my new crush...

okay, where have I been?!? I'd like to think that I'm usually "in the know" about pop culture in general; however, this one went right over my head.

Recently JD started DVR'ing Tosh.0 on Comedy Central. At first I was hesitant - I was familiar with the show's premise & honestly, I wasn't interested. I mean, a show that features a handful of YouTube videos each week with a few jokes thrown in the mix... how creative could it be? (talk soup, anyone?)

However, being the "super wife" that I (claim to be) am, I started "over-hearing" it while flipping through my ever-growing collection of magazines in the evenings with JD. (magazines to be discussed on a post of their own...)

It wasn't long before I found myself putting my prized 'zines down so that I could watch / laugh out loud with this HILARIOUS show. I'm attributing my fondness for this show to the *precious* host, Daniel Tosh. I mean, tell me this guy isn't too cute??







And we all know how I love a man with a good sense of humor - gets. me. every. time. The clips are funny. Tosh's featured "segments" are original & comical (web redemption - LOL). The guests are relative. Don't get me wrong - this isn't one of those thought-provoking, converastion-starting kind of shows that stimulate the mind... but who doesn't need a good laugh at silly humor after working a 10 hour day?!? "...and for that Daniel Tosh, we thank you"

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*bedroom reveal*

...and we have a finished product:






WE LOVE IT!!! It feels like a whole new space! We ended up moving the furniture around just a bit to allow JD to have a night stand on his side & it makes the room feel so much bigger, and gives it a more polished look.

The color is even better than we had thought it would be - could. not. be. more. pleased.

The only down side is that now I'm anxious to do some more projects around the house {will the Baker budget allow?}

Stay tuned for more house updates during 2011!

Upcoming Fun for the Bakers

As per the usual, the Bakers are staying busy in 2011!! Here are some upcoming highlights for the year:

*JD & the Man in Battle of the Bands (acoustic) at Redline Bar in Hoover (Feb 8)
*Suzy to co-host wedding shower for dear friend Leigh Ciarkowski (Feb 12)
*Suzy's 27th birthday - when did this happen?!? (Feb 23)
*Wedding Shower Extravaganza in Grayson, GA in honor of my bestie, Katie Davies (Feb 26 & 27)
*Sarah's 26th birthday (Mar 2)
*MARDI GRAS 2011 IN MOBILE (Mar 4 - 8)
*Katie's Bachelorette Party / Lingerie Shower / Bridesmaids Luncheon in Nashville (Mar 18 - 20)
*Katie Baker turns the big 3-0 (Mar 27)
*DAVIES / KIVETT WEDDING IN NASHVILLE, TN (Apr 1)
*JD's 27th bithday (Apr 13)
*Ciarkowski / Priecko Wedding in Avondale (May 7)
*Natalie's 26th birthday (May 7)
*Lane / Byrd Wedding in Ozark, AL (May 14)
*GIESEN BABY SHOWER (June)
*Katie's 27th birthday (July 14)
*BAKER VACATION TO NYC (August)
*Giesen baby due (Aug 16)
*Christine's 26th birthday (Aug 30)
*Luna's 4th birthday (Sept 10)
*Aja's 5th birthday (Sept 14)
*OUR 4TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!! (Nov 17)

...and LOTS of little things between there! So excited about another great year & all that is in store for us!

"Well it's Groundhog Day, again..."

February 2 marks the day when everybody's favorite rodent makes the determination regarding the possible arrival of an early spring. That's right, I'm talking about Punxsutawney Phil, native groundhog of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania! Read here for more information on ole' Phil!

And for those of you who haven't been following the updates on Phil - he did not see his shadow, therefore we can expect an early spring in 2011!!

Don't forget to check out one of my favorite Bill Murray films : Groundhog Day :)

In progress...

Okay, I know I mentioned a few posts ago that there were some upcoming changes on Daly Street...

Well, here's a sneak peek at phase one of the updates, "master" bedroom facelift: {please excuse the mess...}


Before pictures (with new bedding)






Originally we had some bedding that we got with some wedding gift cards from Macys (which I loved), but it was a tan color & between the furniture, the bedding, & the wall color - everything looked the same drab color. I wanted an *inexpensive* way to give the room an update with some contrasting, cozy colors. I have always loved the burnt orange accents in the window treatments, throw pillows, & artwork, so I knew I wanted to keep that as an option. I liked the idea of a solid, dark-color for the bedding to hide the hair & paw prints from our sweet babies. Some girls at work (who have a better eye for decorating than I do) helped me with picking a new color for the walls.

As you can see from the below picture, we narrowed it down to three & are now living with the "sample" to see which one we like the best:


the one on the left has more blue in it; the one in the center has more green in it; & the one on the right has more brown in it.

We hope to make a decision & get the paint purchased this weekend so that we can wrap up the bedroom project ASAP! What do you guys think? Which one is your favorite?

Once the bedroom is finished, it's on to bigger & better projects at the Baker house (with the help of our sweet parents!)

Baker Brew

That's right, folks - you're looking at the first ever batch of Baker Brew!! This one is a pale ale in second fermentation - from start to finish it will take 7 weeks! But once it's ready, it makes 5 gallons - so everybody bring your favorite mug to the Baker house around mid-March to try out the first edition Baker Brew!

Ymmm... makes you thirsty just looking at it, doesn't it?!?