James' toy room...in progress

So I've been working on James' toyroom for awhile now. I think I've finally figured out what I want to do. I took me forever to figure out what I wanted behind the armoire in the second pic! Jess and I are on our way to Menards now to get chalkboard paint to go behind the frames and I want to put bible verses in them. The armoire still needs a few more coats but its coming along.   

Then we have this...;/... This is going to be a window seat/fort for James!:)

Mother's Day 2013

 Happy Mother's Day!!:)  this was a special one because it was my first with baby boy OUTSIDE of my tummy:) I love being a mom!! Xo 

       

Messes

Ugh... It seems like my house just ALWAYS is getting away from me! I was just looking at my last post seeing my new, freshly painted, CLEAN kitchen. I just had to laugh...and... Take a pic of what it looks like right now.:) hehe Oh well...

     James has just leaned how to crawl so life has gotten even that much harder. But there is something so much more wonderful too.

I can see his little brain learning all kinds of new things. He'll pick up something and study's  it SO intently. I just love watching him play with all his toys. So really I just overlook the mess (there's always nap time to clean, right?) I am just so thankful The Lord gave him to ME! I get the privilege of watching him grow and discover. And grow from a sweet little baby into a curious toddler. He just has celebrated his 9 month birthday!:( These little moments are just wonderful!! 

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        Cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow, but children grow up as I've learned to my sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs! Dust go to sleep! I'm rocking my baby, babies don't keep. -Ruth Hamilton 

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       I am working on decorating my porch so hopefully I can get some pics of that up soon!!:)