Pot Shelves

We have been busy doing outdoor projects - one of the reasons I love summer! These shelves were made entirely from reclaimed fence boards. I love that I can dream up a design, and Jim can make it. We actually worked on this together and made a few adjustments as we built it. I got to use the miter saw, the drill and the electric screwdriver - love those power tools! I spray painted the tin cans before screwing them to the top shelf. How do you like the seed packets hanging in the little white box? Not a great way to store seeds, but I love the look - after all, it's all about the looks right? But you have to admit, there is some great functionality as well!

Cheetah!

Simeon chose to have a face painting of a Cheetah rather than buy a toy souvenir when we went to Sea World. He certainly did make a cute little cheetah, don't you think so?

Water Slide!

When we were in California for Spring Break we stayed at a wonderful, family-friendly Welk Resort near Escondido. The amenities included seven swimming pools. One of the pools with a water slide was right across the street from our unit. Anna and Simeon loved the water, and Anna had a fun time going down the water slide by herself!

Spring!

The picture says it all!

Sea World & Ocean

We had a fun day at Sea World while we were in San Diego (March 25, 2014.) We also had the privilege of taking Anna and Simeon to the Ocean. So much fun to see children experience such a great wonder for the first time!

Minne 'snow' ta

We had a fun Spring Break with Anna and Simeon in San Diego. I'm committing to scrapbook several pages from our adventures so Anna and Simeon have a record of the fun vacation. Here is the first one:

It's Been a While!

It's been a really long time since I've done blogging or any scrapbooking. Today was the day that I got inspired and am doing both while I am waiting for the Super Bowl game! These pictures were taken last June when Jim and I were in Minneapolis for a few days. The pictures of Anna make me smile because of how much fun she was having, but they make me miss Anna and Simeon a lot!

Valentine My Hoosier

I have been having fun putting together some Valentine's Decorations. I was inspired by this post at 320 Sycamore. First, I pulled out things I had: the pitcher, heart wreath and red little Love plate are all from Kohl's clearance from years past.

Then I did a little shopping at Goodwill. That's where I got the candle holder, the three red plates and the Willow Tree angel.

The alphabet was a free printable from Kerry at Oh So Amelia.

The Valentines m&m's need to be refilled, and when we get closer to Valentines Day I'll be making some heart shaped frosted sugar cookies to fill the plates. Until then, it is still fun and festive, filled with love!