around the house...

yes, that is where we have been for the last several days due to ice and snow. we have had the craziest winter weather here this year. i'm not sure about you, but when i have lots of time around the house it causes me to clean out, move things around, dream about the potential in our house!! if you are feeling the same way you should check out fifer renovations and fifer furnishings for inspiration. i am lucky to call the owner family (christman is by brother in law) and have several pieces of his furniture in our house...

our mantel...

tv armoire...

doll house bookshelf...

and jack's bookshelf...

these are the pieces in my house that i am satisfied with and know i will have forever.

i have a LONG list of things i would still love for christman to renovate- the kitchen, laundry room, and all the bathrooms. due to budget issues those will have to remain in my dreams for now, but if i have to stay in this house another day i might start the projects myself. :) kidding, totally kidding, that would be a HUGE disaster.

all dressed up and no where to go

summer is flying by so quickly. i really thought this summer would be low key and a bit boring since having a newborn. boy was i wrong! i feel like we are so busy and always going here and there-playdates, swimming, ballet & tap, lunches with friends, and running errands around town. we have had a few days just playing and hanging out at home. i love those days because olivia is her true self and sooo funny! here are some pictures from one of our recent "at home" days. olivia was into the dress up clothes and jack and i just sat back watching the fashion show (with the camera, of course). enjoy!

notice the comments olivia made to accompany each fashion selection. they are direct quotes!

olivia: "take my picture mommy before i go to the baseball game and then to ballet because i look so pretty."

olivia: "baaaa! baaaa! baaaa! now i am a dancing sheep. i am going to get baa (that is her stuffed lamb) to dance with me."

olivia: "mommy, look at me now! i look like a really pretty easter bunny!"

jack is smiling because he is just glad he can still sit in his swing and watch his big sister. all too soon he will have to wear these crazy outfits too!

i must admit, i am probably the main reason for being on the go all the time, but i am also so thankful for days at home. without them i would not have pictures like these and a true sense of who my sweet children really are.

rub-a-dub-dub...

2 cuties in their tubs.

olivia and jack posing for the camera. olivia really has that fake smile down!

olivia and jack both love bath time. olivia could play for hours (if we let her) washing her baby, singing songs, swimming, or "making cake" (a.k.a. pour water from one cup to another) in the tub. jack loves to just sit back and relax in the nice warm water. he does get a little cranky when washing his head.

here at the bowlin household we make up silly songs for everything and bath time is no exception. while getting all clean in the tub we sing "wash your body" (sung to the pop tune from j.t. "rock your body"). when getting out of the tub the songs continue... we like to sing "baby burrito" (sung to the tune of "baby beluga") when o&j are all wrapped in their towels. daddy's favorite is "pour some powder (or lotion) on me" (sung to the popular 80's rock tune "pour some sugar on me").

here are my frog and duck "baby burritos." i really could just eat them up!

silly yes, but it makes our kids smile and so it is totally worth it. :)