Our Anniversary

8-9-08

"Rejoicing because God had given them great JOY..."

The next chapter...

Well I only have one more day left with Little and Littlest before I am living in the "mountains" permanently. As I told you before, Hubs and I have moved. I have been driving back to Chapel Hill to work 3 days a week. I can't believe this is it. I am going to miss Little One so much. Today I was watching her splash in the pool and just yesterday I was teaching her to walk. It's crazy really. She has matured so much. I started watching her when she was 2 months old and on her next b-day she'll be three! I feel so blessed to have spent so much time with her and be apart of her life. She has become my favorite little buddy and she will always hold a special place in my heart. She has been the best shopping partner ever and I know and trust I have instilled good fashion sense to her. Just today my mom asked where she got her swimsuit to which she replied..."Oh Nordstrom". She has brought so much joy to my life. Her laugh can bring a smile to my face even on the worst days. Tea parties and dress up, hide and seek and storytime, there is no doubt I am really going to miss all the fun we have! I know she is going to grow up and be a well rounded individual with such a passion for life. I could only pray that one day, Hub's and I can have a little girl half as cute as she is. I will be leaving here with a piece of my heart missing.I look forward to many visits and more shared memories with this amazing family as Hub's and I start this new chapter in life.

Calling all remodel-ers

Hello fashionistas! I need your help. As I told you before, I am in the middle of remodeling a 1930s brick home. I know great lighting in a house makes all the difference. I have picked out the outdoor lights, the dining room chandelier and the hall light. I am having issues with the other rooms and I have exhausted my resources. Here are the places I've looked....
-Potterybarn
-Lowes
-Ballard
-Home Depot

Anymore suggestions? I want great lights at a reasonable price. An online discount lighting store would be great but I can't seem to find one. Any thoughts?

off to the beach!

Monday Morning

There is nothing like watering your flowers at 8 am only to get a wasp caught in your pjs.

Plans for the day: benadryl and a nap.

Dining Room Decor

I have never had a formal dining room and I am so excited about decorating it!

Weighing in at 215 pounds... this dining room table and chairs is our latest furniture addition.

White walls and navy curtains should complement this arrangement for the main wall in the dining room.

Here's a closer look at the plates for the wall. The silver chargers should be in soon! After searching high and low for an affordable mirror in the right size, I bought a black clearanced one and a can of silver paint. We will see how it turns out.

I can't wait to have our family and friends over for dinner in our new dining space! How do think it will all look?

Grindstaff Craziness

Sorry for being MIA we have had so many things going on lately...

1. Hub's got a new job!!!!

2. We're moving! We are going to be remodeling a 1930s brick home and we are so excited!

More to come on my decor ideas for the house!

3. We are headed to the Outer Banks for a vacation. Have any of you been there? Any great places I should be sure to go while I'm there?