Jamie and I had confirmation almost a month ago that the little butter bean I am carrying is going to be a boy!  We are so excited and can’t wait until his arrival.  Even more immediately, I am really excited about being able to call it a “he” and not an “it” anymore.  In preparation for our little man we have begun working on the his room.  We aren’t going with a theme, but have rather chosen a modern fish pattern for the bedding (this kid will love to fish, by the way) and are going to decorate with colors.  Check out the progress that we are making and all of the steps in between; by which I mean all of the furniture that we had to put together.

the many, many pieces of the dresser- there was a gazillion, I swear

finishing the dresser drawers with help from Piper- probably at least two hours later

all of the many parts for the crib, are you sensing a "many pieces theme" yet?

crib construction phase 1

the bambino and me with the crib, check out the finished dresser behind me

the finished room thus far

I had the pleasure of photographing this little guy Saturday morning.  He was so cute and all smiles for the camera.  I will post a few more soon but this one was too good not to share right now…

how can you not smile back?

I have a secret to share… lean in closely since I don’t want to say this too loudly and jinx it.  I have an orchid in my kitchen near the sink by the window and it looks so great!  Big deal you’re thinking, I am sure.  Let me say now that I have a “black thumb” really, I am not exaggerating at all.  I have the gift for killing all things green that enter my home- except for this orchid!  It has been living here with us for two plus weeks and it still looks great, and it even opened another bloom since being here with me.  I know it’s crazy, even I don’t understand it but this flower is thriving and it makes me happy every day when I see it!

Where did I get this amazing orchid you ask?  From Ginny’s Orchids no less!  Ginny’s Orchids is a Winter Park Farmers Market regular and when Jamie and I were at the market a few weeks ago (check out the pictures here) we had the great opportunity to photograph these flowers.  They have the most beautiful orchids imaginable in all sorts of cool and interesting arrangements!  Really if you want an amazing gift check them out…

proof that there is a living plant in my home!

More of Ginny’s Orchids:

the flowers and adorable sign

some very pretty yellow orchids

a dancing lady orchid- so unique and so pretty

one word- wow!

A few weekends ago, yes I am behind on posting, Jamie and I headed to the WP Farmers Market with our friend Bryan.  We love going to the market, since there is always numerous things to see- flowers, yummy food, dogs and my favorite, people!  I could sit and watch the people all day, and I almost did.  Bryan came along and borrowed some of our equipment and got some really great shots.  I must say that it is pretty funny how three people can go tot the same place, stay for the same amount of time and come home with three different sets of images- perspective is great!!

Check out some the images but consider yourself warned- after viewing you may try frantically to find a farmers market near you…

Bryan’s Images:

one of the market in full swing

couldn't resist posting one of my hubby doing his thing

yes, "pinch your cheeks cute" is the description you are looking for

Jamie’s Images:

"come on Mom, I want to go...please!"

I love the face on this man- joy, pure joy!

this little girl was so cute passing out balloons with her Dad

My Images:

one of Bryan- I caught you :-)

what I wish my front garden looked like

tell me that doesn't look yummy?

adorable, curious little girl- check out those blue eyes