Time for a new 'do

I decided yesterday that it was time for a change...I need a new stylist. I've been going to the same guy for the past 3 or 4 years and he has started to drive me a little crazy with his drama so I was thinking it was time to try someone different. I also wanted something downtown so I could go on my lunch hour. Since our office moved a couple of months ago I noticed this nice salon across the street. They sell Bare Essentuals make-up, which I use, so I went in yesterday to get some foundation. As I was walking out I saw a co-worker and friend getting her hair done. Come to find out, she went to the same guy I did and also wanted a change. I made an appointment yesterday at JW Salon.

My appointment isn't until late April since I just got my hair cut recently but I am looking forward to it. Thinking of going shorter for spring/summer.

Ebay

I made a bid on ebay yesterday for only the second time in my life! Once was in college when I wanted a Kate Spade wallet, but it still ended up being more than I could afford! This time I placed a bid on an Easter outfit for Jimmy. I am a sucker for cute jon-jons with smocking or appliques. Little Jimmy has a closet to die for thanks to my mom who works at the Robyn's Nest she keeps him looking adorable. i wanted a cute Easter outfit, but didn't want to spend $60 bucks on something that he would only wear once so I turned to Ebay and found a cute Bailey Boys jon-jon with a bunny applique. I think the auction ends in 2 days so let's hope I win!

Yard Sale!

We are planning a yard sale. We had a yard sale when we moved from 52nd Street to Isle of Hope and actually did quite well and it was kind of fun. With the renovations, moving Jimmy's room upstairs eventually, and the accumulation of stuff (toys, baby items, etc) we need to get rid of other stuff. I am not moving anything back upstairs unless I absolutely LOVE it or NEED it. Our dining room is currently full of stuff that needs to go! You know, those boxes that have been toted around since college...it all needs to go! We have been going through everything for the past couple of weeks and figuring out what to sell, trash or save. I kind of feel like we are on TLC's Clean Sweep! I have been pricing things with most things around $1 and we have a few pieces of furniture and other larger items that we hope to get a little more. I am going to put an add in the paper that will run on Friday and Saturday and maybe advertise on Craigslist (everyone is telling me that is a great place...though I have never used it before).

Last time we had a yard sale, once it was later in the afternoon, we started slashing the prices or having a buy one get one free. It was kind of funny and it got rid of all the little junk that was left after the "real" yard salers are gone (you know, the early birds that are parked outside of your house at 6am before you get your stuff out!). Last time, Jimmy even managed to give away my old computer monitor from school to a woman who was kind of driving by and looking, but really didn't get out of her car. We just said "it's free!" and he opened her van door and put it in. She didn't seem to mind. Hopefully someone is using it.

I will be sure to report how things go on Saturday. Maybe we will make enough to go out to a nice dinner or something!

St. Patty's in Savannah

I think Savannah has the best St. Patty's celebration! The festivities pretty much kicked off last night. I could tell on Wednesday that the spring breakers (aka the skinny tan college kids with no worries but to party!) were starting to arrive and that is the key sign that St. Pats is right around the corner. I went up to Driftaway last night with Maria, Laura and Carrie and listened to the Chuck Courtenay band and today we went to Tybee for their St. Patty's parade. It was COLD, but it was a nice parade. A mini-version of the one on Tuesday. Here are a couple of pics from today. You can't see Jimmy's cute green shirt and sweater, but trust me, you would have wanted to pinch him just because he was so darn cute!

Renovations complete!

Yay! We are finally back in our house after almost a month of living with my parents and Jimmy's parents while we had our family room redone and the stairs going upstairs redone. We are so excited with the outcome. It makes our house live much bigger and before too much longer Jimmy will be upstairs in his big boy room. I was thinking maybe this summer but just yesterday he climbed into his crib so I am thinking it won't be too much longer until he climbs out!

Under Construction...

We are finally fixing our stairs that go to our second floor! Anyone who has been to our house knows what a weird house it is...but in a GREAT location. Or at least I think so. A short walk from our house and we are right on the ICW and Isle of Hope is about as small town as you can get in a city like Savannah. BUT, with the great location and our limited budget we had to buy a house that we needed to do some work to make it "ours." Our main issue has always been the stairs that go to a second floor addition that was added in the 80's. I think it was a DIY kind of project and although the extra space is nice, the stairs were extremely steep, with a very high rise and you would hit your head on the ceiling when going up and down. Our eventual goal is to move little Jimmy's room upstairs and turn his room into a play room. BUT, major construction means we can't live at our house so we have been "homeless" for a week and spending time at my parents house and Jimmy's parents house. It will all be worth it in the end and I will post some before and after pics once it is all done!

The Middle Place

The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan is our most recent pick for book club. I say book club, but it is more of an excuse for us to get together and chat, eat and drink wine! Some read the book, others don't finish and some don't read at all, but that isn't the point, though, you probably would think it would. I think with our busy lives-kids, work, and so much more, it is best to have a reason to get together (book club, card night), even if you just sit around talking and catching up. The book epitomizes where many of us now 30-somethings are in lives-the middle place. So, I picked it up at Target yesterday and finished it yesterday. I even read it in the drive thru line at Chick-fil-a can be long on Mall Blvd on Friday at 1230. I read while Jimmy napped and I admit, even put on a few episodes of Imagination Movers and read and then finished after he went to bed. It literally made me laugh and cry.

Also, check out this video on You Tube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_4qwVLqt9Q