{Another Project (or two) Down}

While checking out one of my new FAVORITE SITES (seriously you have GOT to check her out!) I came across something that I just had to have. I mean I just had to have it in a way that I started working on it right away, kind of had to have. She used a canvas to make hers, but since I didn't have a canvas, but I did have plenty of these old windows I pulled one of these beauties out. Next, I raided my scrap booking paper stash and went to work. And of course to finish it off I used vinyl lettering for the rules. I LOVE the way it turned out!! It adds the little bit of color that my kitchen so desperately needed. And maybe, just maybe, my boys will follow the rules. :)

Mod Podge is seriously my BEST FRIEND!!

And moving on to project number two... OK so actually this was project number one, I just got the pictures all jumbled up. :) Remember that skinny wall I told you about last week? This is the new and improved skinny wall! It is now home to my new cork/chalk board. Isn't it dreamy?

I forgot to take a picture before I loaded it up with calendars, notes from school and the festive corn on the cob artwork, but you get the idea. This was actually not too difficult to make, but I don't see myself doing another one anytime soon. :)

These little corner pieces are my FAVORITE part, I mean aside from having somewhere to hang all of our important reminders.

Ahhh a couple more projects down, only about an hundred more to go.

Happy Early Birthday to Me!

Remember this big huge bare wall that I told you about last week? Well, thanks to an early birthday/christmas present from my Father in Law it is bare no more! Just another look at the nakedness that was my breakfast area.

And here it is!! I have to tell you the story of how this beauty came to be.. Several years ago my grandma found the plans for this at Lowes and thought of me. :) She carried it out to Alabama with her one summer and gave them to me. I LOVED this piece of furniture, but at the time had so much going on I couldn't even think of building it. So... into my drawer it went where it stayed nice and safe for several years. I happened to come across it this summer and I carried it to my Father in Law and asked him what the chances were that he could build me this for my birthday AND Christmas.... and being the sweetheart he is he said YES!!! Can you believe how talented he is? (sorry ladies he's taken! ;))

Still on blocks from being painted.

Another huge birthday bonus came from my mom and dad who offered to buy me baskets to fill my new treasure. I am LOVING all of the new storage space! Now I just need to decorate the top half and I will be finished. So... if anyone wants to come over and tell me what to do you are welcome anytime!! Seriously, that is something I am just NOT good at. :)

Halloween

This year for Halloween the boys wanted to be "Woody" and "Buzz" from Toy Story. We found Parker a costume over a month ago, but we had the hardest time finding one for Carsen. I finally decided we were just going to have to make one for him. I wasn't so sure about it, but he loved it and so all was well. Since our little babe was sick and Charles wasn't going to be home Aunt Jessi and Uncle Dave took the older two boys on a quick run through our neighborhood. They came home with TONS of goodies and they were only gone a little over 30 minutes!

We managed to get a little smile out of Griffen. Even though he feels horrible he is still such a sweet and happy baby!

"To Infinity and Beyond" Not a day has passed since getting this costume that Parker has not insisted that he put it on. He loves Buzz, and he loves being Buzz. The only problem is that like Buzz our little P thinks he can fly. I have to say I am surprised we haven't had any flight related injuries.

And here is Carsen as Woody. He had initially wanted to be The Hulk, but when he saw the mask with the costume he thought it was too scary. :) He loved being Woody because he got to wear his cowboy boots!

Swine Flu

Well, it has officially reached the Wight House, just in time for Halloween. Our little Griffen now has the Swine Flu. If we don't see you for the next few weeks you will know why! On the positive side, we will for sure have the scariest house on the block!

Creativity

I am the type of person who loves a change, thrives on it even. If I am feeling cranky I can rearrange a room and it makes me happy. My favorite colors and styles are always changing. My sweet husband is the polar opposite of me. He would be blissfully happy living in a house with white walls where the furniture was nailed to the ground. He has however learned to live with a wife who will rearrange furniture and/or paint his white walls while he is at work.
That being said there are several areas in my house that have been in desperate need of some TLC! Why haven't I touched them you might ask.... simply because I didn't know what to do with them. I would stare at them, and they would stare back.... challenging my creativity.... putting their nonexistent thumbs next to their ears and wiggling their fingers! I am happy to declare that I believe I have finally won the battle, well at least made some progress in the right direction. I now now what I want to do with these sad spaces, now the battle with the budget begins. :)
This will be one of my next projects, This wall is going to look fabulous (I hope) when I am finished with it.. it is in my kitchen across from the fridge, and it is just kind of small and awkward. When I am finished it won't be hiding in the shadows!

Here is my boys' room, well one wall in my boys' room... I have already started working in here, I have put white, light blue, and red circles on the wall. I still need to add the navy blue ones. I have big plans in mind for their headboard and the ladder on the wall. (that I just so happened to find on the side of the road one day... my grandma was with me and I think she was embarrassed when I stopped and picked it up... ha ha)

And last but not least.... this wall in my breakfast area is just SO HUGE and nothing I have done so far as made it look any more cozy. I am already working on this project, since I am getting part of it for my birthday. I am so excited to get it finished and to share with you! If you have ever seen anything my father in law has built you know how fantastic the after picture will be.

(p.s. please don't mind the "toy jail" on top of the shelf... that is where the toys go when they have done something bad, usually while being held by a little boy. Imagine that!)

15 Months

I think that this age is my favorite so far! I love seeing G learning new words, and trying to communicate with us. I love seeing him want to be like his big brothers. I love his little walk/waddle. I love how he wants to be independent, but still feels like he needs me to hold him some times. I just LOVE this age... I just LOVE this boy. That being said, I don't NOT love my other boys, it's just harder to enjoy a stage that includes tantrums and constant destruction. And since I know what is coming, I am going to enjoy every last minute of baby time.

He has obviously started to get into things and make messes. However, they are usually pretty small and easy to clean up.

This picture was take by Parker after he swiped my camera. It shows G chewing on something... one of his favorite past times.

And here he is getting ready for church. Or rather trying to run away from me before I can get him ready for church.

Our Five Year Old!

Carsen celebrated his FIFTH birthday yesterday and so today I would like to share 5 things about my 5 year old!
1- He has an INCREDIBLE memory! He can remember things from 3 years ago as well as I can recall things from 3 hours ago! :) If I ever want to remember something I always ask Carsen to help me.
2- He has become very helpful around the house and actually gets upset if I unload the dishwasher for him. He has also started helping me fold hand towels and washcloths. ( I have dreamed of this day for years)
3-He loves to learn new things and prefers adult educational TV programs. He loves pretty much anything on the Science Channel.
4- He has started to become interested in LEGO. (Charles is SO proud) And has begun building "castles" and "cruise ships".
5- He has such a sweet spirit that can be felt when he prays, and takes the time to thank our Heavenly Father for each and every blessing in his life.

We love this little boy and we love watching him grow and learn new things.
Happy Birthday Carsen!