Give Thanks

Last year, I saw this on Pinterest, but didn't take the time (aka lazy) to get it done.

Source: A Diamond in the Stuff

Sooooo, as I was pulling out my fall decor, I spotted all these cute little pumpkins I had found at the Dollar Tree and Goodwill. I figured if I screwed it up, I wouldn't be out a lot of moolah. And, wouldn't you know, I had just the right amount!

I taped off the stems and went to my spray painting stump. (Yes, there is a tree stump in our front yard that holds all of my projects. It has been many colors). Then I cut out the letters on my Cricut and hot glued them on. The verdict is still out on whether that was the best option, however, I tried Modge Podge and I couldn't get them to stick.

I probably should have either made my pendant bigger or used a smaller frame, but you work with what ya got!

I got the HARVEST sign from TJMaxx with a coupon. Cost me $6 with tax. :) 

Everything else I had on hand. Didn't even have to buy spray paint. Everyone knows you should have a can of white in your stash at all times.

Memo Board

This was a project I did a few months ago:

Please excuse the lack of organization.

It was a quick and easy one: spray paint frame, hot glue twine on the back, fold material around cardboard matte, and shove into frame. Mom was getting rid of the frame and the material was leftover from the curtains. Cheap...the best kind!

Happy Birthday, Arilynn

Wow, time flies when you're having fun! 

I'm trying so hard to enjoy our moments together. Sometimes I wish I could freeze her in time...she is so much fun. She still has an innocence about her that I wish would stay forever, her imagination is delightful, her excitement is contagious, memory is unforgettable, and her vocabulary is hilarious!! When I say she is full of energy, I mean she overflows most days. She loves her Mommy and Daddy (being a big Daddy's girl) and is very protective of her little brother. She also loves Jesus with as much knowledge as a 4 yr old can understand. She still likes to give hugs and kisses and snuggle at night. She loves books!!!, music, playing school, making cards with Mommy, and "helping" Daddy.

Some of my favorite things she says:

"Mommy, do you know Jesus loves us?"

"Let's go to Max Lucado's (Cato's/TJMaxx)."

"You're my best friend!"

"I wanna eat at Old McDonald's. (McD's)

I wish I did better at keeping track of the things she says. Maybe I'll get a journal and keep it out to write them down. She is always making us smile.

Birthday Request: Perfume

Lazy 4th of July

Were ya'll still wondering if I was alive? Yeah, me too. 

We had a lazy 4th of July and it was nice!!! 

Lovin' Life

Met dad in town for a picnic on his lunch break. 

 

More Birthday

I guess you can tell we had a "farm" theme. ;)
 

Cake idea came from Pinterest. It was easy-peasy. I cut out the spots from sugar sheets found in Walmart cake decorating aisle.

The cutest farmer!!!!!

Birthday Cake

It's hard to believe this little booger has already had his 1st birthday!

He loved the cake (did quite opposite of how his sister reacted). :)