Thursday, January 21, 2010

I've been waiting....

....for a girl like you

Know the song? It's Foreigner! I use to sing this song all the time when I was about 12 years old. I had the 45. As in, the record! (guess I'm getting old because some of you won't have heard of Foreigner and won't be familiar with the "45" reference.)

Any old way, I noticed a bit ago that I had 99 followers!! So I've been waiting for NUMBER 100! And she's finally here! What a wonderful comment she left for me today!
Let me introduce Kristine @ I Love You More Than Peanut Butter! Her blog is adorable as she shares about her life in a family of 6. 3 children of which she adopted from Russia. What a story. I hope you'll visit her.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - You made me do it!



I couldn't help myself. I checked out all the participants last week and it totally motivated me. I had to choose the quickest project and I love Valentine's Day so I went for this one.




The credit goes to Heather @ My Frugal Family


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Her wreath might look a little prettier then mine, but she sold me when she mentioned that she had made this while lying down! Sounded good to me.
I had a coat hanger, had to run to Dollar Tree for the tulle and to the craft store to pick up some ribbon. Twas as easy as tying a bunch of knots!
Thanks Heather!

This craft project is probably just a fluke, I'm sure I won't have time for another. *wink

Start your tooting NOW....




Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Complete Master Bedroom Remodel @ Remodelaholic
2. Tara
3. Bracelet & Jewely Organizer
4. Finesse Your Nest-Coastal & White Makeover
5. A Valentine's Day Banner @ My Frugal Family
6. Thrifty Love from TLGB
7. Tara@JustDevineStyle-Quick Easy Scarf
8. It's a party @ The little Green Bean
9. The BEST of Valentines Ideas
10. Battery Powered Night Light
11. Talented Tuesday MckLinky Party
12. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Valentine's Day Heart Garland
13. Adorable crocheted flower bunting; a breath of Spring!
14. Little Lizard King - Office Reveal Before and After
15. Life As Lori ~beach bathroom makeover~ and a Giveaway
16. Heart of Mary - Crocheted February Doily
17. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Pedestal Vases)
18. Junk Can Look So Good
19. Kerri@averyblessednest
20. Capital L-O-V-E @ Fun to Craft
21. Mini Mail Boxes!
22. Little Sofa Makeover @ Home Sweet Home
23. Jamielyn@Chocolate Sundaes
24. Not a craft, but a SNACK @ Quarry Orchard
25. ellen with Window MIStreatments
26. Baby tie @ Keeping It Simple
27. One Cheap B*tch Valentine's Day Dollar Store Frame
28. Painted Closet Doors @ Murals&More
29. Fun Valentines Party
30. Vinyl Lettering Ideas
31. Felt Fortune Cookies
32. Tons of VDay Ideas!
33. Update a cheap bookcase FAST! @ Remodelaholic
34. jen at mimibellaboo
35. DIY Dry Erase Calendar & Memo Center by Amy DA
36. New Kitchen Countertops @ DIY Newlyweds
37. Real Housewife in MN: 1st ever sewing project!
38. easy dulce de leche {caramel sauce}
39. Sheri: wonky and ollie
40. Kids Valentine ard @HowDosShe
41. Helga from My World
42. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative - Easy Lollipop Valentines
43. Decorative Wall Art by Brooke at All Things Thrifty
44. Easy Artwork @ Made By Stephie
45. Cute Paper Mache Box @ Made By Stephie
46. Silhouettes @ Made By Stephie
47. Condo Blues (Wooden Crate Craft Storage)
48. Jelly Roll Skirt
49. Valentine Felt Bracelet/Cuff
50. Cut Tulle for a Tutu Using a QUICK and EASY Method!
51. Little brown house - Easy Chili - 2 ways
52. DIY Kids Banner and an Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal!
53. Saving Money & Living Life (Publix Before: $57.86 After:$25.08))
54. Wha-Cha-Ma-Call-Ums and a Give Away
55. Danish Woven Hearts @ RootsAndWingsCo
56. TONS of Homemade Valentines Ideas @ RootsAndWingsCo
57. A Scrap of Time
58. Amber: From Plaid Skort to Trendy Bag
59. The Curse! redecorating a hutch for free
60. Bubble Bath Bottle Wrap
61. Litle Burlap Leaves {Stephanie Lynn}
62. Clothes Pin Ballerina @ childmade

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - My Un-Crafty Years


I've had some really "crafty" years, but right now I'm in the middle of my "un-crafty" years! I'm so excited about how many people are playing along with Toot Your Horn Tuesday, but I've realized that they're all tooting about the same things! Crafts or DIY projects.

When I was in my 20s and 30s, I did all kinds of stuff. Sewing, painting, refinishing, re-purposing etc. I don't think it's my age that's made the difference. Just my time schedule. I have no time for that stuff right now. But I dream of the day when I can once again sit down and CREATE!

Oh, I've done some DIY projects around the house recently, but only because I couldn't afford to pay someone.

How about any of you other non-crafters? (nothing against the crafters.) Have you done something amazing this week worthy of "tooting?" My biggest accomplishment this past week would have to be the fact that our house has stayed clean!! It's amazing how motivated I am. Now that the house is on the market, it absolutely has to stay neat and so far, so good. This Saturday is our first Open House! I'll be taking time to go over the house with a fine tooth comb and get it even cleaner! You know, organizing closets and cabinets. UGH!

Ok, onto Mister Linky, but one more thing. If you are playing along today, you must ABSOLUTELY leave a comment! I'd like to know that everyone is playing along for fun and not just advertising their crafts. (although I love looking at all the pretty things.) Please go through the list and comment on the other participants' blogs too. That's the fun of it!!

Happy Tuesday!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Junkblossms Vintage Ornament Display
2. Update your Front Door With Paint @ Remodelaholic
3. Chas @ A Woman's Haven
4. The Gaines Gang {Red Burlap Valentine Wreath}
5. Countdown to V Day- an advent calendar @ somewhat simple
6. Candy
7. Treasia-Paint & Glazing Table and Desk
8. Finesse Your Nest-Jute Balls
9. jen at mimibellaboo
10. A VAlentine for The Birds {Stephanie Lynn}
11. Seal Softie from a Sock @ childmade
12. Decorate For Winter - Somedaycrafts
13. Little Lizard King - How to Make Hair Bow
14. Lovely Tissue Paper Collages On Canvas!
15. storage solution @ sit relax and read
16. Lori Sparkly V-day candle
17. Lori's Orange beach bedroom
18. REINVENTED (Pretty Free Storage)
19. Conversation Heart Pic (Red Heads Craft More Fun)
20. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Borax crystal snowflakes!
21. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Fun with scrapbook paper!
22. olive jars turned twine jars @ Quarry Orchard
23. Brandy--Personalized Fleece Blanket Idea!
24. Ornaments aren't just for December!
25. Valentine Wreath@ My Frugal Family
26. Valentine's Stick-Ons
27. Kalleen- Nursery Art
28. How To Make your Base Board Moldings bigger
29. Dictionary makover@ Le Monde dErika
30. Molly
31. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative Game Night Table
32. Ribbon Bow Tie
33. Easy Valentine's Day Pillows
34. The Sweet Life {Homemade baby shower decorations}}
35. Monogram Canvas @ Made By Stephie
36. Yoga Gal's Cousin is Single, Cute, and Good With His Hands!
37. Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! DUMP CAKE!
38. Jane @ Finding Fabulous, A Refinished Antique!
39. Twirly Tee Tutu Skirt Tute
40. Felt Valentine's Day Fortune Cookies
41. Turn Socks Into Long Sleeves
42. Bethany @ Happy By Design
43. Office Re-do from The Little Green Bean
44. Sheri: Keep calm
45. Powder Room Makeover (CasaHaus)
46. Real Housewife in MN: 1st ever sewing project!
47. Just PERFECT except for one lil' thing
48. Saving Money & Living Life ($1500 DIy Kitchen)
49. Saving Money & Living Life (Grocery Bill: Saved $38.48, Spent $26.75)
50. ILTWYD-Couponing Binder and LBB Giveaway
51. Carissa:photoshop elements trick
52. marissa w/some home planning
53. Clip Board Tutorial@HowDoesShe
54. Valentines Banner@HowDoesShe
55. Colorful Cabinet Upcycle @ The House That Jade Built
56. The Gaines Gang {Look what a $1.62 can do}
57. DIY Kids Banner and an Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal!
58. Junkblossoms Spice Rack Redo

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Monday, January 11, 2010

I Heart Faces - My Face

I heart faces' theme today is Best Face Photo and the idea is that we're not suppose to use an old photo. Since it's freezing outside and Glynis won't let me take her picture, here's a webcam shot of ME! :) I used Picnik to do a little editing. I love how I'm able to soften my wrinkles and make my eyes sparkle. I used the 1960's feature because I liked the colors that it brought out. Check out Picnik! It's loads of fun.
Don't forget to come back tomorrow for Toot Your Horn Tuesday!

House for sale

Our house went on the market the week of Christmas! The question I keep getting from family and friends is... "Why?! Why are you selling your beautiful home?"

That's a good question and here are the answers....
Our yard is so much work, I want my own bathroom, I'd like a newer kitchen, and I'd like to be closer to the kids' schools. Plus, we're ready for a change!

Here are a few pictures of our lovely home, in case you're interested.
5BR, 2400sq ft on a beautiful waterfront lot!
Come & Get It!








Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday -Play without me this week



Toot away my friends. I'm not able to write a post this week. Busy Busy!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Block Name Photo Clips @ childmade
2. Fleece Head Bands @ childmade
3. Printed Paper Luminary {Stephanie Lynn}
4. Little Lizard King- Before and After Tiffany Blue Bathroom
5. junkblossoms! Display Table
6. Display Table
7. Mantle Update @ Homegrown Country Girl
8. 3 things to NOT pack away!
9. Amber: Revamping a Bamboo Candle Holder
10. Joyeful {Bird Art on the Fly!}
11. Glitter Silhouetts @ somewhat simple
12. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (NewYears Gift Basket)
13. Mr Yoga Gal's Study
14. Recycle Your Artificial Christmas Tree @ Remodelaholic
15. DIY Chalkboard
16. Wall Art
17. Custom rubiks cubes @ Second Street
18. Trish @TheOldPostRoad -year in review
19. The Little Green Bean New Placemats & Table Runner
20. Handmade Apothecary Jars @ Made By Stephie
21. Angie - Sew A Child's Apron Using a Dishtowel & Potholder
22. Michelle 52 NEW Recipes in 2010
23. Menu Planner tutorial and giveaway
24. Ribbon & Pearl Bracelet or Necklace @ somewhat simple
25. 10 minute project Bemis Flour sack
26. Cute jean skirt from pants
27. Looking forward to Valentines
28. GUYS and DOLLS
29. Mini Mitten Tutorial @ childmade
30. Paint your counter tops!
31. Farmhouse Track Lighting @ continental calliope
32. Toile Bunny - Murals & More
33. Tara @ Just Devine Style - Monogram Frame
34. Katie @ Totes Life
35. Sandra@SCM Two New Year Crafts
36. 3 ways to repurpose a giant flower frog
37. Coastal Living Room from empty space
38. DIY Hurricanes @ Made By Stephie
39. Powder Room Art@Cheaplikeabirdie

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Last Years Funniest Holiday Video

A Toddler, A Kitten & A Christmas Tree



Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Christmas Edition


This week it's all about Christmas! Have you baked some amazing cookies? Do you have the prettiest house on the block? Did you find just the right gift?

Not everyone understands the real reason for Christmas, but with all the wonderful sights, tastes, smells and sounds, this season sure is great advertising for Him! So let your lights sparkle!

I've been to 3 parties in the last 8 days, each require that I make something edible to share. Out come the Bisquick Sausage Balls!! 3 ingredients! My kind of cooking! Also I made pickle/beef rolls. Again, only 3 ingredients!! But delicious!! (A sweet pickle and cream cheese, rolled into a slice of dried beef) Yum!

And around the house, we've done much less decorating then usual because our house is on the market to sell. Sometimes, less is more. The house looks beautiful!

If you've written a Christmassy Toot Your Horn Tuesday, then sign Mister Linky and share it with us. Don't forget to leave a comment too!! And also, importantly, link back to this page, so that others can join in too!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Paper Glue Etc.
2. Ace
3. Drummer
4. Wooden Joy Banner @ childmade
5. Hinged Snowman Family @ childmade
6. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Cute as a Button Ornaments)
7. Lefse Making @ The Joy Walk
8. Helga from My World
9. Katie @ Yoga Gal: Roar! Handmade Dinosaur Ornaments
10. freezing leftovers & making space
11. Easy Aluminum Embossed Ornaments@shd
12. Little Lizard King - Christmas Pennant Banner
13. MSN Nickz

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Word Filled Wednesday



Never played along with Word Filled Wednesday, but thought it'd be a good way to share this song. Imagine being Mary!!

Luke 1:35
And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy–the Son of God.





This week's host for Word Filled Wednesday is Critty Joy

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - next week is a Christmas Edition

I don't know how some of you Mommy bloggers manage to spend so much time on the computer! Especially during the holidays! It's 6:30am on Toot Your Horn Tuesday and I have nothing prepared for this party. :(

I guess I'll leave the tooting to you participants. Actually, one thing...our house is ready to list! The whole family has been working hard to get the house in tip top shape, so yesterday my realtor and her 2 associates, came over and took pictures. We'll be listed this week! Are we crazy or what? Who sells a house on Christmas?

What amazing Christmas feat have you accomplished? Are you cards mailed, your shopping done? The presents are all wrapped? Well, you've got me beat then. Please share!!

Christmas Edition of Toot Your Horn Tuesday
I've been thinking that next Tuesday would be a great time to share some Christmas stories. Take some pictures or tell a story of what you've done to make your holidays special and post them for Toot Your Horn Tuesday. Won't that be fun?



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Mandy @ From The Trenches Of Motherhood
2. junkblossoms Vanity Table
3. Decor for your Mouse @ Fun to Craft
4. Closet Crafter-pop top packages
5. Little Lizard King - Alphabet Photo Name Frame
6. Sweet Dove from a Spent Light Bulb @ childmade
7. Mini Light Bulb Mouse @ childmade
8. Holiday Clothes Pins
9. TidyMom (Homemade Sugar Scrubs)
10. Helga from My World
11. Paper Glue Etc. Old Window
12. it's a boy!
13. Amber: Picture Collage Wall Hanging

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Busy Christmas Mouse

It was 28 degrees when I woke up this morning!! NOOOO!!! My realtor is coming over Monday with her assistant and a photographer to take pictures for my house listing. My family is in high gear trying to pack and clean. But of course, it is Christmas time so there other things to do as well. Last night we went to a live nativity and a train show. This morning I have choir practice and this evening a party.

Christmas is in the air!


Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Staging a house

Welcome to Toot Your Horn Tuesday. Because we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!!

As we prepare to put our house on the market, my family has been working non-stop on house projects. We finished our bathroom project over the weekend! New toilet, vanity, flooring, paint! What a job! Yesterday, a crew came and installed new carpet in the family room. (Now I have to figure out how to keep it clean)
Also yesterday, we had a yard waste container delivered so that we could get our yard cleaned up. The nor'easter that hit our area, really did a number on our heavily treed lot. So, after 3 hours of hauling branches and raking leaves,
It Is Done!

Needless to say, my 40 year old body is now paying the price. My hands are blistered and my back aches. But it's a satisfying feeling!

I've been checking out all the crafts that many of you have posted on recent Toot Your Horn Tuesdays. Quite awesome! Your creativeness blows me away. I'm even thinking of trying a craft myself. I'll let you know when I find the time!

Ok, your turn....
Write your Tooty post, linking it back here and then sign Mister Linky and leave a comment. There's a cute little button on the side bar. Just copy the code and stick it on your blog to show your fans that you're playing along.



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Little Lizard King - Cupcake Applique
2. Santa Plates @ Craft Bug Bites
3. Stockings @ Craft Bug Bites
4. TidyMom (Dollar Store Holiday Decorating)
5. A little bit Red Letter (Jules@The Persimmon Perch)
6. Pat @ junkblossoms (trunk coffee table)
7. Whimsical Magazine Christmas Tree {Stephanie Lynn}
8. Ballet Portraits Made Glittery by Snowman Hill
9. Mama Thompson (neighborhood sub-4-santa)
10. 3500 lights on my tree
11. The Sweet Life {Drop cloth tree skirt}
12. Helga from My World
13. The Tree. @ Fun to Craft
14. free diy wreath
15. Relatively Unique: O Little Town of Bethlehem
16. Women's Marriage Ministry
17. Tara @ Just Devine Style- Chore Jars
18. Tara @ Just Devine Style-Gift Card Holders & Template
19. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Pedestal Picture Frames)
20. Yoga Gal's Disney Tree
21. Kim@NewlyWoodwards (A tree, a fence and a silhouette)
22. The Little Green Bean
23. Burlap Lamp Re-vamp

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Forgiveness

Saw this story today on Good Morning America.
An amazing act of forgiveness. I think the average person would have only felt fear and anger at this heated moment.


Back in May 2009...

N.Y. store owner gives would-be thief lecture, $40, bread
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — A Long Island convenience store owner confronted by a bat-wielding would-be robber said Tuesday he decided to show mercy on the man after he collapsed in tears claiming he was only committing the crime to support his starving family.

Instead of getting loot from a stickup, the store owner provided the man with $40 and a loaf of bread, but only if he promised never to rob again.



Update from Good Morning America: 6 months later, the store owner received a letter from the would-be robber stating that he has turned his life around, found a job, had a child and he owes it to the store owners actions. He also included $50 to repay the store!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Moving right along


Hello my Little Tooty Friends!
It's Tuesday morning and I'm swamped with projects around my house. Here's the news:
We are putting our house on the market and moving! We're not leaving the area. We're just looking for a house that's a little bigger and a location that's a little more convenient for us.

Being that I've lived in this house for about 12 years, there is MUCH to do!!! Staging the House! That means make repairs, clean and beautify.
So far, we've planted the garden, painted the family room, replaced a sink and toilet and decluttered.

That's definitely something to toot about, don't 'cha think?

What projects have you been working on? Write a Tooty post about your accomplishments and then come back here and join in the fun. When using Mister Linky, please only include your name or blog title. And leave some comments too! I need your support!!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. Jane @ Finding Fabulous
2. The Lights of Christmas (Jules@The Persimmon Perch
3. Pat @ junkblossoms (Dog Food Tray)
4. LIttle Lizard King - Black and White Nursery
5. Sleepyhead Designs
6. Suzanne @ Just Another Hang Up
7. Helga from My World
8. living room redo
9. relatively unique (snowman sled)
10. Gay Vaughan
11. Skinny Tree @ Yoga Gal

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Stage Fright

Maybe you've heard my son sing on here before. He's a great musician! He sings and plays guitar in the youth praise band at church. But alas, it finally happened. I was asked to sing at church, so I agreed only if my son could sing with me. Since it's not a paid gig and they knew that my son could pull it off, they allowed it.

The event was not taped, but I do happen to have one of our early rehearsals, so here it is.
This is definitely a Toot For Jesus. I could never have stood in front of a congregation without Him. I may not sound like an angel, but I love Him with all my heart and will continue to sing His praise!

The song is called Simple Praise. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.


If you've written a toot of your own and would like to participate in this blog party, please use the code in the sidebar in your post, or give a shout back to this blog and sign Mr. Linky below.
Just use your name or blog title. Comments are another great way to "Toot."

And all the glory goes to GOD! Amen



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. The Lettered
2. Polly (Christmas Symbols Tin)
3. Alessandra-new blog award
4. Little Lizard King - Pennant Banners
5. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (Easy Christmas Countdown)
6. Big Big Bows (Jules@The Persimmon Perch
7. Danielle@ Transforming Home
8. Pat @ junkblossoms (toile vanity bench)
9. Mama Thompson (advent calendar)
10. The Joy Walk
11. Sleepyhead Designs-Recycle Your Tide Boxes
12. Flower "toot" @ the mansion
13. burlap candle holders
14. burlap and red tablescape
15. apple butter
16. Helga
17. Mod Podge Amy
18. Sandra
19. Sandra (match box advent)
20. French Memo Board Doors {Stephanie Lynn}

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Monday, November 23, 2009

I Heart Faces - Maui Sun


I Heart Faces is such a fun website. I love learning a bit about photography when I have time. The weekly challenges are fun.
Here's my entry for this weeks theme "Sun Flare."
Didn't even know what sun flare meant in reference to photography, but I figured I was bound to find one in my Maui photo album. I'm in this picture, so I didn't take it, but it is my camera and I did the editing!

Hope you'll come back tomorrow to join Toot Your Horn Tuesday!!!



Yah for Monday!

I know I'm weird, but I love MONDAYS!
(a poem by me)
Most people I know, dread this day
Back to work, no more play.
But I'm a little odd, for the way I see it
I work weekends too, so be it.
On Saturday, when everyone's at home
The house is crazy, not a second alone.
I love my family, this is true
But on the weekends, it feels like a zoo.
So Monday mornings, as the family heads out
Glynis and I give a little shout.
It's just she and I for the day
Mondays are when we get to play.

Almost forgot to share that I got to see Casting Crowns in concert a couple of weeks ago. And somehow I managed a Front Row Seat! The concert was amazing and my heart was filled!
Matt Redman also played.


By the way...Tomorrow is Toot Your Horn Tuesday! I'm so excited to see how many people played along last week. I hope you'll join too!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Photostory Friday - Toddler on the loose

PhotoStory Friday
Hosted by Cecily and Sue

Let's see if you can figure out what happened here.....

An eye opening mile-stone for parents. I remember going through this transition with my three older sons. It's not a mile-stone that I have been looking forward to.

Our two year old learned how to climb out of her crib so her daddy got out the screw driver and switched up her 3 in 1 bed.
Glynis is confined no longer!
So far so good, until yesterday! I laid her down for her nap in her new toddler bed and left the room. She was quiet as a mouse, maybe 10 minutes went by and I went to check on her. This is what I found!


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - November Nor'easter


Bragging isn't polite and there are many many Proverbs against pridefulness,
but what can you do?
...It's Toot Your Horn Tuesday!!
If you play along with this blog carnival then it is understood that all our glory goes to God. Because...
Phillipians 4:13 I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.

Write your own "Tooty" post on your blog, use the button code on the side bar in your post and then come back here to link up and read others. Or just leave a comment below and tell us something GREAT about yourself.

It's been a heck of a week here. After a 3 week period of sickness in our household, we were hit by Nor'easter Ida! Yep, stuck inside for 3 more days! And I shouldn't be complaining one bit, there were areas near my home that were completely flooded out. Homes were left uninhabitable and wind damage ravaged our city and nearby cities. Thousands of people without electricity for days. The American Red Cross has been on the move here. The stories of giving and kindness are amazing. My friends and family were spared the horrid effects. Ida just left us with a messy yard. A cedar tree fell over, but it is nowhere near our house. We've already gotten quite a bit cleaned up.

And guess what else we did! We painted the family room! Yeah for us! It's a first step actually. We've been considering putting our house up for sale so it's going to need some freshening up. (Remember I was working on my flower beds? I got them done too!)We won't be moving far, probably within a 5 mile radius. Our house is a bit far from the kids' schools. We're hoping to find a nicer home a little closer in. Did I mention that our house is 50 years old and requires much much yard work. We live on a canal and have loads of trees. We might even make a few bucks too. So I'll keep you posted on our new adventure. The realtor is coming over Thursday.

That's it for me this week. I think we'll be working a lot around our house over the next few weeks or months, so maybe I'll have some pictures ready for next Tuesday! Hope the rest of your week is GLORIOUS!


Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants
1. sleepyheaddesigns-recycled cross tshirt
2. hand made cloche and pedastalled vase
3. Pat @ junkblossoms (space saving footstool redo)
4. The Joy Walk
5. Grey Umbrella (reversible apron & tutorial)
6. Mama Thompson(fresh water pearl necklaces with flower)
7. Little Lizard King - Personalized Hand Sanitizer
8. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (cutest Turkey MoonPie ever!)
9. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (Adevnt Pegboard Calendar)
10. Suzanne @ Just Another Hang Up (chair redo)
11. Jules@The Persimmon Perch(no -sew & festive)
12. a drop cloth slipcover @ continental calliope
13. farmhouse dream kitchen
14. Pandora's Box
15. Helga from My World
16. Knobs As Far As the Eyes Can See @ Yoga Gal!
17. Yes- I Painted Wallpaper {Stephanie Lynn}
18. Stefanie @ More Than a House (Window redo)

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