Mamma Mia!

I have been looking forward to seeing this movie since I knew it was in production and today I went with The Bone, Kim and Anna. LOVED. IT. I agree with Kim that it was the best time I have had at a film since Grease! I sang along, tapped my feet and I wasn't even annoyed like I usually am when the audience clapped after certain scenes and at the end! My face hurts from smiling. Go see it! ABBA forever!

American Girl Place

Anna with Ruthie
The Clear girls:Kim, Anna & Abby (+Ruthie)
Joanne with the lovely dessert
Ruthie's new glasses
The Doll Hair Salon

Patrick's mother, sister, two nieces and one nephew are visiting us for a long weekend. One of the things on the agenda was to take Anna to American Girl Place since Abby had loved it so much years ago. This was my first visit and I had no idea I would be so intrigued since I am not a person who has held any interest in toys since childhood. This place was pretty incredible! The dolls were of course amazing, but the accessories had me totally fascinated! I really should have taken more pictures. Anna chose Ruthie, the best friend to Kitt Kittredge (she has Kitt already), little girls who grew up during the Great Depression. Kim had made reservations for all of us to have dinner and the cafe dining room was fabulous in decor & service and the food was delicious! Anyone who has a little girl should not miss this place!

Baby's New Old Dresser

Before.

After!

I adore these knobs I found on eBay!

Jasper & Buddy...just because they're so darned cute!!!

I made it my mission to scour Craig's List for older pieces of furniture to refinish for the baby's room. I ended up finding everything that I was looking for...a dresser, a hutch and a bookcase. I just completed the dresser today and I love it! The other pieces are going to be more time consuming but I hope to get them completed soon. I loathe the sanding part, but the rest of the project is really quite fun!