Little Visitors

Our house is also a lounge and play pen for all of my nieces and nephew! Here is Isabelle, enjoying a Baby Einstein puppet movie...(she loves movies, just like her mama). Izzy--you can come over anytime...your aunt Natty knows how to relax!




Ellie was definitely ready to go for a swim as soon as she came to Aunt Natty's house. She wasted no time--stripping in the living room into her most adorable swimsuit and sunglasses!

Lookin' Sharp

Recently Ryan has had many job interviews so he's had to look super sharp. I, of course, had to grab the camera to take a couple shots of my man...He's so adorable. :)I only hope that the right company sees his adorableness. (He would hate me writing about him like this...oh well) :)

Feathering the Nest

I'm like the little red hen fluffing and feathering my nest. It's so much fun. I've found a new love of going around to bargain stores to hunt for treasures for the house. I've found some beautiful things....Some "blue and white" delft pattern dishes for decoration, a Cezanne print for the kitchen, and some hand-stitched napkins...In the living room some of my favorite themes are antique maps, Vermeer prints, and warm soft lighting. It's looking more and more like home and I'm especially enjoying my kitchen...wherein I have been making gluten-free dish specialties such as pumpkin cheesecake! So, please come enjoy our home with us!

Fun in the Sun

Cherith and the girls came down to our new house last night for a quick visit. Ellie would not stop talking about going swimming with Aunt Nattie and Uncle Ryan...so we took the girls to the pool. Here's Gabbie all decked out in swim clothes because her skin is so fair. She loves riding around with Uncle Ryan.



Jason and Lori came over and Ryan grilled some more on his new grill. It was delicious! Cherith definitely approved of the house and gave me a rose-scented candle.

Great Helpers

Darryl fought hard for us this whole time...he was such a blessing!


Lori was a tremendous help...She helped me clean all day and then worked till 10:30 helping us move. I just thank the Lord for my sweet sister!

Grill & Reward

Ryan woke up this morning and popped out of bed saying, "I have to mow the lawn!" He went to Lowe's to get a trashcan and we came back with a grill! He spent several tedious hours putting it together and all he had only eaten a bowl of cereal because he was so excited!

Around nine o clock at night, we finally grilled some chicken and hamburgers. Ryan ate a chicken sandwhich, a hamburger, another piece of chicken, and then some ice cream! It was a wonderful reward for such an exhausting process!

Moving Day!

After a long long week, Ryan and I moved into our first home...The Lord worked everything out (and used Ryan's mom and dad). Yep, they're basically our heroes right now. (Along with everyone who helped us move, and our wonderful realtor, brother, and friend, Darryl. I'll post more pictures as I organize more!