Graduation!

Since I'm so behind on posts, let me just do a quick one to celebrate Henry's graduation last month. After two solid years of classes and capstone work (while working full time) Henry finished his MBA through the Naval Postgraduate school. 

Since the school is in Monterey CA we flew out there for the graduation the  weekend before Christmas. It was beautiful weather, a nice (and surprisingly quick) ceremony, and a few extra days of fun with family by the beach.

 This was us after the ceremony. 

It felt great to be outside and by the water. We went a couple times to fishermans a wharf.

My parents and one of my brothers and his family came out too, and our last night there we had a bonfire on the beach. A great way to finish up the trip.

PA Farm Show

A couple weekends ago we drove up north to keep our tradition of attending the PA farm show in Harrisburg.  I grew up going every year, and Henry started going when he moved to PA as a teenager, so it's something we have enjoyed for a long time. 

To be honest, the highlight of the trip for me is always the milkshake.  I don't know what it is about the shakes they make, but they are the best! Along side a thing of fries covered in vinegar it gives me my junk food fix for quite a while. 

Once Henson got used to the strong smell (we had a couple close calls with his gag reflex when we passed the cows and horses) he loved seeing the animals and getting to pet a couple of them. 

Here are a few pictures from the trip. I'll upload some better ones once I get them off my camera. 

One More Room

So what became of the old nursery once Henson moved into his new room?  I've been getting it ready for the newest Lopez family member, who is scheduled to arrive in April.

Even though we kept the same base color for the walls and we already have most of what we need, I have had fun dressing up the nursery for my little girl. It has brought back out my crafty side, so I wanted to share some of my creations. 

The bed skirt was fun. Simple and smooth, but a raised pattern to the fabric makes it look like a mix of modern and traditional. 

Hung up a few shelves. 

We are using the same glider of course, but recovered it with the same fabric as the bed skirt.  

This mobile was just for fun. Silver, white, yellow and grey. Henson had a good time helping me with the glue.

I covered her picture frames with strips from magazines on yellow an grey. 

There are still a few things I want to do, including a pillow for the chair, but it's coming together. Having the room set up certainly makes it more real that a little girl is joining us in less than 3 months!