October was filled with projects. Originally I was just going to plan Emma's birthday. But then we unexpectedly purchased a sectional and then my Dad built us a table and then we painted and replaced baseboards. So it was a busy month and it all had to be done in time for Emma's party.

oatmeal and learning to feed herself

nightime snuggling with brother

daytime snacking with other brother

"You come"
Em also learned to walk just before her birthday

It was finally time to get rid of this one
We had for close to 10 years after Nath's parents had used it for 20ish years

Nath staining the new table

Demolition time

Em making a list

covering the last bit of red paint
it's been there for close to 8 years and I've wanted to repaint for about 4 years
this project would not have happened without my mom and sister helping me out

Gramma and N painting the living room

It's tricky painting with a 12 month old

Making more lists

the joys of home improvement projects
I painted the baseboards in the LR

Delivery of the new table

The new table in its new home