family.

We love photos around here. Luckily I know all the best photogs in town :) Lauren Gay took these timeless photos for a sweet Christmas gift to give to my parents. When Christmas came around growing up we always asked our parents what they wanted and mom replied with "a nice photo of you and your sister". So Meg and I gathered all our {babysitting} money, put on matching red sweaters and went up to Sears for a few Christmas presents. Oh dear. Where were you Lauren then?

We thought it would be perfect timing as Meg and I basically expanded the fam in 2010 :) Thanks Lauren!

merry christmas!

Just a few shots from Colin's first very very BUSY Christmas. I am having a drink as we speak. wow. He is so lucky to have such amazing family. He has everyone wrapped around his plump fingers ;)

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas with their families and friends.

holiday cards.

There has been a huge push this year to help local/small businesses- so that I did. I contacted Rita {who also designed this blog} to design a custom holiday/moving card. She did a fantastic job. Thanks Rita! Then I took these to a local printer to print/cut cards. Feels great to support the crafters and small businesses! If you can you should too! A very happy holiday season to everyone!! Thanks for reading :)

family.

Family photos came in the mail from Kristen Gardner today! Can't wait to get a few of these in a frame :)

DIY Coasters.

I come up with these random crafty ideas from time to time. I am not sure who likes it more me or my dog who likes to chew anything new I create. I am outnumbered by boys that test me. So I need a little girl time in my life..

If you have some coasters that need a face lift this literally takes two seconds and is super cheap! Buy some Modpodge {best stuff on earth}. Cut out pretty scrapbook paper. Apply modpodge directly on coaster. Apply scrapbook paper. Apply modpodge on top for finish.
Here you go! Fun. Simple. And super duper cheap :)

skins.

Justin and I headed off to the Redskins stadium Sunday with tickets given to me by Deltek! The suite's are amazing and Justin took full advantage of the "charge it to Deltek" drinks. Who knows when we will ever have the opportunity to do this again!

We tailgated inside early and also scored the best seats!

And made it home in the nick of time for Santa visiting!

colin + jackson.

Cute boys in their PJ's awake past their bedtime? I love it when the PJ's come out. It's so darn cute. These boys loved watching the train go around and round the tree! Aren't they adorable?