Mama came to visit us on Thursday. We were soooo excited! When she got here we went to the park to play. We had fun watching Pearce play and explore. Actually, he had fun just watching the other kids, too. The park we went to has a big playscape and we found a little nook where Pearce just kept crawling up and down the step and then would just sit and watch the other kids. It was a great day. Then we went to one of my most favorite places to eat...Luby's! I've always loved Luby's and luckily Pearce does too! Friday, we got Pearce dressed in this cute outfit. Of course we had to take a ton of pictures of him before we could go anywhere!
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| "Mama, you always hug me so tight!" |
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| "Mama, you know what, I don't think you need those glasses." |
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| "Let me just get those things off." |
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| "There....much better!" |
After our photo session, we headed off to Georgetown to eat at Monument Cafe and then to walk around the square. We had such a fun time just walking around and being together. Pearce was a good little boy in the restaurant. After that, we went to Sandy's Shoes to find Pearce some cute sandals! We found two cute pairs of shoes for the little guy. They were so helpful at the shoe store. I will have to always go there for his shoes!
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| "Man, that lime is sour!" |
Mom got me started on this paint. It's called Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I have never painted with it before, but it was sooo easy! A little goes a long way, it dries super fast, and then you put this wax on over it, buff it to give it shine, and you're done! My first project was the entry way table. I really wish I had taken a picture of it before, but it was just plain black.
After two coats of paint. I chose "Duck Egg Blue" and LOVE how it turned out!
The table was so easy and I had more paint left, so I decided to paint this old picture frame. I love this picture. It was Mama Pearce's and I remember it being in her breakfast room. I've always loved it and when she passed away, I knew I wanted it for my kitchen. Again, totally wish I had taken a before picture, but the frame was just a plain brown wooden frame. I painted two coats and then decided to distress it. All I had to do was use a damp cloth and gently rub off parts of the paint until I got the distressed look that I wanted. The paint is water based, so this was super easy too! My next painting project will be to paint my desk in our room and I have another frame I want to paint, oh, and an old spice rack, too! Mom and I kept looking around my house finding things I could paint!
Pearce loves to play with Daisy's crate door latches. He's just about got it figured out how to open it. You can see his new little navy sandals. LOVE those!!! On Saturday, we went to the Domain and ate at Gloria's and then walked around a bit. It was such a pretty weekend to be outside! We also went to pick out fabric for my new curtains mom is going to make me for my dining room! We found the most perfect fabric and I can't wait to hang them! It seems now, whenever mom comes, we end up doing home improvement projects...so fun!
After we got home, we went to Pearce's favorite place...the backyard. It was such a warm day out that we decided to let him play with the hose. Then I filled up this bucket with water and put some toys in there and just let him splash and play. He loved it! He ended up getting soaking wet, but oh well, he had the best time!
Mama cuddling with her baby :)
Mama left today :( We can never say goodbye without crying. I love it when she comes to visit, but hate it when she leaves. We did have the best time, though. Pearce and Daisy were sad to see her go, too. Daisy LOVES mom. Mom is a good sport with her little quirks :)
Mom, we had so much fun with you! Pearce loves his Mama! Thanks for everything....now get to work on those curtains :)
