Tuesday, February 28, 2012

DIY window films...

This glass pane door leading to our mud room has had the same piece of fabric covering the windows since we purchased our home. I wasn't sure what to do with the door - I like the light that the door lets in, but for privacy we needed something covering it.



I already have a couple of different fabrics going on in the downstairs, so I thought I'd try something different. At a local craft store I saw some window films that you could pop in each window panel. I decided to make my own.



It may be hard to see because of the light coming in - I will try to get better pictures later in the day. I took clear contact paper and cut it to fit each window. I then used a white paint marker and drew on the contact paper.




This still allows great light into the dining room, but gives us the privacy we need. I love the results!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Pinterest obsessed...

I am obsessed with Pinterest. So many great ideas all in one place! This is my latest favorite - wood blocks. I spelled out "blessed" on one side and "gayeski" on the other. I added some cardstock paper to two of the sides on each block. Then each additional cube has pictures of our family on four sides, so we can rotate the pictures and always have something new to look at - so fun!



The boys love rearranging this one. What is your favorite Pinterest project?

Thursday, February 23, 2012

I'm still a sleepy babysitter...

A few weeks ago I babysat for my cousin Debra's daughter, Abigail. Debra and Jason don't get out very much just the two of them, so I thought it would be fun to hang out with Abby so they could have a night out...so off to the opera the went!

I took these pictures with my phone so the quality is not very good, but don't they look great?!

Little Miss Abby and I had some fun. We read books and played. Then it was bed time. She looked at me, gave me a big pout and said "uh-oh!" Guess she knew I meant business. So cute!

This is their view from their balcony - love it. I guess the lights were mesmerizing... true to my usual babysitting form I fell asleep! I used to always do that when I was younger...guess some things don't change!

It's great having extended family living so close by - we need to get together more often so Lucas and Abigail can play!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

New pillows...

I have been wanting to replace these tan pillow covers forever. The boys have drooled and spilled all over them and even after a good washing they still look dingy. I also wanted something that complimented my new round pillows that I love! So after my search at a few stores turned up nothing (well, there were some I liked, but at $90 a pillow I just couldn't do it)...so I decided to make my own....


I am pretty happy with how they turned out. I think they add just the right punch of color that we needed in our living room. And instead of paying $90 a pillow I think I paid closer to $10!


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

20 months of Lucas...

I so enjoy this little boy! These 20 months have flown by and I am one lucky mom.

His personality is shining through these days. He's super sweet, fun-loving and even a little mischievous. He loves watching and repeating everything his big brother is doing. He knows how to get out of the way when Aidan is coming! His vocabulary is growing like crazy! He loves Buzz Lightyear, Barney, Elmo, jets, "ruff-ruff" and "coo coos". His favorite thing to do right now is to torment Chloe...he pulls her hair, then pets her and says "nice." We're working on this one! He also LOVES to go outside, so we are really looking forward to Spring this year! Love you tons Lucas!!! xoxo

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Winter nights...

Our favorite winter nights in our new home consist of a nice fire in the fireplace and hanging out watching movies, reading books and playing games!

Aidan got this Georello Gears for his birthday and we have had so much fun making all different things with it...



He has gotten pretty creative - love it!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Good Morning Sunshine...

Today is a new day - I am so happy you are feeling and sleeping better my sweet, sweet boy!