So I had this Old Armoir...

So about 8 years ago I found this armoir at Walmart. It served it's purpose in our house for many years. When we built and moved into this house we bought new furniture and this had been pushed to the guest room. For months I have been telling David that I wanted a hutch or buffet for the kitchen. I searched in every store I went in and even looked on line. Everything I wanted was $1200 or more!!! My mom has always accused me of "expensive taste." The other day at work a light bulb went off in my head...I could turn the old armoir into my new expensive piece of furniture...

Below is the only before photo I have. This is David taking the doors off. We removed all doors, painted it black and added bead board to the back. My dad came in off the road Wednesday night and cut the bead board for me at 930 one night. He had some left over from another project he had worked on. So, literally, this project cost me $50. That is one can of paint and some brushes. It is decorated with things I already had.

I even put in my America decorations for the 4th of July. So, what do you think??? I love it. I am very pleased with how it turned out.

VBS

We had a great time at Vacation Bible School last week! It was exhausting, but so worth it. I love the fact that Ashley Ryan loves church.

A lot of people do not know this, but David and I struggled for a baby for many years. I remember many nights praying and asking God to bless us. He finally did, and I promised him that I would teach her about Him. It is my goal that she learn about Christ. Here are some pics from the week.

Monogrammed Swim Suit

I ordered Ashley Ryan a new swim suit from a very talented lady on Etsy. I absolutely love this swim suit. The pics do not do it justice. She did an amazing job making this for me. The top is monogrammed with her initials. Here are a few photos to enjoy. If you like it enough, I do not mind if you copy me. Ashley Harvey from www.etsy.com/shop/cookiesncreamkids made this.

Hope you like it!!

May 2010

we went to the MS Braves games last night. Ashley Ryan had a blast. She even got to be the honorary bat girl and go on the field before the game. At the Braves games before she went on the field.

We went to Gulf Shores for a short vacation. We had so much fun!!! Ashley Ryan was not crazy about the sand. But she found a way to get around as you can see.

How sweet is this face!!!! I love her more than she could ever know.

How cute is that??? I wish I looked that cute in my swim suit!

We have had a great start to the summer. I am really excited to see what else we do this year. Ashley Ryan is so much fun and such a joy to be around!!! She is still as sassy as can be, but after all, she is her mother's child.

I hope you all have a great weekend. Lots of love!

Hi Mimi!

My mom wanted some pics of her baby! I need to take some more but these are from last week. She has been sick this week. Poor baby is doing 3 breathing treatments a day! We are ready for this pollen to go away!

Have a good week!!! lots of love!!

Picture overload

Something happened to my earlier post. So, this post is a continuance. Be sure to check the post below this one for more pics.

In other news, this beautiful baby is Elizabeth Jane Pierce. She was born on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 10:57 a.m. This is my best friend's 4th baby! She is a saint of a mom and doing a fabulous job raising 4 kiddos!

This is Ashley Ryan and "Pop" on Easter Sunday. She loves her pop. Not sure if she is giving me a kiss or what!

Ashley Ryan and daddy before church! She was giving him a "high five."

Lots of love! see below for more pics!

Family Fun!

Ashley Ryan and mommy before church on Sunday!

Playing at the park. She loves the "blow flowers."

Ashley Ryan with some of her easter basket loot!

Easter Basket from mommy and daddy, I mean the easter bunny brought this! haha

We have been really busy lately! Ashley Ryan is growing like a weed! She is a busy body. She LOVES to be outside. We stay outside till dark almost every day. It's a great way to wear her down. She sleeps really good at night. We had a great Easter. Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It's right after Christmas in my book. It's not the easter bunny or the dress that I love so much, but the fact that Christ rose again! He's alive and well and I am so thankful. I have alot to be thankful for. Sometimes I feel so undeserving. But, then I realized that we are ALL undeserving of Christ's love. We are unworthy, but that makes his resurrection even better!

Here are some pics to show you what we have been up to!