Anybody Seen My Hairbrush?

Anybody want to take a guess at what type of hair this child is going to have as he gets older? Curly? Yep. Thick? Double Yep. Long? Well, maybe not so much. Daddy has already talked about wanting to have Drew get his first haircut. I'm not so sure I am ready for that yet, but after looking at these post-nap pictures today, it looks like Drew's first trim is going to be sooner rather than later!

This baby makes me smile....what a little cutie Drew's turning into (my completely unbiased opinion, of course)!!!

baby's 1st (and mama's favorite) christmas

Happy New Year, everyone! Last night I was going through some pictures, and realized I hadn't posted any Christmas pictures yet. But, first, I want to share a picture from the baptism that was too cute to keep to myself. Pam (who is so good with a camera), took a ton of great pictures the day of Drew's baptism, and gave them to me last week. I just got around to looking through them last night, and wanted you all to see this...

Which was pretty much how Drew was for 90% of the ceremony. Thanks, Pam!!

Now onto Christmas....

He was SO cute! Though he was fairly uninterested in his toys, and VERY interested in the taste and possible nutritional value of the wrapping paper, we had a fun Christmas. It is exciting to think that they will only get better and more exciting from here, as Drew begins to understand and participate in the season moreso than this year! :)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Have you ever seen a cuter baby Santa? I know I haven't.

Love to all!

Greg, Linda and Drew

C-U-T-E

Just wanted to share a few pictures taken earlier in the month...I know I say this all the time now, but Drew is just looking so big lately. I especially love the expression in the second picture:)

Thanks to Auntie Jessi for the Superman shirt and fleece-lined pants...he is so, so cute in them, and she has the best taste in baby clothes. Love to all!

a good day for a christening....

Last Sunday, our friends and family gathered for a very special occasion--Drew's baptism! It was such a wonderful time, full of food, fun, and the people we love! The outfit Drew wore was very special--it was worn by both of my uncles and my cousin. The baptism was performed by none other than Deacon Bob, and Drew was either asleep or happy for 99% of the day. I don't think we could have asked for more! While I left the camera alone for the most part and enjoyed being with Drew and our guests, I did manage to take a few pictures to help remember the day by...

the happy baby....

Grandma and Grandpa

Drew's Great Grandparents

Granny and Papa

delicious cake....

Drew and his godmother, me and mine!

One very happy and blessed family on Drew's very special day!

burlap + blue

As some of you already know, I have recently taken on a new adventure with the opening of my very own etsy shop, burlap + blue. I have always loved the concept of etsy, as well as the unending talent to be found on its site, and I wanted to be a part of it. So far it has been a lot of fun and the feedback has been very positive and welcoming. Please take a look (you can click on the link on the sidebar) when you get a chance. I'd love your feedback and ideas!



And, if that wasn't enough, I wanted to take it a step (or two, or ten...) further. As you have all seen multiple times on this blog, I love to craft, I love to sew, and I love taking on the challenge of creating a comfortable home for Greg, Drew and I that reflects our personalities and our lives. Add to that my love of the many inspirational and very creative home blogs out there, and burlap + blue (the blog) was born. I was hesitant to start it, as I know how much work it will be, but it's been something I have been considering for a while now, well before the idea of the etsy store was conceived. If you follow this blog, or even if you don't, please consider following burlap + blue! There will be plenty of ideas, inspiration, and maybe even a giveaway or two to make it worth your while!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

a little bit random....

Happy Thankgiving everybody! I was reminded today that it is exactly one month until Christmas...where did the Fall go? I, for one, am looking forward to our first Christmas with Drew. He promises to be a lot of fun and make the holidays that much more meaningful. I wanted to share a few pictures with you all...

The Smith side of the family celebrated Thanksgiving a few weeks ago...isn't this a great picture of all of us?

This, at first glance, is just another darling picture of an adorable little boy, but...wait...what IS that hanging from his mouth? Oh yes, of course, it's a stream of drool going from his mouth and ending who knows where...that's at least a good 6 inches of drool by my calculations...

(go ahead, double click and enlarge it...you know you want to!:))

This last picture was taken in an almost entirely dark room...thank goodness for decent photo enhancing software! There are certain occasions when I check on the baby and immediately search for my husband and make him come with me to see how the baby has contorted himself...this was definitely one of those times. The question isn't so much "how did he get in that position?", but more of, "how did he manage to fall asleep in that position??!"

Speaking of which, does anyone want to venture a guess as to what I am thankful for this Thanksgiving?:)

That little boy above?

The daddy whom we both adore?

You betcha.

Happy Thanksgiving!