Sisterly Adventure

So my WONDERFUL sister, Little Miss Christy, was in town last week. We had such a fun time together and even got “away” for a little bit. Here’s some highlights….
Canvas and corkscrews, this has been on my to-do list for a long time. Especially  painting the cherry blossom picture. I’m considering updating my guest room to be based on the colors and look of this painting. Could be PRETTY cute… and girly (can I get an AMEN?)


Next up: overnight getaway to Blackhawk (Wood girls ONLY)
I know it’s a little cliché, BUT we stayed at the nicest place up there AND it was far enough away, without being too far. Unfortunately, the rest and relaxation was so nice (that and I didn’t call for a late check out) that we were exhausted the next afternoon and came home a little early. Like when you finally get a good night’s sleep yet you’re tired the next day because you needed the sleep so much?? Does that happen to you? I hope so, otherwise I’ve gotta get that checked :) ANYWAYS, we were away for 22 hours… hoping to make it at least 24. I guess we’ll just have to try again… in vegas, or the beach, or at a spa or ….
We stayed at Ameristar and unfortunately, I did not remember my camera the first night to document our evening. (Isn’t there some rule about cameras in casinos anyways?) It wasn’t too eventful: checked out the hotel, people watched and walked around, drank some cocktails, gambled away $6 on penny slots, and enjoyed live music.
Here’s when I DID remember the camera!
                                  the FABULOUS Ali Baba Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa (Full House anyone?)
                      isn’t she a jet-setting beauty??
                      we left towels on the floor and didn’t make the beds, rebels I tell you! Oh yeah, and check out that case of Mike’s …
                     the pool was on the rooftop, when the weather’s nice the glass wall (doors) open to make it an indoor/outdoor pool. beautiful views.
                 thanks for a fun time sissy!

Happy Easter

I hope everyone had a nice Easter last Sunday. We went to my in-laws house for brunch (and of course an egg hunt). We had a wonderful time. Here are some pictures of my dolls boys…



Happy Spring from us all!!

Giddy Up Y’all!

Since CHRISTMAS, Carter has been talking about having a “cowboy birthday” So that’s what we did to celebrate his third birthday. I wanted to go all out and have pony rides BUT… he’s only three. (Luckily I didn’t-the weather was cool and WINDY)
Here are some photos of the festivities
                                               Hubby and I were up til midnight making these shirts for the boys, all the kids got one as a party favor (along with cowboy hats and bandanas too)
Happy 3rd Birthday Carter!!!

Birthday Wreath!

Our house is in FULL birthday season, Ryne and Carter’s are exactly two weeks apart. So I saw this birthday wreath on Pintrest and had to do it, you know, with my wreath thing I’ve got going on…

Happy Birthday Little Miss

Happy Birthday to my sister! She is my best friend and an awesome auntie too :)
    (that’s her in the pink overalls… I’m next to her on the left)

Inspired Eggs

My craft group, Inspired District, made string eggs at our last meeting, they turned out super cute!

Then about a week after our meeting, I went a little egg crazy hatched two more cartons batches of eggs. I think I finally got it down when it comes to starching string.
Here’s what else I made…

Ryne’s Birthday Party

We had a low-key family birthday party for Ryne’s first birthday. (The second kid always gets the shaft, we had TWO parties for Carter’s first birthday, one of them with 40+ people and a keg!)
Anyways, It was REALLY nice and fun to actually enjoy the party, rather than worrying about being a good hostess and entertaining everyone.
Happy Birthday Little Man!

Yup, that about sums it up