Moses Lake

On June 12th my oldest Nephew Ashton graduated High School. Gosh, that makes me feel old. I remember when he was born...I was 6. I used to pretend I was tired, and go to bed early; I would go in and look at him, in a non-stalkerish kind of way, lol, I was just in awe over his baby-ness...again I was 6. I loved him. (still do). He was the cutest, chubbiest baby ever.

I made him a lei out of dollars bills for him to wear while he walked...turned out pretty cool.




I can't take any credit for the idea of this pic. My Dad just could resist putting Sophers in the vase. I was a little hesitant at first, I was worried she'd fall down inside! Ha! But, doesn't she make a cute flower?!

While we are on the subject of feeling old, here is a picture of Sophie with my nephew Cody's daughter Taygan. She is a darling little girl, full of smiles and personality. I look forward to her and Sophie having the kind of relationship Leify and Aubriana have. Cousins are so fun!

I just couldn't resist this one. Leify has been such a weirdo lately about having his picture taken. Ding-a-ling.

Silver Falls

We went and explored Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, OR over Memorial Day. Neither of us had ever been. We will go better prepared if we choose to go again. The scenery is gorgeous. Leify was feeling a little under the weather so we didn't get to explore as much as we would have liked, but it was still fun. He wanted to be carried the entire way, he says, "put me to the ceiling, Mom." Which is code for he wants a ride on your shoulders ;)

The trail we went on started off with this view. We were in love.

Sophie is just like her older brother; if she's outside, she's happy.

Leify did get down occasionally, he couldn't stop the explorer within.

It was such an COOL experience walking behind the waterfall. I felt like I was in the movie, "Last of the Mohicans." Got a little wet, good thing we all had our waterproof windbreakers!

Pictures like this make me feel so very blessed. I have an amazing, supportive, brilliant man for a husband. Then to sweeten the pot I was gifted with two precious babies who call me the best name on earth, Mom.

I love my little Leify Cake. He makes me laugh everyday. He is so sweet with his sister, I love to watch them play, and hear the cute little giggles Sophers has for him.

Dozer Days

Phew...This was awhile ago. When both Leif, and my Mom were at of town me and the kids stayed with my Dad. It just so happened that, that was the weekend of Nutter's "Dozer Days". My cool Dad took off from a shut down, and helped me out with Leify. There was no way I was going to be able to do all the stuff Leify would want to lugging around the Loafer Pies ;)

He waited in line patiently for his turn, and then walked right up and got on the operators lap. Not even a second glance was thrown in my direction. Two boys in front of him chickened out at the last second and went crying back to their parents....not Leify...he's a seasoned professional. ;) He even tried to work the joystick out of the guys hand, he was sure he knew what he was doing!

Leify and my Dad were able to take a ride in this dump truck, Leify talked about daily for weeks, and still brings it up every now and then.

If Sister can do it...I can too.

Because She's Cute

Almost Done

Here are some pictures of Soph's ALMOST done bedroom. Her bedroom transformation was less than $250. Pretty dang good considering it was white and totally lame before. I was hoping to have it done this week. But life is unpredictable with two little kiddos, and call me crazy but the zoo sounds wayyyyy better than painting molding this afternoon. Go figure. First, here is a pic of the kiddos. Their faces have been missing from the blog for awhile. Unfortunatley this is the best one I could get...

This is a pic from the doorway into her room. Where you see the stripes stop I am putting up 1 1/2 inch white molding. That is my plan for this next week, hopefully.

I scored all her bedding, bumper pad, and curtains at goodwill for $10. Pretty dang good considering those sets are around $200 new at Babies 'R Us. And yes, the molding around the floor is still natural wood. I need to paint that too. Gah.

The little chair came for Fred Meyer. It was regulary $100. I picked it up on clearance for $30. Suhweet. I bought the little ballerina pictures above the chair at a garage sale yesterday for $5.

Duvet cover was another Goodwill score for $14.99. The detail on it is amazing. The big pillows my Madre picked up at homegoods for $10. The modge podge'd mirrors are an ikea transformation. My sister Dana taught me that one ;) Can't beat $2.99.

I already told you about the little table and the letters. Pretty happy with how both of those turned out. The mobile was $15 at my favorite resale shop. The rug was a Target find. The storage baskets are from Storables.

The hutch was a craigslist score for $50. Ha! The crib was a garage sale for $20? I don't remember, my Mom bought that one.

The fairies are actually from my bedroom as a child, along with the music globe :) My mom also has the mobile that she made me when I was a baby that will be added above the changing pad.

A few finishing touches, and of course the molding both around the room where the stripes end, and around the floor and I will be done!

Sophie Room Sneak Peek

I scored this nightstand on craigslist for $10; a can of spray paint, a new nob, and some scrapbook paper (modge podge) later it is a perfect fit for Soph's room.

BEFORE:

AFTER:
I picked up the wood letters while at Craft Warehouse a few weekends ago. I decided to spray paint them the same color as the nightstand. Then I added the same scrapbook paper (modge podge) and a few embellishments. I have one more project still to do using the same paper.

Oh, and do you notice the stripes?? My AHHH-MAYY-ZINGG!!! hubby taped those and I painted them all around the room. You'll just have to wait to see how those turned out!

Stay tuned for the finished project. Probably by the end of the week.

Next Up: Leify's Room