Baton Rouge!

French for "red stick", Baton Rouge is a wildly diverse, alternative, but somehow cozy college town. Melissa and I headed up there to see a documentary on birth in a community center that also hosts meetings for Quakers, has daily yoga sessions, and is spiritually diverse. *grin* I forgot to wear my birkenstocks, but there were really nice people. The film was very eye-opening, and I do recommend that you see it. Perhaps not with small children.

We also went shopping! Poor Ize...we subjected him to quite a lot. Needless to say, it was a LOT of fun.

This kind of explains the community center we were at.

Isaac decided he didn't need socks anymore when we were shopping at the Salvation Army Thrift Shop.

More to come...I promise!

Baton Rouge Numbah Two!

I found this picture while shopping at The Royal Standard...and I really like it. I love the boldness of the red, and that grass usually isn't that color. I want that to be in my house. *grin*

This is Melissa, looking fabulous, and Isaac...smiling...and some guy in the background at McDonald's on the way up there...Gosh, doesn't Melissa look great? She is the most chic, tolerant, stylish pregnant woman I know...(and I include myself in my own time of waiting in that group) She was so easy to be with. Yay Melissa!

Next up? Trip to Arizona and New Mexico! And yes, Dad...I know you think I'm out of my mind. I'm not. Love you.

Soon it will be March! Can you believe it?

My sweet husband...

James sent me this card today...and while it doesn't apply to me as much, the fact that he thought about me at work? How sweet! It is too funny too...

Scroll down and click on the Friday card...

It's Friday...I don't care!

Getting ready for two trips!

My car is small...no...it is microscopic. I love it. Other people, not so much. It fits in any parking space you dare it to, with speed and agility akin to that of a...a...small VW. HA! If you don't fit in the front seat, don't ride with me! I prefer being alone sometimes anyhow! (Sorry...there's history there.)

Isaac and I got it ready for it's upcoming trips today. We gave it a bath (so much fun! All wet, Mom!), vacuumed the inside, moved his car seat base and installed the 2nd mirror...now I can see everything Ize is doing in the back seat while I'm driving. A plus when I'm going to be traveling long distances.

Here's what it looks now, with a few baby pics. Who can resist a baby AND a VW?



Soon we're off!

I found this at Lowe's...

I kind of want one. This is so affordable...and black. What a shock.


Only 48.00 for a huge mirror! I'm thinking right next to my armoire...so I can check my outfit. Hopefully Isaac won't tip it over. *grin*

On another note, Happy Valentine's Day! James and I traditionally write each other letters every year. It's such a neat tradition, and I get to hear all kinds of beautiful words from him. I love you honey!

Have a blessed day!

This weekend is going to be so much fun!

Melissa and I are running away. Forever. No, just kidding. Just for a day or two. Dane wouldn't forgive me if I didn't bring his girls back. *grin*

We're heading to Baton Rouge to see this movie: The Business of Being Born. It's a documentary on the "birth industry". We're so excited to see it!

So we're heading out of town Sunday and driving back leisurely on Monday. Perhaps we'll go to the outlet mall and look for baby stuff. *grin* See you soon, Liss!

Thrift Store Goodness...

I know I use that durned ellipsis too often. Apologies... *grin*

Here's what I found today at Goodwill!


These nifty yellow shelves are probably from the 70's...but they're very sturdy and colorful...5 dollars for great storage for Isaac's room! I'm so excited! They come apart too...a useful feature.



I bought this sweet rocking horse for Katelyn's room. Her mommy doesn't know it yet. If she doesn't like it, it didn't cost very much, so she can donate it. It just said "little girl" to me. *sigh* I'm terrible.

I love getting a good bargain, and finding one-of-a-kind things!