Cookie

Barkley didn't really know what to think when I brought this shopping bag home last night.  

Thanks Grammies K for getting Baby S an early gift!  (It's a Cookie Monster pillow for "tummy time" that also converts into a little seat)

Engaged!

It's a sad day when your wedding band is cutting off circulation to your hand.  Yesterday. Brandon picked out a new wedding set for me courtesy of Claire's.  $11!  Sure beats the price of the other set :)  

Oh & Brandon did re propose while he finished his Wendy's chicken nuggets.

Until we meet again....

The Next Martha

Yesterday, I received my invitation to the shower Brandon's Mom is throwing for us in Toledo.  Check out these super creative invites my cousin Lauren designed!  With her help along with the help of Mom, Grandma, all of the aunts (and apparently one heck of a set of tweezers!).  They put together these adorable invites! 

Thanks ladies!  Can't wait to see what else you creative ladies have come up with!

Who ya gonna call?

A word to those who do not yet own a home.  Once one issue is resolved, another will poke it ugly head around the corner.  

Anyone know of an inexpensive plumber??  Our shower has been leaking onto our kitchen table.  This is a droplet after Brandon & I cleaned the whole thing up.

Why?

Why am I up so early??  4th of July is not for waking up at 6am....

Beauty is all around you

The Masonic Temple

Here are a few shots of the amazing architecture of Detroit's Masonic Temple.

Easy Pop-up Pool

What was supposed to be an easy popup pool to keep this preggie cool during the summer, turned into an entire project for Brandon Saturday.  As it turns out, these pools cannot be assembled on even the slightest bit of slanted ground.

 

The Ghost of Michigan Central Station

Built in 1912 and closed in 1988, Michigan Central Station was the tallest rail station in the world when it was built.  Many discussions of renovations have been approved over the last year, however, nothing has been followed through yet.  

Doorway to the past

We'll let the baby decide...

I had this onesie custom made as a surprise for Brandon.  I figured we would let the baby decide which side they're on.  Isn't it a strange coincidence that MSU is on top?...

And here's the cute back:

Handmade decor

Bless Our Boys (Throwback Day)

In honor of the Detroit Tigers Opening Day (with whom I will be working and all of my friends will be running around in the sun), I present you with some vintage shots.

Don't have too much fun without me guys ;)

Painted in the Sky

Backyard Beauties

He wasn't done

And Brandon apparently hasn't learned :)

Our New Journey

Brandon & I are happy to announce that we are going to become parents in October!

He's moved on from heels...

Sorry B, It's your turn now...

Spring Fling

Yesterday marked the first day of spring and I could not be happier about it!  Although we were blessed (or felt the effects of global warming depending on how you look at it) with a mild winter, there's just something about waking up with your windows open that makes it just a little easier going to work in the morning.

These two...

PS: They are both named Ken...