As of Late

A couple weeks ago our dear friends the Becker's came to visit. Bob had an interview here at UB for his medical residency. So Emily & I both insisted that their whole family come for a visit. It was a short one, but I was so happy to have them in our home. Their girls Ellie & Kate are simply the cutest little things ever! Gavin had a great time playing with them.

Our little munchkins playing in the tub!

We went to the mall for a little shopping & then off to Duff's for some wings. Wouldn't be a complete visit without going there! ;)

This was Bob & Emily's first time ever experiencing a Buffalo Wing. They are now fans just like the rest of us!

I love these two pictures of my kid! When I saw these I immediately thought, "Oh, look at his long hair!". I kind of miss the craziness of that mop.

Seriously a great 24 hours spent with wonderful friends!


FEBRUARY: the month of LOVE
I will admit that I am one who loves Valentine's Day. What's not to like? Chocolate, good. Roses, good. Candy, good. Love notes, good. Kisses, good. Pink, good, Hugs, good. :) I could obviously go on. However, it is a holiday that I don't have many decorations for. So I decided that I would slowly add each year to my decorations. This year I was feeling crafty! I wasn't planning on making the below picture, but Stephanie had told me she was going to make it & it was super cheap & looked fairly easy. I was sold! We decided to be productive & to this little project while we were watching & thoroughly enjoying the Bachelor. Well after the 2 hours had gone by neither of us were even half way done. Oh boy! This was going to be a long one indeed. So over the next few evenings I finally got it finished.

I think it turned out super cute, but I don't think I will ever make it again. It took a total of like 4 hours!

You'd think we were crafted out by that one, but no. We both have really been wanting those cute blocked words we see all over blogs etc. So I took on the mission of finding just the right one & all of the supplies needed. I got the wood from Home Depot & had them cut each block to size. Quick tangent. 2x4's are not really 2x4's! I didn't know that. Why in the world then do they call them that? I sanded & painted them white. Now for the fun part. Steph came over last night & we once again crafted during the Bachelor. It was so much fun cutting, ripping, glueing & putting this all together.

It turned out so stinkin cute too! I was so excited to put it up. What do you think?
I think I'm done for this year with the decorations, but I must say that I am very happy with the outcomes & now our home has a little more LOVE! :)