Oktoberfest 2018

Here a few snaps from our church's Oktoberfest this year.

It was a fun day with family and friends, and German food and beer! 

Prost!

  Upon closer inspection, 'Honey, I shrunk the K!'

 

 What a difference a year can make.  Here's the link to last year's post.

xLaura

House Tour: Den

It's about time I share some photos from our Den aka Family Room aka Play Room.  Whatever you want to call it...this is the room we LIVE in...which means it looks LIVED IN!  Let me show you...

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This room is open to our kitchen, with a large high top island which is primarily where K and I eat dinner after EB is in bed. (On weekends we have family meals in our Dining Room.)  The french doors open up to our patio and backyard.

Here is a view from the French doors.  This couch is where we have our morning coffee, where we congregate when K is home from work, where we hang when we have friends over, etc.  It is well loved and looks it!

And this is the view from sitting on the couch.  These built-ins were hard for me to "style".  I have surrendered them to EB's toys and plan to add some of her framed artwork soon, as well as more family photos, on the top shelf.  These shelves will certainly grow with our family...One plan I have is to add chairs to create a homework area down the road.

Two chairs would fit perfect here to create desk space...right now it's a parking zone for rolling toys.

 These baskets are perfect for a quick clean-up:

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SOURCES

Couch: Rooms To Go Cindy Crawford

Bar Stools: Target *Always on the hunt to find "the ones" as these are inexpensive placeholders.

Baskets: Target

Rug: World Market

Ottoman: Steinmart

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BEFORE & AFTER

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This room feels like the heart of our home and I hope shows!

It's comfy and cozy and kind of a mess, but we love it!

xLaura

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All HOUSE TOUR posts found HERE.

EBN is TWO

This past Sunday we had our special 2 year old's birthday party! It was a fun afternoon in the backyard.  Here are some snaps:

EB's Mama gave her the jump castle for her Birthday.  It was such a hit with the kids and super easy set up.  I totally recommend this and I know we will be getting lots of use in years to come!

The queen in her castle.  She had SO much fun playing with friends...it was impossible to get a picture without her moving.

My mom made the cupcakes, they were delicious!  We kept the food simple with Papa John's pizza (I did square cut for more of a flatbread vibe) and salad.

Some Friends and Family, most of which not pictured.  

I said it last year, and will again... Having a photographer for these parties would be so great.  I never manage to pick up my phone.

 It was a great afternoon and I know EB felt how special she is!!

xLaura

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P.S.  Happy Birthday Meme!!! EB's party was on my mom's actual birthday, but I'm glad we were able to celebrate before.  We love you!