The Harper's Selfie

Just a little car selfie fun before Hadley and Els do some volunteer work.  The fun extended beyond these selfies.  We got notice of an event happening in Rome, it was a Regional Wheelchair Tennis Tournament and they needed kiddos to be ball boys and girls.  Hads wanted to help, Els did too, we weren't sure if she was going to be able to because of her age.  But true to her personality, she made friends with the guy running the tournament.  She charmed the mess out of him and made her way on to the court to assist in running down some tennis balls.  She never ceases to amaze me.

The man running the tournament took us on a tour of the complex, which is new to Rome and they have these mini kiddo courts....Els decided to take a nap on lines...she loved the mini courts.

The Babysitter's Club

There really aren't any babysitter's quite like the Holt's.  I never worry or wonder if they are being loved on when they are with them....I just know...

I love YOU more than words can explain

Every once in a while....they  give you a glimpse of their heart....and you think you might just be doing a little something right.

Sweet as Sugar

Spend the night parties are the best and especially when they are with precious friends.  Sweet Caroline and Ellison Ann together are like a big pot of sweet tea.  These gentle little spirits just make you smile every time they are together.

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Most of my pictures of July or pictures of projects in the house and in progress pictures as we moved in.  First up, is the UH MAY ZING back splash Wayne did!!!  Not sure why, but they didn't have a back splash and it looked so plain, so we spiced it up a bit with some Shaw Ceramic paver tiles.

Next up, what I refer to as my own personal Wall of Love.  Wayne reclaimed the wood from a 1920's farmhouse, then pieced together this masterpiece.  Whenever he get frustrated with me, he tells me he is going to take the wall down...which I know he won't ever tackle because there are lots of nails in this one.

Starting to fill in the new furniture.

New bed  made it!!!

Ellison's room is really the only room in the house, that stayed in tact from a furniture and decor standpoint.  She and Hads shared a room at the old house and my Mom had made all the bedding, it was just too cute to put away yet.  She still has a few more years before she outgrows the frog theme.  We compromised, since she was the only one not getting new and her closet got turned into an art room.

Her closet is the perfect little nook for her art room.

Hads got the furniture from our spare bedroom, but all new bedding...I was more than a titch disappointed when this bed spread arrived.  Seriously, it was so crunchy it would have been like wrapping up with a newspaper!!!

As we are loading all the furniture in and just taking in the new....of course a problem pops up on the basement....yep it rained...yep it leaked!!!!  So yay, we have that to deal with and get fixed.

I found the perfect place for Wayne's Turkey mount, he was not amused...but hey, it got hung up...it just didn't really go with the vibe I was going for in the main living area.

Loading in the living room....sadly this rug...as much as I love it...didn't make it very long before the cat ruined it by getting sick on it.

One of my painting projects.  These red end tables are the perfect little pop of color.

Another end table and a tray that Wayne made for me.

Moving it around to see where I like it best.

A gorgeous mirror Wayne made for me.

Hads room with her new comforter, much more snugly and looks so much better.

A house warming present....we are the letter H!!!

This is another painting project and perhaps the one I am most proud of.  This piece was a solid dark brown, my Mom had it for years and it just needed to be re-invented just a little.