Sophie's Room In Our New House

Next on our tour is Sophie's Room. Sophie ended up with the biggest bedroom and she also has the biggest closet. Which turned out to be good since all of the collected baby stuff is sitting in there until Dave and I make a decision on what to do with it all.

Her bed was passed down on Dave's side of the family and was his childhood bed.

We got the desk and bookcase at Target a couple years ago. I've since bought her a new desk at a secondhand store, but I'm planning on refinishing it before I put it in her room. I'm also still looking for a chair and have been since we first bought her desk. I have a very clear vision of what I want and I haven't found it yet.

Dave and Sophie on Dave's most recent birthday celebration.

Max's Room in Our New House

So this post took a little longer than I had planned to get up because a big event happened at our house this past week. Someone decided that now would be a good time to take the crib front off Max's crib and turn it into a toddler bed. For some insane reason I also thought that sounded like a great idea and allowed someone who will remain nameless to proceed. After being woken up at 5:15 am and now 4:50 am for two consecutive days I'm less sure that our bright idea was really all that bright. However, we're working towards Max sleeping in his own big boy bed which is a big step in him becoming more independent. Although I guess I'm not really sure how much help a 16 month old needs in becoming independent. Max is quite sure he can do anything he wants.

Max's changing table/dresser. The rocking chair was a gift from my Aunt and Grandma W. And, yes, Max is checking out the diaper pail in this photo. Boys are yucky.

A little collection of tchokes given to Max. The photo in the frame was taken by the wonderful Gina Geigley when Max was 10 months old.

The infamous crib turned toddler bed.

How Max gets out of bed.


I took Max in for his second haircut yesterday. I was told (by my lovely mother) that he was starting to look like a girl. He had the sweetest little curls, but it's finally getting warm here and I decided he really did need a haircut. Plus Dave was pestering me about it. I guess he didn't want everyone thinking Max was a little girl either. But I say "CURLS". They were too cute.

The Playroom

I just had shelves installed in the playroom. It's by no means done, but it's a lot closer. This is the view looking into the playroom from the hallway. The boards we used were originally Dave's Dad and they look great.
Here's looking at the shelves. The kids table was a Christmas present from my parents. The lowest shelf is at 2 feet. It's tall enough to be used as a table surface for the kids.

Here's the little kitchen that Santa brought Sophie when she was two and her easel.

Another view of the kitchen and the toys along that wall.

Here's the couch. I'd like to put some sort of shelving to the right of the couch where the wire shelves are now. I'd like something with a little more storage. I've been looking at craigslist for the perfect piece.
Sophie showing off her baby waffles. I love her little squinty eye thing she does when I tell her to smile.
Max reading in the tent in the playroom. His hair is getting long... and curly.