The Sibs, circa 2008
July 31, 2009
One Year . . .
July 30, 2009
Three Word Thursday
July 29, 2009
That's Nuts!
July 28, 2009
Dominoes . . .
July 27, 2009
Perks . . .
But one perk that is truly a blessing to a new momma is the few days of dinners brought in by friends from church. Our first dinner home from the hospital was a feast provided by my friend Angela and her family. It was delicious and culminated with us gorging ourselves on the above dessert. I think I'll describe it as an individual sized jumble berry pie - and it was oh so fantastic with a heap of vanilla ice cream and a quick spin in the microwave.
So, I think now we should all beg Angela for the recipe . . . don't ya want some?
July 26, 2009
The Fam . . .
This is what you get when older siblings wonder what it feels like to be swaddled:
a four pack of baby burritoes!
July 24, 2009
Little Man Shirts . . .
July 23, 2009
July 22, 2009
Cheerleaders . . .
July 21, 2009
Q & A . . .
I make all of my labels in Microsoft Publisher because I am only a wannabe graphic designer. My dream is to one day use Adobe Illustrator like the real pros. I grab graphics off the internet via Google Images or from my graphics program "Art Explosion". I usually print on cardstock {for a gift like this} and adhere with double sided tape. I'm sure you can also find round labels at the office supply store that can go through a printer.
You can get empty paint cans like the one I used at just about any craft store. Or, for another cute look, you can buy the real deal at Home Depot for pretty cheap and spruce it up with some great scrapbooking paper.
Quick and Easy {Grown Up Girl} Gift . . .
I immediately thought of this little paint can I had stashed in my gift wrapping supplies. Since Susan loves pink, I thought it would be fun to fill the can with little pink items that would help her "Paint The Town Pink" - {see the label I made for the top of the can}. I stuffed the can with bubblegum pink nail polish, some sassy pink nail files, pink polish remover, deliciously scented pink body wash, some great pink socks {on super clearance}, pink Choxie chocolate {also clearanced} and a pink iTunes gift card. I topped it all off with an obnoxiously large pink bow and met Susan for a yummy lunch at a local fire-grilled pizza joint.
Aside from the gift card, most of the items were dirt cheap! I can't post actual prices, since Susan reads my blog, but just wanted to illustrate once again that it is fun to think outside the box for birthday gifts and look for unusual items at discount prices.
July 20, 2009
Pay Day . . .
July 19, 2009
My Sunday Afternoon . . .
Was spent like this.
And sleeping.
And nursing.
And changing.
And enjoying a surprise visit with the Queen.
All in all, just a wonderful day really.
July 16, 2009
Three Word Thursday . . .
Slice. Of. Heaven.
Cathe Holden has declared Thursdays to be Three Word Thursdays. Perfect for a momma who wants to plaster pictures of her new one all over the planet. Seriously, folks, he is as delicious as he looks.
July 15, 2009
On Baby Eve . . .
One last snap shot of the three Lee kiddoes the night before they get a new baby brother. Man, I love these people!
I Heart Big C. . .
July 14, 2009
Priorities . . .
In Three Words . . .
July 13, 2009
A Riddle . . .
You know I love a little challenge and I'm feeling a bit in the mood lately, what with all this waiting around and such, so here's a riddle to get your lazy summer minds a thinkin':
What do these four pictures have in common?
{as usual, my immediate family is disqualified from participating, since they know too much.}
ps. I've started stockpiling future posts to give to you while I enjoy my new baby, so for the next few weeks, aside from pictures of a gorgeous newborn, you'll be getting prewritten randomness from my life. Hope you enjoy!
Price My Space {with Nester} . . .
3. Chandelier courtesy of Pottery Barn Outlet for $60.00. Shades from my personal collection, which is a little out of control. I like that this "chandie" is a little masculine, which works well with the color palette in the room of khakis and blacks.
4. Artwork by cheapskate me. I pulled the "S" off the internet and printed it on my laser printer. The other print came from a library sale I attended while I was in college. I got 10 prints for $2.00. The frames were from my unused collection and were sprayed with paint from my garage stash. My brother helped me cut the mats which he already had.
5. China curio from "Four Shabby Chicks" for $269.00. It is the most expensive piece in the room, but I still think it was a good deal. It houses my wedding china and other favorite white dishes.
6. I don't know what this is called - for some reason I think it has to do with Galileo, but I got it at a garage sale for $5.00 because it was missing the little arrow from the top. It weighs about 20 pounds and gives a little architectural element to the room.
7. Ahh, the infamous wall of plates - none costing more than 75 cents - all purchased at thrift stores, garage sales or tag sales. I love that they are creams and whites of varying shades. I'm not afraid to mix my whites and neither should you be!
8. The sideboard was another great find from "Four Shabby Chicks" and was $169.00, badly in need of a scrub down and with a broken shelf inside. I love it anyway - a great surface for holiday decorating and a great place to hide miscellaneous dishware!
9. We've had these lamps our entire marriage. I got them at Fred Meyer, a Mountain West store I don't even think exists anymore. They were and still are cheap looking and cheaply made, but they work with nice Restoration Hardware shades that I purchased with a gift card from my MIL.
10. These parsons chairs were a huge steal at my local Salvation Army Thrift Store at $40.00 for the pair - already slipcovered in a fabric that worked with my color scheme. I don't love buying "soft goods" at thrift stores, just a little icky feeling for me, but I couldn't pass these up.
11. More cheap art: Large gold frame came from a garage sale for $2.oo. The pear print was a find at a thrift store, also for $2.00 and framed at Michael's Craft on a 60% off coupon.
12. Mirror from a little local store called "Really Great Finds" for $39.00 - not too cheap, but perfect size to go between my cream on cream striped silk drapes from Target. com at $39.00 a panel.
13. Solid walnut demi-lune table was a treasured find at a garage sale. It is in perfect condition, but I only had $15.00 left in my pocket. The sweet grandma selling it thought I would give it a nice home . . . bless her soul!