Where There's A Will: Up From Here.

the fall.

When we moved Avey was still sleeping in her basinet and by six months old I promised myself that she'd be in her bed, in her own room. I however did not correctly calculate just how long it was going to take us to remodel our duplex. Avey is going to be six months old next week and poor little thing is still in her basinet. Her basinet that is made for a newborn. So when she pushes her feet against the bottom of the basinet her little body goes up and her head bumps against top.

Needless to say... sister is not sleeping well.

So instead of putting her to bed in the basinet I had been letting her nap in our bed because there was so much more room. I would barricade her with pillows and position her in the middle of the bed--because sister likes to roll.

Well she figured out how to throw the pillows off the bed and last week. I was in the computer room having a nice discussion with my Grandmother and I heard an unfamiliar child shriek. I looked outside because it was close, I heard it again, and I realized that it was Avey. I was up and sprinting, already piecing together in my mind what must have happened, and sure enough-- when I came into the room she was not in the center of the bed but on the floor amongst the pillows.

She was wailing like a banshee. She was more shaken up than anything. She kept trying to calm herself by taking big gulps of air, she'd shudder, sniffle, and then break into hysterics again. I just held her tight and tried not to kick myself. I knew something like this was bound to happen sooner or later--I was just hoping for later... much much later. Like never.

No soothing word could calm her so I placed her in my lap and offered to nurse her. She readily accepted my offer and after that she was fine. Little nose-- a little scratched. Little forehead-- a little red. But I don't know if that was from the fall or the way that she likes to turn herself over and rub her face into the carpet.

She survived her first catastrophe as I am sure she will survive many many more throughout the years.

sale.

On my way out to Blue Ridge this weekend I passed a sign out front of one of the really big ranch homes that read "Sale". Intrigued I found a turn around.

A sale?

What kind of sale? My mind reeled with all the possibilities. Maybe there was a little baby boutique back behind the trees. Maybe they were having a sale on all of their little girl things.

Another sign! "Sale Today!"

A sale today?? Maybe they were selling antiques or jewelry or a lawn mower... Brady needs a lawn mower. Maybe it was a Pampered Chef sale!

I was so excited I missed the turnoff again and had to find another turn around. I was so excited the fact that I could be in danger did not even occur to me. I was out in the middle of nowhere, following signs that read "sale" back into someones private drive, without my husband... or his 22.

Luckily there was no repeat of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Saturday, May 12th. It was just a measly old garage sale. Disappointed I thought about turning back but I had already been spotted by an older woman so Avey and I went to go look around the sale.

I'm glad we stuck around because I found a couple things that Brady and I have been needing!

I purchased this old, solid wood, dresser for the bargain price of 30 dollars! The drawers slide in and out like new. Slap some paint on it and it'll be the envy of all the dressers in Blue Ridge. Seriously though. I'm in love.

We purchased this entertainment center for 30 dollars too. The woman was so kind I didn't want to negotiate. Heck! She went on about how fabulous my baby was-- I would have given her more! I am going to sand this piece and stain it a deep dark cherry. It's going to be so lovely!

crinkle.

I don't know why we have so many toys for little one. The only thing she wants to play with is this empty water bottle. She is obsessed.

water bottle tricks.

mothers day.

My very first mothers day was very special. Brady and I had decided to postpone festivities till later this week so we could get more work done on the duplex. I was not expecting breakfast but my wonderful husband snuck out of bed early to prepare a feast.

I was spoiled with garage sale furniture, a brand new shiny baby crock pot, a set of girly tools, and my Grandma and Grandpa gave me a cook book that I'd been eyeing for awhile.

Avey and I took a stroll to the grocery store on mothers day and she fell asleep in her stroller. Walking to the grocery store is going to become a regular occurrence I think.

two peas in a pod.

lowes.

We've been to Lowes 93592384 times lately. Last time we saw this:

chill.

Living with my Grandparents has been a blast. We all get along so well.

Apartment living is no life for little ones. Avey lights up every time we take her outside.

in love.

We are in such a cool season of life right now. Starting a family, building a life, working on fulfilling our dreams-- I can not say that when I was younger this is the life that I imagined. But I can say that this is the life that God designed for me and it fits like a glove.