I bought a house (eight months ago)!!!

I bought a house in September! It's been a very exciting, very expensive last eight months as a homeowner. The house has three bedrooms, two baths and a really open floor plan that I love! I'm here with just my little doggy, so if you're ever in the area, feel free to come stay with me! When I first got the house, the living room was painted a dark red color, and the bedroom was burnt orange. Now, while I love UT, I'm not sure that's the statement I want to make with my bedroom! I repainted the living room a light green color, and my bedroom a slate blue color. I've also purchased real couches! Some of these pictures are taken before the couch purchase, but you get the idea.

Living room before I painted

Bedroom before I painted

Fireplace before I painted

Front of house

Living room after I painted (this is the opposite wall than before)

Fireplace after I painted

My awesome kitchen (with tile countertops!)

The hallway

My new love seat

My new couch!

My favorite niece

I know it's been a while, so I'll just start with the more recent events and work my way back. In May, Andy went to Ireland for work, so, with a little help from some friends, I flew to St. Louis to spend a few days with Lisa and Peyton (my new niece). I really, really love that little baby, and it was a lot of fun to spend time with my sis-in-law without Andy there! While we were there, we took Peyton swimming for the first time. Mostly, I think it was an excuse for us to put her in her cute swimsuit, but she seemed to enjoy it okay. Anyway, here's some pics from the trip!

I wonder who picked out this fabulous outfit?!

Bathtime after swimming

Lisa and Peyton in the pool