Making Memories Every Day

Well Shawn finally took the plunge and shaved his head.  It took me a couple of days to get used to it but I honestly don't notice anymore.  He's my wonderfully handsome husband as usual!

We were blessed to have our grandparents from Texas visit us for a whole week. We look forward to their visits because they are always such a joy to be around.  They remind us of where we want to be as a couple in the next 50 years.  The kids love having them here too.  It's tough when it's time for them to leave because they spend such quality time with the kids that we really feel an emptiness when they leave. 

Our very first ride on the Metro in downtown D.C. - Christian was so excited and loved every minute of it.

One of the things I really wanted to do was a little sewing with Grandma and she was happy to oblige.  We went to the fabric store, picked out a pattern and fabric.  Then the next day we sewed 4 pair of knit shorts for the girls.  The pattern wasn't the best so it took some tweaking but we finally got it done.  While it did take a while I had such a great time just chatting and listening to her wonderful sewing tips.  A memory which I will truly cherish forever.  I don't have a picture of the shorts because honestly the girls started wearing them right away and I never got to take a picture.  Since the girls are napping right now I will have to get a picture of them later.

Celebrating Shawn's Birthday!

Gabriella still likes taking her pants off and now the diaper comes off too! Believe me we have walked into some terrible messes in her crib

They are so goofy but I love this picture because it shows how much they really connect with each other. 

They are so much fun!

Mia has a boo boo and is very upset

Ahhh Grandpa made it all better

And now Gabriella wants a kiss too

Kisses all around for everyone!

Helping Gabriella up after a fall

And remember this?

After a good cleaning, dismantling, and spray paint



Here they are right back up on the front of the house

Here are two of them on my porch along with the spring wreath I made last week.  The other two lights are on each side of the garage.  These lights run about $30 each brand new but I was able to give them a whole new look for only $10 for all 4!



I'm not done spray painting yet!  Here is another brass chandelier that needs an update.  We are not doing black this time though.  Check back soon to see how we update this!

And can't wait to show you what I did with some old cereal boxes and some fabric that I had on hand. 

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Easter Pics....Very Late I know!

Just wanted to post a few pictures from Easter. I know it was quite a while ago but we've been pretty busy here in the Lafferty household with family visiting and lots of projects!  We got to spend the day with some wonderful friends of ours and the day was just perfect!

 Gotta love that little frown!

 He is so photogenic!

 Couldn't get a good pic cause Gabriella wouldn't stay out of the candy!

 Already has candy in his mouth

If you've been to our home you've seen this wonderful piece of furniture we have the kids t.v. on.  It was given to us by Gma and Gpa Juliusson and has been in the family for many years. I've always loved it but it needed some sprucing up.  Shawn wrote the kids names on it when we moved to this house cause he knew we would be painting it.  It took a whole year but we finally got it done.  First we tried to stain it but it just didn't look good.  So then we decided to paint it to match the play room and now it's perfect!

Before

 After

 Now it matches the decor perfectly and I love the vintage feel to it. 

Come back tomorrow as I have more fun stuff for you to see!

Like what I did with these ugly lights! YUCKY BRASS!

Just a quick hello and some pics

We have been working away at the usual stuff but wanted to stop by with a few pictures.  We wish everyone a Very Happy Easter.  And although we can't be with you all we pray that your are able to be with loved ones and enjoy the true blessings of what this holiday means.  We will be spending the day with friends here at home and pictures will sure follow after.  Love to All!

A picture of our Spring/Easter Mantel

Paper rose ball was the one I made for Valentine's Day

The wreath the kids and I made out of Lima beans and spray paint.  Not my idea but can't remember where I found it.

A favorite Goodwill find - 2 vintage bottles in green and yellow for $1 each.  And a candle I wrapped in fabric.

A few dresses I made using some scrap fabric and T-shirts

On Gabriella's I added a little stenciling in fabric paint that says "All Natural" for fun

Here is Mia's dress that is almost like Gabriella's only I tried shirring for the first time on the top and then made it into a halter top.  She completely dressed herself this day for school.  I love how she paired her pretty dress with sparkly tennis shoes. This really fits her personality! A girly girl who's not afraid to get dirty and enjoy the outdoors!

I have had this bookshelf since Alex was about 5 years old (he is 19 yrs old now) and I purchased it super cheap from my Aunt Ida (it was my cousin Melody's).  It has held strong and is sturdy but it was looking a bit tired so it was time give it a little sprucing up. 

So a few contact paper rolls from the dollar bins at Michael's

and a few hours later I had this

I also found this large cork board at a garage sale a few weeks ago.  I'd been wanting to display the kids artwork in the playroom without having to poke a ton of holes in the wall.  I didn't want to spend the $20 it cost for these and was so happy when I found this for $3! I covered it in the same contact paper to match the bookshelf and now it is perfect!  And look at the beautiful artwork that Christian has made (2 large ones on top) at school.  The detail is incredible! The one on the right is a sunflower and the one on the right he says is the Japanese Foot Bridge.  I think I may have a little Picaso in my house!  The bottom two are Mia's and she loves to do handprints. 



While I was covering the bookshelf my two little Picaso's (Mia and Gabriella) were busy doing their own artwork....

ON MY WALLS!!!!!!!!

Lastly, here the kids are with daddy playing some baseball on a really nice day.  Gabriella has a habit of taking her pants off so that is why she is just in her cloth diaper.

Gabriella took off running all the way down the neighbor's yard so they all had to run after her.

HAPPY EASTER AND WE LOVE YOU ALL!
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