skeptical

George is not so sure about the new car - he has taken to pouting when we drive around town.  I think he'll be happier once baby sis is back there with him....

"Don't you miss my head on the console?...why do I have to be way back here?"

The Nursery

We are so excited to share pictures of our nursery - 2 weeks till Baby Gal Hanna's due date and her room is ready and waiting!  We wanted to create a cozy and colorful place where our little lady can relax, read, play, make friends with a giraffe, and dream!  Pictures, Details, and Sources below...

The pink blanket was knitted by my Aunt Susan - same design my Baba used to make for us - so soft/special!

Sweet baby shower gifts line our bookshelf - including an elephant lamp, book signed by all the shower attendees, and a picture of baby's big brother George!  The star/moon was a wedding gift from The Holden's for our future baby's room.

books and a sweet stuffed NAVY puppy from my brother Robert (the baby's Uncle R)

It's time to meet the muppets!

The storage below houses extra sheets, towels, baby wipes and supplies

Hand knitted blankets from Madeline and Nichole

The room color is Benjamin Moore's Van Deusen Blue - I was set on using this tranquil color regardless if it was a boy or girl - our blue continued with the Surya wool rug we purchased from One Kings Lane.  We "girl-d" it up with the pink curtains from Target's dwell collection and an adorable pink mobile from HelloHucklebee on Etsy.  Our biggest splurge (which ended up being partly a gift - thanks Hannas!) was the oversized PB Kids Glider and Ottoman (ottoman is not pictured) - this thing is unbelievably cozy and we were unable to find anything less expensive with the same look and comfort level - we see it as an investment piece and can wash the slipcovers or even order new ones should our taste change.  The magazine style book shelf and books were a gift from my sweet sister in laws.  The crib was a gift from my parents that I first read about on Young House Love - we really liked the utility of a drawer underneath, the mix of white and dark wood, and affordable price tag for a crib made of real wood (order it here).  The dresser we found Patterson Antiques (here in Richmond) - we are using it as a changing table/dresser.  Artwork is a cross stitched saying from my nursery growing up, personalized fabric hoops (made by my dear friend Boupha - more on that here), a colorful print by one of my favorite artists Caitlin McGauley (you have probably seen her adorable watercolors for Kate Spade, Lonny, among others), two muppets I made at FAO in NYC, and a silver giraffe from Home Goods!

This room was a labor of love - can't wait for it's sweet occupant to arrive any day now!

Chicken or The Egg

We are 37 weeks pregnant today - so the question is...which will happen first...the Honda Civic will sell - or Baby Girl Hanna will arrive?  The race is on!

Interested in a sweet ride - check out the car listing here.


She has been a great ride and I'll miss her dearly - but sadly with George and little Miss Hanna arriving...we were in desperate need of something a bit larger.  We decided to stay in the Honda family (they have been good to us) and got a Honda Pilot - I like to call it my truck!

This will be us in a few years - kick come, kick come, kick come with the kick drum Kellan...i...i...i

MIYATB JD

My apologies for the lack of posting lately - baby is due in 25 days - but I am determined to get back on track so Home Sweet Hanna will be our scrapbook of family moments as well as fun home improvements and of course random musings.  First things first....

She graduated!  Congrats to Mary on her law degree from William and Mary – we are so proud of you!  We all attend the very HOT ceremony on Saturday May 13^th.  Despite the goofy cap, Mary looked beautiful in her cute one shouldered Navy dress and open (apparently that is a W&M thing) gown.  Now onto the Bar Exam prep this summer then she starts her legal career in DC this fall!  This girl is wicked smaaaart!   We love you!  Few pics below of the happy graduates and her cheering section.

Dog vs Cat Diary

The dog diary certainly sounds like a day in the life of George....too funny....

Recently we watched the terrific Pixar movie  Up! - Robert always tells me how the dog reminds me of George - so sweet, loving, and happy go-lucky!  I could not agree more....."I was hiding under your porch because I love you"