Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day Guest Post

Happy Memorial Day everyone! I hope you're spending the day with your families and remembering those who fought for us to be able to have that luxury! :)

As for me... I'm in bed, listening to the thunderstorm going on outside. Sick.to.my.stomach. Yep, I've got the ick again. So I thought I'd re-post my guest post from LB1 from last year when I had the flu. :) You probably haven't read it before, as I had 2 followers back then. Enjoy! 


Since I can't talk, and you know I need that to blog ;) I let LB1 decide what to post today. She can't spell very well so she drew it out for you. Enjoy.





Meet Burglar
Burglar stole a purse.
Burglar goes to jail for stealing said purse.
Burglar gets out of jail, and has to go see the doctor (with the stethoscope)
Nurse gives the stink eye, planning ways to put Burglar back in jail.


Burglar puts Nurse in jail first.
Touche` Burglar, Touche`

She had me help with the burglar at the end there. See my artistic skills. :)

So that's that! Come back this week for a super fun giveaway. And, a room makeover that's finally finished! Whew, only took a year!  



Friday, May 28, 2010

Fancy 4 Fridays

My pal Kimmie is having her first ever party!



Woohoo! She wants to know whats been tickling our fancy lately.. Such a cute idea, no? So-- here we go!



1. Is no surprise, I've talked about it before but I just finished the most recent book by Charlaine Harris. I started out becoming obsessive by watching the HBO show, which is kind of like Twilight. But 100% not sutible for anyone under, say.. 21. For reals.


What can I say though? Love it.



He might have something to do with it. But let's not tell Mr. P that.



2. Words with Friends on my iphone. It's scrabble, but on my phone. I play it all day long. Serious. I can't lose. Have an Iphone and want to play? Let me know!


3. This lake that is calling my name.every.day. now that it's summer!



4.  Pretty much everything this girl writes about is something that I love to read. I've read her blog from start to finish. Don't tell her, the stalker alarm might go off.. :)

Okay so that's that! Thank you Kimmie for having me update my "lovin" list! Now, go on and do yours girls! :)

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Feature Yourself Friday!

Okay, who else is excited for the long weekend! Me me me! I'm pretty sure the lake is calling my name. As is some grilled food, sunshine, fireworks, music and family fun! They're calling for rain though so I might be cussing them out later. Cross your fingers k? :)

Back on track, last week we had some awesome link ups! We had the highest number of link up last week since we started! You go girls! Wanna see some highlights?

Kelsey made these awesome signs. Just waiting for her to send me some. How about Michigan.. South Haven (which equals love.) and... I'll think about the third one ;)



Brandy snazzed up her umbrella stroller. I'm drooling over that pattern..and everything else on her blog. Cute as a button baby shower.. Ahh!



Over at Living with Punks, she made a messenger bag. No not just ANY bag.. out of pillow covers. It looks fabulous.. :) Love the colors!



I've been a follower of Laura for a while now and I'll admit I teared up a bit while reading her ultimate DIY post. Have you read it yet? If not, go there now!

Joy made some drop cloth curtains. Since these are a must have in my house, I couldn't leave them out! :)


You know the rules! Now lets see the goods! :)


Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Teacher Gift

A project? Completed? Here?! At Fingerprints on the Fridge?

Yes, I know. It's ahem-- been a while. But this idea did not originate in my head it came from my friend Kimmie, you make recognize her name as I'm spewing out free advertizing for the girl on a daily basis.. ;) She made these super cute flower gifts for her little girl's teachers for Teacher Appreciation day. She's super mom and remembered that day. Me, myself and I forgot.  So, preschool graduation will have to do! I got a super cheap terracotta pot from the craft store.


Something like 1.98, remember I just got back from Disney, otherwise known as drain your bank account world. It's slim pickins around here! :) Used some fun spray paint colors and some scrap book paper. :) Easy as pie!

 Sorry it's so blurry, we were running this morning trying to hurry.


 A nice little tag with the words "Thank you for helping Lily Bloom!" Get it, Lily? Yeah.. har har.. I know. ;) I've seen some super cute projects out in blog land for end of the year gifts or T.A day presents and I love them! If you've made anything special lately for your teachers out there and want to leave the link in the comments I'd love to see them! Now off to my usual procrastination... Happy Wednesday!

Love, the graduate and her cheering section! 


Thursday, May 20, 2010

Feature Yourself Friday!

Hello Hello! We're back on at full speed gals! Can't wait to see some of the yummy stuff you have ready for us this week! A couple highlights from last time..




This adorable sweater makes me just giddy! I must have one like it.. Minus the super huge price tag! I'll take the knock off any day.. Plus I think its CUTER than the original!



I'm loving this front porch re-do. She added curtains! Such a great idea and it makes it look so cozy! I'd love to watch the fireflies at night on this porch :)



And, Tracy made a light fixture out of a bird cage! So sweet!

Lets have some fun! Ready, set, go!



Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Winners, thank you's and a sneak peek

I should say, "Thank you's, winners and a sneak.." Because, first of all I want to say Thank you! for all the lovely comments the other day about my itty bitty shout out in K+B makeover mag! You absolutely made my day! I'm still smiling from it, I had to laugh at how many said they'd go pick one up. Let's make it the number one best seller, sound good? Thanks. ;)


Next up-- The winners from Disney Week. So many commented for the goodies I wish you all could win! But poor Kimmie's fingers might be burnt up after all the hot glue and Dawn would have cut up vinyl covering up her home! :) So I let random.org choose and... dun dun dun for the princess bows we have:

Comment #39 Shawn! I contacted you through your facebook fan page as your blog was private! Email me for the deets girl!

And, for the Disney Family Vinyl:


Comment #25 Lorie! I've emailed you and let Dawn know so she should get it out to you ASAP! :)

Now, for the sneak peek! Since the bedroom is missing TWO (yeah two, c'mon now how hard can this get?) key items for the reveal... shucks. I started another project this weekend. The day after we got back from Florida to be exact.. How horrible am I. :) Any guesses?


Monday, May 17, 2010

Kitchen+Bath Makeovers

Want a sneak peek at what's on my nightstand today? 



Want a closer sneak peek?



It's like Christmas and my birthday combined. 
I might scream. 
Just a little. :)

Want to see how we got here? Check it out.. here, here or here!



Friday, May 14, 2010

Disney in a nutshell

Thanks so much for letting me vent earlier everyone. Sometimes I'm a cry baby, I know! I was a little worried about the hate mail I'd get for it but I'm reassured that it's all good--in the hood. Now let's forget it and get to the fun stuff right?

Yes, we left for Disney on the 5th and drove for what seemed like forever until we got there on the 6th. Ewww! We stopped halfway through at a Days Inn, and I'd love to talk to you more about that but I'm trying to forget about the mildewy floor and the cockroach I found. It was a scary place alright, but for a couple hours to sleep I got over it. :)

We stayed at the Port Orleans Riverside-- it's got a old deep south bayou type feel and I absolutely adore it. The moss on the trees, the music, the boats.. it makes me giddy!

This was a photo coming off the boat, that's the restaurant, food court and main hall. They look like seperate buildings from the outside but they're all connected inside. Love it. It's like a perfect little main street.


We went to Animal Kingdom and had a ball on the safari ride :)


And, rode the tea cups for the first time at Magic Kingdom. 

 
They had no idea what was coming here.


I think she's having fun ;)


 Of course we met a ton of friends! 



We were absolutely blessed to be able to go. If you're ever able, it's a TON of fun! Not just for kids! ;)

Okay, in case you're laughing at me--yes I absolutely DO dress my daughters alike. It's a sickness I tell you. However, My husband and I most definitely do not coordinate our outfits! We didn't realize till we got there and I said "Why did you wear the same thing as me!!" Sad, isn't it.

Okay, just because you can never show to many pictures.. a few more favorites.

Some things I learned this trip:
  • Don't bother wearing make up to the parks. You'll sweat it off by 10:00 am. 
  • The gallon bags for clothes was a success! Worked like a charm! 
  • We went to the parks in the later afternoon around 4:00 when people were tired and going home and had 5 minute wait lines at almost every ride. :) Loved it! We didn't have to use a fast pass once. 
  • There are very little gentlemen out there that get up on the bus for a lady carrying a child. Most the times when we took a bus I was standing holding LB2 while LB1 held on to our legs for dear life. What happend, guys? Your Mothers didn't raise you like that! 
  • At some point during the week-- someones going to pee on themselves in public. That same person is going to throw a tantrum on the bus, boat and at the Rainforest Cafe. Guess who? No, not the Husband.
  • Bring snack food! The first night we went we had a chicken alfredo, chicken strip salad, and 1 mac and cheese for the girls to share and two of those cups that you can re-use.. Our bill? 78.00. Trust me, I thought about acting like I forgot my money and leaving it there.. leaving the park all together actually. ;) We had grapes, granola bars, yogurt, carrot sticks, PB&J and other little snacks in the room that we had for lunch. Saved the big bucks for dinner.
  • Chick-fil-A is heaven. Why do I have to go down south to get it?
Well that's all gals! Hope that helped at least one of you! Remember you can check out Disney week and still enter the giveaways!

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