our table for some bright spring 
and easter accents and I am loving it! 

 

 

 

 

Do you love spring like I do? 

Happy Valentine's Day

Donuts and carnations for Valentine's day!

Sunday Snapshots

Flowers and pretty patterns make me happy! Happy Sunday to all! 

Christmas Day

We are hoping you and your family had the most wonderful Christmas celebration. Here are a few snippets from our own splendid Christmas day. It was a full day spent with family, close friends and relatives!

It started with the most anticipated opening of gifts.
{Thank you Aunt Josie Lynn for my spiderman pjs!}

Before heading out to Christmas day luncheon at a cousin's place, 
here's Aston with cousin Katie who's visiting for the holidays.

Trying out Christmas toy presents. The new favorite scooter 
is from his cousins Daniel and David.
{Spiderman helmet from Aunt Rae and Uncle Jeff}

We are so thankful for all the warm greeting cards, calls, texts and emails from friends and relatives. You each made this holiday season extra special and memorable. We hope that your's was happily spent with loved ones and reflecting on the true meaning of the yuletide season. 

Christmas Ornaments

i was in a blog giveaway winning streak last week and scored me the most adorable baby JESUS ornament from crafty sisters via paula's blog giveaway. it very timely got in the mail today and is now perched on our tree. thank you so much for this lovely giveaway prize!

after trying to find the perfect spot for it, i got to lovingly look and inspect all our other special ornaments collected through the years. some new, some old - all are special and dear to our little family!

i am wishing one and all the merriest Christmas and a joyous blessed new year ahead! 

Typical Aston

I got this stocking for Aston last year. It is so fitting and perfect for our little guy.

Dear Santa, I can explain....

Aston's Christmas trees

Ever since we've had Aston 3 years ago, we traditionally put up a baby christmas tree decorated with kid-friendly ornaments. We will keep this tradition as long as he looks forward to decorating his own tree each year. We first thought of keeping that tree in his bedroom but since he hardly ever stays there, we've opted to put it out by the fireplace. Each year I try to keep a fun light theme for his tree. Let me go back on those fleeting baby years as I really am glad to be sticking to this tradition.

This was his first ever christmas tree the year he was born, 2007. I hung baby blue and silver baby-themed ornaments. They are so precious. This set was found in target that year.

The following year in 2008, we had put our house in the market as we were scheduled to close on our new home that December. We decided to only do the baby tree and decorated it with my collection of beanie babies. We loved it and decided to do that baby tree again for Aston last year in our new home. See photo below.

For this year I have collected some inexpensive fun ornaments from michaels $1 dollar bin. I was excited to find sports balls-themed ornaments (which he already broke 2 from flicking them) and also plane, taxi and boat ornaments. I topped it with his "A" ornament and this year's baby tree is all set!

Home for the Holidays

The last of the turkey leftover is gone and with countless trips to the garage for more of the stored Christmas decor, our tree is finally up. Despite the presence of the little rascal (who still managed to break two ornaments with a flick of a finger), we succesfully decorated the house from top to bottom!

Kudos to the efforts and help of my mother and sister (who was in town), now the other posing problem is taking it down - ha! In the meantime, we are enjoying the festive mood in our home and I'm loving the apple cinnamon scent of Christmas in the air!