10 Weeks

This post is long overdue, but finding the free time to do it when we don't have something else we should be doing is nearly impossible. It's hard to believe it has already been 10 weeks since we met this guy. His scrunchy newborn face has stretched out into an adorable smiling baby face. Most nights he sleeps through the night. He loves the mirror and staring at himself, his stuffed skunk, anything outside, and bathtime with Daddy. His falcon scream has changed into a real "Wahhhhh" and a pouty lip to match. The mohawk is starting to fall as his hair gets longer, but that won't stop me from styling one. It's been a life-changing ten weeks and we can't wait to see what comes with the next ten.

Announcing...

HE'S HERE!

Lucas 'Luke' Vincent Moore was born yesterday at 6:53pm, weighing a whopping 8lbs 14ounces and 21 inches long (And yes that was au natural). He's doing perfectly and we thank everyone for all their encouragement and well wishes. We can't wait for everyone to meet him!

2013 Review

2013 was a fruitful year for 765, in more ways than one, as evidenced by our orange tree. In the past we've been lucky to have a handful by the end of the year, but this time the branches are weighted down by the fruit.
It wasn't the busiest year on the blog, but the projects that did happen were all substantial ones, for our home and for us. Here's a quick recap of 2013...

We started the year off working on the drafty (and nasty) cabinet under the kitchen sink. A little insulation, spray foam, and fresh shelving makes all the difference now.

Thanks to Travis I got a closet update. No more peeling fake paneling that drops on my clothes. Painted walls and bright light make it (a little) easier to pick out my outfits in the the morning.

It wasn't the greatest year for our garden thanks to busy schedules, but we did get a few good crops and experimented with some new veggies in the garden. A little bit of time off has hopefully given the soil some replenishment time and we'll have a bountiful season coming up.

We announced a new project. A big new project. A baby room.
It's already amazing to look back on these pictures to see how far we've come. This kid sure is going to have an awesome room.

Family, friends and neighbors came together to help 765 have the best baby room ever. Demo, sanding, painting, more sanding, installation and more painting - it wasn't the easiest of work, but we couldn't have done it without your help. A millions thank-yous go out to all of you!

The gender of baby Moore is finally revealed!

A big kudos to Travis for the baby room. Clearly the room construction was not my handy work (mine is just about to begin) and thanks to his skills and puzzle solving the room has come together beautifully. It looks all that much better knowing the room came together because of our own efforts and I'm pretty damn proud of how well he's done.

Tame Teal officially became the color of the 765 Baby Room. With color on the wall it's starting to get real.

Hopefully 2014 will begin with a completed room, as Travis works away on the trim as I type. Only 64 days and counting - it's really go time now.
As we count down into the new year we normally cheers with a Blue Moon and our freshly picked oranges. It may just be a glass of OJ this year but we're certainly excited for what's to come in 2014.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas 2013!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2012 - A Look Back

The past few years we've enjoyed a Blue Moon and our oranges on New Year's eve as we review everything we accomplished at 765 that year. Sadly the odd weather at the end of Winter last year confused our orange trees and left them with fruit at the wrong time. The fruit didn't last, and instead the trees spent the year growing like crazy. Hopefully that means next year will be that much more fruitful.
Here's a look back at what we did at 765 in 2012:

I got a new peep hole in my stocking.

We began a walkway project as soon as it wasn't freezing outside

The front door got a makeover.

We celebrated TWO whole years at 765 and the chickens helped us pour some concrete.

  All of our basil was put to good use for the winter months.

 The backyard walkway was completed!

Hurricane Isaac forced Travis to return home early, but luckily 765 came out damage-free.



The front window got a makeover since the door looked so good.

We (mostly Travis) installed lights above our dining table. I still get excited when I turn them on.

 Our winter garden turned out much more successful than our spring crop.

We already have some electrical projects under way to begin the new year, and a crop of cabbage ready to pick for good luck.
Cheers to a happy, healthy and FRUITFUL 2013!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

p.s. I'm pretty obsessed with our Christmas cards from Paperless Post!

The Holiday Season

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas at 765! The tree is getting full underneath, though ornament-less at the bottom for fear of the pup tearing them up again. Our stockings are hung, waiting to be filled. And even our warrior behind the door is feeling festive. Now to complete the season with some holiday baking!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!
Our happy Jack-O-Lantern is awaiting the few ghosts and goblins that come by 765 for treats this evening. The happiest about the festive night? Our chicken Annie - pumpkin insides are the absolute best to that little lady! And for a little flashback, a picture of Bert and Ernie from the younger days.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th! Hope everyone is off enjoying the beach and bbq - We're celebrating with buttons and sales at GB!

Man Cave

It was undeniable that the shed would become the Man Cave once it was rebuilt. It's where the men automatically retreat to when they are at 765, where Travis' organizational skills shine, and where ladies can be kicked out. (Even my mom.) To commemorate his space I had the '765 Man Cave' bottle opener made for his birthday from here. It doesn't get much more official than that.

Paper

Can you believe it has now been over a year that we've been married? Time flies! I liked the idea of making our anniversary gift something for 765 that we could have forever.  To follow with the traditional paper gift I found these typography maps of our home states from CAPow! on Etsy. Hung on our 'sides' of the bed, they make the room feel personalized and a little more complete.

Looking ahead to next year I'm already liking the potential for a home gift with cotton. Maybe some towels?

Crabbin'

The story Travis likes to tell is that crabbing is what got me to Louisiana. While it wasn't the only reason, I'd be lying if I said I didn't like filling up an ice chest of crabs, boiling them for our friends, and still having some left over for the freezer.
And we did just that for Cinco de Mayo. Even better though, this time we got to bring a first timer! Our friend Holly joined us bright and early then stayed late for crab cracking (and coronas), and lived to tell about it. You can find her fabulous article about our adventure here!
We had a good haul, but it was still early in the season. A few more trips out to our spot are a must.

TWO.

This weekend we celebrated two whole years as owners of 765. Crazy!
We honored it by pouring the final pad of concrete for our walkway to the shed.  The chickens are hanging out in a neighbors yard for a bit so our grass will have a fighting chance at growing, which means we didn't have to keep chicken feet from dashing through wet concrete. (See picture two)
Next up comes the bricks!
Our front ironwork door is also in the process of getting a makeover. Pictures to come soon!

 

{chicken feet in concrete}

Cheers to 2011

If you remember last year, we toasted to the end of the year with a glass of Blue Moon and our freshly picked oranges. All 2 of them. I figured this year we would continue the tradition since our trees were a bit more fruitful, nearly bent to the ground with the weight of the citrus.

It has been a good year at 765.

 

We dug up our front yard to make room for a vegetable garden and hopeful wedding flowers. In the process we found treasures that dated our house.

Travis and I sanded and sanded and sanded to get the years of paint off our cabinets. I still stand back and just look at them sometimes. They sure are pretty.

We got MARRIED. I'm so glad we had the wedding blog, because you quickly forget how much time, energy and emotion went into the whole day. But it we perfect.

The shed got a pair of beautiful doors to finish it off, but not without a few losses. Thanks again Mitch!

Chickens found a home in our yard once again.

We had a bountiful front yard. So many cucumbers we had a to find new recipes for them.

Travis (and his supervisor) dabbled in some plumbing.

And we realized we have the best dog EVER.

Cheers to one memorable year, and an even better 2012!