Back to School

It's September 1st, which means it's back to school for the kids. Most of the kids were excited to start their first day of school and looking forward to meeting new friends. Brandon took off today and tomorrow to watch the kids go off to school the first couple of day and to spend time with Oliver and I. Not only does September 1st mark the first days of school but also marks my Cousin Carie's 34th Birtday. Happy Birthday Cousin-Carie!

Baby Oliver!

Oliver is here! He was born on August 23rd at 8:55 a.m. via c-section. Oliver came into the world weighting 6lbs 11ounces and 18 inches long. He's absolutely beautiful and we're so in love with him. So far he's been an amazing sleeper, he gets up between 1-2 times through the night. More details to follow on the birth story of baby Oliver but until then here are some pictures to hold you over.

Getting ready for the c-section

Brandon modeling his attire.

Holding Oliver for the first time after being in the recovery room.

Nana and Oliver

Oliver's cousin Jersey

Mimi and Oliver together

Daddy and Oliver in the middle of the first night together

Colin and Oliver

Gabe and Oliver

Lily and Oliver

Papa and Oliver

Our room

Hours before we go home

Ready to leave the hospital

Daddy and Oliver first day home

Our little burrito

Bonnie and Oliver

First Bath

Note to self- next time make sure the socks are off the hands when taking a picture.

The most kissable lips!

DIY's for our Laundry Room

We started with a laundry room with nothing on the walls. So I decided to make a stylish cork board for notes and our family calendar. I bought fabric at Wal-Mart and thumb tacks to attach the fabric. I was going to paint the frame but decided not to. It was an easy project, but it was tedious framing with the tacks. But I'm happy with the outcome.

Second quick project was taking an extra round mirror I had and painting it with black chalkboard paint.

I really like this room it nice and large and it's off the kitchen. So the kids can wash their hands when they come in from outside, plus before and after meals. I love that I can write corny messages to the kids while there washing there hands too. Like- I'm watching you or Mirror, mirror on the wall who's the cutest of them all or You missed a spot.