Veteran's Day 2010

I know Veteran's Day was last week, but I wanted to share with you all that I accomplished!  I spent a lovely morning with my precious godson (went on a run and to Lowe's), completed the priming phase in our bathroom, and spent an evening bonding with my Momma!

Amity and I met for our last run before the Richmond Half Marathon to do a little 3 mile jaunt--we took Holly and Thomas along for the ride.

After the run, we played in the backyard...

 "Cheese!"

 He loves flowers.

 And he really liked this green ball/globe.

 Holly was happy to run and romp with Thomas, too.  She says, "it's a tough job, but someone has to do it."

The, I dragged fulfilled Thomas' dreams of a Lowe's outing...

 He gave me his input on possible colors for the bathroom.

He helped my pick out the best paintbrush for the job--later he tasted it to let me know it was pretty good.

 He pointed to the neon pink reindeer that he wants for the front yard (don't worry, Thomas, Godmommy will come through for you on that, one--we just won't tell your Mom).

 He was amazed at how Lowe's has been taken over by all things Christmas, and Thanksgiving hasn't even rolled around yet.

 

 Now this is a scary Santa (the pretty lady with the awesome yellow purse is Lissa, one of my best friends and Thomas' mom--we were discussing all of the possible children who might be traumatized filled with joy by this Santa during this Holiday Season).  The traumatizing filled with joy discussion started because as we were walking along, all of a sudden this Big Boy starts moving and a grooving--I startled and said "scary!"  Thomas then repeated "scary" for the rest of the trip--I hope that Santa has not been ruined for him--he is only 2 years old and has lots of Christmases left.  But that Big Santa that moves all of a sudden IS SCARY.



After I tucked my sweet boy into his car seat in the back of his Momma's car, I zoomed on back home to get my priming on...here is a bit of my handiwork.

Don't worry, I got a TON all over my hands, legs, arms, etc.  Luckily it was latex, so it came off pretty well in the shower.

After I took a nice exfoliating scrub to all of the paint covering my body shower, I got ready for a Night out with my Mom!  We started for a quick bit at Europa--it was quite yumm-o!!  We went at the right time (around 5:30)--they were having HALF-PRICE TAPAS and HALF-PRICE GLASSES OF WINE!!!  There were some super scrumptious tapas--my favorites were the sea scallops, fried oysters, and the stuffed peppers with chorizo, chicken and mascarpone cheese.  I give this place a 3.75 out of 5 stars and will definitely go back--especially to try the baked artichoke and lump crab, chorizo quesadilla, artichoke misto...and get more of the sea scallops!

 Sea Scallops and Fried Oysters

 Mom, showing off the menu--what a goofball!

 Stuffed Peppers and Flatbread Duck Pizza

 If that wasn't a great evening...there is more!  I was the lucky winner of the tickets to RHome Holiday Event at La Diff where Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan from Apartment Therapy was the Guest Speaker!

 It was great!  We got to wander around La Diff and ooh and aah at all of the chic, cool, modern pieces and fun accessories; look at some very cool and festive wreaths and holiday tablescapes on display; and be entertained by ballerinas from the Richmond Ballet's Nutcracker! 

Here are some of the cool things I perused in La Diff...

 LOVE these wall thingies (I'm sure there is a name, but I am not sure what it is, so I'm going with wall thingies).  I can just see the flowers in a little girl's room, or maybe in a family room.

 Doesn't my mom look relaxed and stress-free???  I guess that is why they call this "Stressless."

 This...is outside furniture!  Cool, right?!  And, it is comfortable!  I tried it out!  I LOVE it!  It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland or something...I don't know why, but it does.

I LOVE this chair and would like for it to be in my house---Santa?  You hear me? 

 

 I like this dragonfly pillow--I could see it on my screened porch in a big fluffy chair for reading in...

I LOVE this rug!!  It is in French!  Je l'adore!!! 

 I just thought these were funny.

 Maybe you would like them in gold?

I LOVE this swanky sofa.  One day, when I have a more formal living room, I think I will purchase this... 

 

 I don't know about you, but I always wanted cardboard animal heads mounted on my wall...actually these would be cool in my office and I could dress them up according to the season.  I could also see them adding a little something extra in a boy's room.

 I love over-sized jars for home accents.

This chandelier is awesome. 

The wreathes that were on auction were awesome!  I was tempted to put a bid in on these two:

but I've decided that I am going to do a DIY wreath this year, here are some I've seen around the Blogging World that are inspiring--

 
From Apartment Therapy

From Apartment Therapy

From Tatertots and Jello



Anyway, back to the RHome Event...check out this beautiful holiday tablescape Strawberry Fields put together.

I love this little birdie--if you look closely, you can see the robin eggs tucked inside!

With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas around the corner, I will leave you with some twirling ballerinas to get you in the holiday mood!  I'm thinking that I might want to check out the Richmond Ballet's Nutcracker this Holiday Season after seeing these lovely ladies! 

 

 If twirling ballerinas and Nutcracker Suite in your head don't get you in the holiday spirit, then I'm not sure what else will, besides maybe some hot cocoa, fleece pajamas, and A Christmas Story.



~Lexie

A Quick Hello

Hello Everyone!

This is a quick post to let you all know that I am still alive :)  I completed the Half Marathon on Saturday and it was great!  I was going to blog yesterday, but I took a nap and vegged on the couch instead!  I am already looking into my next Half Marathon (what can I say, I'm a glutton for punishment)!  Then I was going to blog today, but errands, a birthday lunch, laundry, and dinner (and some time with Hubby--at Home Depot and on the couch) interfered were further up on the priority list today!  If only there were more hours in the day!

Anyway, I have some fun stuff to share with you--from my Veteran's Day off adventures to the Half Marathon adventure to some updates on our bathroom re-do adventure.  I am just going to need some time to get it all out and pictures uploaded, etc. which ought to be later this week. I hope it will be worth the wait!

Until then!

~Lexie

What to do on a day off...

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day and we are off!  I work for the County of Henrico and us government employees are off in remembrance of all those who have fought for our freedom!  Thank you veterans!!!

I am looking forward to a busy day of fun, visiting with friends, work around the house and a little something special in the evening!

I am meeting Amity for our final run before the Half Marathon this weekend!  Woo hoo!  Very exciting!!  I am going to  have my sweet godson, Thomas in tow, as I am minding (I love that word, it sounds somewhat more sophisticated than baby-sitting) him for a little bit in the morning for his Momma.  Just picture it--me with the Holly-meister, Thomas in his jogging stroller, running through the streets of Richmond.  It ought to be a spectacle an adventure! 

Since this is the fist time I have mentioned my sweet godson, I am going to have to tell you a little but more about him.  His name is Thomas, he is 2, and he is hilariously funny, super sweet, rather active, has a super sweet smile...and I adore him!  Here are some pics so you, my readers, can agree with me about how cute, sweet, and adorable he is meet him!

(I started with some pictures from when he was a wee little angel baby--his Momma might not agree with the whole "angel baby" description...there was a few sleep issues, but I always thought (and think ) of him as an angel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

   

 There he is!  The big 2 year old!  The last 4 pics are from his 2nd Birthday.

After playing with Thomas, I am tackling priming our bathroom.  We have recently gotten it re-tiled with a nwe shower and when it is all finished, I will show you the big reveal with before and after pictures.  I am so excited with how it is going to turn out!

Then I am meeting my Mom and we are going to the R Home for the Holidays Event at La Diff!  I am so excited! I won the tickets from the lovely ladies at Urban Nest!  You never think you are going to win, but I did!  Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan from Apartment Therapy is going to be there and it is going to be fabulous!  I plan on taking lots of notes (and pictures) to share with you all!

I will leave you with this sweet photo of Thomas...the cute little face and cheeks I get to hug and smooch on tomorrow!

 Adorableness!!!!

~Lexie

Weekends with AAA

Hi Friends!

Hope you all had a nice weekend!  I can say that Fall is definitely here!  It is chilly out there and frost was on the ground. 

Saturday was the final run before the Half Marathon next weekend!  We ran 6 miles and it felt good (and cold).  I am excited for next weekend and can't wait to cross the finish line!  My friend, Amity, is running too.  We have been training together and I am so excited for her to cross the finish line, too!  This is her first big race and I am so proud of her! 

 This is our team from the Half Marathon Training Team--the Falcons. 

This is a picture of Amity and I on our run a few weeks ago.

Thought I would share with you the eventful start to my day...I was going to make a biscuit run this morning, but Sophie (Saab) was not cooperating...dead battery (thinking the cold weather was not sitting too well with her).  So, I zoomed off in Hubby's car, then came back and waited for AAA to come to the rescue (Hubby had a tee time).  No big deal, I was able to catch up on my shows that were taking up space on the DVR.  AAA came and gave me a jump and encouraged me to get a new battery.  So, I got in Sophie and we were headed to Advanced Auto Parts and she was sending me the "Refill Fuel Now" message.  Since I did not want a repeat from a few weeks ago (remember Gas Can Annie), we made a pit stop at the 7-11 (across from Advances Auto).  Well, Sophie had had enough and was not interested in re-starting to cross the street after she was filled up.  So, I walked over there and was able to work the charm and get one of the guys to follow me across the street to jump her so we could get a new battery.  $160 later, Sophie was happy, content, and willing to go on any errands I threw at her. 

And to think I thought I was only going to be getting groceries and dog food today!  Now I have a new car battery with a 3-year warranty!

Any of you have any interesting car-related adventures/mishaps/conundrums?