Weekend Whatnots

This was just going to be a weekend {Saturday/Sunday} update, but I realized I have other random things to share. So here it goes, what we've been doing these days.

 

On Thursday Emma Claire and I had a lunch/play date with some friends of ours. The weather was perfect so we got to eat lunch outside and then play by the fountains after. EC even got some ice cream before we headed home. Please note that she INSISTED on holding it all by herself. Such a big girl. The top right picture cracks me up. She was dancing. I have to credit her moves to miss Raleigh Grace. Before traveling to NC last month EC would ONLY dance with her lower body. Now she dances with her arms and shoulders some times, which she picked up from the one and only Raleigh Grace.

Emma Claire loves clothes. She is always trying to put my clothes on while I'm showering.

Our azaleas are in full bloom and I am LOVING all of the PINK outside our house! Beautiful!

I took Emma Claire to a big antique store. Crazy or brave. You decide. But she didn't break anything. I call that a success.

I am finally getting around to several home decor projects that have been waiting to be done.

On Saturday Emma Claire and I went to a big community yard sale. We had to walk almost a mile to get there. Thankfully it was worth it!

I scored a like new play kitchen for TEN BUCKS. Oh and that fisher price doll house? One dollar. I'd say it was a good morning.

 

After leaving the big yard sale we met up with the hubs and drove around to a few more yard sales. We saw this little play cottage sitting out in a driveway and I sent the husband to ask how much it was. I honestly didn't even think it was worth getting out of the car for because I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something EC doesn't "need" yet. I was honestly shocked when he came back and told me "they want $25 for it" to which I said, "We're getting it!" ha! Ten minutes later it was strapped to the roof of the car and we were headed home.

 

 

We unloaded it into our front yard and Emma Claire didn't waste any time, she started playing inside immediately.

I have been blessed to have several photo shoots lately. However, that also means I've been leaving Emma Claire a lot. It's hard for me to leave her but I know she's in good hands. On Saturday I left her with my friend Hayley and her twin boys. I just love how these three love each other. I think she was well taken care of while I was gone.

New play kitchen in action. She loves it. And I cannot tell you how excited I am that I only paid TEN dollars for it. Mommy for the win. Oh and happy Cinco de Mayo. EC did in fact wear her festive dress to church. ;-)

She is obsessed with her cottage. And I don't blame her. It's pretty darn cute.

Emma Claire is obsessed with kissing right now. She is always making a kissy face and saying "mmmmmmmwah"

Another new trick. NOT sitting in the cart. She won't sit in the kiddo seat, and she won't sit in the big part of the cart. So now I spend about three times longer in all stores because I walk holding the front of the buggy, and her arm/back/jacket/whatever I can grab to hold her still. Toddler hood. So fun.

She has fallen twice on her face. She always scrapes her nose. Which I hate. But how cute is she in my sunglasses.

 Gracie {aka "bebe"} wins best dog award this week. EC is constantly wanting to "hooooode" her and bounce her in the bouncer. And Gracie lets her. It's pretty cute.

So there you have it. Emma Claire is officially EIGHTEEN months old. Closer to two than one. And she seriously is at such a great age. I am loving it. She is talking up a storm, still signing, still breastfeeding, she can run and tries to jump, loves babies and animals, and just has the sweetest spirit.

 

My photography business is doing well. I am having so much fun with my photo shoots and feel completely blessed.

 

Hubby has been working a lot but thankfully tomorrow starts our true weekend. We have plans with friends, some home improvement projects to tackle, and hopefully can fit in some relaxing.