Your attention please!
Violet has something very important to announce.
She learned to crawl today!!!
The Christmas tree doesn't stand a chance.
The End.
12.08.2010
12.07.2010
Holiday Flourish! And a Gift for You!
Something about the holidays always inspires me to roll up my sleeves and attempt to make things. Whether it’s whipping up a new cookie recipe in the kitchen, or trying (and failing, but it’s the attempt that counts!) to throw together some homemade gifts or ornaments, the holidays seem like the perfect time to inject a little bit of DIY love into everything I do.
So I was super excited when my friend Natalie sent me a sneak peek of the holiday issue of Southern Flourish, the lovely magazine she is a part of. Right there on the cover (and by the way, I am coveting that scarf) was the promise of a DIY Christmas, so I immediately had to jump inside.
Along with fun projects (involving thrift store wool sweaters!), there are recipes to warm the body and soul, beautiful photographs of Southern cities, fashion and decor, and great gift ideas (hand-picked by Miss Natalie herself!). You won’t be able to read through Southern Flourish without finding something to treasure.
I am in love with this ornament wreath! The best part - the easy, DIY instructions are included in the magazine! Don't just covet - create!
Just itching to take a look inside Southern Flourish? You won’t be disappointed. As a magazine editor in my former life, I know how much time, hard work and love goes into producing each issue, and this stunning magazine is no exception. And as a little holiday surprise for my readers (you guys!), sweet Natalie is offering an incredible deal. Just use the code KRISTINEHOLIDAY and you can subscribe to all four 2011 issues for only $8! (That's two dollars off the regular price, plus she'll throw in this year's holiday issue for free!) Merry Christmas to all, and happy reading!
Images Copyright 2010 Southern Flourish
12.06.2010
Monday's Child
41 Weeks
So, someone's in a good mood!
On a side note... should I cut Violet's hair? It's a little longish in the front.
Sums up Violet's thoughts on the proposed haircut. But what's your opinion?
12.05.2010
Humbug? What Humbug?!
So I apologize if lately the blog has been a little bit grumpy. And maybe it hasn't been, but my attitude sure has. Something about the holidays stresses me out! But finally, finally, I can say with a huge sigh of relief that we had such a good weekend!
First of all, I'm done with graduate school! I turned in my final papers and attended my last class on Saturday. It was actually a little bittersweet. I've been on this journey with a group of really incredible people, and it was sad to say goodbye to them. I'll especially miss some of the wonderful professors and mentors I've met through my time in the program. They are all wonderful examples of how to be outstanding teachers and just all around good people. It's been a privilege. That being said, it's still a thrill to be done, although since I'm not going to graduation (can't take the day off work, can't spend the 90 bucks on a cap and gown) it doesn't feel quite real yet. Maybe when my diploma shows up in the mail...
I also placed a huge Amazon order this weekend, and in one fell swoop managed to start and almost complete my Christmas shopping. Talk about a huge weight lifted off my shoulders!
Another biggie crossed of the ol' to-do list: we got our house decorated! We were at a bit of a loss as to how we wanted to decorate, seeing as this is our first Christmas in a house. But finally we came up with an elegant, simple design and Matt executed it to perfection. Hopefully the neighbors won't be ashamed of us. We have a few more touches we can add, but at least we don't look like the House That Scrooge Built!
And perhaps most importantly, Violet was an absolute treasure this weekend. I love her always, and she's always such a good girl. But Thanksgiving was rough and we've been in recovery mode ever since. Well, this weekend her appetite finally came back full force, she slept in every morning, talked and danced and learned how to stick her tongue out on command. I love my sweet girl!
First of all, I'm done with graduate school! I turned in my final papers and attended my last class on Saturday. It was actually a little bittersweet. I've been on this journey with a group of really incredible people, and it was sad to say goodbye to them. I'll especially miss some of the wonderful professors and mentors I've met through my time in the program. They are all wonderful examples of how to be outstanding teachers and just all around good people. It's been a privilege. That being said, it's still a thrill to be done, although since I'm not going to graduation (can't take the day off work, can't spend the 90 bucks on a cap and gown) it doesn't feel quite real yet. Maybe when my diploma shows up in the mail...
I also placed a huge Amazon order this weekend, and in one fell swoop managed to start and almost complete my Christmas shopping. Talk about a huge weight lifted off my shoulders!
Getting the hang of this whole Santa-thing.
Another biggie crossed of the ol' to-do list: we got our house decorated! We were at a bit of a loss as to how we wanted to decorate, seeing as this is our first Christmas in a house. But finally we came up with an elegant, simple design and Matt executed it to perfection. Hopefully the neighbors won't be ashamed of us. We have a few more touches we can add, but at least we don't look like the House That Scrooge Built!
And perhaps most importantly, Violet was an absolute treasure this weekend. I love her always, and she's always such a good girl. But Thanksgiving was rough and we've been in recovery mode ever since. Well, this weekend her appetite finally came back full force, she slept in every morning, talked and danced and learned how to stick her tongue out on command. I love my sweet girl!
12.03.2010
12.01.2010
Advantage: Spooky
Not so long ago, in a land known as Suwanee, a little girl named Violet was overtaken by a tryptophan-induced mini-coma. As she slept peacefully, she was unaware that Spooky, the recently usurped ruler of the Loughman kingdom, had been waiting for just such a moment to regain her rightful place on her throne, also known as Prince Matt's lap. The prince looks on with enthusiasm to see who will win this epic battle for his affections. Advantage: Spooky. - Emily
(No babies or cats were harmed in the shooting of this photo.)
Jump for My Love
I took this video after Violet's first breathing treatment over the Thanksgiving break. I'd heard rumors that the nebulizer can hype kids up, but I had no idea it would look like this! My Friend here went from laying lethargically on the couch all day to... well, take a look for yourself! (My favorite part? When I ask her to say "mama"... What a stinker!)
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