Paint party fun!

I painted a new backsplash the other day. I wanted something old and retro looking. I found the saying on a vinyl wall lettering website, and designed it with fonts I downloaded from the internet.

We had a good time Friday night, and everyone did a great job on their picture frame holder. No two were alike! Some had so much fun, they are coming back next Friday! Woo Hoo!

Michelle and and her sister, Jennifer, did a wonderful job with the paisley pattern. I am so glad Jennifer came. Can't wait to see them again.

Don't they look great? Amanda and her painting is missing because she wasn't quite finished! She is coming back next week to finish and do another one! (with alot more confidence this time!)

This high chair got a major re-do! Do you think they like the Aggies? Whoop! That burgundy paint made me want to "saw varsity's horns off"!

This is a back splash I painted for Courtney. She will attached it to the wall with industrial strength velcro. Then, she can change them out!

Mrs. Hunter's stool to match the chair I did for her a few weeks ago.

These are the samples we will be using at the painting party THIS Friday at 6:30pm. I have some openings available if you would like to come. I have 5 who want to have a party the following week. If I get 10 we will PARTAY!

SEW it's Wednesday!

I started out the summer thinking that I would sew some. Well I thought each Wednesday would be a good day to do that. Well this is my second Wednesday to sew this summer. I started off making a couple of skirts. I learned after the first skirt I made (pictured above) that you cannot go by the pattern sizes. It was a little on the SNUG side! So, on the second skirt, I cut it bigger, and it fit okay. Below is the second attempt and the end of my first Wednesday sewing!

Today I got the sewing machine out, and tried skirt number 3. I finally just cut my own pattern from an old newspaper! I am working on some for Ashley but she needs to come home for a fitting!
Onto some applique projects. I bought Lindsey some towels to take with her to college. Now she won't have to worry about someone taking her towels! (unless their initials are the same!)



The towel above is just a plain white dishtowel I bought at Walmart. This will go in Ashley's new kitchen!

Below is Karlee's pillowcase. I did one for Grace not too long ago, so I thought I'd better make one for little sister!

This is a very OLD chair Linda brought me to paint to go in her kitchen/dining room. With some cleaning, sanding, gluing, and puttying, this chair is ready to be in use! Of course it will get a new chair pad first!

AND last but not least, the Lord has blessed us with much needed rain this summer, and we got a double treat this evening with two rainbows!

Summer has been BUSY! Here is Jenna's table. Her bedding matches the table top.

The Bailey's other two chairs! I will add the years they finished A&M on the back!

Below are metal signs from Hobby Lobby mounted on painted wood. I think it adds so much more to the signs.

Just finished adding the ribbon to the four tiles pictured. I took the pictures before the ribbon hangers were added. The above tile will go in Mrs. Cannon's music room at the Junior High! The next two tiles are for two girls who have a farm theme in their room, and Rylee's tile goes to Jana.

Below is a ballet canvas. McKenzie's room is brown and pink. I added rhinestones and glitter to the flower.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!!

24 years ago today my parents tied the knot!!

We have watched them build a home filled with nothing but love and the spirit of Christ.

We have the PERFECT example to follow as we raise our own families.

We love you so much and truly, truly grateful for all that you do!!
HAPPY 24 YEARS!!!

Graduation

Lindsey, Jake, and Will relive memories at Lynn's Preschool. Lindsey said it has the same smell, but everything is so small!

Here is most of the crew from Lynn's.

Lindsey getting her diploma from Dad!!

MCISD staff got to sit on the floor, so I was really close!

Just look at that smile!

Jake and Lindsey are cheesing it big time now that they have their diplomas!

Proud parents!

Lindsey's graduation cake was sooooo good. If you want a cake for a special occasion check out cakesbyclaire.net. She is out of Huntsville.

Project Graduation was fun. I have to say that the adults outlasted the kids. Just take a look at Jake below!