... And more remodeling at the Watson house

We tore into the dining room last weekend (Nov. 5, 2011). It is gutted and waiting for a new facelift (and new wiring). My handy-dandy husband and his handy mama are kind of nice to have around. 

Halloween 2011

Shelby was a princess, of course! Harlan was a civil war soldier. Love those brown mutton chops, don't you?! We took the kiddos trick-or-treating but they pooped out on us at about 7:30 pm. They take after their father, in that, he isn't coherent after about 8:00 PM. Party Poopers!

Rich at the Pumpkin Patch

I just like this photo of my hubby. Had to share.

Princess Shelby's 3rd Birthday

Once upon a time, in a kingdom in the Midwest somewhere, lived a Princess Shelby in the Watson Castle. Her highness ruled the castle and she didn't bless anything that wasn't pink!  Therefore, she summoned her servants to throw her a pink princess birthday party!


Here's the Diva in her princess throne. Happy 3rd Birthday Shelby!

 

This cake has edible paper on top which is the crown! Not bad tasting either.
How do you like the freehand work?!

Notice the wardrobe change!  Diva!

Shelby's got the princess pose down for sure!
Thank you Ms. Denise for the box of princess costumes!

Cute, cute, cute ballet slippers!

Auntie Janet sent me a tutu!  I love it!

All the princesses in the castle having such a good time!

Thank you for my pink cowboy hat and bracelets Grandma J.  I can't wait to spend the gift card that Mamaw and Papaw sent me too!

Every princess needs her beauty sleep after a royal party!

The End.

Shelby is turning 3 years old

Our little princess, Shelby Kate, is turning three years old next week. Can you believe she is already three? She is a princess for sure. She still loves pink dresses and has a fit when you try to dress her any other way. She loves tutus, little plastic heels, tiaras, magic wands, butterfly wings and all things pink. Her latest thing is she always tells mommy that she wants "to go shopping." That's my girl!

Shriner Circus - February 2011

Here is Harlan and Shelby with Daddy as he is doing his Shriner duty and selling toys at the Shriner Circus.  Nice fez daddy!

Harlan Earns His Tiger Cub Badge

Woohoo! Harlan won the overall "Most Creative" Award for his "Edible Indian Corn" dessert contest.

Edible "Indian Corn" (right) earned Harlan the "Cooking Badge" (center) and the "Most Creative" Award.

John Thacker gives Harlan a model airplane for earning his Tiger Cub Badge. Thank you Pastor John!

Daddy is proud of his little guy. Don't they look great in uniform together?!

Happy Harlan at the Blue & Gold Cub Scout Banquet 2011.

We just had the honor to attend the Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet in which Harlan earned his Tiger Cub Badge. Harlan couldn't wait to start Cub Scouts when he entered first grade and he has loved it since. Not only did he get to walk in with the color guard holding the Tiger Cub flag, but tonight he also earned 12 activity beads along with his Bobcat Badge and his Tiger Cub Badge. In addition, there was a dessert contest tonight and Harlan (with a little help from mom) received the overall "Most Creative" award contest. The edible Indian Corn (made out of Kix, marshmellows, dried fruit and fruit roll-ups) was NOT much to eat but it sure did look good. Harlan helped with most of the dessert and he was proud to receive the cake mix prize!

Daddy was able to get off work for a few hours to attend the banquet and Pastor John and Mrs. Michelle also came to support Harlan tonight! Grandparents were not able to come because they all live out of town but we hope these pics sum up how proud Harlan was this evening. Mom and Dad are so proud of him.

Shake it Rich and Janet!

Rich and his sister-in-law, Janet played in this contest at the Fisher Christmas party. They had to dance, shimmy and shake all of the balls out of a tissue box strapped to their backs. I wasn't going to post this because they look ridiculous but I just couldn't resist!

Harlan's first visit from the tooth fairy

Harlan had to get his two front bottom teeth pulled a couple weeks ago. He had his adult teeth growing fast behind his baby teeth. Something didn't look right so daddy took him to the dentist and within minutes, he got his teeth pulled. Ch-ching! Big bucks from the tooth fairy for two teeth under his pillow! ($2.00)

Harlan's favorite cub scout meeting

Harlan was so excited to get a chance to hold this gun at a recent Cub Scout Pack meeting.

Family Photos December 2010

Front row from left: Harlan, Shelby, Rich, Mikey

Back row from left: Karen, Mark, Mom, Janet

Kate and Mark:

Mike and Janet:

Cousins: Harlan & Mikey:

Cousins Harlan, Mikey & Shelby:

Look at what I got for Christmas!

I was super surprised to walk into my hallway to see my sister and nephew and mom standing there a day after Christmas. They drove all the way from New Mexico to give us a huge surprise! I was so excited to see them and so happy that they spent the week with us. Rich was working that day and I called him up immediately to tell him he is such a good liar for keeping this a secret for so long. He then asked when my brother (and his girlfriend Kate) was due to arrive and I got my next big surprise to have him and his girlfriend here too!

What a wonderful week. I had plans to work with Rich on remodeling our dining room this week and de-clutter the rest of the house during my off week but I would much rather spend it with family than do that. I love you mom, sis, Mikey, Mark and Kate.

They drove all this way with more goodies, more Christmas gifts, mom's banana bread and we created so many memorable good times.

Here are so pics from the week:

My beautiful sister, Janet, and her son, Mikey.

Happy New Year!

Please don't tell me you stuck those party favors in your mouth afterwards.

Rich and Rob Fisher blowing horns in unique ways.

Grandma and three grandkids making oatmeal together. Ahhh!

My beautiful Mom and handsome brother, Markie.

Brother & sisters: Karen, Mark and Janet.

My beautiful mama! Gosh, we look alike!

Looks like they are about to hitch up horses and a wagon

and buy flour from the country market, don't they?!

Now, that is more like it! Work it!

We are on our way to get family photos done.

Mark's beautiful girlfriend, Kate, and niece Shelby Kate.

Two peas in a pod. Shelby and her Uncle Markie.

She NEVER sits on anyone's lap besides mommy & daddy.

There's something about Mark that kiddos always love!

Kitchen Has Come a Long Way

We have come a long way with this kitchen and we are finally done! Well, done enough to post photos. Just some few last painting touches, under-cabinet lights and fan and we will be done. Woohoo!

Thank you to everyone who has helped or has listened to our woes of not having a functional kitchen since July. We have saved so much time with our dishwasher and I actually want to be at home now. I used to avoid the messes at home by just staying away. Thank you to my wonderful husband who has endured all of the nagging and constantly working on this kitchen every waking hour when he is not at work. I am blessed to have such a great guy. Enjoy!

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Kitchen North Wall: (Before)

Kitchen North Wall: (After)

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Kitchen East Wall - Moving-in 2007:

Kitchen East Wall - Before Remodel:

Kitchen East Wall - After:

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Kitchen West wall: Moving-in 2007 (Before)

Kitchen West wall: (After)

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