Oops!

I thought I was doing a good thing by watering my plants and grass this morning.What I didn’t realize is that I was also watering the back of my tv through my open front room window.

Don’t worry, the tv is fine.

And my grass is growing!!!!

Little Prayers

Jayce, my son, prayed this last night:
“Dear God, thank You for this day. Let us know when to buy a house. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

I thought it was sweet.

I heart Rite Aid

$5 fake Crocs

Size 11 (I wear size 9 1/2)

What a deal

I really do love them

What a wonderful world

I woke up early today.

The sun was shining into my room.

The thought came to me to water the lawn.

That’s new.

It’s weird since I’ve never been into working in the yard.  My sister’s wedding is approaching (One week from today!) so we’ve all been pitching in to get the house ready for guests. That includes the untouched front yard. I’ve discovered I actually enjoy working in the yard! I’ve been defining new flower beds, cultivating the soil, and planting sun-loving flowers. I have tried to kill the moss and plant grass seed.

 

That grass seed.

I want it to grow.  

Please grow cute little grass seed!

Hopefully it will look like this someday!

 

Also, the house got painted yesterday

More of that later

To paint or not to paint? Is that a real question?

I recently painted my fireplace white and I’m so glad I did! What a difference it has made. The old brick was old, yellowing, and outdated. Now, even though it’s still old, it looks fresh and clean. A friend helped out by making a mantle (out of scrap walnut veneer plywood) that slid over the existing brick.  That was the perfect finishing touch.  There’s still more things that need to be done, but it’s definitely heading in the right direction!

Before: (not the best picture . . .)

After:

Check these out too!

This one is from best, most inspiring, blog ever! 

 

Here is another one:

And a few other pictures:

 

So of course the answer is “YES” to paint!  Even if it’s not a “forever item” (my new term that means something that will most likely change again in the next few years)  it’s an easy way to create a fresh, clean look to your room.  

My Sister’s Bridal Shower

I made these Poms for my sister’s bridal shower. I think they turned out great! I Got the idea from Martha Stewart. I love her ideas!!

I also made a fun Barbie Cake wedding style.  I used a chocolate fudge cake with this frosting.  It was amazing and I will definitely use the combo again!