NONIE AND PACA'S HOUSE.

We're here! We're in Pennsylvania! We drove into Williamsport last night and we're still trying to figure out where we're going to live... ahhh the hotel life- not as fun as you'd think. ha.ha. I am very grateful for the company Dave is working for. They are really taking care of us (or trying to). There have been a few kinks, but overall I don't have much to complain about. Ethum and Avre did way better than I thought they would (yay for that!). The poor little guys both have a cold now. womp wooomp.

On the drive up, the boys and I stayed at my in-laws house, in Oklahoma City, for two days while Dave finished packing our house in Houston. Here's a few pretty pictures I managed to shoot while we were there...

-Amanda

TIDBITS.

1. the last of the etsy wrapping paper shipments.. 2. homemade sweet potato and banana baby food.

3. rides to the laundry room. 4. almost roasted veggies.  5. nom nom.

-Amanda

ps. don't forget to enter the giveaway!!!

Happy Weekend!

Leland Avre

Ethum Asher

How could I resist?

Happy Weekend!
-Amanda

CHRISTMAS DAY.

I just can't get them to smile in the same picture.

What a busy day!!! If you didn't know, we spent Christmas in Oklahoma City with Dave's family. In the morning we ate french toast and opened presents (of course). In the early afternoon we had a massive steak 'dinner' with Dave's parents, brothers, sister-in-law, nieces, nephew, aunt, uncle, cousin, and two sets of grandparents- whew! Then we played games, chatted, and opened more presents. That evening, we honored Grandmother for her 80th birthday. Everyone wrote her a letter and read it aloud to her. It was so amazing to hear so many stories and other wonderful things about her. After all of that we went to visit with some friends. Like I said, busy, busy... but awesome! We are so fortunate to have such a lovely family to spend peaceful days with.

I hope your day was special too!

- Amanda

A CUPCAKE DATE.

On the day after Christmas we hit the town for cupcakes, coffee, and a yummy dinner. We'd been there for four days and hadn't been anywhere but family's house and church - it was high time we did some running around. We ended up at Sara Sara cupcake, Coffee Slingers and Iron Starr Barbeque. It was all pretty fantastical.

Oklahoma City has another great cupcake shop (Cuppies and Joe) but they are closed on Monday. We had been to Sara Sara a few years ago but it wasn't a very relaxed date spot. This time, we were most impressed. I just love all their touches of hot pink- so modern and fresh. I had the strawberry cupcake and guess what, it really tasted like strawberries. Yum!

If you ever end up in OKC, I highly recommend all of these places.

this is dave's brother, jake, in case you were wondering.



-Amanda

CHRISTMAS DECOR- Part Three, etc,etc.



The Wreath.

Vintage Paint-by-Number + Vintage Tinsel Boughs.



The Ever Growing Greeting Card Tree.

Bowl  'O {pink} Shiny Brites.

That's all for the Christmas decor!

On another note, I had my little brother and sister (ages 11 and 12) over here for the past few days. It was the first time they had spent the night since I had Avre. A lot has changed in terms of rhythm since they were here last but it was pretty cool to see what they associated with spending time with me: hot tea at night, homemade brownies and smoothies pops, the park and MAM's Sno Cups, and 'making things' were all on the list of 'can we do's'. I like that.

I am so busy!!! Aren't you??? I am scrambling to finish a dress for my niece's 3rd birthday. I also spent the afternoon mending four dresses for our trip to Oklahoma City at the end of the week. FOUR! ahhh!
After this week, I will be on a tiny hiatus from the blog to spend time with family and friends, whom we hardly ever get to see- can't wait!


-Amanda

OUR FRIDAY NIGHT.

Last Friday night, we went to our favorite spot in Houston, DownHouse. They have excellent everything- food, coffee, ambiance, staff, you name it! Our plan was to try out a brand new restaurant in the neighborhood called Liberty Kitchen, but they were booked with an hour wait. We were starving and had the littles in tow, so that was a no-go. DownHouse was also packed but since no one had the 'private room with the large table' reserved, they gave it to us- how nice!

Ethum had fried chicken strips with french fries. What kid doesn't love that combo? This was the most delicious fried chicken and french fries I have ever had! YUM!! They use local 'proteins' and produce- we love that. I had the warm green bean salad, complete with pear, bacon lardons, and a poached egg. Who on Earth came up with that combo?! I don't know, but it was amazing. Also, I have never eaten so many green beans in one sitting! Dave had the longhorn burger and he was all about it.

                                    

It was a late night and the boys were tired so we decided to keep them entertained with a little face-time on the iphone.

It was the best family outing we've had in awhile. I hope you had a super fun weekend too!

-Amanda

LAST WEEK...

1) Me watching Ethum go crazy bonkers at Beck's Prime. 2) Homemade whoopie pies.

 3) Sewing my life away. 4) I want that sign in my kitchen. 5) Snack attack.

- Amanda