Aspiring Photographer and more randomness...

Adelynn is obsessed with taking pictures. She's really good at knowing what looks good on camera too. I'm telling you, the best portraits I have had done of myself in a while are done by her! She is always walking around taking pictures of anything and everything. The best part is, if she's taking a picture of a person, she tells you exactly what to do! Where to put your hands, how to contort your face, I'm telling you...you don't even have to worry, because she gets every little detail. I'm considering allowing her to start doing sessions. I haven't decided how much we will charge. Maybe per family, or per person...not sure. But when you see these photos, I know you will want in on her growing talent.



On another note...here are some random pictures of "going-ons" around here...we are very excited here at the Wall residence for back to school and the new football season! woot woot! Go BSU!Emersyn is growing to be so beautiful. How could you not love that little fishy face?!As the girls grow, it is so cute to see them interact, and how much they really love each other. This evening Emersyn kept giving Adi kisses in the bathtub. It was so sweet! Especially since you usually can't even steal a kiss from her.
The other day I came upstairs to find Adelynn doing this. It just cracked me up. She looked so big and completely interested in the movie magazine. Apparently she is more like her dad than I even thought!
Hard summer days are a serious recipe for konking out!
Matching sisters after bath time. I love those clean faces:)Emi loves to play games. Patty cake has been a long time favorite, now Peek-a-boo is starting to win out.
And last but not least, what would be a post of mine without a little princess action in it?!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!

sneak peak kitchen...

So it has been a while, and I thought I would show some progress. We decided not to go with plain white, and since I couldn't glaze them the way I hoped, we went with distressing them so we could still get the antiqued look. It really looks nice. I like it.Finished drawer fronts. We still haven't put up the door fronts, but we're getting there. At least the kitchen is functionable again.
My dad helped us install an above the range microwave. We really needed this so we could open up more countertop space.
The shelves that my husband built to finish off the upper row of cabinets. They look so nice. We still have to cover the screws as you can see, but they look great. Good job honey!
We did beadboard as a backsplash, and carried it around the rest of the room with a chairrail. Here you can see it on the west wall by the hallway.
patty cake, patty cake...and THROW it in the oven :)
Close up of countertops before we grouted. We did tile, and I LOVE IT! Best of all is was super easy, and me and my brother were able to do it all in one day!
And the new wood floor! I love this the most. It is so beautiful. Me and my brother also installed this in a day. Super easy, I got it on a GREAT deal, and it totally improves the look of the kitchen.
Well, that's about it for now. Hopefully we will have doors up and backsplash finished soon, and then we can do the small things like calking and clamping the sink, and 3/4 round trim. We have to replace the pantry door too, and then...I know, it's hard to believe...but then, I think we will be done!!! WOOHOO! Not bad for doing it yourself on a budget right? Time consuming, lots of frustration and tears, having to re-do things 10 times till the look works, hot days doing nothing but sanding and painting and sanding and painting, and 1,000 trips to The Home Depot for yet another small item you forgot you needed, but in the end, it will have been worth it... I think:) A big thanks to everyone who has been helping!!! I definitely needed your help, and your motivation.

Cooperative Preschool

Just seeking some opinion on Preschool. Adelynn is going to be 3 in November and I realize that she's not old enough to start the real thing yet, however, I have been tossing around idea's in my head on what I can do to start introducing her to education and learning, and to expound on her already bright intelligence. There are several different things available, and all sorts of curriculum options and fun activities, but I was just wondering if any of you have had experience with Cooperative Preschool, and what did you think of it? Also, is there any of you out there who would be interested in starting a cooperative preschool, or who are already in one and have room for more, or know of anyone who is doing one in my area? Just some of my thoughts and questions. Any feedback would be great, thanks!