I decided that my routine Halloween costume needed a little re-vamp. I've been wearing the same witch hat since I was about 7 years old. It's velvety, crinkly, wired and I attached a toy spider that I've had for a thousand years.But, since I'm a Christmas freak, Halloween gets a wave and … [Read more...]
Crafts
Mother’s Morning Out
I am obscenely proud. Proud to the point that I should be put in a padded room until I stop waltzing around the room like a nutty person. Red had his first day of "school" today - Mother's Morning Out. Hubs and I decided to start him in order to get Red a little more socialized with babies … [Read more...]
Craft Your Own Diaper Cake
I had a baby shower to go to with Red a few weeks ago, for a sweet couple that is expecting their own little boy this fall. I know how wonderful it can be to receive a GIANT box of diapers ( I made no qualms about asking for them as birthday presents for Red when someones asked what … [Read more...]
Happy Fourth of July, 2012
Thank you to my ancestors; Sampson Powell, for donating all his horses and food stuffs to the Revolutionary Troops; to Captain John Webb for fighting for our freedom against the British, and thank you to all the other men in my distant family I have not yet discovered. … [Read more...]
The week when the A/C Unit Died
It was an untimely death. The A/C unit broke earlier this week, and it was a good 5 days until we got it fixed. It started to go Monday night, and by Tuesday night, we were struggling to cool down the house from the HOT Atlanta day. Turns out, the poor thing froze up from a lack … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day 2012
Man, I am behind this week! I barely got my Mommy and Me post out, and here it's Wednesday and I'm post about last weekend! I had an amazing Mother's Day thanks to my two three boys! (One must not forget the Doo). We celebrated on Saturday because Hubs had to work all day on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Pinterest Project: Jelly Jar Luminaries
Pinterest is a horrible website that will trap you for hours looking at creative and pretty things. It makes you feel so creative and fancy, but when you leave the computer, you're right back where you started - in your oatmeal room with your oatmeal style. Blerg. So, I've been trying to … [Read more...]
The New Carpet Rolls In, 3 Years Later
Hubs and I were so excited when we got our first house 3 years ago. Finally a yard, storage, our own space to customize and create. Well, when the former homeowners moved out, the true state of the carpets was revealed. After her furniture was moved, BLACK lines marked every … [Read more...]
