in pictures

So I've got this fancy camera that I really don't know how to use.  But here are my first couple attempts at manual mode shots.  Santa and Frosty were excellent subjects.

And these next shots are of the nursery mostly and a couple of the house for those of you who've asked how things were coming along.

Here are the early stages of the nursery.  Yes, it is a bold, tarty green.  The first color we picked -- which was supposed to be a soft pastel green -- was horrific and eye-searing.  This is a vast improvement.  We left the original color in the closet and without the harsh flourescent lighting, it actually provides a cute little contrast. 

Here are the crib and dresser/changer.

Look at this cutie-patootie picture frame I found at one of my favorite retailers that perfectly goes with the bedding!

We found these dish towels when we went downtown for my b-day brunch last month.  We thought they'd look great done in embroidery hoops.  I'm still debating on whether and what color to paint said hoops.  And I'm toying with getting some other sizes with miscellaneous fabrics.  We'll see.

These birds also have a pink birdhouse friend.  We found them at a darling little store in Abilene when we were there for Christmas.

Enough of the nursery.  Here's our upstairs bathroom after getting rid of the icky wallpaper and carpet.  You know what really grosses me out?  Carpet in the bathroom.  Think of what must be growing in it!  Ew!

Last for now, here is our guest room.  Don't mind all the junk on the bed; it's mostly stuff for the hallway.  We're still working on decor but were so glad to get the room painted and furniture back in place.