tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205893300833860692024-03-13T11:41:18.690-04:00Alday LivingThe Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-18740032633704947702011-02-24T14:52:00.005-05:002011-02-24T21:34:21.854-05:00kitchen revealfor those out-of-towners and stalkers that have been waiting so patiently. you might want to grab something to drink or take a bathroom break. this a long post. just warning you. here are the before and afters of our kitchen/nook/laundry...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">the dark tile, white washed cabinet kitchen before....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474606884/" title="Kitchen COPY BEFORE by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5474606884_82c99446e3.jpg" alt="Kitchen COPY BEFORE" width="290" height="190" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">(sorry for the small picture.this was copied from our mls listing<br />when we were crazy and thinking about selling our house)</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">and the oh so wonderful after...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474637162/" title="IMG_0216 COPY by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5174/5474637162_4a967ed76d.jpg" alt="IMG_0216 COPY" width="500" height="341" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474364887/" title="Kitchen Collage After by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5474364887_3698e7068f.jpg" alt="Kitchen Collage After" width="500" height="363" /></a><br /></div><br />it's crazy how much wider our kitchen feels with the wider doorway opening and hardwoods. hard to believe that the kitchen dimensions did not actually change at all. since we replaced the tile floors with hardwoods, we lost our tile counters. darn. so we were able to replace those with a remnant piece of bianco romano granite and painted our cabinets benjamin moore briarwood. definitely a different look than before. briarwood is a grayish-brown color that changes throughout the day and works great to hide all of the little spills that only a toddler would cause. i keep telling byron that it will look even better with the cabinet crown molding and hardware he needs to install sometime soon :) nope, my project list never stops. it runs in my veins, i can't help it. <br /><br />here's the before view from the former dining room...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474403673/" title="IMG_3193 COPY BEFORE TAG-1 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5474403673_38a0788e4d.jpg" alt="IMG_3193 COPY BEFORE TAG-1" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br />and now the view from the new family room...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474010323/" title="IMG_0284 COPY by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5474010323_14afba1cc3.jpg" alt="IMG_0284 COPY" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">talk about a major change on the color wheel. i'm on the greige train for sure. although, i do plan to add some pops of color in the curtains, well, no maybe the throw pillows. hmm, maybe both. these are the crazy things that circle through my brain daily. decisions, decisions. anyhow, it's amazing how much more time we spend in this space now that it is open to the kitchen and actually has furniture for lounging. here's the view looking back towards the family room from the nook.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474606794/" title="IMG_0285 COPY by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5474606794_7e544177c0.jpg" alt="IMG_0285 COPY" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the leather cocktail chairs are from the <a href="http://www.groveparkinn.com/Leisure/">grove park inn</a>. and they are oh so comfy. we grabbed those at the habitat for humanity store. benefits of byron being an insider :) the couch and rug are a new addition since the last 2 weeks. when i told mary adelyn we were getting another couch she said, "but we already have a couch." poor child was born with her daddy's mentality. although, it didn't take much convincing when i told her that we should have two. and there are more decorations to come soon. i have big plans for that huge empty wall above the couch, along with some possible diy curtains and art. my new year's resolution is to DECORATE and enjoy the home that we've chosen to stay in. anyone who knows me well, knows that i love to browse but have the hardest time pulling the trigger. so, watch out decor/wallet...the safety is definitely off.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474364931/" title="Nook Laundry Collage by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5474364931_d46c677e2d.jpg" alt="Nook Laundry Collage" width="500" height="361" /></a><br /></div><br />the nook turned out exactly how we were hoping. a gathering space with lots of light. if only i had a nickel every time our contractor told me that we could save money if we'd lose some of the windows. i mean really, is 9 windows + 1 dutch door really considered a lot of windows for a 180 sq ft addition? maybe so. but i couldn't imagine our new spaces without them, that's for sure. byron has requested some sort of curtain in the nook and bathroom to hide the fact that he refuses to buy a robe like every other normal urbanite in this universe. <br /><br />the nook has become the most used spot in the house. it is so great to be able to work in the kitchen and still be able to see mary adelyn at the table. delia on the other hand has considered the new openness to be a personal invitation to join us at table at meal times. she literally cannot stop herself from inching down the kitchen floor to make it to the table. that dog just gets weirder and weirder. <br /><br />the dutch door is awesome and i've never regretted it for one second. not even when i gave myself a near concussion last weekend from bending down under the opened window portion and then standing up quickly only to find out that the window portion does not stay put very well. while i type, i can still feel the knot left on my head. ouch. yes, that little issue has been added to the project list.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />another view into the laundry space...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474848203/" title="IMG_0275 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5474848203_b00bcfc763.jpg" alt="IMG_0275" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">while it's not a huge space, it's a space nonetheless. i found the antique sliding door on craigslist from a contractor who had driven to indiana and back through a tornado to save pieces of his grandfather's building that was being torn down. byron actually goggle mapped the door's address to see a picture of the buidling. pretty crazy, that the door now blocks our dirty skivvies. guess that's better than being in a trash pile. the tall chalk board is the back of the laundry built-in that i decided to paint with magnetic and chalkboard paint. mary adelyn likes to practice her abc's and colors while eating. what can i say, girl loves to learn.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and finally, the view of our old backside...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474403583/" title="IMG_3191 COPY BEFORE TAG-1 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5474403583_a97c70e2d6.jpg" alt="IMG_3191 COPY BEFORE TAG-1" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and the new (bigger is always better, right?)...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5474005653/" title="IMG_0236 COPY by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5474005653_df08edafa8.jpg" alt="IMG_0236 COPY" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br />we are looking forward to discovering our new backyard all over again in the spring. while we've had a few warm days, it still isn't enough to really be out there planning and enjoying our new backyard living area. although, mary adelyn has managed to break in her new deck/playhouse. so much so, that she has offically laid claim to the deck. it is hers--just so you know. the slide and swing were my ideas, because i'm cool like that. i think i've been down the slide just as many times as mary adelyn. what? is that weird?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-67681292327207666452011-02-03T20:43:00.005-05:002011-02-03T20:55:54.508-05:00a not-so subtle hint<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5414896526/" title="IMG_0125 copy-1 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5414896526_703cd38415_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0125 copy-1" width="443" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />mary adelyn refuses to eat breakfast without having her shades handy. girlfriend's gotta protect those baby blues. maybe one of these days her mama will get around to putting up some cafe curtains. although, i'm sure she'll move on to complaining about the calluses on her knees due to the lack of cushion.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-10635498712029319422011-01-29T22:35:00.002-05:002011-01-29T22:43:40.968-05:00a day in the life<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5400070642/" title="IMG_0110 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5400070642_30a5a04d5f.jpg" alt="IMG_0110" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />8 paws of approval for the new bathroom space. i can't believe byron and i actually thought that the huge tub in the room would deter them from entering the bathroom, seeing as how they despise baths more than having to pee outside when it's raining . they probably spend more time in there then we do. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-89090393079044739852011-01-21T20:29:00.004-05:002011-01-21T21:16:58.285-05:00bathroom revealfinally...here are some photos of our beloved master bathroom for anyone still interested, still checking this lazy blog, and still wondering if we ever finished that HUGE undertaking.<br /><br />here's the new view from our bedroom<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376910984/" title="IMG_0008 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5376910984_9937aecf0f_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0008" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />and our super cool, kinda loud, but still <span style="font-style: italic;">so</span> cool, antique sliding barn door<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376309679/" title="IMG_0009 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5376309679_a8c373f46b_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0009" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />another view from our bed, looking towards the bathroom<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376309713/" title="IMG_0010 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5376309713_e21137282c_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0010" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />yes, there is a chair and an ottoman in our bathroom. is that weird? the idea is to expand our living space from our small bedroom towards the open space under the two huge windows in the bathroom and provide a place to actually sit down while getting dressed. which is quite a novelty in a 100 year old bungalow. unfortunately, delia has decided that this is her new favorite spot in the house, so i find myself sitting on the toilet to put my boots on. not quite how i imagined it.<br /><br />our vanity, which i love and had made based on the one i saw <a href="http://wildinkpress.com/blog/2010/06/25/master-bathroom-f-a-q/">here</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376910794/" title="IMG_0002 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5376910794_bba46c8a05_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0002" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /></div><br />i found a woodworker on craigslist to make our vanity and built-ins for the laundry and kitchen nook. never under estimate the power of craigslist :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376910882/" title="IMG_0018 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5376910882_a0b4cc5889_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0018" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />our built-in shelves, which i have yet to figure out what i want to put on them. still not used to having all that storage in a bathroom. and honestly, sometimes the best part is just knowing that it is there. ahh, the possibilities, which justify my continued internet browsing...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376309541/" title="IMG_0016 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5376309541_dbcddea37c_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0016" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />laundry pass through, which is AWESOME! i keep telling myself that surely it won't take too much longer for byron to understand that one side is for whites and the other is for darks.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376910922/" title="IMG_0031 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5376910922_cbcb7be250_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0031" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />and mary adelyn's tub, as she refers to it<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376911060/" title="IMG_0007 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5376911060_c496b45fed_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0007" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /></div><br />more pictures to follow of kitchen and laundry, i really promise this time.<br /><br />until then, here are some pictures of our little stomach-bug-recovering honey-bunny. it's amazing what wonders polka dot balloons can work on a sick toddler.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376309791/" title="IMG_0064 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5376309791_820278a4f5_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0064 copy" width="463" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5376911148/" title="IMG_0081 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5376911148_cfb43e3b42_z.jpg" alt="IMG_0081 copy" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-9526242490276858492010-11-16T20:31:00.004-05:002010-11-17T20:38:32.488-05:00we've had our hands fullchasing ladybugs<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5183389006/" title="IMG_4238 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/5183389006_437e614d10_z.jpg" alt="IMG_4238 copy" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /></div><br />trick or treating<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5182791003/" title="IMG_4223 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5182791003_0beea5f000_z.jpg" alt="IMG_4223 copy" width="640" height="467" /></a><br /></div><br />enjoying the weather<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5183434524/" title="IMG_3828 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/5183434524_c87d21e648_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3828 copy" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br />playing in the leaves<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5182835141/" title="IMG_3829 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1427/5182835141_7c1057e432_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3829 copy" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5182835195/" title="IMG_3832 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1204/5182835195_657ede761a_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3832 copy" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /></div><br />and potty training...no pictures on that one :) there's nothing like a little halloween candy to jump start the potty training. parental note: when raisins were are longer cutting it, peanut butter m&m's seem to do the trick. 5 days and counting of big girl underwear with only a few accidents. woo-t0-the who! growing up is hard to do. unless there's candy, of course.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-88609894031628159372010-11-16T20:30:00.000-05:002010-11-16T20:31:07.300-05:00no need to pout,<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/5182835249/" title="IMG_3734 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1429/5182835249_9581eb3ffa.jpg" alt="IMG_3734 copy" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br />more posts coming soon...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-50121283797494897992010-09-15T19:17:00.004-04:002010-09-15T19:38:28.364-04:00it's starting to look alot like christmaswell, at least that's what is feels like this week at the house of alday. we've had so much progress over the last two weeks, it'd be hard to name it all. it's amazing how a little paint can make a space feel like a home. luckily, for byron, i am having no regrets about the color choices. unluckily, for byron, i am now inspired to paint the rest of the house to match our new living areas.<br /><br />so, drum roll please......<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">view into the kitchen from the soon-to-be family room<br />(new countertops installed, but not the best picture--more to come)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4994555120/" title="IMG_3480 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4994555120_fd4116784b.jpg" alt="IMG_3480" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">kitchen nook with bench seat installed<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4994555158/" title="IMG_3482 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/4994555158_1ba79b9734.jpg" alt="IMG_3482" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">laundry room with built-in laundry hamper pass through from master bath<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4993955877/" title="2010_09_15 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4993955877_8439b70301.jpg" alt="2010_09_15" width="500" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">master bath vanity and built-in laundry pass through<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4993948791/" title="IMG_3491 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4993948791_71ceb47265.jpg" alt="IMG_3491" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">our wonderful, incredibly heavy, cast iron pedestal tub<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4994555466/" title="IMG_3492 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4994555466_54db925b99.jpg" alt="IMG_3492" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">view from the master bath (imagine a backyard oasis--spring project 2011 :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4994555522/" title="IMG_3493 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4994555522_8504b9e622.jpg" alt="IMG_3493" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">view of addition and deck from backyard<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4993948565/" title="IMG_3484 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4993948565_3fb5a04e8c.jpg" alt="IMG_3484" width="500" height="334" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">the reason why i might possibly sell delia on craigslist<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4993948679/" title="IMG_3486 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/4993948679_004b6c7ee9.jpg" alt="IMG_3486" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">any suggestions for how to keep your dog from scratching your most favorite house splurge?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">we hope to be close to 90% done by this weekend before our company arrives for a child-free staycation. woo-hoo! mary adelyn went off to mimi and papa's house this morning. i think i've only spoken her name 1098 times so far. not too shabby.<br /></div></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-58930351790286105872010-09-14T22:15:00.003-04:002010-09-14T22:34:40.658-04:00sometimes<div style="text-align: center;">balloons<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4991417367/" title="IMG_3399 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4991417367_1c21759a75.jpg" alt="IMG_3399 copy" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">crack<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4991417543/" title="IMG_3396 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4991417543_607165af90.jpg" alt="IMG_3396 copy" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">them<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4992024620/" title="IMG_3400 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4992024620_531a65eb6e.jpg" alt="IMG_3400 copy" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">up<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4991417449/" title="IMG_3388 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4991417449_4a94f1bbc5.jpg" alt="IMG_3388 copy" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">i'm pretty sure they could have done this for hours.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4991417493/" title="IMG_3389 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4991417493_69c470d9e4.jpg" alt="IMG_3389 copy" width="334" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br />just a little snippet of our refuge in the ga mountains while the poly on our hardwoods dried, which i am officially declaring as the worst part of this whole construction process. headache inducing fumes + plastic drapes to prevent entry + dogs + toddler + no kitchen = we need to get out of town....fast.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-40913167567151641552010-09-14T20:24:00.004-04:002010-09-14T21:55:54.535-04:00old boneswell, hello folks. i've got no new excuses for you this time. just plain busy around here. we are definitely looking forward to this wonderful fall season and having our house back, new square footage and all. i thought i'd share some pictures of what was our kitchen for a few days.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4991777444/" title="IMG_3383 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4991777444_47fb07c6a5.jpg" alt="IMG_3383" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4991777606/" title="IMG_3386 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4991777606_3bff3903cc.jpg" alt="IMG_3386" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(looking back towards to the former dining room/make-shift kitchen/soon-to-be family room)<br /><br /></span></div>i told byron that i could have gone through this whole construction process without seeing what an almost 100 year old sub-floor looks like. there are just some parts of an old house that are better off not seen. at least not by those who happen to reside there.<br /><br />luckily, the sub-floor was quickly covered by beautiful new hardwoods and my fears of falling through the floor has subsided...a little.<br /><br />more pictures soon. i promise this time.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-74251273847558471772010-08-14T13:24:00.004-04:002010-08-14T13:49:15.244-04:00wide openthe house of alday addition is moving right along. one of our kitchen walls is now officially down. woo-to-the-hoo! unfortunately, the flies and mosquitoes are just as excited about this open access. <br /><br />every weekend i make byron help me move the kitchen table to it's soon to be eternal resting place, just "so i can get a good feel for the room."<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4891443012/" title="IMG_3373 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4891443012_b1e074ef9d.jpg" alt="IMG_3373" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br />can you tell how excited he is about that?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4890845611/" title="IMG_3378 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4890845611_1138a5223d.jpg" alt="IMG_3378" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />here's a view of our unbelievably messy under construction kitchen. i'm just trying to keep it real on this blog. the far wall doorway is due to be expanded this week, allowing for a much more open feel between the former dining room (which now houses are unusable washer/dryer) , kitchen, and nook.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4891443266/" title="IMG_3377 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4891443266_594c699e3c.jpg" alt="IMG_3377" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />we initially tried changing shoes and wiping down the dog paws anytime we walked on the addition space to keep the dusty floors to a minimum. obviously, that idea did not last long.<br /><br />here's a view of the bathroom, towards to pedestal tub.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4890845729/" title="IMG_3379 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4890845729_f8a6b531f3.jpg" alt="IMG_3379" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />and another view of what will be the built-in shelves with a hamper pass through to the laundry room...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4891443484/" title="IMG_3380 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4891443484_23f15d3426.jpg" alt="IMG_3380" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />i think delia might suffer a major heartbreak when she realizes her new favorite sitting/drooling/squirrel stalking area is actually a bathroom. this big slab of lab detest baths. despite her love for swimming. figures.<br /><br />up next, finish sanding sheetrock, painting (yikes! no decisions made as of yet on colors), siding and trim.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-73466084729776057122010-07-31T14:14:00.004-04:002010-07-31T14:45:11.771-04:00"they're working!"this is what mary adelyn proclaims every morning when the workers arrive. she's not going to know what to do when handy mandy stops coming to our house every week.<br /><br />we are well on our way to having a dried-in space. the electrical, plumbing, and hvac were all completed this past week. up next, sheet rock and drywall. i guess i should start thinking about paint colors. i'm sure the mere thought of paint samples sends chills up byron's spine. have i mentioned before that i'm not one for making quick concrete decisions? well, at least when it comes to decorating :) enough talking, here's the current view of our lovely abode.<br /><br />view of the kitchen nook<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847010694/" title="IMG_3331 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4847010694_d5623fd014.jpg" alt="IMG_3331" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />view of the master bathroom<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847010776/" title="IMG_3332 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/4847010776_7eee7c3f97.jpg" alt="IMG_3332" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> (tub/shower under the far right windows. chair & ottoman under the windows on the left)<br /><br /></div>view of the back and with a larger than planned deck (thanks to a little thing known as the exposed sewer line incident). now, i have one more space to gather inspiration photos for :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847011078/" title="IMG_3336 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/4847011078_07e3374c86.jpg" alt="IMG_3336" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />view of master bathroom windows from the side of the house<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847011188/" title="IMG_3337 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/4847011188_3e1439e9f6.jpg" alt="IMG_3337" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />the pedestal tub with shower enclosure will be directly under those windows. here's a little insight into the master bathroom inspiration...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847108870/" title="Bathroom Mood Board by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4847108870_fc270dbbaa.jpg" alt="Bathroom Mood Board" width="500" height="358" /></a><br /></div><br />luckily, i scored a great chair at the habitat restore for only $10. this will be my first ever reupholstering project. any and all advice welcome!<br /><br />we are looking at maybe one more week of no disruption in our living areas. after that, they'll begin to open up the walls and windows to the new space. this will also lead to the removal of all things (cabinets, appliances, etc...) in the kitchen for the new wood floors to be placed. fun, fun. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-87408985912511887202010-07-31T14:01:00.003-04:002010-07-31T14:12:32.520-04:00where did it go?this might end badly one day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=71377" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="300" height="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=173bfc9d97&photo_id=4847065968"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=71377"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=71377" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=173bfc9d97&photo_id=4847065968" width="300" height="400"></embed></object><br /></div><br />yes, i'm the mom that is just <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> quite ready to let the water explode on my child's face. i completely understand that one day i am not going to make it to her rescue in time and that will most likely be the end of splashville as we know it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-84974258849579192222010-07-31T13:38:00.003-04:002010-07-31T13:55:42.783-04:00splashville!mary adelyn's new favorite thing to do in town. every time we leave the house to go to the water fountain she says, "water, i'm coming!"<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847010346/" title="IMG_3314 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4847010346_d8c9d1d1fa.jpg" alt="IMG_3314" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4846391371/" title="IMG_3310 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4846391371_f9af15b03b.jpg" alt="IMG_3310" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4847010408/" title="IMG_3315 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4847010408_a7ecc5cb80.jpg" alt="IMG_3315" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4846391595/" title="IMG_3323 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4846391595_a7621f99a0.jpg" alt="IMG_3323" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4846391715/" title="IMG_3325 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4846391715_83d7003bc3.jpg" alt="IMG_3325" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br />i'm pretty sure i have <span style="font-style: italic;">just</span> as much fun watching as she does playing.<br /><br />note: any visitors to the house of alday will be subjected to this local attraction, because it is quite possibly the cutest thing i've ever seen.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-42541999928351053772010-07-17T12:20:00.003-04:002010-07-17T12:46:58.596-04:00the latest and greatestfoundation: check<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4802283146/" title="Progress 2 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4802283146_d58bce4da0_z.jpg" alt="Progress 2" width="600" height="450" /></a><br /></div><br />sub-floor: check<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4801651571/" title="Progress 1 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4801651571_01739db226_z.jpg" alt="Progress 1" width="600" height="450" /></a><br /></div><br />framing: check<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4802283044/" title="IMG_3289 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4802283044_f6b05de4b2_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3289" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(from left to right: two large windows are the master bathroom; next window is the laundry; dutch door entry to the kitchen; and then the kitchen nook)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">here's the view from the kitchen door onto the new kitchen nook.<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4802282890/" title="IMG_3295 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4802282890_5a8bb6bbbf_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3295" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />another view of the kitchen nook<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4802282812/" title="IMG_3294 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4802282812_5d9bda7bbe_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3294" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />here's a view towards the master bathroom. the far wall has yet to be framed since we have yet to decide on the specifics of tub, valves, etc... ahh, the joys of construction. mary adelyn doesn't seem to mind that she is eating breakfast in the soon-t0-be master bath. she just likes to look at all of the tools.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4802282548/" title="IMG_3291 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4802282548_5ca9e6b214_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3291" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">and what used to be our backyard.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4801651433/" title="IMG_3288 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4801651433_708cbf1daa_z.jpg" alt="IMG_3288" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />looks like sod needs to be added to our project.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-68332398138596584242010-07-01T20:40:00.002-04:002010-07-01T20:55:09.566-04:00snack time and the living is easy<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4753718068/" title="IMG_3205 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4753718068_e5d579e1a0_b.jpg" alt="IMG_3205 copy" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4753718122/" title="Collage by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4753718122_f9a0f40c41_b.jpg" alt="Collage" width="600" height="305" /></a><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-4205355696236584092010-06-30T19:31:00.003-04:002010-06-30T20:37:11.020-04:00there's no turning back nowremember that post a while back where i was dreaming about convincing byron that we should add on some of that much loved square footage? well, it's hard to believe, that it is finally happening! as of last monday, we were officially "under construction." it's definitely been an adjustment to say the least. living without laundry and a 19 month old is not advisable.<br /><br />so, here's a little recap of our future plans...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4750016257/" title="Existing plan Model (1) by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4750016257_8b776ca65f_b.jpg" alt="Existing plan Model (1)" width="549" height="600" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">this is the view of the back portion of our house<br />not the exact plans, but pretty close</span><br /><br /></div>master bathroom, check<br />laundry room, check<br />kitchen nook, check<br /><br />what else could a girl want? actually, just a few more things that i've saved in my "bring these up post addition construction" file :)<br /><br />so, here are the before pictures of our wonderful bungalow (backyard view)...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4750587376/" title="IMG_3191 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4750587376_5445bff450_b.jpg" alt="IMG_3191" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">master bedroom on the left and kitchen/laundry area on the right</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;">and yes, the tv is gone. we were just waiting for the dumpster to arrive, i promise.</span><br /></div><br /></div>here's the view looking into the kitchen from the soon-to-be family room, former dining room...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4750601950/" title="IMG_3193 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4750601950_b6e92b16d9_b.jpg" alt="IMG_3193 copy" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />and after just 3 days of demolition (of a perfectly good house, i might add)...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4750587578/" title="IMG_3200 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4750587578_b10e4c3270_b.jpg" alt="IMG_3200" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />delia and layla are still trying to get used to the fact that they can't just walk out the back door anymore. they are actually tempted to jump <span style="font-style: italic;">every</span> time we open the door. but don't worry, we walk their old lady legs around the side to the back yard. and just for caution sake, we've asked that the door be screwed shut. byron blamed it on mary adelyn's increasing ability to reach the door knobs, although, i think it's because he's afraid he might just forget and walk out one morning. we've each had to make the climb into the house on separate occasions, after having left the house without a front door key. not fun at all.<br /><br />here's one of mary adelyn watching <a href="http://tv.disney.go.com/playhouse/handymanny/">handy manny</a> work on our house...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4749944527/" title="IMG_3196 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4749944527_1f41b80cc6_b.jpg" alt="IMG_3196" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />she thinks it is <span style="font-style: italic;">too</span> cool that we have our own personal handy manny at our house. although, she keeps calling him daddy, because i tried to explain that he is working and she thinks that the words "daddy" and "working" automatically go together. interesting. <br /><br />please stay tuned for pictures and much needed design advice! i can't close my eyes without seeing vanities, light fixtures, tubs, banquettes, kitchen colors....the list could go on and on.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-46741645134771223882010-05-04T20:48:00.004-04:002010-05-05T20:11:21.378-04:00long time, no seei feel like i've said that once before. i guess the spring not only brings showers, but also more travel and less blogging time. over the last month we've traveled to perry, ga, fort campbell, ky, and washington, dc (say that out loud in the tune to johnny cash). hopefully, that will better explain my absence on the blog :) we've had a wonderful month of family visits and weekend trips. and we miss everyone already!<br /><br />to kick off a little recap of our month, i thought i'd share a few of our easter favorites with a little spring color...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4580097196/" title="2477 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4580097196_d9d33f3652_o.jpg" alt="2477 copy" width="600" height="354" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4579464011/" title="IMG_2478 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4579464011_c85ea64e95_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2478 copy" width="600" height="343" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4579556759/" title="IMG_2485 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4579556759_ee20fda529_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2485 copy" width="360" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4579622757/" title="IMG_2492 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4579622757_6d48dd1c6a_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2492 copy" width="600" height="343" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4580255598/" title="IMG_2497 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4580255598_02efb0d70b_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2497 copy" width="360" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4579556835/" title="IMG_2530 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4579556835_4e7bc0fd40_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2530 copy" width="360" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4579556933/" title="IMG_2535 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4579556933_e5db5c6974_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2535 copy" width="600" height="343" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4582871426/" title="IMG_2545 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4582871426_a7997a8a9b_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2545 copy" width="600" height="542" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyaldayphotography/4580255454/" title="IMG_2571 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4580255454_5e9dbb5902_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2571 copy" width="600" height="343" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-36105516704281558282010-03-28T20:49:00.002-04:002010-03-28T20:58:13.986-04:00let's go<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4471912510/" title="duke_blue_devils by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4471912510_d65c736d29_o.jpg" alt="duke_blue_devils" width="300" height="245" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:180%;" >DUKE!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">mary adelyn has been running around the house chanting that phrase since march madness began. i hate to break it to her daddy that she'll probably be a <a href="http://www.unc.edu/">tarhole</a>, unless duke decides to offer free tuition to blonde hair blue-eyed girls.<br /><br /></div></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-36451833698379219892010-03-25T21:37:00.004-04:002010-03-25T21:59:12.804-04:00too cute, for words<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4463928010/" title="IMG_2347 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4463928010_a5cc3c7202_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2347 copy" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />we are <span style="font-style: italic;">loving</span> the time change. hard to believe this picture was taken at 7pm (with no flash, for those that don't know i am about as anti-flash as you can get).<br /><br />more pictures soon.<br /><br />ok, just one more :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4463962986/" title="IMG_2346 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4463962986_be4ae8673b_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2346 copy" width="600" height="474" /></a><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-67003721583360582912010-03-20T21:40:00.004-04:002010-03-20T22:53:09.067-04:00something's in the waterwhoops--it's close to the end of march and i've only posted one other time this month. sorry folks. we've been a little busy here with architectural plans, budgets, a 16 month-old, and a hopeful new side career. yep, that's right. i am officially building my photography portfolio. and i've been fortunate enough to have three new babies (all within one week of each other) to practice on. something is definitely in the water. i've been steering clear of the tap, so we definitely won't have any big news to report anytime soon.<br /><br />now, back to my hopeful new side career. here's a few sneak peak photos of the beautiful babes that are now in our wonderful family of friends:<br /><br />meet the newest little moore, gabe<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4448902919/" title="IMG_1606 GMM WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4448902919_7344661169_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1606 GMM WM" width="600" height="353" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4449678736/" title="IMG_1645 GMM WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4449678736_22f0a3d3c5_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1645 GMM WM" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4449678770/" title="IMG_1658 GMM BW WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4449678770_622ffc5d34_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1658 GMM BW WM" width="600" height="453" /></a><br /></div><br />and baby girl heimburg, vera clair<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4448768091/" title="IMG_1899 VCH WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4448768091_804fecde0b_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1899 VCH WM" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4449544306/" title="IMG_1849 VCH WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4449544306_9b5ef82d96_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1849 VCH WM" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />and finally, super cutie quinn lee<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4449657412/" title="IMG_2032 QML BW WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4449657412_4d30001e2d_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2032 QML BW WM" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4449541618/" title="IMG_2267 QML BW WM by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4449541618_b532a84c5f_o.jpg" alt="IMG_2267 QML BW WM" width="600" height="373" /></a><br /></div><br />needless to say, my nights and weekends are now filled with editing pictures of these cuties. three shoots within eight days makes for a <span style="font-style: italic;">great</span> start to a hopeful new side career...and an unbelievably high pile of laundry.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-54692804092119329442010-03-12T20:32:00.003-05:002010-03-12T20:55:51.686-05:00rain, rain go awaywe're pretty sure that we aren't going to spend <span style="font-style: italic;">anytime</span> indoors by the time the days of spring are in full swing. but until then, we sure are glad that we found this cool little place just down the road in hendersonville. it's called the <a href="http://www.handsonwnc.org/">hands on museum</a>. any toddler's dream come true, with a grocery store, bakery, nursery, arts & crafts, waterfall.... the list could go on and on. and so could mary adelyn.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4427698615/" title="IMG_1818 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4427698615_09ca5f5399_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1818" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">this girl <span style="font-style: italic;">loves</span> to shop. but she's not so big on the paying part. imagine that.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4427698795/" title="IMG_1802 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4427698795_0114ce840f_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1802 copy" width="600" height="486" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">she'd prefer to cut and run. and leave all the groceries behind.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4428518206/" title="IMG_1805 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4428518206_456e1078e2_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1805" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">she's just a little more interested in exercise equipment.<br /><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4428465136/" title="IMG_1811 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4428465136_bfe0ae047f_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1811 copy" width="410" height="600" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">can someone please tell me where we can find a toddler treadmill? it was AWESOME!<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4427698641/" title="MA Collage 3-12-10 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4427698641_30c00731c4_o.jpg" alt="MA Collage 3-12-10" width="600" height="270" /></a><br /></div><br />and no daughter of school nurse can pass up the opportunity to wash her hands.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4427698843/" title="IMG_1826 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4427698843_cf4591ec4e_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1826 copy" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br />"tiki" clean. hmm. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-69982948051665534492010-02-27T11:58:00.004-05:002010-02-27T12:52:24.552-05:00"published"go <a href="http://www.unnecessaryquotes.com/2010/02/secure-ish.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">here</span></a> to see byron's first "publication." we passed this on our way to a "resort" ski weekend while we were living in missoula. byron immediately pulled over and took a "picture." "this" has always been a "pet-peeve" of his. it seems that he found a "blogger" that feels the "same" way.<br /><br />so, for a little more background on the "resort" weekend. byron decided to give me a weekend away for my very first skiing trip. while i was imagining a view like this...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4391916249/" title="IMG_0374 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4391916249_7b3d8615c1_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0374" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />he had signed us up for a view like this...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4391966707/" title="IMG_0382 Comments by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4391966707_33c259367a_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0382 Comments" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />and getting excited about things like this...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4392687108/" title="IMG_0385 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4392687108_fd79530a17_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0385" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(anyone know what "historica" refers to? maybe they just ran out of "L"s)<br /><br /></div>and making me do stuff like this, while being told to "pose the hell out of it"...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4392686896/" title="IMG_0380 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4392686896_ea237b55cc_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0380" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br />i think i did a pretty good job tolerating, i mean, posing. i will admit, it was a very memorable trip. and i've never been that sore before in my life--from the skiing--not posing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-19784488500708424692010-02-23T20:03:00.003-05:002010-02-23T20:46:39.798-05:00more sun, please<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4383709772/" title="IMG_1426 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4383709772_3d56a8f246.jpg" alt="IMG_1426 copy" width="499" height="500" /></a><br /></div><br />this past weekend we were finally able to emerge from our hibernation. and since the exteneded weather forecast did not (and <span style="font-style: italic;">still</span> does not) look promising we decided to spend every waking moment outside.<br /><br />sitting on our hopeful, soon-to-be, master bathroom<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4383736354/" title="IMG_1410 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4383736354_34ab2e1055_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1410 copy" width="600" height="283" /></a><br /></div><br />testing AWD capabilities of the baby stroller<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4382950267/" title="IMG_1415 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4382950267_78810b8a16_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1415" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4383709228/" title="IMG_1416 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4383709228_4500104051_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1416" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4382950393/" title="IMG_1417 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4382950393_c53f0be4c9_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1417" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4383748856/" title="IMG_1440 collage by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/4383748856_490f460b26_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1440 collage" width="600" height="294" /></a><br /></div><br />throwing the ball to delia. nope, <span style="font-style: italic;">just</span> delia. layla prefers not to do dog things. she's <span style="font-style: italic;">much</span> better than that.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4382951015/" title="IMG_1452 copy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4382951015_f0d5e2aa11_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1452 copy" width="600" height="275" /></a><br /></div><br />soaking up the sun<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4382950855/" title="IMG_1471 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4382950855_99dcd5b6a1_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1471" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4382950807/" title="IMG_1456 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4382950807_88ae706112_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1456" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br />and, you guessed it, more stroller testing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4383709440/" title="IMG_1422 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4383709440_faeda577a7_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1422" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br />unfortunately, she preferred to head this direction. you know, towards the "minefield" as us dog owners call it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-61596815670815873202010-02-15T12:07:00.006-05:002010-02-15T12:42:14.140-05:00a hershey kiss holidaymary adelyn had her very first valentine's day party at her school last week. so in celebration of her first hallmark holiday, i decided to make a little outfit for her. with the pure intention that homegirl was going to swoon every heart in the building. whoops, did i just say that out loud?<br /><br />what started out as this...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4359894602/" title="IMG_1294 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4359894602_5f68b83e0b_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1294" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br />later turned into this...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4359872386/" title="MA Valentine's Dress 2010 IMG_1399 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4359872386_78ee55c74e_o.jpg" alt="MA Valentine's Dress 2010 IMG_1399" width="600" height="430" /></a><br /></div><br />due to a few stubborn snaps in the crotch that just wouldn't stay....well, snapped.<br /><br />and then i made a bunch of <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/for-valentines-day-give-someone-a-big-kiss/">these</a>...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4359876600/" title="IMG_1311 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4359876600_1671bc3a00_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1311" width="600" height="440" /></a><br /></div><br />inspired from this oh so wonderful baking <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">blog</a>. (warning: if you have a sweet addiction, this blog might not be the best place for you)<br /><br />and decided to package them like this...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4359876648/" title="IMG_1319 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4359876648_86a23cd18a_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1319" width="600" height="400" /></a><br /><br />i'll give you two guesses where i got that idea from :) ahem, thanks mimi :)<br /><br />and off we went to the girlie's first valentine's day party. she was <span style="font-style: italic;">super</span> cute. and no i didn't get any pictures, because i forgot that i even had my camera with me. whoops. but to make up for it, here's a not so great photo that i took of her before she left that morning...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4359930186/" title="IMG_1302 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4359930186_4ddd3090ba_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1302" width="337" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br />we were told that they paraded her around into each classroom to show off her outfit, while she walked on her tippy toes. too funny. i was just glad to see that she was still wearing it when we arrived for the afternoon party.<br /><br />her valentine's were made from the fabric scraps of the dress. it was a pretty neat idea that i'm sure i stumbled upon in the blogosphere somewhere. i just cut them out in the shape of a hershey kiss and sewed them to cardstock. the original idea was for mary adelyn to draw on the back of each one, but she decided she'd rather eat the crayon. maybe next year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-920589330083386069.post-49522659803510146122010-02-14T20:47:00.004-05:002010-02-14T21:01:43.970-05:00the life and times of a snow bunnywake up, bright and early, once more to snow on the ground.<br /><br />wonder what in the world we are going to be able to do inside all day...again...for what seems like the 4th weekend in a row. <br /><br />read a book with daddy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4357444421/" title="IMG_1337 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4357444421_7452bdf401_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1337" width="600" height="502" /></a><br /></div><br />learn how to chase bubbles inside<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4357440055/" title="MA Bubbles by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4357440055_53dbfbdf02_o.jpg" alt="MA Bubbles" width="600" height="293" /></a><br /></div><br />read more books with daddy<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4357440099/" title="IMG_1342 MA & Daddy by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4357440099_f58e6ce0af_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1342 MA & Daddy" width="600" height="438" /></a><br /></div><br />expend some energy at the grocery store. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(sorry, no pictures here due to chasing a 15 month old around and hoping she didn't get run over by a grocery cart)</span><br /></div><br />and pose for the dreaded snow picture<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38487983@N05/4357440139/" title="IMG_1364 by amyalday, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4357440139_c9119519b3_o.jpg" alt="IMG_1364" width="400" height="600" /></a><br /></div><br />nope, it still hasn't gotten old yet. i think it's the kid in me. i LOVE the snow. and, i <span style="font-style: italic;">LOVE</span> to take pictures of my girlie in the snow. whether she likes it or not :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/181/7C40EF170B4D7970C5F41C6517DA1D22.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>The Aldayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280602118275032139noreply@blogger.com0