We Heart Fall!

Okay, okay . . . like I said, there's not much change from last year . . .

. . . besides the fact . . .

. . . that I had a new little helper.

Happy Fall, everyone!

Easy Project!

I'll admit, most of our fall decorations this year are simply the same . . . however, I did figure out a few new things to add . . .

I found this quilting loop at a thrift store and realized it might be fun to use on the front door!

So, I brought out the burlap once again and traced a stencil on it.

Then, I painted it.

And, finally I put it in the quilting loop.

You'll have to wait for the next post to see it in place . . .

GOOOOO Cocks!

So, it's football season again! And, Ross doesn't have a thing to wear . . .

. . . until today!

And, well, I guess you've gathered what that means . . . Ross' first game.

Although, she won't actually be going into the game . . . it will still be a FULL day of tailgating!

Believe me, I know what you're thinking . . . YOU ARE CRAZY!!!

Probably so.

Okay- but, look . . . here's my rationale . . . I LOVE that she's on a schedule. I honestly believe that's half the reason why she's as happy and content as she is . . . but with that schedule comes constant confinement. That means we are home from 8:15-11:00 & 1:00-4:00 . . . Every. Single. Day.

Maybe, just maybe . . . we should mix it up a little bit every once in a while.

And, although that might mean fuss, fuss and more fuss . . . I think it's time we give it a go.

(Any prayers will be greatly appreciated.)

Warner's Storybook Shower

Kim & Mike and Grady & I were so excited to throw Dave & Kristy a couples shower for little Warner!

And, you know me, I couldn't wait to get started decorating! (I will say, I was at a bit of an advantage finding decor being a kindergarten teacher and just having a baby myself . . . )

We couldn't resist at least one game!

(Thank goodness my parents came to help with Ross! We couldn't have done it without them!)

We're so excited for you guys!

We can't wait to meet little Warner in a few weeks!!

Bench Redo

I came across this old bench a while ago at a flea market and have yet to do anything with it . . .

. . . so finally, I gave it a new paint job,

. . . a couple potted plants . . .

. . . and a new home.

Ahh . . . a project!

Now that Ross is on a pretty good routine, I've found the time to squeeze in a few projects here and there!

I can't take all the credit for this one . . . Fleming helped with this idea!

I'd been on the search for some fun cake plates, but couldn't seem to find exactly what I wanted . . . so why not make them!

Plates: $.25 - $.50 a piece (at the thrift store)

Old candle holders: $.50 a piece

Put 'em together . . .

Cake plates!

Ross was most impressed.

We love a project!

A DIY for Daddy's Day!

Thank goodness Jennifer and the kids came to help out with this one! Art projects with a 10 week old proved to be harder than expected!

The Baby Bjorn was also quite helpful!

While I rubbed paint on Ross' hand, Jennifer stood by ready with the canvas.

. . . and this mostly compliant baby ended up creating a real masterpiece for daddy!

Though as it turned out . . . he seemed to be just as excited simply being with Ross.

Happy First Father's Day, Grady!

We both love you more than you could ever imagine!

Last Minute Details

I have to admit, I'm a bit sad to be done with this little nursery. I have had more fun decorating it than any other room in the house. Maybe subconsciously I've been putting off this last project just so I could drag the decorating out a little bit longer . . .

I've had this little wooden "R" for months now . . . ever since I started collecting letters for the alphabet wall in the room. In fact, I call it fate since it happened to be the only letter I mistakenly duplicated during my search.

Anyway, what better place to use my extra "R" than on Ross' door.

I started with tracing and cutting out the same letter on a sheet of orange scrapbook paper.

I then, decoupaged it to the wooden letter.

I used an old frame I found at the thrift store and stapled chicken wire to the back . . . much like the frame already in the room that displays the flashcards.

A simple clothes pin holds the letter in place.

Well, *sigh* I'm officially done.

I guess I need to be . . . as little Ross will be making her debut on Monday, and I'm pretty certain I won't have time for projects anytime soon . . .

maybe . . .