august 2007

Good times in Tulsa, Emma got to help in the kitchen a lot-which she loves! At both sets of her grandparents homes she has a designated area for her creative play. An adorable desk at her Papa and ZeZe's and the table Glenn and I used growing up, at her Bopa and Mimi's. I love that they have a special place like that for Emma and before too long, for Stella.



Stella learned to climb the stairs and had fun on the horse. I can't believe she will be one in less than a month!

Flowers from J when we returned...
Thursday Night: Family night, which is usually spent swimming at the Y, but due to the rainy forecast we stayed home and baked this yummy dessert.

Stella participated by gnawing on a biter biscuit, her favorite treat.

While in Tulsa, I brought this wooden set of Ikea drawers to alter, it holds the girls hair accessories and jewelry. I used spray paint and the Heidi Swapp bird mask.

I found this little butterfly hook on clearance at Micheals and covered it with this fun paper. I have no idea where I will hang it. Sometimes I just need a small little project that I can complete to get the creative juices flowing.


I also but an adorable Amy Butler mini album kit (forgot to take photos) but will when I add pictures to the album. I will use it to document how Emma plays right now. I love her imagination and it seems like turning three has been a big changing point in that.


Okay, so I am making up for my absenteeism. I have decided that I will use turquoise as a fall color on my fall decor this year. I found this little pumpkin at Hobby Lobby for half off, so it was less than $3! The photo doesn't quite capture the perfect shade of blue that it is. I looove it! I also found the wire one there as well. Both will be paired with a ceramic cream pumpkin in a fall display.
Look, Cottage Living even agrees:

And finally, some other little projects:

This is a custom size album I use for my day planner. It is the perfect for 8.5" x 5.5" dividers and notebook paper I love it because it is so sturdy I know it will be fine tossing it in my purse or bag. The cover design is inspired by a mini-album made by Kristina Contes.


And some pendants:
The new home office area is coming along. We are waiting on a shipment of shelves from Ikea, and little curtain to be made by me. I can't wait untill it all comes together!

we're back!

It is good to be back home, I will post about the trip tomorrow and the rest of the week. Right now the girls are supposed to be having rest time and I just overheard Emma trying to teach Stella how to saythe word, "ridiculous." Love it!

"Stella, can you say rediculas (which is how Emma says it), you say it re-dic-u-las, rediculas."

Hmmm...I must have muttered that a few too many times in the car yesterday. My muttering that, among other things had something to do with the lack of road signs in the OK state. And my taking the wrong roads a few to many times. Grrrr. I guess they expect you to use a map, go figure. I, however, prefer to figure my way around places with out a map, via road signs. I am thankful we made it home safely with out any flat tires or mishaps on the two lane road, where I was certain no one would be able to find us or help us had we been stranded, okay, a slight exageration, just slight though.

And, yes, I learned my lesson. I will get a map of Oklahoma and read it next time.

Tulsa bound...

I am heading up to Tulsa with the girls bright and early tomorrow morning. We are looking forward to spending some time with J's parents. This will be my first time to attempt the drive by myself with the girls. I have never even tried it with Emma before. Oh, I hope it goes well.

Jeremy will be working on some house projects. The plan is for him to work on our little office in the kitchen. But, we have had some workers here the past few days working on the house, and I have a feeling he may be spending a lot of time cleaning up the mess that will be left behind from that.

I am so excited about our plans for the office area. We went to Ikea last weekend to get a few supplies. I will be sure to post pictures of the before and after.