Tree Removal

Make way for a new deck-or an outdoor oasis as I'd like (unrealistically) think! :)

We recently had the tree removed from our back yard. There goes the shade. Then, Mike tore down the old small deck of rotting wood and has big plans for another one. Guess what he'll be doing most weekend this summer? My hope is that it will be ready by Garrett's 1st birthday party in October! :)

Garrett tries a Carrot!

Going orange in the veggie category! I boiled some baby carrots and let Little Man go to town. He got at least half the carrot down. I could tell at the dinner table but was reaffirmed in the next morning's diaper! Good job Garrett!

Baby Led Solids: Broccoli

Today, Garrett got to venture past his Baby Mum Mums and into the land of veggies. A cooled piece of steamed broccoli made it way into his hands during lunch and he became an adventurous little guy. Cutest pics yet!

A New Light

My poor hubby always has a project waiting in the wings. This basket has been intended as a pendant light since last summer's flea market find. The basket was $3 and the pendant kit was $10 on clearance at Lowe's. It replaced the ugly old tube light that used to be above the sink. I love it. I think we may need to lower it a bit so it's beneath the valance but it's pretty cool and the baset makes the light shine in a funky way too!