Coach pitch!

Gone are the days of T-Ball. Now are the days of the real deal! Batter up! Ü

I swear (& I do) he did not learn that gesture from me!

(No clue what he was really doing, but cute shot. I didn't even notice until I was editing photos. :)

My little guy's so tiny to have all this gunk on!



This last photo is so cute! Although blurry, the ball had just bounced off his little face. Guard. Mask. Metal. Thingy. Ü

His games are so much fun! I think I'm the loudest cheerleading mom there. Imagine that. ♥

Look what she can do!!

It has been hell getting here! But look! Look what my girl can do! Can you read it? I can! So proud of her! It is insane when you cherish your kids so much crazy little things make you cry! But look, she's come so far! ♥

resolved2worship.

Another blog that stopped me in my tracks.

http://resolved2worship.xanga.com/

Mesmerizing.

Real.

Absolutely stunning.

Live inspired. Always.

What did we do yesterday?

Not much, just a little more painting. ♥

Ugly vase/pitcher no more.

From tea brown:

To white!

Now let me tell you, this little task proved quite the fiasco. ;o)

I'm new to spray painting & an item such as this probably wasn't the best choice to practice on due to odd dimensions/circumference. Good glory! It started out fine, then in one of the narrow spaces at the top, the paint got too thick & slightly ran. At that point I stopped & debated. Ü I thought about stripping it & starting over. Then I thought 'oh what the heck' & continued to spray, hoping that run would smooth out. And it did, somewhat. Needless to say, I got on a roll & just used the whole dadgum can of spray paint. That's probably why my glossy paint ain't so glossy. And the run is a tad noticeable, but I just turn that side to the wall. I ain't no dummy. Ü

I'm not a quiter! More DIY paint adventures to come. Contain your excitement. Woot!

Goodwill & garage sale goodies.

I have never seen our Goodwill store as stocked as it was this weekend! So much super stuff! I took Bentley with me this time, so I couldn't really shop as much as I would have liked. Someone talks too much & I couldn't think. ;o)

Here is what I did purchase:

White teapot: $3.50 (no chips, nothing)

Glass vase: $2.00 (ditto)

4 books: $1.00

Wall shelf: $5.00 (very well made, little to no dents)

Total: $12.00 Ü

(As we were shopping, some lady walked up next to me & was complaining that there wasn't enough "fall and/or Halloween decorations out". Are you kidding me? Good heavens, we're at Goodwill, not Walmart! :o)

Garage sale:

Shopping Girl plate - $1.00 (when I washed it, I noticed that the little store name in the upper left corner has the beginning of the name missing. I wasn't sure if it's supposed to be like that, or if it had worn off. I found a replica photo online & indeed, the entire name is supposed to be there. Boo! Maybe I can restore it? Heck, probably not. After all, it was only $1.00. That will drive me crazy, though, so back in the garage sale pile it goes! Ü )



Anyway...

3 books - $.75

Wooden teddy bear - $.25

Total: $2.00 Ü

I am banking on getting to Ikea this week. Lord willin' & the creeks don't rise, this week, I'll make it! Ü

My successful Craig's List find!

This is only my 2nd purchase off of Craig's List. If you recall the last one, it was a huge flop. Thank goodness it only cost us $15. I was ready to throw in the towel due to aggravation & disappointment, but I know so many who have had great success with CL, I thought I'd try again.

Score! Ü Ah she's a beauty! (The desk, that is. The chair is mine.) I was wanting something where the kids could whip out the laptop, do their homework or games or whatever, & then put it away & close it up.

Score! Ü

I discovered "her" (meaning, the desk) immediately after she had been listed. She was listed for $100. I emailed the owners & offered them $80. Because it was freshly listed, the owner wanted to wait a few days (completely understandable) & told me they would email me if she didn't sell. I assumed that would be the end of that, but low & behold, I received an email a few days later & my offer was accepted!

Score! Ü

She was owned by an elderly couple who lived in an immaculate (per hubby) house. She has no flaws what-so-ever. Perfect.

I am so not into oak and/or light colored wood anymore, so eventually, she will be painted. And I really dislike the brass hardware. I am so not a brass person & our entire house seems to be smothered in it. Exhibit A:

Our 500 lb. formal dining chandelier. Ok, maybe it doesn't actually weigh 500 lbs. Maybe it's more like 350. To be honest with you, I can't believe that sucker hasn't fallen. It is solid brass. And someday, it too, will be painted. ;o)

Happy Saturday! Ü