Welcome to Kensington Cottage…
On September 15, 2008, when Andrew came out and said, “It’s a girl!”, my mom said, “I’m going to build her a house.” Well…she did (or at least she paid someone to). Kensington Cottage has been my mom’s special little project for over two years. Yesterday, was the big reveal. This house is SPECTACULAR. Custom built, every little detail is hand crafted (seriously…other than the shingles, every.single.detail was built by hand). It has power, lights, doors and windows that open and close, and of course, air conditioning (it is Texas, right?). This is my mom and dad’s labor of love for their grandkids. (Smith gets to play inside too:)). Come on in and check it out…
Dutch doors make things so much more fun! Kensington’s waving “hi” from inside.
They are saying “come in and see the interior!”.
The savvy mantle that also has their A/C unit.
Each kiddo has his/her own toy box.
We found out Mr. Tab would be gone this Memorial Day weekend, so we invited our good friends Erika, Ebby Lee and Nixon over to celebrate with us!
I took this picture as it was getting dark. I wanted to capture the front porch lights and the little lamp glowing from within.
The lovely thing about Kensington Cottage is that it’s right next to Lovie’s pool :). So, we swam too!
Papa Jay and Smith on their float
We love our Lovie!
Dude! This little guy LOVES the water! He has no fear! This is very different from having a little girl. Smith would jump right in like it was no big deal. He mastered kicking under the water and was full-on ready to dive off the deep end if we’d let him!
Ebby Lee relaxing before dinner
Kensington too
This was the best picture Jenna could get of the kiddos together. Kensington wouldn’t keep her finger out of her mouth. What’s that about?? I love these little guys!
Yesterday was a great day! We had 27 people at our little party. They were 27 of my very favorite people! Thank you so much Mom and Dad for hosting us. Most of all, thank you for making my kids feel so special and so loved. We love you!
Aubrey says
HOLY SMOKES! This is soooooo awesome. Tell Lovie and Papa Jay (is it weird that they seem like personal friends…) that I am impressed!
P.S. Can Ella, Kate, and I come and have a slumber party sometime?! 🙂
Jody says
Holy GUACAMOLE! That is every little girls dream house 🙂 So fun, So sweet!!
Nancy Jennings says
That is PRECIOUS!! What an awesome house!!
Sheaffer, Chris, Scout, and baby Carter says
WOW!!!!!!! I love that house. Every detail….right down to the darling door mat. The House That Lovie built ROCKS!
Jeni says
ADORABLE!
The Gleasons says
So sweet! Love the little cottage. 🙂
Christina says
Kensington Cottage is the most beautiful playhouse I have ever seen. Really gorgeous! What a beautiful gift 🙂
rackersfamily says
cute, cute, cute, cute. seriously. cutest little cottage e.v.e.r.
Anonymous says
Saw this cottage on tv last night when Emily came to meet your family. So cute.
Decatur Marble & Granite Works says
I saw this on TV, as well! Your little family is absolutely precious!! You are very blessed. P.S. I love Sean!!!
SSM says
Hello Shay,
Thank you for fixing the link so I could take a look.
We purchased the same vintage kitchen for our daughter in white.
Love it! 🙂
Molly says
Okay… I want to live with Shawn in Kensington Cottage!!!
Seriously though, your brother is amazing… he showed true class and maturity throughout the entire show. I am his biggest fan!
Anonymous says
Do you know the paint colors to the cottage? I love them!
Felissa Woods says
Just fell in love with this blog!…Thank you, for sharing!!
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ev rossing says
We just purchased a little 13×13 cottage on the lake. Would love to use your outside colors. Do you happen to know what paint brand and colors you used? If you do would love to know so we can paint our new little cottage these colors. When we are done we will send you a photo. Just fell in love with this dollhouse. Thanks so much, Lona
Mary says
Would love to know the paint colors too, if possible. Thank you!