Who's Up For Some Leapdog?!

Despite the fact that our bedroom looks like the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, this video is CA-LASSIC!!

Pregnant & Painting

I decided that the bathroom in our entryway needed a facelift. Afterall, it was the PERFECT excuse to get the color "Bay Laurel" (from Restoration Hardware) on our walls! Rather than hire someone to paint it, I channeled my nesting instinct, grabbed the kid and headed to Home Depot (Yes... I am still VERY pissed at them-- read HERE for the story-- but I didn't have a choice).

I had a sales associate walk me through the paint aisle, guiding me to the right tools for the job. Ten minutes later, I was the new owner of a few paint brushes, a roller brush, a tray and a snickers bar. What?! I needed a snack.

That day, while Ava napped, I got started. I managed to complete the trim in 2 hours... which was WAY more time than I had anticipated; maneuvering around a pedestal sink and toilet, with a 26-week-pregnant-belly isn't as easy as I had anticipated. By the next day, the bathroom was done (and I even finished repainting the mirror). I think it looks WAY better. And I love looking in there, each time I walk in the door, knowing I did it! I need to add some decor & artistic touches so don't look too closely. 

BEFORE:

And... AFTER!

After this little project, I feel totally inspired to tackle our 2 spare bedrooms in the basement! First though, maybe I'll paint my baby belly...?

 On second thought- maybe not.

Greetings from Grand Cayman!

Well, it's 9:00 AM, and I can (for the first time in about 19 months) say that I just woke up! How incredible! We are having a blast--it's hard not to, considering how beautiful everything is here. We've been beach bums mostly, lounging in the chairs. We have gone kayaking and Ken has already snorkled and paddle-boarded.  All in all, we're keeping busy-- doing mostly nothing at all-- just how vacation should be, right?  Here are a few pics of our awful view.  It's hard to take, let me tell ya!

Yesterday we received a surprise. We ordered some ice from room service and when they delivered it, I had them set it on the console table-- and it was then that I noticed our surpirse! On the table was a framed picture of Ava and a note. I freakin lost it!

Well, I'll write more later... just thought I would check in (to make you a teency bit jealous). :-)  Happy Friday, everyone! XOXO!

Ava visits YaYa & PaPa in Florida!

Her bow is bigger than her entire head

Let's roll.

Whoa!  Let Mommy help you!

Whoa there, litlle fishy!

Little darlin'

Drawing hearts in the sand

Precious ladybug

Miss Independent

Lunch in Clearwater at Palm Pavillion

Winner of the "2011 Best Booty Competition"

Giving YaYa the ol' stinkeye

DANCE PARTY!

Crusin' with Dad

Fohawk? Absolutely!

Gliding with YaYa

Beach Baby

Obviously I had ZERO time in the sun until this very day... which explains why I look like an albino.  Try to keep your eyes on Ava.  :)