Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Lucas' Room: The Beginning

So Casey and I are slowly getting around to completing Lucas' room. His room is the last room in the new house that we still need to decorate. Although we are no where near done, I thought I would post a few photos we have taken so far.






Homemade Letters that spell "LUCAS"


A frame I got Casey when we found out it was a boy!


This lamp was red. I painted it to match his room.

One wall has chocolate/white stripes & the other wall is solid chocolate.

Stay tuned for the final photos...

Baby Bump - Watch us grow!

So next week we hit month 7. It is hard to believe really! It has just flown by although I am sure the next 3 months will feel like eternity just waiting for Baby Lucas to arrive. We have been trying to take pictures of my belly month by month. I didnt start seeing a change really till month 4. Check out the baby bump below and watch us grow!

4 months5 months
6 months

Friday, January 15, 2010

Obsession: Baby Products

Working for a baby clothing store and now anticipating the arrival of Lucas, I am so obsessed with adorable baby websites and the products these companies offer. I am being very good about NOT purchasing everything I see. I waited till month 5 - when we found we were having a boy - to make my first purchase: baby clothes. But besides that, I am very proud of my ability to resist the temptation to buy everything in sight. But if I were to shop non-stop, these are some of the things I would buy:




http://www.trumpette.com/
PVC Schleppbag
BOY






12 Ducks in a Tub
Silver, Black or White












http://www.urbansmalls.com/
"Chicks Dig Me" Onesie










"homemade" T-shirt

Our New House: Before

10034 Hillside Bayou Dr., Houston, TX 77080







We took pictures of our house before we moved all the "stuff" in. Below are pictures of our blank slate. Since we hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year - 3 weeks after we moved in - I am proud to say we "nested" very fast. Thanks to my husband who had a "Honey Do List" every night after work. Together we pulled it off! We make such a great team.

Before.


















Photos: Fall 2009, Entry way; Kitchen, Dining Room, Master Bath, Guest Room, Guest Bath


AFTER pictures to come...

Where did 2009 go???

I have been a bit busy. As you can see my last post was July. Since then alot has happened:










August 28th - Casey and I found out we are pregnant!
September 24th - We purchased our 1st house!
October 31st - We moved in to our new home!
November 26th - Casey and I hosted our 1st Thanksgiving at our new house for both families.
December 15th - We found out we are having a boy! Lucas Reed is still expected to arrive late April.

It is hard to believe that it is now 2010. So much is going to change for us this year! We cannot wait!










Photos: Dec 2009, R + C; Aug 2009, Pregnant!; Dec 2009, Baby Lucas; Sept 2009, House

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Home Improvements - Outdoors


C + I have been doing a lot of home improvements this summer. Although we are currently renting, we are really starting to make our house feel like a home. C and our dads put together a shed for our backyard. Since this house had the garage converted to a great office and dining room, we need somewhere to store C's "manly stuff".

Our backyard is big and we weren't sure what do to with it. I have been searching high and low for patio furniture that I like, but won't break the bank. We came across this turquoise set. Being my favorite color, I liked it immediately. Far from what I was originally wanting (I like West Elm's "spa-like" furniture), but it will do for now. And it was CHEAP! thanks to Garden Ridge Pottery.

We found out that when it rains it pours at Jalna (the name of our street). So it was no wonder where the water sits, we do not have any grass. C solved this by building a patio in these areas. We really like the new stones as they prevent us from always walking in mud on the way into our home. Thanks mom + dad for the donation of bricks. We really appreciate it.

Photos: Summer 2009, The Guys; Casey w/ Hat; R Relaxing

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Rest In Peace GranDale!

Casey's Grandfather, Dale Clemmer, passed away on July 1st. Although we knew it was coming (he had been in Hospice for a few weeks prior to his passing), it was still a sad shock to hear the news. Fourth of July weekend was filled with lots of love, tears and laughter as Casey and I joined the rest of the "Clemmer Clan" in honoring a great man, father and grandfather.

Casey and I drove to Midland, TX over Memorial Day weekend and, in hindsight, I am so glad we took the time to go visit GranDale in the hospital while he was coherent and full of life. Making the 8 hour drive again within a month was more bearable riding in the same car as Heath and April. As soon as we arrived, we were surrounded by cousins, uncles and aunts from far and wide. Although I know it was a hard time for everyone for their own reasons, Casey and I enjoyed hanging out with all the family.

Casey's Gran, Helen, was a fan of peach! She had peach curtains, a peach couch and peach clothes. Before leaving town, Casey and I ran to Marshall's to find a suit for him to wear to the funeral. Gran must have been watching down on us because as soon as we walked into the men's department, we saw these blazers. They were a huge hit at the viewing amongst family and friends that knew Helen and Dale well.

GranDale is now enjoying Heaven with his wife, Helen, who passed only 4 years ago. Rest In Peace GranDale & Welcome Home!
Photos: July 2009, Clemmer Clan