A lot has happened since May...

The last time I blogged was in May when I was knee deep in nursery prep.  I'm happy to report that I got the nursery done just in time for my baby's debut (pictures to come)!!

Paisley was born healthy and happy.  We are enjoying parenthood and Gibson is enjoying the newest addition. 

I had a laundry list of things to try and get done over my summer maternity leave, but I didn't get to a single one.  I made the most out of my leave and spending time with my little girl. 

Now that I'm back to work (wow, that went fast!), I feel in the swing of things again and will be tackling DIY's and home decor all while being a MOM.   Yahoo!

Cheers!

This pic says it all!



via urbanwalls on etsy

New love = Kinfolk!

I stumbled upon the publication Kinfolk and fell in love. 

The idea of sitting down to eat a meal with friends and family is so inviting to me.  Actually, it's my idea of the perfect evening. 

Since I LOVE to host friends and family, "Dinner in the Drive" has become an annual event thoughout the summers at our home. Dinner in the Drive started a few years ago when I was involved in a Slow Food event in the Ann Arbor area.  I imagined a smaller affair at my house and alas Dinner in the Drive was born.  Dining al fresco with close friends, eating homemade meals with local ingredients, and using the good china and silver = a memorable time.  Even more important, the little ones love and look forward to this event for great food and lots of running around FUN (they eat on china too!).  Pictures to come soon of Dinner in the Drive at LaNa.  Until then, I guarantee you too will swoon over Kinfolk!


Kinfolk from VsTheBrain on Vimeo.

ahhh....summer!

Spent the weekend enjoying Sangria, friends, family, boating, swimming,
and relaxation.  Hope you're enjoying your summer too!

Disney bound!

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Photo hall?

I'm in love, love, love with photography!  Whether I'm taking photographs, admiring those taken by friends, or reminiscing over old family pics, I just can't get enough!

At LaNa, we have a "family" photo wall with some of our favorite family members and friends.  I often pause to admire the smiles and good times...especially those pictures that include my sister, Robyn, who passed away in 2008. 

With SO MANY great wedding photos, I'm having a hard time picking and choosing which ones to add to the wall that is getting pretty full.  I stumbled upon this photograph today and was really excited!  Why?  Because I wondered as the years go by how I could keep adding photos to our space and still look organized.  This photograph is my inspiration!



Elle Decor



Bread Machine!

So, we got a bread machine from family for Christmas.  I had never really thought of asking for a bread machine let alone owning one...but, I LOVE it!!! 

I've made several loaves and thus far really enjoyed a white bread with dill seeds that called for cottage cheese instead of eggs or butter.  A lower fat alternative that definitely worked.  I will try experimenting with different recipes and will report back on my successes (or messes!) as a bread machine owner.

Thanks Dad & Linda!!

TGIF!

A treasured gift given to me by my Dad this

holiday season...BLATZ beer memorabilia!

This advertisement had once been used in my Grandpa's store -

Broadway Market in Lower Town (you townies know where that is!)!

Holidays with my Grandma!

I am so fortunate to have my wonderful grandma in my life.  This past holiday season was her 104th (she turned 103 just before Christmas!).  I just had to post some photos of her as she is radiant!!! 

Me & Agnes as she models the beautiful shawl we gave her for Christmas...

Auds (my beautiful Mom!) with her mother, Agnes...