Shoes & A Bookstore

I have done a post about shoes before. Basically I don't like spending money on shoes. I probably am still wearing the same shoes today that I was wearing back when I first posted (November 2009) - ha! Jeans are another story - I can't seem to get enough of those...anyways...

Here are Luke's newest shoes. He calls them his running shoes. He has had them for about a month now. They are so easy to get on and off (velcro), but super cute in my opinion. And they were on super sale at Sears. I never to think to look at Sears for shoes, but they actually have a really great selection (at reasonable prices).


And then there's Paige. Well, of course, she doesn't really NEED shoes and it is more of an accessory than a necessity, but people like to buy them for her so I need to start putting them on her. And of course, every kid needs pictures taken of their first pair of Nikes! These are courtesy of Aunt Kathy - thanks so much! I love them and they fit perfectly (and help keep her socks on - ha!).






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We were supposed to have Luke's last Tremendous 2's class yesterday morning, but I got a call about 30 minutes before we were leaving saying that the teacher was sick and the class would be rescheduled. I panicked for a second. Luke was looking forward to the class and was all ready to go so I put on my mommy thinking cap and came up with Plan B. We were off to Barnes & Noble for some bookstore fun. Luckily, Luke thought that was a great alternative to his class!

I think every book Luke picked out was Cars 2 related! I was surprised to see some Cailou books. I didn't know they had those. We read a lot of those books while we were there too! And Luke was perfectly fine leaving without buying a thing. I told him this upfront and he was fine with it - amazing!







Bright-eyed to sleepy girl!

The Leaning Tower of Paige

Paige has been pulling her head forward constantly! She will be in her car seat all buckled in and she pulls her head forward like she is trying to get out. She looks like a little turtle sticking it's head out of it's shell! Her face gets beat red, but she just sits there like that. She does this in her bouncer and swing too - she's crazy!

She was doing this last night while sitting in the bean bag in Luke's room, but of course there was no buckle to stop her...she just very slowly falls forward and would probably stay in that last position if we let her. It cracks us up!



Girl, you are crazy (and oh so cute)!


And a couple other pics.

Asking if she wants him to read her a book...


He chose a Peter Rabbit book. We have been reading this book just about every night. I'm not sure why he loves it so much lately!

Pinterest & Paige's Room (Update)

Well, I put together a couple of the ideas I saw on Pinterest. They are nothing earth-shattering and most people would probably laugh because of how easy they are, but this is a big step for me :)

First up, some Fall decorations. (vase: Marshalls, pumpkins: grocery store, stems: Hobby Lobby)


(candlestick: Marshalls)


The candlestick looks a little ridiculous. The pumpkin is a little too small and my plan was to do 3 candlesticks on the end of the mantle, but I haven't found 2 other candlesticks in different heights that I like so this is a work in progress!

I found this "Z" at Marshalls and was so excited!


I also painted this wood kleenex box that I bought at Hobby Lobby. I have been looking for a kleenex cover for the kids' bathroom forever now so I decided to just paint one myself. But then I bought the wrong kind of kleenex for the box! Again, big deal...you painted a wood box, but seriously that was a big deal for me :)


As for Paige's room...forget what you saw on this post (I returned most of this). I have completely changed my mind. After looking in the dollar section at Target last week, I saw some black and pink bins and I decided that those are the colors I want to do for Paige's room. I am over the soft, pastel-y colors. I love black and hot pink! The walls will be a very subtle pink (as suggested by Decorator Carly!).

So this is the bedding I have chosen (which should be arriving on Monday). I did not purchase all of the pieces, just the bedding and the valence.


And these are some accessories I have purchased so far. (All from Target (dollar section) and HomeGoods)


I also will be buying this wall art . I think it is just perfect and can only hope to instill these words into the minds of both of my kids!


And one final touch to Luke's room.


I had planned on making a yarn wreath, but I haven't been brave enough to tackle that one yet. Maybe I will make that a Christmas decor project!

Weekend in Pics

Saturday morning fun!










Fort building!




Elmo stopped by!


A boy who loves to take his clothes off lately!



Workout time!




Showing his muscles!


Grocery shopping - poor Paige is surrounded! (I won't put her on the top part of the cart and I always forget my baby carrier!)


Whoa! Luke "caught" being good - picking his toys up before bedtime without being asked!


Wally and I watched Bridesmaids Saturday night - OMG!!! It was disgusting, hilarious, inappropriate, and SO hilarious! Rent it! (We rented the unedited version.)

Sunday Funday at Yo Gabba Gabba!




And laying out his new underwear I got him - ha!

Friday Fun

and Friday pics...

Paige is starting to open her hands and reach for objects and toys! She grabbed on this time!


Paigey pics


Lukey boy


with his 'skirt' on!


I rearranged the furniture (along with the pantry, cupboards, and entire kitchen - poor Wally can't find anything)! This is Luke's new tv watching spot.


And this is Nala's favorite spot!


Naptime for baby girl!


Playtime!


Thinking about reaching for the turtle!


Bumbo!


Daddy time!


No more pictures for Luke!