Too many projects...

We have had a few projects that we have been wanting to get done, and since we are going out of town for so long, we decided to get them done before we leave. It sounded like a good idea at the time, but during all the work, I wasn't so sure anymore. At least now they are done! When we get back from Washington I will only have 5 weeks left until this baby comes so I am glad Justin is so much more on top of things and not wanting to procrastinate.

Old wall...

New wall...

I LOVE our new pictures we had printed!! Thanks Ang :) And I think the new frames make the wall look so much better.

Old room...

New room...

We painted Jack's dresser and bed navy blue. I'm really happy with how they turned out. It took me about a year to decide what to pain them. Justin has been trying to do this forever and I could never make up my mind. Finally he helped me decide, and I love it. We also moved some rugs around and put the striped one in the baby's room.

This wall used to have a big ugly shelf that got banished to the attic. Now Jack's books are organized and he has a cute little place to play.

I bought some canvas from a major sale at Michael's and Justin and I painted them. I have to admit, I was a little nervous about Justin helping me paint them but he did awesome! It was really fun to do it together and we were actually surprised how much we liked them after we were done.

We got this chair from some friends and decided to paint it for the baby's room. I was originally going to reupholster it because the cushions were really dirty. Justin thought maybe we should try to wash the cushions and they came perfectly clean!!! I am SO GLAD I didn't have to cover them. Justin saved me a lot of grief from a project I have no idea how to do. Now I just need a little baby to rock to sleep! :)

We also painted the crib. This was such a pain. It was hard to sand and paint all of the rails. Glad this project is done. I think I am all done with projects for a while. We just have a few finishing touches to put on the baby's room and we are all ready for him (as far as his room goes).

Now Justin is off to Guatemala and Jack and I are off to Washington! Justin will be there for 2 weeks and will come back to Ohio for 10 days before joining us in Washington for my brother's wedding. We have a lot to look forward to these next couple months! I am glad all of this is behind us.

Now we get to play! :)

Primary Songs

We sing primary songs to Jack before bedtime and nap time. He LOVES them. I have tried and tried for months to get him singing them on camera but he would never do it for us. Finally one morning I bribed him with M&M's and he did it! I couldn't believe it. It didn't even take that many M&M's. Anyways, everytime I hear him sing these songs it makes me just melt. I love his little singing voice. He loves music and he is always playing the DJ in our car and has a request for a certain song about every two minutes. And he asks "What song is this?" even though he knows the answer, about every 30 seconds. I hope he always loves music and will keep singing with us... it is just too darn cute!

And of course we had to throw in a little gymnastics in the middle... I think it's hilarious that he actually thinks he is doing a real cartwheel and a real somersault.

Rolling Ridge Ranch

Rolling Ridge Ranch is an 80 acre Amish farm out in Holmes County. It is the funnest place! We have been a couple of times in the past little while and have loved it. When we first got there, we went and looked around the petting zoo area. They let you hold and touch everything from baby ducks, to little goats, donkeys, sheep and chickens.

This peacock was just walking around, not in a cage or anything. I was glad we got to see him with his feathers out.

Jack trying to catch the goat.

After the petting zoo part, you hop on horse drawn wagon to see the rest of the animals on the farm. Justin was petting a zonkey. Donkey + Zebra = Zonkey. Weird, huh?!

Our cute little Amish driver

This is the wagon that was in front of us. See the camel on the left? Where did this guy get these animals??

No that is some BIG horns!! I don't know how they even keep their head up.

Feeding the deer. It is so fun because all the animals just come right up to you. These deer were trying to climb up the steps on the back of the wagon.

Jack and I feeding an elk. The one in the back behind us is a white elk. I didn't even know they existed.

Justin feeding the deer that were wanting to get in the wagon.

Spencer and Suzy came with us the second time. This picture will give you an idea how big these horns were!!

We also saw crocodiles, llamas, buffulo, mammoth donkeys (they are huge!) emus, ostrichs, pot belly pigs, monkeys, Indian antelope, a brahma bull, and a bunch of others I don't even remember the name of. It is one of my favorite things we have done here in Ohio. Have I ever mentioned that I love Ohio? :)

4th of July

We started our 4th of July at the church for breakfast and a bike parade for the little kids. All the kids were supposed to decorate their bikes. Jack didn't exactly decorate his own, but I thought it was cute!!

Justin pushing Jack in the parade. Jack doesn't look very excited. He had a serious face the whole time. Maybe he doesn't like to be in the spotlight?

After the breakfast we took Jack home for a nap and then headed to the Mecham's for a BBQ. We had the best food!! It was so good. Then, it was off to Solon to watch the fireworks.

Maybe we can try sparklers again next year... Jack loved to watch them, but would NOT get close.

Brittany and me

We had a fun 4th. It is one of my favorite holidays!! There is just something about being out in the nice weather, eating yummy food and watching the fireworks. I love it!