Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Sometimes I Wonder

Sometimes I seriously wonder about myself.  Does that surprise you?  A few weeks ago I got the idea in my head I was over our sectional and it had to go immediately.  I listed it on Craig's List and the response killed the battery on my phone in hours.  Needless to say, a nice, newlywed couple building a new house in the surrounding area are the happy new owners of that sectional. 

I am the proud new owner of an empty living room!  What was I thinking selling my sofa before having a new one! We have the sofa/daybed in the playroom but the three of us don't really fit on there comfortably so for the time being we are doing all of our lounging on our bed in our master bedroom.

I thought I had my mind all made up about which sofa I wanted to go with.  Then I spent some time shopping and now I am torn...I would love to see what you all think about my selections. 

My Choices
**All these sofas are in the Washed Linen/Cotton in Caramel** 

The Windsor Grand Sofa 
Windsor Slipcovered Grand Sofa, Down-Blend Wrap Box Cushions, Washed Linen/Cotton Caramel

My Favorite-The Carlisle Slipcovered Sofa
{Slipcovers appeal to me with kids in the house}
This sofa also comes in Apartment Size. I would consider buying two of them in that size and putting them across from eachother.
Carlisle Sofa, Down-Blend Wrap Cushions, Washed Linen/Cotton Caramel

Adam's Picks
The Solano Grand Sofa
{He likes the idea of one cushion}
Solano Slipcovered Grand Sofa, Down-Blend Wrap Box Cushions, Washed Linen/Cotton Caramel

PB Comfort Square Slipcovered Sectional
I am trying to get away from a sectional but this is a much smaller sectional than what we had. It is actually
pretty deep and extremely comfortable.  
PB Comfort Square Left 3-Piece Corner Sectional, Polyester Wrap Cushions, Washed Linen/Cotton Caramel

We shop at Pottery Barn because we have bought things from there before and have been very happy with the quality for the price.   We aren't against buying something from somewhere else I just haven't seen anything I like as much.  I am open to suggestions if anyone has any.  I want to be in love with the new sofa because I am probably going to have to live for it for awhile!  Whatever I decided, it needs to be soon. I would like to have something before Christmas!!!


Monday, September 26, 2011

30 Random Facts About My Favorite Soon to Be 30 Year Old

Adam's going to be 30 in no time (a week from today!!!) and I am seriously excited. Something about him being 30 makes me think about us getting old together (throwing up yet?).  Silly I know but saying my hubby is 30 gives me the warm and fuzzies. I just know his 30's are going to be the best years yet (Cause I'll be in all of them!).


Thirty Things You Might Not Know about The Birthday Boy

1.  He was born and raised in Charlotte, NC. About 5 blocks from our current home. He hasn't moved much.  His grandparents lived 2 houses away.

{Childhood Home}

2.  His first job was mowing lawns in the neighborhood.

3.  He has a scar on his chest that he tells people is a stab wound but really it's just from having a mole removed.

4. His favorite food is spaghetti with meat sauce.  Don't forget garlic bread or the meal is ruined.

 
5. He had me convinced his middle name was "Leroy" for months when we started dating.


6.  His favorite Christmas movie is "It's a Wonderful Life".

7.  When Aidan was born he asked me questions like "is he cute?". He wasn't worried about 10 fingers or toes.  Of course he was/is but it wouldn't have mattered. I knew the second he held him, he had never loved anything so much!
                                                  

8.  I was his first serious girlfriend.  That's what he tells me anyway.  Therefore the first person he EVER said "I Love you" to. 

9.  He laughs when he's lying.

10.  He's had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

11.  Since we have been together he has broken his hand, 4 ribs and his collar bone.  One of those injuries required surgery and he had to wear a piece of foam that looked like a cheese wedge FOR. EVER.

12. He remembers the exact day he met my dad and wishes him a "Happy Anniversary" on that day every year.  It makes for a good laugh.

13.  He has incredible work ethic. I can count on one hand how many times he has called in to work.

14.  Growing up Baseball was his sport. Now he's playing softball.  He and Aidan play together all the time.

15.  He is the best gift giver ever. 
Look at that cutie!! in My Photos by April Decot Harvey

16.  Everywhere we go, Adam knows someone.  It never fails.  A few months ago we walked in to a restaurant on the side of the highway in the middle of nowhere and some guy yelled "Adam Harvey, where the hell have you been hiding."  We are in the south.

17. Most of his friends he's known since his day care days. 

18.  He wears a hat everyday.  His favorite Red Sox hat just bit the dust.  This reminded me to order him a new one.


19.  He sings to me all the time.  Not actual songs but little ditty's he makes up.


20.  When we met he had only been on a plane once!

21.  Once he had mouth surgery without pain medication because he was nervous of the needle.  Worst mistake of his life he says.


22.  He's never ridden a horse.

23.  He constantly acts like he hates the cats but he is always worried about where they are and do they have enough food.  I come home OFTEN to him cuddled up with them on the sofa.  He loves them.


24.  He tries to bribe me with kids.  Example: If you help me paint the living room, we can have 4 kids instead of 3. 


25.  He loves manual labor and is always working on a project.

26.  He has one half sister.

27.  At night after Aidan goes to bed, Adam leaves our bed to crawl in to his and snuggle with him.


28.  The last sentence in his wedding vows to me where "You know what I'm saying...I'll always take care of you."


29.  Once he accidentally started using Jergen's Natural Glow and had no clue where the tan was coming from.  Now he's addicted.

30.  He has no interest in turning 30. 

Happy Almost 30th Birthday Honey!!!




Friday, September 23, 2011

Aidan's Style

I finally took some time to buy Aidan some things for the Fall.  This is the first time he has actually participated in picking things out and giving his opinion.  It made things a lot more difficult but he has good taste!!!

I like to keep his look classic.  Lots of items that are interchangeable.  A few good pairs of shoes and pants can't be paired with any top.  We purchased a good pair of Ray Ban Wayfarers, a watch and some scarfs to give some of these outfits a different look.  And I do have to admit, for whatever reason I  have an addiction to kids coats!!!

I don't know that this will work for everyone but I always buy a size up so these items last me two seasons. 


Zara Kids

http://www.rayban.com/

Overstock


LtoR: Ralph Lauren/GapKids/Adidas/GapKids

LtoR: Gap Kids/JCrew/Nike/Gap Kids

LtoR: Gap Kids/Gap Kids/JCrew/Gap Kids

LtoR:NorthFace/Jcrew/Toms/GapKids
LtoR: GapKids/Jcrew/Uggs/GapKids


Shopping for Aidan is seriously one of my favorite things to do. I was always worried about not being able to find stuff cute for boys.  Everywhere you go it's all about girls! I started scouring the Internet and I really do find the greatest things!
I always love to see where everyone else buys their kids clothes. Send me ideas!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Panthers vs. Packers Game

First regular season home game was this weekend for the Panthers.  We left Aidan behind with a sitter and joined my parents and my brothers Bobby and Jordan for the game.

We started the day out pretty early on the rooftop of a family friends office building over looking the city skyline.   We were split 50/50 Panther, Packers fans.  Nice crowd, they brought a GREAT cheese platter.


Ready for game day.
Chelsea and I got our faces painted.

Brothers in Love =)
Mom and Dad.  
Adam & Dad
Satellite TV and Cheese
Let's go PANTHERS!!!



Monday, September 19, 2011

Thursday, September 15, 2011

I cut my hair...

I cut and colored my hair!  It's been a while (maybe a month) so it has grown a little bit but it was time for a serious trim!  Like 6" needed to go.  I am embarrassed cracking up that I even had this many cell phone bathroom photos to show you. 


Long Hair


Shorter Hair (More Layers)
{Can we assume that Hand on Hip is my signature bathroom photo move}

Even though my hair was just barely longer than it is now, it was so much easier to work with. 
But I love how healthy my hair feels now and the color.  My red was started to really show through.  Yup! I'm a natural red head! Crazy huh?

If you live in Charlotte and need someone amaze balls to do your hair, I have been going to the same girl for over 10 years.  Her name is Andrea and she works at Fuze Salon.  Tell her I sent you!


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Little Fire

The meaning of the name Aidan is "little fire".  This suits our Aidan in more ways than one.  But I think it's so funny that he is obsessed with all things fire truck, fire man, fire station.  All we ever hear about is fire trucks. 

Recently Aidan discovered my Dad's vintage fire helmets.  He had uncles that were Firefighters in Massachusetts where we are from and somehow aquired these helmets in addition to a few fire house signs.  They are pretty cool and Aidan insisted he have his picture taken in them.   I never turn down a photo shoot.







I love that little fire fighter.