Wordless Wednesday : One Cool Dude

Wordless Wednesday : Afternoon Smiles

Labor Day Weekend

Well after a long, tiring day of laundry and trying to get things back in order, I am very ready for bed.  But first... a look into our long Labor Day weekend at Ft. Pierce...

We had such a great time!  I woke up every morning to watch the sunrise, got on a surf board for the first time (notice I said that I got on it... not stood on it, lol), spent some time fishing, soaked up the sunshine, and enjoyed spending three days with the people that I love the most (minus my parents who couldn't make it... Missed you guys!!!)


Oh how I wish we never had to leave...

All Things Craft Fair : Mark Your Calendars!

For those of you that live here in the Tampa Bay area, don't forget to mark your calendars!  Friday, November 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the incredibly talented Janine from Always Sunny On Reynolds Drive will be teaming up with me at Mease Countryside Hospital's annual craft fair to sell some of our fun home decor including my old wooden crates and her revamped plantation windows.  Leading up to that big day, you can follow our progress and preparation in our series of posts, All Things Craft Fair.

This afternoon I was able to get my hands on some gorgeous flannel and cannot wait to get it stitched together into a ragtime quilt for the fair.  I'll be sure to post photos when it's all finished!

Wordless Wednesday : Sweet Innocence

Days Like These

Elijah and I awoke this morning to dreary weather, which did not support our plans for play group at the pool.  So we started the morning with some of the little man's summery favorites.... fresh blueberries and waffles with blueberry syrup...

We quickly got dressed (and fixed our bed head) and met Grammie at the local gymnastics center's open gym.  Eli had a blast climbing and exploring...

We decided to continue keeping busy after gym was closed and headed to the mall where Eli played on the playground and experienced food court rides for the first time...

He loved playing in the cars!  Once finished there, I took my worn out little boy home for a nap.  Auntie Britt came over while Eli slept to give me a chance to cast my vote for the primary elections.  Eli was very happy to wake up to his wonderful Auntie.  They read books...

... and went for rides in Mommy's clothes hamper...

The evening brought a stroll through Petsmart (complete with Eli kisses for a sweet dalmatian puppy) and a free kids meal at Chick-Fil-A.  We were even blessed with a break from the rain that lasted just long enough for me to pull my smiley boy around the neighborhood in his little red wagon.  The cool breezes were so refreshing!  
Now the day is coming to a close and it's time to get my favorite little guy into the bathtub and bed before enjoying some much-needed quiet time.  I love that it's the days that start out seeming so uneventful that often end up being the best days.  I cherish days like these.  Days when I just can't get enough of my sweet son's smiles.  Days that I wish would never end.  Days that remind me just how amazing God truly is.

Putting Some Old Crates To Use

In case you're wondering, I thought I'd show you what I ended up doing with my crates...

One of them is holding some comfy throws at the end of my couch...

And the other has been mounted to the wall to be used as a shelf...

I love my cozy new additions!

Splashes and Smiles at Playgroup

This week, one of the mommies from our play group was kind enough to have us all over to her house for some fun in the sun (and thankfully, some shade too).  While the weather was very hot, our little ones didn't seem to mind.  They enjoyed splashing around in the cool water and making good use of all the backyard space as I snapped away behind the lens, trying to catch some of the sweet summer moments...

A Quick Fix

Last night, my husband was darling enough to take a car full of girls to what ended up being the most amazing concert I've had the joy of experiencing!  


My husband, sister, dear friend and I bought tickets to see Something Corporate... a band that won my heart over during my high school years and still has it's place on my list of favorites.  


While getting ready, I got to thinking.  I hate carrying around large purses at concerts, and my husband hates being responsible for carrying my phone in his pocket (especially since I'm usually asking him to take it out and put it back a million and one times).  


I had a purse stashed away that Cliff's sweet grandmother gave me one year for Christmas.  It's tiny... just the right size for the essentials... but it wasn't quite the look I was going for...

With a button, lighter, embroidery floss/thread, and some burlap (all items I had lying around) I gave the purse a quick fix...

... and it worked perfectly!

:)

Old Wooden Crates

In preparation for the upcoming craft fair, I spent yesterday doing a little experimenting...

I can't wait to see how the others come out.  I'll be sure to keep you posted! :)

Wordless Wednesday : Spray-On Smiles

Just In Case

My husband has been looking for the perfect case for his iPad.  He's found a few that he likes, but hasn't been able to convince himself to spend the money.  During his search, he came across these...

Still not the perfect case by his standards, but I had the supplies and the simple sleeve would keep his iPad safe from scratches until he gets the one he's really happy with.  So, per Cliff's request, here is my iPad case...

=)