more fun times

I have to say, this past weekend was a super fun one! I feel like a lot of our past weekends have been really fun, the thing is, once winter comes, there's just not that much to do, so we are packing it in now, before we have to hibernate from fun and just stay inside in our pjs all day on Saturday (actually, that sounds REALLY nice right now).

Friday night I went with Zach and two other couples to see Wicked. I've seen it before and it was even more amazing the second time. What was also amazing is that we all found babysitters and had a couples night - I enjoyed that as much as the show! And we had a great dinner too.

The rest of the weekend was busy with a haircut (zach), baby shower, girls dinner and movie, and a homes tour. Yes, another one. They have them all over and every one is different because every little nook of Pittsburgh is different. We carried Aubrey through 13 houses (most of them 3 story) in 2 hours. Now we need a weekend to recover from our weekend!

my first giveaway!

I made these clips for Aubrey a while ago but I couldn't bring myself to put them in her hair. I've seen her capacity for destruction and I guess I'm more okay with her destroying things I've bought then things I've made. So I'd like to give them to someone else instead! So, the usual giveaway rules, leave a comment before the end of Saturday (sept. 20) to enter. I'd say your chances of winning are really good! I think I already know exactly who the 5 or so people who enter are going to be!
Here are a few other things I've done this summer in my attempt to be crafty. My first sewing attempts - dress, apron, headband. None are giveaway worthy, but maybe I'll get there one day!

A long time ago, some friends of mine got together to try and make these cloth covered diaper wipes cases - I think we all threw ours in the trash afterwards, but I did manage to make a few that were okay enough - all of these I've given away as gifts at babyshowers. I'd like to do a diaper wipes case giveaway one of these days...

THE BEACH!

We just got back from ...Outer Banks, NC - What a fun trip!! We went with this lovable bunch - all dental or law students from around here.
We did a lot of this (L to R, me, Dave, Elise)
Elise, Gina and I going Blue Crush on those waves - there's NO LIMITS to our ONE PASSION for boogie boarding.

Little Miss independent

We were hoping to get our family Christmas pic here - Aubrey is screaming in all of them, but at least it would be an accurate representation of the feisty little spitfire that she is.

I'm really bummed about this picture. I was dying to get a picture through the reeds with Zach thowing Aubrey up in the background, all distant and blurry. But of course, Aubrey was not having it. This might look serene, but in reality, Aubrey is running screaming mad away from Zach. Anyways, I only had about 45 seconds to try and get "the shot" so this is the best we left with.

Girl's night out

Baby footprints!

Saw the tallest light house in North America
I've been wanting to learn for months how to do this old aged effect on pictures. Turns out it's pretty simple, too bad it took me months to figure it out!

Our great big house - with a pool, hot tub, pool table, vollyball court, and a movie theater.

We had to leave a bit early, as this tropical storm was blowing in.

But it gave us time to stop and tour Jamestown.

Until next time......