Procrastination Pays Off

Remember in my Gone post I told you how sick I was about the tragic day I dropped my Mac and lost EVERYTHING?!? Well, that day is now a little less tragic.  See, I take a lot of pictures on my iPhone.  It's convenient, always available, and the pics have a pretty decent quality.  I was about to text my big bro a next pic of sweet baby Kate the other day when I realized, "I bet I can retrieve all the pics I've sent him through my text history."  And then I realized something even better- "I haven't uploaded my pics to iPhoto in a very, very, very long time"- like March. like 1,546 pics to be exact.  AND even better, not long after the tragedy, I realized I had a lot of pics on my camera from the summer. Like 2, 372.  (I know I'm a crazy picture lady that should upload more often.)

I discovered not only do I have pictures from every month that sweet baby Kate made her arrival, I have one for every month in her green chair. WAHOO!!! My procrastination paid off in a big way this time!

All pics are uploaded safely into iPhoto now and the hubs is going to back them up soon (right, honey?!)

So rejoice with me if you would and let's stroll down memory lane! Can't believe Sweet Baby Kate is almost 9 Months old!

The happiest day Ever- January 12, 2010 

1 Month Old & one massive scratch :(

2 Months Old- we def. got the Holiday theme going on :)

3 Months Old- growing like a weed!

4 Months Old- There's that beautiful smile!

5 Months Old

6 Months Old- Miss Personality!

7 Months Old (last pic before surgery to have white bump removed!)

8 Months Old- One happy, happy baby girl!

When I look back at the early pics, she looks so little bitty! I mean, she was, but it's still hard to remember! Thank you Lord for these pictures.  Even though they are just pictures, they're important to me and I thank you I was able to recover them!

Hailey's House: It's Fall Y'all

I cannot even describe how excited I am that Fall is here!!! The weather is cooler, the leaves are changing (ok, mostly dying), and pumpkins and mums are everywhere! 

I really like the whole "Hailey's House" concept so I've decided to incorporate it into my blog from time to time!  One of my favorite things from blogging is coming across ideas about home decor, crafts, and ways to simplify your home and family.  

Here's a look at some of my favorite ideas for Fall and how I've incorporated them into our home.

Found these beautiful chairs recently at Homegoods. 

Love how they add an extra sitting area in our living room!

 

Also found these nifty leaf placemats at Homegoods (can you ever go in there and not find something?!) BUT I totally stole the idea to use them in a different way from the fabulous Mrs. All My Love.

  Here's a look at my kitchen- almost complete! LOVE my curtains, the color, the print, and of course the incredible price I paid for the fabric!

Saw a basket similar to this one last season from Pottery Barn and loved it.  I was thrilled when I found this one at Hobby Lobby this year for a whopping total of $4.50.  I did the monogramming myself.  So glad I didn't order that one last year cause I'm pretty sure it would have cost me a little more :)

My wreath is a combination of about 3 different ideas for a Fall wreath.   Mine consists of about 90 feet of ribbon and a lot of time.  It was one of those things that I dove into, then realized it wasn't turning out how I originally imagined, but it works.  I also made the "The Johnstons" piece.  I found a super easy tutorial on how to print on burlap.  I of course can't find the link to share with you, but will be glad to give you the "how to" if you want.

 

And I'm absolutely LOVING that I can display all our maternity pics from Last Fall.  The "Kate" pumpkin is my favorite and I look forward to it making it's appearance in our home for many Falls to come!  Thank you Kristine Neeley for this creative idea and of course the gorgeous pics!

And Last but not least- I may have a small obsession with The Nester.  I have gone back and read almost everyone of her posts.  She is thrifty, creative, wise, and I'm pretty sure is an incredible friend.  I totally want to have coffee with her.  She inspired the wall over my couch and my white slipcovers. I know I have an almost 9 month old- So what?!? I can wash them when needed :) 

 oh yeah, and how gorgeous is this fabric?!? I have yet to make the two pillows for my couch with it, but it's on my list! It's perfect for Fall.  It will have cost me a total of $7.00 (I found the Fabric in a clearance bin and I'm using pillow inserts I already have!) Wahoo. Hopefully they will be on my couch soon!

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!!!