Picture Post

#7 Favorite

My favorite furry guy all snuggled up at his Pop's feet for a long winter nap.

Picture Post Catchup

Ok, this week has been weird and busy, although I couldn't really tell you what's made it that way. Maybe it's the fact that for the first time in three weeks we aren't getting the house ready for company this weekend. We loved entertaining three weekends in a row, but now it's time for my focus to shift and I've had trouble making that happen. I say all that to say OOPS, I have forgotten to post any pictures! Here's a little catch up:

#2 Breakfast

This wasn't actually his breakfast, but it is what he fixed himself while I fixed his breakfast. He got the box off the counter and poured his own cereal on the table. The picture doesn't really do it justice. There were Cheerios all over the table and floor. Just another chance for Wells to earn his keep.






#20 People I Love

My two faves celebrating Alabama's win Monday night.


#25 Something I Made

I made this camera strap cover for myself today, finally one I like for me.

Picture Post

#10 Childhood

CHILDHOOD

• A time when playing was one of the most important activities in your day.
• A time when you might could get by with wearing a dinosaur hat backwards, fleece jacket, and sandals while reading a Thomas catalog and sucking a paci. 
• A time when your mom learned to choose her battles wisely.

That's life with a two year old!

Picture Post

#19 Sweet

Chocolate topped with chocolate, topped with chocolate. Yum!

A Birthday Under Construction

The birthday celebrations continued at our house this weekend. We decided to try having Brennan's friend party a week after his big day. With his birthday smack dab between Christmas and New Year's, this date has been much less rushed for us. We also kept the party a little smaller. I was determined to have a nice party, but not go overboard. Of course it did get a little more involved than I initially planned, but I still kept it reigned in I think.

The theme was Brennan's infatuation, construction equipment. He can name most big machines and especially loves backhoes. Lucky for him his Uncle Pick also loves construction equipment, that's his business. He parked a backhoe in our front yard.

I probably don't have to tell you that a lot of the decoration ideas came from Pinterest. I used Brennan's construction toys, printed road sign clipart for the table decorations, and added balloons. My favorite decoration was the road table covers. I topped yellow plastic covers with a runner of black plastic (just a black plastic cover folded) and used yellow Duck tape to mark the road.

The food was very simple. I made chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing and crushed Oreo "dirt". There was ice cream, cheese puffs, and chips.

The favors were also pretty simple. For the younger guests (three and under) I made play dough to look like rocks. I placed the rocks in a plastic bag and topped each one with a small CAT construction machine. The older guests (5 to 11) happened to all be girls. I made each of them a personalized notepad, and added a couple of mechanical pencils and a fun eraser to their bags.

When the guests arrived, they each grabbed a personalized construction hat and headed downstairs to play. We served the food in what will be our bedroom in a few months, an actual construction zone. After gifts, they played some more. I think the birthday boy had a blast! He hasn't stopped yet!

Picture Post

#28  Light

I'm glad this challenge is open for interpretation, because this is probably not the type of light they meant to be photographed. That's ok, it's the light I'm enjoying at the moment. This was my best after Christmas sale snag. It was 70% off at Target. That made the shade $5 and the lamp $15! I like the updated look it gives our entryway.

#29 Inside the refrigerator

Nothing too exciting here. The top shelf is always loaded with milk. We go through at least 3 gallons a week, and it's often more like 5. There is normally a sippy cup on the bottom shelf and homemade playdough one shelf up. Yes, there is often a little monkey trying to climb inside to get what he wants throughout the day.

Pinterest Photo Challenge #27 #24 #18

I'm joining Leanne in doing this Pinterest challenge. You post a photo a day from one of these categories throughout the month.



Since I'm getting a late start, I've chosen three for today.

#27 Lunch

Brennan had his two year checkup today, and did a great job, so he got to have his favorite lunch. Chick-fil-a is probably our most frequented restaurant at the moment. Good thing I like there nuggets too. These are actually his leftovers, since mine were quickly enjoyed.

#24 Guilty Pleasure

Ugh, more food  today I'm sorry to admit. I have a major weakness for Doritos! Someone left them New Year's Eve and they are the one junk food I haven't thrown out. I've only had a small handful (or two). 

#18 Something I Bought

A new top for Hawaii! I'm really looking for a cute sundress to take, but since time is ticking I brought home this top. I love the color and how it fits. I'm not sure exactly what I will wear it with. Any ideas? I know it would look good with white pants, but almost every top I'm taking goes with white pants so I'm trying to decide on something else. It looks like I might need to spend some time on Pinterst figuring it out :). Please let me know if you know where to find cute sundresses at reasonable prices right now!