The Blanton Family

oh boy!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

I was in the kitchen and before I knew it E had unraveled the hall bath toilet paper all the way into the kitchen. I know as a responsible parent I should not laugh and take pictures, but he was just too cute.

we are finally finished!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Patrick and I have officially completed our first investment property. It was a ton of work, but definately worth it.

the entire house walls, ceilings, and trim were painted this lovely shade of Smurf blue

I know this fan is beautiful, but Patrick and I decided it was a bit taste specific!
And the rooster wall paper, a perfect compliment

before: gross
there were grease splatters all over the cabinets

Blue paint gone. Now a calming shade of tan with clean white trim.

I didn't get a before of the bathroom, but believe me you would not have wanted to use it!
The faux green marble wainscoting is gone and the coordinating blue vinyl floors, gone.
Now I would proudly use this bathroom!

after: clean appliances, fresh clean paint everywhere, new faucet.
much better

No more blue

The three bedrooms are pretty much the same, they all had these horrible vertical venetian apartment blinds as closet doors. Yes, it was as ugly as you are imagining.

Wish you could have seen the before, the brick was yellow/orange, and the yard was overgrown.

We painted everything, added shutters, new light, mailbox, numbers. It's a complete transformation, and we had fun doing it (although, I did get a bit tired and nearly painted my hands off)

on the move

Sunday, January 31, 2010

E took his first steps on Thanksgiving day, but with a little bit of practice was really moving his legs on 12/21, he has not slowed down since.

family day

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Patrick had MLK day off so we went to Austin to enjoy some time together as a family

We started at Berryhill, one of Patrick's favorite restaurants, then on to Zilker Park to play on the playground and ride the Zilker Zephyr. We ended our day with some Amy's ice cream.

Perfect.

E just loves hanging out with his Daddy

The train ride was a hit

E may be a percussionist someday

This smile is the best!

new year's eve & my 30th birthday party

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Ashley planned the most fabulous red carpet event I have ever attended (because I attend many)

Patrick and I arrived in a beautiful 1970 white Cadillac with the top down. I was escorted out by a handsome doorman (my Daddy) and pranced down the red carpet to the smiles of my wonderful friends.

As everyone arrived they each paused for a paparazzi pic

Before we went in to get the party started we all smiled together

So many yummy deserts!!

My amazing sissy, she could go into the party planning business.

of course there was karaoke

And, dancing.

Yes, Patrick and Nick were having a running man competition.

My incredible hubby.

Thanks for financing this shin dig

Wow, I do believe I had the absolute time of my life!!!

Cheers, 2010

e is on the world wide web

Monday, January 11, 2010

elijah has been featured one of my favorite websites, just scroll down until you see his blue eyes and beautiful smile or put his name in the search box. it's a belated birthday wish. http://www.ohdeedoh.com

it is actually a group of really fun blogs, so check them all out..