Keeping Up with the Jones

November 14, 2012

Its begining to look

a lot like winter around here . This morning I woke up to a crispy ,sparkly morning of BEAUTIFUL covered everything . The country side is just glistening white with sparkles and shine all around . Had to sneak out for a few photos .

November 12, 2012

Stache Update PART 3

This pricky stache is still growing .

November 9, 2012

Storm IN

There is all these warning for our first BIG one coming this weekend that is a blizzard , storm warning , lots of snow , cold temp. and nastiness . So I am preparing for the LONG weekend to be in . This is what I am up to today . I bought lots of Extra thread for my sewing machine , made a white chocolate smartie cheesecake, cooking a ham , picked up some paint and brushes to start painting the boys room, hauled wood up to the house and planning for a weekend @ home which really in my eyes isn't all a bad thing to me . I am all ready bring it on old man winter .

Here's a peek at my inspiration for the boys room.

Source:Apartment therapy

This is were I got the idea of the color and horns .Oh yes horns will be hanging these boys room .I love it !

Color :Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 and we are pairing it with a recommendation from their website of Bronzed Beige 2151-50

Source: Nest Egg

Once again horns love also love this headboard so digging this maybe for a BIG boy bed for little man .

Source I can not provide a proper source for this as it was a broken link so anyone that wants to help me with the proper credit to this room please do .

Have always been a fan of the pallet DIY. This would work for Dman head board as he already has a bed so just alittle DIY to finish it off. .Also digging the map I would call wreath on door too.

source :Etsy

I think this could be a possible DIY project .... someday .

There that is my weekend plans in a nutshell , to cozy up with my family eating cheesecake by the fire in between painting the walls of the boys room and making some Tutu's too .

DATE NIGHT with

This little lady .

The hubby and I have decided that our children are old enough and deserve some parents one on one time. So each month at random but with each having their turn we are taking our children on date nights of their choice. Of course with limits .So when Addy said mom I want my date to go on a plane some where .YAY , me too .LOL.Then declined that option . But indeed I really like the way she thinks.

This is how our evening began with chocolate milk and ..... a hot dog . Yup thats what this girlie request for her supper out.

She was so happy that her dad got her the" BIG ONE" chocolate milk . We don't give our children chocolate milk too often so its definitely a treat at our house.

Next request for her date night was in her words Paint Class . Which made me think of Fun Time Pottery in Brandon MB . This was our second visit recommend this to every one . It is great and the lady that owns is so great inviting and very welcoming to all .

This was a Permanent grin on her face for the evening .

She choice a cat to paint almost immediately too .

Dad got into the painting too .

This was her cat with her her scribble of her signature on bottom.

Ended the evening with a movie . It was great evening out .Can't wait til next time .

So glad this little lady enjoyed her night out .

November 7, 2012

HAPPY is as you make it .

These sweet little Washi tapes that arrived in the mail make me happy as I quite often use them for gifts , invitations , decor items, packaging , HAPPY mail seals and some many other silly but random things . They are very inexpensive and have a wide range of colors & designs . These were purchased from Two Peas in a Bucket .

These are so cheery, fun and inspirational .

I have so many FUN projects running through my head now.

1.,2.,3. By: Love my Tape

4.By:October Afternoon

5.,6.,7.,8.,9.,10.,By:Freckled Fawn

11.,12.,13, By: KI Memories

14. By:Prima Marketing

Here's a little link for habits for Happier Life By:Ritchie Norton . He has a few great quotes I have never heard of .

Today do something that makes you happy :)

Empty your head for a few pure moments of happiness.

DO it .I dare you .....

November 6, 2012

Dear Vann

I want you to know how much mommy loves you ! All of you ! The crazy little boy that screams
and then laughs at the sound that you make after . The way you hold on tight to me and wrap your legs around me so tight , then tuck your tiny hands inside in front of your chest and lay your head right in to my neck like we were made for each other . I love that you try so hard to keep up with the girls .I love that the awe of having a little person in our house has not wore off for your sisters and they still squeeze you so tight and sometimes fight to who gets to hold you first . You are full of energy and little ball of fire some days. you keep me on my toes , learning and dreaming of all things good for you .Your toothy grin makes me smile so big . You have definitely cast a spell on this mama and won me over on your ways . You have a sparkle in your blue eyes , red tint in your hair ,and the will power to try anything . Look out world he's on his way .

This is our Vann Edward at 15 1/2 months .